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Catch up on recent news in our newsletter, The Rural Radar.
Yet Another Annexation? And Commissioners to Revisit Minimum Wage Mandate
A new application to annex and develop a rural parcel; and progress on minimum wage discussion
Chris Ennis
Sep 297 min read
Farmers, Small Businesses Protest the County's Minimum Wage Mandate; County Experiencing Annexation Mania
Farmers, Businesses Protest County's Minimum Wage Mandate; "Annexation Mania" in the County; and more...
Chris Ennis
Aug 269 min read
Commissioners Say "No" to Subdivision; Longmont Quail Road Annexation Back on the Table; and more
Subdivision denied! Quail Road annexation proposal is back on. Land swap for composting creates controversy. And more...
Chris Ennis
Jul 307 min read
A Win for Gunbarrel Hill, Wildlife, & All of Us!
The Gunbarrel Hill property will become Boulder County Open Space! But parcel in Longmont is referred for annexation and possible development. Read more about the ups and downs with BoCo rural issues.
Chris Ennis
Jun 304 min read
SPR Changes Approved; Decision Delayed on 63rd Street Subdivision Application
Commissioners approve stricter limits on home expansions; decision delayed on subdivision application; Gunbarrel Hill open space acquisition under consideration; Lafayette annexations x 3
Chris Ennis
May 222 min read
Final Verdicts Coming on 63rd St. Subdivision, SPR Regulations
Subdivision, Site Plan Review regulations advance to the Commissioners; Draco fracking gets thumbs up; Lafayette annexations; more...
Chris Ennis
Apr 95 min read
Two Proposed Lafayette Annexations Spur Residents' Opposition
Two proposed annexations, at Lafayette's eastern and western gateways; proposed new limits for home additions; fracking threat to Erie homes
Chris Ennis
Mar 913 min read
Community Actions that Worked!
Two successful community actions! And the Lafayette City Council considers an annexation/large development at Hwy 287 and Arapahoe Rd.
Chris Ennis
Feb 126 min read
Apartment-mania in Longmont?
Thinking beyond apartments in Longmont; Commissioners new push on the Gunbarrel Public Improvement District; annexation at 287 and Arapahoe?
Chris Ennis
Jan 126 min read
Kanemoto Issue Moves on to Appeal
Kanemoto issue enters new phase; the Pro-RURAL Alliance's first year; a look back at 2024 success stories
Chris Ennis
Jan 14 min read
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