Relocation efforts underway for Gunbarrel prairie dogs as Celestial Seasonings development moves forward

In July 2021, the Boulder City Council greenlighted the development of a 9.8-acre parcel of land near Celestial Seasonings in Gunbarrel, a long-time home to a large prairie dog colony. Over a year later, the first stage of the project is underway.

The controversial development project, which will add 230 apartments, a cafe, library, art space, community areas, mobility hub, and green space to the...