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🌱Shooting Incident Under Investigation + Wildfire Team Expanding

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Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Karena Garrity, your host of the Boulder Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. In today's issue, you'll learn about:

  • Boulder County wildfire mitigation team will get 12 new team members.
  • A shooting incident is under investigation.
  • There is new real estate on the market!

But first, today's weather:

A little p.m. snow, up to 1". High: 34 Low: 20.

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Here are the top three stories in Boulder today:

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  1. In an effort to help keep the area from ever experiencing another incident like the devastating Marshall Fire, Boulder County is adding an additional 12 people to its wildfire mitigation team. With a goal of benefitting the entire county, the expanded team will cover more territory and create forest and grassland management programs. (FOX 31 Denver)
  2. A gunshot victim is reportedly in "stable condition" after Monday night's shooting incident that happened at the intersection of 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard. The Boulder Police Department is currently looking to locate a suspect in the shooting. The man is in his 20s, last seen wearing a heavy winter jacket with "longer" brown hair. The investigation into the shooting remains ongoing. (9News.com KUSA)
  3. On the market for a new place to live, or just interested in what's out there these days? As part of our weekly real estate roundup, we're bringing you some recently listed and interesting houses to hit the market in and around the Boulder area. Keep reading to see what's been listed in your area. Like what you see? Just click on any address in the list to get more photos and details. Without further ado, here's a look at properties in the Boulder area. Enjoy!Boulder Area Real Estate Roundup (Boulder Patch)

Today in Boulder:

  • Boulder Chamber Running Club - Boulder Chamber (7:00 AM)
  • PAC Meeting - Boulder High School (5:30 PM)
  • Young Meditators - Boulder Chamber (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

  • US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "Here's a link from the Space Weather Prediction Center to answer all the questions about the Aurora tonight! https://swpc.noaa.gov/communit... #cowx" (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
  • US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado: "Over 700 people in Colorado measure rain and snow in their backyard every day and share their measurements to make city and county scale maps! The information gets used for weather and flood forecasting, drought monitoring, water management." (US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado via Facebook)
  • Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado: "Henri is available for adoption. Happiness is a Goldendoodle named Henri (pronounced Henry)! Seldom seen without his warm, wide grin, this sweet and savvy 6-year-old is still very much a puppy in spirit and at heart. Sadly surrendered by his owners due to a fire in their house, Henri not only lives to be loved, he longs to love in return. Check out Henri's page under "Adopt" on our SummitDogRescue.org website! For more info and/or to apply to adopt Henri, send an email of inquiry to SummitDogRescue@yahoo.com, telling us a bit about yourself, your home environment and your lifestyle. A volunteer will get back to you as soon as they can. " (Summit Dog Rescue - Boulder, Colorado via Facebook)
  • Boulder Theater: " One of pop's best-loved and most influential cult bands, Sparks will be coming to Boulder Theater on July 9th. Plan ahead and grab your tickets now while you still can! https://loom.ly/MWAiD2Y" (Boulder Theater via Facebook)
  • Boulder JCC: "Do a mitzvah on March 1 and donate at the Boulder JCC/Vitalant Blood Drive! Make an impact by scheduling your appointment today! If you have questions about this drive, please email Shari at shari.blakeschnee@boulderjcc.org. https://www...." (Boulder JCC via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update!

Karena Garrity

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