🌱 Boulder County Gun Control Ordinances + Cow Loose On US-36

Hello and happy Friday! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Boulder these days. Here's the lowdown.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 80 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

1. Boulder County Commissioners are schedule to introduce gun control ordinances at a first reading on Jul. 5. A second reading of the ordinances will be held on Aug. 2 with the opportunity for the public to comment. Written comments about the ordinances can be submitted online by Jul. 31. (Longmont Times-Call)
2. A cow reportedly ran across U.S. 36 just outside of Boulder looking for her calf on Wednesday. The cow escaped her pen three times after being separated from her calf, the final time ending up on the highway. Ranchers were able to corral the cow before any drivers – or the cow – were injured. (The Denver Post)
3. Keith Molenaar has been named the University of Colorado Boulder dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science effective today. Provost Russell Moore said Molenaar's interview approach impressed him on multiple levels. Molenaar has been acting dean since January 2020. (CU Boulder Today)

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Today in Boulder:

• LaMont Hamilton: To Hear The Earth Before The End Of The World At University of Colorado Boulder Art Museum (10:00 AM)
• First Friday Art Walk At Boulder Chamber (6:00 PM)
• Kathleen Jones Wows With 60s/70s Classics LIVE At BOCO Cider (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Please help Archie! He is a seven-year-old Schnauzer/Labradoodle mix who needs to be fostered or he faces euthanasia. Inquire about Archie by emailing farfelsrescue@gmail.com or calling (303) 443-7711. (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
• Showers and thunderstorms are expected this weekend in the area – stay dry! Drier weather should return by early next week. (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
• ThenBoulder County Sheriff's Office is looking to hire experienced dispatchers. Apply by Jul. 28 here. (Boulder County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you around!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.