Boulder Valley Frequency

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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.

  1. 16H AGO

    Unmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie Paine

    Unmarked graves, ICE raids + Bonnie PaineMay 13, 2026 Headlines - sourcesPearl 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 unmarked graves in Lafayette Cemetery lafayetteco.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/10049 The unseen in between: Bonnie Paine of Elephant Revival steps into the spotlight Read Jezy Gray’s profile on Bonnie Paine at cariboucurrent.com/stories/bonnie-paine-unseen-solo-album-fox-theatre,91885 Listen Full interview with Bonnie Paine at themtnear.com/podcast Did you know? Elephant Revival is from Nederland. Member Dango Rose used to write for The Mountain-Ear Friday: Heavy metal mining could re-start in Ned Listen to our interview with Nederland’s Town Manager Jonathan Cain on the sale and potential reopening of a historic gold mine near the town Next week: Community responds to ICE Boulder County Rapid Response Network on the influx of volunteers after the murders of Alex Preti and Renee Good in Minnesota, and why more people wanting to help isn’t always the most helpful. --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    21 min

  2. 5D AGO ·  BONUS

    Meet Lafayette’s poet laureate, Michele Battiste

    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: michelebattiste.net

    25 min

  3. MAY 6

    True grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotel May 6, 2026

    True grit: BoCo women buy, restore Ward’s last surviving hotelMay 6, 2026 SupportThis 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-technology/ boulderfrequency.com/2600535/episodes/18782503-flocking-to-dystopia-ai-fueled-mass-surveillance-in-boulder-county-plus-no-longmont-boulder-train-bye-bye-dark-horse San Lazaro hotel boulderreportinglab.org/2025/08/17/boulders-san-lazaro-mobile-home-park-has-undrinkable-water-fixing-it-has-stalled-for-years/ Boulder High School turns 150 When: Friday, May 8, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Where: Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder Register: Online: bvsd.revtrak.net/high-schools/boh/boh-additional-boulder-high-opportunities/150th-anniversary/boh-150th-anniversary-celebration or Phone: 720-561-2280 True grit: Restoring + reopening Ward’s last surviving hotel Two Boulder County businesswomen have bought and rebuilt Hotel Columbia, a 1901 historic building originally serving Ward’s miners + visitors. The cafe + lodging are now open for the first time since 1950. Read the full story at cariboucurrent.com Learn more: hotelcolumbiaward.com Coming Friday An interview with Michele Battiste, Lafayette’s new poet laureate One More Thing “And Still” as read by Michele Battiste. Sound Design by Kelly Garry Listen to the full interview now at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    19 min

  4. MAY 1 ·  BONUS

    Hello, CoCo: All aboard (and about) Front Range Passenger Rail

    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-rail/ District boundary changes: coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/front-range-rail-district-boundary-change/ Listen to the full interview with Sal Pace at Patreon.com/BoulderFrequencyPod.

    10 min

  5. APR 29

    All headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’s

    All headlines edition: The Merc, May Day + Mustard’sApril 29, 2026 Sponsor: Ned Farmers MarketThis 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. Headlines - sources: Save the Merc campaign launches to preserve Jamestown biz savethemerc.org Tipped wage cuts survey bouldercolorado.gov/news/city-boulder-invites-community-feedback-potential-changes-tip-offset Erie mineral rights sale/lease yellowscene.com/2026/04/24/erie-mineral-rights-hearing-divides-council-over-control-transparency-and-who-decides/ yellowscene.com/2026/04/18/eries-mineral-rights-whats-at-stake/ reddit.com/r/ErieCO/comments/1sp9d4e/mayor_andrew_moores_post_on_draco_pad_mineral/ Airport news: Boulder airport to stay open indefinitely dailycamera.com/2026/04/24/boulder-city-council-airport-future/ May 7 meeting in Longmont to discuss noise: https://longmontcolorado.gov/news/city-invites-community-to-provide-input-as-part-of-airport-noise-improvement-project/ Louisville backs out of buying 101 S Taylor Ave engagelouisvilleco.org/101taylor?tool=qanda louisvilleco.gov/Home/Components/News/News/7468/831 Next week Travel to Ward, Boulder County’s last bastion of true grit, and meet the mountain woman who brought the 125-year-old Hotel Columbia back to life.  One More Thing Ram Dass excerpt music: Kelly Garry --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    11 min

  6. APR 24 ·  BONUS

    Friday Check-in: How "Into the Wild" led a Florida school librarian to leave her job and move to Colorado

    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. Robillard and Michelle White, a public school librarian who left Florida for Colorado after her school district began removing hundreds of books from library shelves. Learn more about the film: thelibrariansfilm.com

    47 min

  7. APR 22

    ‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court ruling

    ‘Conversion therapy is not therapy’ - Boulder child psychologist on Supreme Court rulingApril 22, 2026 Sponsor: Nederland Farmers MarketToday’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. Wear your best gold fit, bring your friends and family, and help start the season strong. Headline sources: fb.watch/GDpjoEmJi2/ bouldervacancytax.org thelibrariansfilm.com/screenings Boulder child therapist Carol Calkins on social media, conversion therapy and the Supreme Court Full interview: patreon.com/c/BoulderFrequencyPod Sources: calkinstherapyforchange.com/blog/conversion-therapy-colorado coloradonewsline.com/briefs/colorado-bill-conversion-therapy Next week Details on the proposed Front Range Passenger Rail — and why it’s better than FasTracks One More Thing excerpt from Brene Brown on Empathy  music by Kelly Garry  --------------------------- Produced by BVHz in partnership with The Mountain Ear Independent, local journalism for Boulder County Our team Journalist + producer: Shay Castle Audio producer + music: Kelly Garry Additional support provided by Jeff Rozic and Tyler Hickman *Find bonus content and support us on Patreon

    19 min

  8. APR 17 ·  BONUS

    Friday Check-in; Andy Mann on ocean storytelling, conservation, and bringing it all to the stage

    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 toward ocean conservation, and why he believes storytelling can help drive real-world environmental change. He also talks about recent work in Iceland with a group of musicians creating conservation-inspired music, a major marine protection effort in Chile, and his evolving live performance project, The Helmsman, which blends songs, stories, and visuals from a life spent documenting the natural world. Mann will perform a sold-out April 23 show at Chautauqua Community House with Grammy-nominated songwriter Reed Foehl and friend Eli West.   UPDATE: A second show has been added FRIDAY April 24th at Niwot Hall Get tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/andy-mann-w-eli-west-reed-foehl-niwot-hall-42426-700-900pm-tickets-1986345906076  andymann.com instagram.com/andy_mann/

    24 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    BVHz
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Boulder Valley Frequency
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