Boulder Valley Frequency
We cover news, events, and voices shaping the Boulder Valley — all in a tight, reliable package for people on the move. Whether you ride, drive, or walk, our weekly episodes — under 15 minutes each — will help you be an informed community member.
Episodes
Modern-day mining in Ned — and what it means for Boulder’s watershed
May 15, 2026
A gold mine near Nederland is attempting to reopen after numerous violations of Colorado’s Water Control Act. The mine’s owners also sought to expand the mine from 10 acres to 200.
The final hearing on that application was set for this month. But just a few days ago, the application was withdrawn amid a sale of the mine to another com...
Unmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie Paine
May 13, 2026
Headlines - sources
Pearl Street firebombing suspect pleads guilty; gets life in prison
cbsnews.com/colorado/news/boulder-firebombing-suspect-mohamed-soliman-pleads-guilty/
CU Boulder study: ICE raids correlated with higher unemployment
colorado.edu/today/2026/05/04/heightened-ice-enforcement-harms-us-born-workers-shrinks-workforce
Radar mapping: 750-1,000 ...
Meet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele Battiste
Michele Battiste was named Lafayette’s poet laureate on April 7. She will serve a two-year term.
Read more from the City of Lafayette
Find more of Michele’s work and keep track of her events + public appearances:
True grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotel
May 6, 2026
Support
This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com
Headlines - sources
Bill to regulate Flock dies
coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/senate-bill-70-lay-over-colorado-surveillance-techno...
Hello, CoCo : All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger Rail
General manager Sal Pace talks FasTracks, sales tax and why this train will actually come to Boulder and Longmont
Basic details: coloradoan.com/story/news/local/2026/04/10/how-much-will-front-range-passenger-rail-cost-deal-with-bnsf-tentative/89538666007/
Longmont station plans: https://www.dailycamera.com/2026/04/09/longmont-front-range-passenger-...
All headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’s
April 29, 2026
Sponsor: Ned Farmers Market
This year’s market will run from May 10 through October 18. The Nederland farmers market is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The opening day theme is “Gold Day" for the market’s golden birthday, because they’re turning 10 on May 10. Wear your best gold, bring your friends and family, and help start the season strong.
...
How Into the Wild led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to Colorado
The Librarians is a 2025 American documentary by Kim A. Snyder that chronicles the nationwide book banning movement and the forces behind it.
The Town of Superior’s Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee hosted a January 23 screening of The Librarians, followed by a discussion of the film with producer Janique L...
‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court ruling
April 22, 2026
Sponsor: Nederland Farmers Market
Today’s episode is brought to you by the Nederland Farmers Market, opening soon and celebrating its 10th year in operation. This year’s market will run May 10-Oct. 18.
To celebrate the farmers market’s golden birthday (turning 10 on May 10) the theme of the opening day is gold....
Jeff Rozic talks with Andy Mann, an Emmy-nominated director, National Geographic photographer, musician, and co-founder of Sea Legacy Foundation.
Mann discusses his path from working in Boulder restaurant kitchens and climbing around Flagstaff to building a career in photography, filmmaking, and conservation storytelling. He shares how Boulder shaped his early life, how National Geographic assignments helped turn his focus towa...
Caribou Current takeover: Bigfoot calling + Stanley Jordan shreds in Ned
April 15, 2026
Sources:
Court: Boulder can’t charge for body cam footage in police misconduct
Colorado’s Artemis II connections
cpr.org/2026/04/10/artemis-ii-colorado-lockheed-martin-space/
BIFF turns 22
Frequency co-founder Jeff Rozic sits down with Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) co-founder Kathy Beeck ahead of the 22nd event — and the last one before Sundance comes here next year.
“It's everybody's festival”
What makes BIFF special? Collaboration, Beeck says: BIFF partners with local musicians and nonprofits to pull more people into the experience.
Story above all
How do you get a film ...
April 8, 2026
Support
This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com
Sources - Headlines:
Half of NOAA staff face furloughs
U.S. For...
Colorado child care crisis, Boulder vacancy tax proposal, No Kings rally and water restrictions
April 1, 2026
This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com
Headlines
Vacancy tax proposed for empty homes, businesses
NCAR Uncertainty, Police Oversight, and Andy Mann on Ocean Conservation and Storytelling
March 25, 2026
Support
This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequency.Reach our growing audience of highly engaged listeners. Email boulderfrequency@gmail.com
Headlines
Police oversight chair cleared after union complaint
Boulder’s police watchdog panel chair has been cleare...
‘The long shadow of gun violence’ - King Soopers shooting, 5 years later
Erika Mahoney, daughter of victim, talks grief, healing and the power of storytelling - March 18, 2025
Headlines
Boulder looks for alternatives to Flock
City will start competitive bidding process this month; looks to form a task force of data + technology experts. Read more
Longmont moves ahead with downtown campus, transit hub
City Coun...
March 11, 2026
This week’s episode is sponsored by the Dairy Arts Center’s most dynamic night of the year—PEEK—returns April 23, 2026 with the Crystal Ball Gala. Tickets are on sale now at thedairy.org.
Headlines
Police union files complaint against watchdog
- Cops accuse member of oversight panel of bias for statements about historically over-policed communities and lack of faith in the review process. Read more f...
Fire at Chautauqua, Flock protest and Ned’s first poet laureate
March 4, 2026: All headlines
Headlines
Fire at Boulder’s Chautauqua
The Bluebell Fire burned 1.5 acres before being extinguished the same day. More than 100 firefighters responded.
CU student journalists ‘not guilty’ in covering Palestine protest
Three student journalists were initially barred from campus and faced code of conduct charges for covering an O...
ICE in Boulder County: What to do if they show up, Plus: Boulder v. Big Oil lawsuit headed to SCOTUS
ICE in Boulder County: What to do if they show up
Plus: Kimbal Musk linked to trafficking victim; Boulder v. Big Oil lawsuit headed to SCOTUS
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
Sponsor
This episode is sponsored by Jill Grano. This week’s episode is sponsored by Jill Grano. Visit JillGrano.com for more information about Jill's award-winning real estate work and her support of organizations throughout our c...
ICE en el Condado de Boulder: Conozca sus derechos
Daniel Pariente, intérprete en la oficina del fiscal de distrito del condado de Boulder, Michael Dougherty, habla con la periodista Rossana Longo-Better sobre qué hacer si ICE se presenta en su casa o negocio y los recursos para ayudar a prepararse.
El Condado de Boulder
- Folle...
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
Sponsor
This episode is brought to you by Dairy Arts Center and their signature event: the Crystal Ball Gala. PEEK returns April 23 with readings, immersive art, cuisine and cocktails.
Claim your place before the moment passes. Tickets on sale now at thedairy.org.
Support
This podcast is made possible by listeners and local businesses. You can sponsor an episode of The Frequen...
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