American Medical Response (AMR) will close its Boulder facility after being informed it will no longer be the city’s ambulance provider, but it will still provide services for unincorporated Boulder County.
Why it matters: The move ends a 14-year partnership and signals how Boulder is rethinking its approach to emergency medical services.
Driving the news: AMR will close its Boulder facility at 3800 Pearl St. and lay off 87 people at the end of the year, according to a layoff notice filed on Oct. 31.
- AMR confirmed to BizWest last week that the closure was based on the city of Boulder’s decision to sign with a different ambulance provider in 2026.
What they’re saying: “Our priority is to ensure a seamless transition and ongoing support for the city and county of Boulder,” spokesperson Kirsten Gurmendi told BizWest…