SPP Regional Transmission Organization Expansion West and What it Means for Colorado

Virtual

In early 2026 several major Colorado Utilities will be joining the Southwest Power Pool’s (SPP) Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) as it expands into the Western Interconnection. The SPP will bring an organized market to Colorado and nearby states with the benefits of increased reliability and better economics, with a Brattle Group study predicting $49 million in annual savings. We will be joined by Steve Johnson of the SPP who will discuss what this means for Colorado utilities and ratepayers.

Longmont Farmers Market

The Boulder County Fairgrounds (9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, CO 80501). 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont

Long before Longmont was know as a bustling tech center, it was sustained by thousands of acres of farmland — starting with the establishment of a flour mill in 1887, and later with the vegetable cannery built in 1889. These days, Longmont farms provide much more than just sugar beets, and preserved farm land in Longmont and beyond helps fill our market with fresh, seasonal vegetables, dairy products, and Colorado-raised meats. We’re proud to be a growers-only market, meaning every product at the Longmont Farmers Market is created locally and sold by the vendors who produce it.

Boulder Farmers Market

Boulder Farmers Market 13th Street and Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO, United States

Join Boulder County Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Boulder on 13th Street (between Canyon and Arapahoe) for the longest market season in the state of Colorado. Our Boulder markets on Wednesday and Saturday offer the very best of the season—from farm fresh produce to locally raised meat, poultry, and eggs. You can also load up on bread and baked goods, plants and flowers, and Colorado-crafted specialty and ready-to-eat foods from our great vendors.

What’s Up Boulder?

East Boulder Park Sioux Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States

This citywide open house will bring together all city departments to engage community members about a variety of plans and projects we're working on that benefit you, our community.

Build Your Own Pollinator Shelter

Boulder Library - Meadows Branch 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder

Build shelters for local pollinators to cozy up in through the winter! Learn about the unsung heroes of pollination and how to best support them. For tweens ages 9-11. Registration required. 

Boulder Food Rescue Community Block Party

Boulder Unitarian Universalist Church 5001 Pennsylvania Ave, Boulder, CO 80303

Boulder Food Rescue Community Block Party When: Sept 7, 4-7pm Where: Universalist Unitarian Church of Boulder TICKETS HERE! The Community Block party is Boulder Food Rescue's biggest event of the year. At this event, we bring together our entire community, donors, volunteers, participants, staff, board members, and anyone in Boulder who is interested in the […]

PPAN’s 8th Annual Bumble Bee Bash!

Yellow Barn Farm 9417 N Foothills Hwy., Longmont

People & Pollinators Action Network's 8th Annual Bumble Bee Bash is a community celebration drives their organization's mission to protect pollinators forward—and is a whole lot of fun, too!

Sustainability of the Forgotten with author Gary Marchlis

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

Gary Machlis, Professor of Environmental Sustainability at Clemson University, will discuss his new book, Sustainability for the Forgotten: Bringing the oft forgotten into the core of the sustainability movement. The book has been described as incendiary as it confronts the history, policies, and practices of sustainability.

Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering

Foothills Community Park 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Come to the Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering -- Foothills Community Park  --featuring Nico Strange Owl, whose Cheyenne name is Esevoneme'ehne'e (Buffalo Appearing Woman), a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. Nico speaks at 5:45 pm.

ASCFG Regional Conference

The Fresh Herb Company Oxford Road, Longmont, Colorado, United States

The ASCFG South and Central Regional Conference will be held at The Fresh Herb Co. in Longmont, Colorado.
This two day event will feature presentations grounded in the theme of best practices for farming in a challenging climate,
dedicated time to network with fellow cut flower farmers in the region, and a tour of the host farm.