Official Communications from the Town of Lyons


Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Meeting - Monday, July 22 at 6 pm
Lyons Regional Library 

Not sure if you live in the floodplain?  What is the impact of new flood maps? How will they affect you? Or your property? 

FEMA has notified the Town of Lyons that the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) will need to be adopted in late October 2024. 

The Town must adopt the latest flood maps and update its local ordinances regarding flood prevention and floodplain regulations.  Check out the latest information on the town website townoflyons.com/floodmaps2024

Make plans to attend an informational session on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the library. 


Rocky Grass Festival


Planet Bluegrass lease of
LaVern Johnson Park 



Residents are reminded that LaVern Johnson Park will be closed for the 2024 RockyGrass Festival, from Wednesday, July 24 thru noon on Monday, July 29. It will also be closed for Folks Festival from Thursday, August 8 thru noon on Monday, August 12 per the lease agreement with Planet Bluegrass. 

Residents with proof of a Lyons address (80540) may walk in during the daytime.





Boulder County Wildfire Partners Rebate


Wildfire Mitigation Rebate Program 


Boulder County has a new rebate program encouraging residents to actively take steps to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.

The rebate program is open to all residents who are actively improving home hardening and defensible space on their properties to reduce the potential for wildfire to spread.

This program provides a rebate of up to $500 to county residents, including those who live in the Town of Lyons, who apply and complete wildfire mitigation actions. Learn more. 

www.wildfirepartners.org/rebate/



US 36 Wildlife Crossings

Sandstone Summer Concerts

Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm 

The Sandstone Summer Concert Series returns to the Raul Vasquez Stage in Sandstone Park, each Wednesday night this summer through August 7.

Next up is Shuck Wagon Bluegrass Band on Wednesday, July 24. The Lyons Community Foundation will have baked goods, hot dogs and popcorn. Tip Top Savory Pies will be parked along Railroad Ave. Stop by the Lyons table and chat with a member of the Board of Trustees. Music starts at 6:30 pm. 

View the poster and website with all of the bands for this summer! Learn more.



Public Unveiling Mrs LaVern Sculpture

LaVern M Johnson Bronze Sculpture

Unveiling, Wednesday, July 24 4:30- 6:00 pm
 

A public unveiling of a life sized bronze is scheduled for July 24th, 2024 from 4:30 - 6 pm to the west of the historic train depot in downtown Lyons. Created by local artist Christine Knapp, this sculpture captures the essence of Mrs. LaVern M Johnson’s enduring legacy and her profound impact on the Lyons community.


Flowers of Color at the Rocky Mountain Botanical Gardens in Lyons

Rocky Mountain 
Botanic Garden


Be sure to check out the Rocky Mountain Botanic Garden, right here in Lyons, at the corner of 4th Ave and Prospect, near the pedestrian bridge from Bohn Park. It's popping with color right now and is a real treat for all to experience!
>>Rocky Mountain Botanic Gardens

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