In a significant turn of events, power has been successfully restored to over 6,700 customers in southeast Boulder County, including parts of Broomfield and Weld counties, on Wednesday afternoon. This outage initially affected 6,785 customers around 1:44 p.m., particularly in the Lafayette and Erie areas, as indicated by Xcel Energy’s outage tracking map.
The company had anticipated that electricity would be back on by approximately 5:15 p.m., and indeed, power was fully restored by 6:50 p.m., according to updates from the Xcel map. However, details pertaining to the reason behind this outage, as well as whether other nearby towns were similarly affected, remain unclear at this time.
In related local news, there are a few stories that might catch your attention: one involves a person hospitalized due to a motorcycle accident on northbound Colo. 119 just north of Boulder, while another highlights a tragic incident in Lafayette where two dogs lost their lives after being attacked by coyotes in residential backyards. Furthermore, residents should brace themselves for an upcoming cold front, as arctic air is expected to bring snowfall and plunge temperatures into sub-zero ranges across Boulder County. Lastly, fire districts in Boulder County are seeking financial assistance as both state and federal funding sources become increasingly scarce.
Stay tuned for more updates, and don't hesitate to share your thoughts on how these incidents impact our community!
