Boulder Police had initially warned of “possibly tainted” cocaine after several college students who were “sick/overdosing” were transported to the hospital from the Kappa Sigma fraternity at CU Boulder.
Police now believe they had consumed an “extreme amount of alcohol and some had consumed drugs,” according to a Dec. 10 release.
"It does not appear that fentanyl was involved," the release stated. Cocaine taken from the scene is being tested.
All five men (initially reported as six) are now in stable condition. Investigations are ongoing as to whether the incident was related to pledging at the fraternity, according to city releases.
Cheap and free rides in Longmont
Longmont’s new microtransit service launched Monday, Dec. 9. All rides are free through Jan. 9, and will cost $2 after that, with rides for students, seniors and those with disabilities for $1 per trip.
“This service is a game-changer for those who need a more direct, affordable option to get around the city,” said Phil Greenwald, Longmont’s transportation planning manager.
About 30 rides were taken on the first day of service, and about 60 were taken on the second day, according to city staff in the Dec. 10 council meeting.
Rides are booked through the RIDE App, which will tell riders where to meet the shared van, which may be a short walk away.
The shared ride service “operates corner to corner instead of door to door,” according to the FAQ page, which allows for picking up multiple passengers “without adding a significant amount of time to each rider’s journey.”
The service operates throughout the city Mondays through Saturdays 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The service is a partnership between the City of Longmont, Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Via Transportation, Inc. (not to be confused with the nonprofit Via Mobility Services).
In other news…
• Superior’s proposed home rule charter has passed, with 70% of voters approving the new governing document, according to unofficial results from the Dec. 10 special election. Read more about the charter and what it means for Superior here.
• The City of Boulder is seeking feedback on street safety improvements for Folsom Street between Pine Street and Colorado Avenue. The survey is open through early January 2025: bit.ly/FolsomStreetBW