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What's up Boulder! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Sundance's move to Boulder could change your January plans
  • Which Boulder County programs could see cuts in the next budget?
  • What a 14% price drop means for Boulder homebuyers now

Also on today's calendar: Family History Discovery Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 72, low: 57.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Robert Redford's daughter talks about legacy of Sundance Film Festival as it moves to Colorado (cbsnews.com) — Boulder is set to host the Sundance Film Festival from January 21–31, 2027, bringing major premieres, visiting filmmakers, and new cultural energy to town. Amy Redford says the move will tightly connect the festival with the Boulder community, including discounted tickets, free screenings, and special opportunities for CU Boulder students to volunteer, intern, and help shape the campus experience.
   

2. Boulder County weighs $2 million in proposed budget reductions (thebadger.news) — Boulder County commissioners are considering about $2 million in budget reductions for 2027 as they confront a much larger structural deficit in the General Fund. Proposed shifts and cuts could affect programs like EnergySmart, the Climate Equity Fund, Mobility for All, and the Juvenile Assessment Center, though no final decisions or service changes have been approved yet.
   

3. Boulder Valley, Northern Colorado home prices lackluster in August (timescall.com) — Boulder's housing market cooled in August, with the median single-family home price dropping 14% year over year to about $1.19 million, the lowest monthly level of 2026 so far. Nearby markets such as Longmont, Loveland-Berthoud, and Estes Park saw flatter or slightly rising prices, giving Boulder buyers and sellers important context on how the broader region is performing.
   

4. Boulder County awards $1.084 million for 153 planned Willoughby Corner homes (thebadger.news) — Boulder County has approved just over $1 million to support 153 new affordable homes at Willoughby Corner in Lafayette, including 32 rentals tailored for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The funding, paired with bond financing from both Boulder County and Lafayette, sets occupancy and spending deadlines through 2028 and ties for-sale homes to the Boulder Regional Affordable Homeownership Program.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 70% of Boulder's noise complaints come from one corner of the city —Quiet Enjoyment Project - Read on Patch
  • Have you seen this lost dog in Boulder?
    Last seen Sep 14 on Mapleton Hill. Call the number on her tag please. (Nextdoor Mapleton Hill)
  • I just witnessed a frightening near miss at the intersection of Broadway and Balsam.
    A young girl on a bicycle was crossing Balsam on the west side of the intersection with the pedestrian signal when an SUV traveling northbound on… (Nextdoor Newlands)
  • Corden Pharma posted a job opening for Material Handler III Day Shift in Boulder. Apply here.
  • CubeSmart Self Storage posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate/Keyholder in Boulder. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Boulder here.

Ok Boulder! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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