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Living in Boulder

Moving to Boulder comes with sticker shock and a learning curve. These guides cover the practical side: neighborhoods, RTD, bikes as transportation, and what living here is really like.

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Boulder County warns of scam emails posing as planning and permitting staff

Boulder County says scammers are emailing planning applicants, builders and contractors while posing as Community Planning and Permitting staff and asking for w...

Your Boulder Staff · Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
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Boulder County's ADU Proposal: What Residents Should Know

Boulder County's ADU docket DC-26-0002 was authorized March 24, 2026 and remains pending, with an estimated Planning Commission hearing in October 2026 and an e...

Your Boulder Staff · Sep 08, 2026 · 4 min read
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Real Estate

Moving to Boulder, Colorado: What It's Actually Like

Moving to Boulder, Colorado: the real 2026 numbers on home prices and rent, the neighborhoods, the greenbelt story, and an honest caveat about the federal labs.

Your Boulder Staff · Aug 23, 2026 · 8 min read
Washington Village Cohousing in Boulder
Homes for Sale

Washington Village Cohousing in Boulder

Washington Village is a cohousing community in Boulder built around the landmarked 1903 Washington School. Homes, shared space, and site history.

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Brian Clark · Apr 13, 2013 · 3 min read
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Lifestyle

Boulder Volunteer Opportunities: 5 Good Picks For Doing Good

Boulder is famously a mindful and giving community. Boulderites all love to give back, to give their time and care to make the Boulder community a place where a...

Jennifer Zukowski · May 16, 2019 · 3 min read
Pet Rescue: Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in Boulder
Boulder Business

Pet Rescue: Adopt a Fur-Ever Friend in Boulder

Adopting my dog, Zed, was one of the smartest things I’ve ever done. In the 12 lovely years since I found my beastie buddy at the Humane Society, we’ve been thr...

Kelly Tidd · Aug 02, 2017 · 4 min read
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About Your Boulder

Wildfire Preparedness in Boulder County: Fire Season Essentials

As we saw with the Sunshine Canyon Fire last month, the threat of wildfires is an unfortunate reality of living in Boulder. With its arid climate and largely fo...

Lisa Van Horne · Apr 17, 2017 · 4 min read
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About Your Boulder

Fur Babies: Pet Adoption in Boulder

I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t imagine my life without a dog. More specifically, I couldn’t imagine my life without a shelter dog. I’ve had my current p...

Kelly Tidd · Feb 19, 2014 · 3 min read
Your Boulder Affordable Housing
Feature Articles

Boulder Affordable Housing Solutions: A Primer

There’s really no way around saying it: real estate in Boulder, CO comes at a premium. If you are in a low to moderate income bracket and have dreams of buying...

Erika Napoletano · Jan 31, 2013 · 4 min read
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About Your Boulder

Student Living in Boulder: Getting Around

Welcome to Boulder, Colorado! Living in Boulder as a student means you’re in the heart of one of the fastest growing tech cities in the world. It also means tha...

Erika Napoletano · Jan 28, 2013 · 3 min read

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