Author Archives: batco

Boulder County properties closed due to the fires

Posted on October 21, 2020 by batco

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A New Way to Support the Trail Around Boulder (TAB)

Posted on September 16, 2020 by batco

BATCO is pleased to announce a cool new way to enjoy the trails west of Boulder and support the Trail Around Boulder at the same time.  This is a joint project with Jon “Cowboy” Eisen, who is challenging trail runners … Continue reading →

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The Time is Nigh for the UPRR / RTD Rail Regional Trail !

Posted on August 16, 2020 by batco

Ta Da!!!  It’s been a long time coming, but with your help we may soon have an amazing new trail extending more than 9 miles between Boulder and Erie! BATCO identified this trail alignment waaaay back in 1996 and we … Continue reading →

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Recreation in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on April 9, 2020 by batco

PROTECT PEOPLE, STAY HOME. IN ANY CASE, PRACTICE SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE RECREATION Our shared open space and parks make Boulder, Boulder. However, during this extraordinary time, please remain at home as much as possible and avoid visiting crowded open space … Continue reading →

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Vote to Make the Boulder City Council Trail-Friendly!

Posted on October 22, 2019 by batco

Every trail, every management plan, all the funding to do maintenance or buy parcels to allow for a regional trail – all of these things come down to votes made by people we elect. So, it’s very important to elect … Continue reading →

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A couple of scenes from the Grindstone Quarry Trail Opening, Heil Valley Ranch, Oct 9, 2019

Posted on October 10, 2019 by batco
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Heil Valley Ranch Corral Trailhead and new trails grand opening celebration

Posted on October 8, 2019 by batco

Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County Board of Commissioners and Parks & Open Space staff will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Heil Valley Ranch, located northwest of Boulder. Staff will be celebrating the completion of the Corral trailhead and connected trails, … Continue reading →

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City Council Accepts and Adopts OSMP Master Plan

Posted on September 6, 2019 by batco

On September 3, 2019, the Boulder City Council accepted and adopted the Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Master Plan, which will guide how the city will manage Boulder’s open space over the next decade and beyond. The product of … Continue reading →

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BCPOS Partnership Appreciation Event

Posted on September 5, 2019 by batco

August 19, 2019.  Boulder County Commissioners and BCPOS Director Eric Lane present BATCO President, Suzanne Webel, with a photo in appreciation of BATCO’s work to support Boulder County Parks and Open Space.

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BATCO Joins Boulder Public Lands Coalition

Posted on September 5, 2019 by batco
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