Good Monday morning, Boulder!
Here’s your essential local news roundup for today.
Homeowners Insurance Crisis Worsens
The nationwide homeowners insurance crisis continues to impact Boulder residents. Many homeowners, even those with low wildfire risk, are losing their coverage, and those who can find replacement policies face significantly higher premiums. Some are seeing their premiums double or even triple, raising affordability concerns.
State lawmakers are exploring solutions, including a state-backed insurance option, and new fire risk modeling requirements. However, it remains to be seen whether these measures will be enough to provide relief for Boulder homeowners.
Skaggs to Lead Protest at NOAA Facility
Former U.S. Rep. David Skaggs is organizing a protest today outside the NOAA’s Boulder facility, which bears his name. The protest, scheduled for 11:45 a.m., is in response to recent layoffs at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other science agencies.
Skaggs is encouraging attendees to bring signs supporting federal scientists and civil servants.
Nine Candidates Vie for Senate Seat
At least nine candidates have announced their intentions to fill the vacant Senate District 17 seat, which includes Longmont, Lafayette, and Erie. The seat became available after Sen. Sonya Jaquez Lewis’s resignation.
Candidates include a mix of current and former elected officials, policy advocates, and community organizers.
A Democratic vacancy committee will select Jaquez Lewis’ replacement in a virtual meeting scheduled for March 18 at 6 p.m.
Below the Fold
- Chapman Drive Trail Closure: The Chapman Drive Trailhead will be closed from March 3 through the fall for bridge construction and improvements.
- Library Funds: $394K in grants for programs, including a new writing program.
- Community Assembly: Applications now open for 10,000 invitations.
- Teen Jobs: Junior Rangers hiring for summer.
Thanks for reading!
