What’s next for #Eldora? Nederland has approved the purchase, but the deal isn’t done yet. The town must secure revenue bonds, win U.S. Forest Service approval and finalize Ikon Pass and operating agreements before taking control of the ski area. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/08/w...

Dozens of ideas. One year to act. #Boulder City Council heads into a two-day retreat facing a packed wish list from boards and commissions — housing, empty offices, safer streets, permitting reform and climate priorities — all under a compressed timeline. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/08/b...

#Boulder City Council approved a major update to the city’s landscaping code, aiming to cut water use and reduce wildfire risk — the first overhaul in more than two decades. Changes include banning new junipers and restricting daytime watering May-Sept. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/08/b...

Xcel power shutoffs during December windstorms left residents at Golden West, an affordable senior housing complex, at risk of losing access to medical oxygen after a generator failed, city officials told #Boulder City Council. More fallout from the storms → boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/08/x...

Sanitas Brewing Co. has closed all its taprooms, ending a 12-year run as a #Boulder craft beer staple. The brewery cites rising costs, shifting drinking habits and a maturing beer market as it joins a wave of Colorado breweries shutting down this winter. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/21/s...

After #Boulder County froze its childcare aid program, a local nonprofit stepped in. Impact on Education is covering preschool tuition for dozens of families, revealing deep gaps in a system that leaves many working parents without affordable, full-day care. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/23/a...

What #Boulder Reporting Lab readers turned to most in 2025 — and which stories mattered most to our newsroom. From breaking news and extreme weather to housing, homelessness and deeply personal reporting, here’s our look back at the year in local journalism. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/30/w...

#Boulder’s only dedicated yarn shop has closed. Lula Faye Fiber, a community-centered downtown craft space since 2022, shut its doors after rising rents and pressures on small retailers. Its loss marks another shift in Pearl Street’s local business landscape. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/28/b...

Before cars took over, electric trains once linked #Boulder and Denver in just 55 minutes. A look back at the Boulder-Denver Interurban Railroad, the fast, clean line that shaped the region from 1908 to 1926 — and what its legacy still raises today. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/30/w...

#Boulder City Council voting records show a less unified majority than endorsements suggested. A BRL analysis of 120+ votes from 2023-25 finds shifting coalitions, a core five-member bloc on contested issues, and housing as the council’s most frequent focus. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/04/b...

As Xcel prepares to dig up more than 1M cubic yards of toxic coal ash at Valmont, #Boulder residents and local officials say Xcel’s air monitoring plan isn’t enough. With state rules unsettled, they’re pushing to fund independent, research-grade monitoring. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/06/b...

#Boulder City Council is expected to approve a detailed incentives deal for Sundance’s move to Boulder: free use of city property, transit, permits, public safety support and more. The city says the festival’s economic impact will meet or exceed the cost. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/06/b...

Evacuation orders are in effect for parts of southeast Louisville as crews respond to a wildfire near U.S. 287 and Dillon Road. Roads are closed in the area. This is a developing story. boulderreportinglab.org/2026/01/05/e...

UPDATE: An evacuation order remains in place for parts of Fourmile Canyon after #Boulder County officials lifted an evacuation warning Monday night and reported "good news" as the wildfire held at about three acres. This is a developing story. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/22/b...

BREAKING: A wildfire in #Boulder County’s Fourmile Canyon has prompted an evacuation order near Wild Turkey Trail and an evacuation warning for a broader area. As of ~6:40 p.m., the fire was ~1 acre, with moderate spread risk and “creeping” behavior. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/22/b...

Extreme fire conditions prompted a second planned #Xcel shutoff as 100+ mph winds and a small downtown #Boulder fire underscored the risk. Preparation helped limit impacts, but back-to-back outages are renewing scrutiny of Xcel’s long-term wildfire strategy. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/19/a...

Update on Xcel power shutoffs Friday: Xcel is using a two-phase approach today. Some #Boulder and surrounding areas entered an active power shutoff around 5 a.m., while others are now in a “warning” zone and could lose power later this morning. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/18/b...

About 69,000 customers across the Front Range, including Boulder, are expected to lose power Friday as extreme winds and critically dry conditions return. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/18/b...

Another #Xcel power shutoff is likely Friday. About 67K customers across #Boulder County and nearby counties would be affected. Roughly 26K are still without power from Wednesday’s planned shutdown and winds. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/17/w...

UPDATE: At least 30K #Boulder County customers are without power due to outages. Xcel is already warning of a possible second power shutoff Friday affecting Boulder County and other Front Range areas, meaning some communities could be without power for days. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/16/x...

While checking reports of a downed powerline around Spruce and 6th, we found that the issue was not an active powerline but the internal wiring from a streetlight, torn loose and wrapped around nearby shrubs. Are we missing anything, #Boulder? Anything else we should check out? #localnews

New all-time record peak wind gust set at Boulder Municipal Airport today at 87.5 MPH! 💨🛩️ Note that the data record only goes back to 2010 for this station #COwx #HighWindWarning #Colorado #Boulderwx #Boulder

#Boulder outage update: Residents losing power even outside planned shutoff areas, likely due to high winds triggering safety settings. Outage map shows about 24K customers affected across 38 outages in Boulder County. Winds expected to be worst until 5 p.m. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/16/x...

This would be the second preemptive shutdown from Xcel in #Boulder County. Here’s what to know. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/16/x...

New #AcrossTheAisle in @boulderrl.bsky.social diving into the survey results for the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/14/a...

#Boulder is set to renew its Flock license plate reader contract amid growing scrutiny of the company’s data-sharing practices and privacy concerns that have led other cities to cut ties. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/07/b...

Final campaign finance reports for #Boulder’s 2025 council race show overall spending declined compared to previous years, with a few groups driving most of the activity, including a notable amount of negative advertising. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/07/s...

#Boulder’s Afro-Latin dance scene is booming. New festivals, global artists and longtime local teachers are helping the community grow — and reclaim cultural space — through salsa, rumba and Afro-Cuban dance. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/07/b...

A major East #Boulder redevelopment is taking shape: a proposed 2,500-seat arts venue, 500 homes and a hotel as part of a new “Pearl Arts District.” The project ties into Sundance’s 2027 arrival and would rely on a public-private financing model. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/04/p...

#Boulder’s new city council has been sworn in. Rob Kaplan joins the nine-member body after defeating incumbent Lauren Folkerts. Tara Winer was chosen as mayor pro tem. The election showed lingering divides among voters. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/04/n...

A good news story, out of #Boulder's Casey Middle School: After years of turmoil, a new principal has brought calm, clarity and real academic gains. The culture is shifting, students feel seen, and the turnaround is underway — with more work ahead. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/03/a...

#Boulder nonprofit EFAA has received a $5M Bezos Day 1 Families Fund grant to expand housing support for families experiencing homelessness. The funding will double EFAA’s shelter capacity and launch new rental assistance programs over the next five years. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/12/03/b...

#Boulder's GHG emissions have fallen nearly 50% since 2005, new data show. Most of the drop comes from a cleaner grid and more EVs. The hardest work remains: Natural gas use is barely falling, and meeting 2030-2035 climate goals will require far faster cuts. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/30/b...

#Boulder County’s new employee union says the county is dragging out first-contract negotiations amid layoffs and a budget deficit. Officials say delays are typical for a first contract. Workers want protections as 90 positions are cut. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/30/b...

The Broken Drum Tavern served #Boulder’s mechanics and laborers for decades, pouring 3.2 beer until the city demolished it in 1983 to build the 15th Street parking garage. A look back at the last of Boulder’s working-class bars. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/30/t...

An ethics complaint tied to a Vail retreat is raising questions for 17 Colorado lawmakers — including #Boulder’s state Sen. Judy Amabile and Longmont state Rep. Karen McCormick. The state ethics commission says the complaints are "not frivolous." boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/25/e...

Holiday season is here, and #Boulder’s drinking habits are shifting. Bars and breweries are rolling out zero-proof cocktails, NA beers and booze-free spirits as demand surges. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/25/b...

OPINION: "Colorado’s state grant system too often shuts out the very organizations closest to the communities it aims to serve," writes Jorge De Santiago, executive director of El Centro AMISTAD in #Boulder County. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/25/j...

Doorstep deliveries. Empty shelves. Neighbors afraid to leave home. #Boulder’s community-run food networks say the SNAP lapse revealed a fragile system, and they’re asking for $175K to keep families fed and build a real emergency plan. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/23/f...

With Prop 125 opening wine sales to grocery stores, #Boulder’s Hazel’s says foot traffic is down 30%. The shop is pivoting — adding groceries, coffee and a fast-growing nonalcoholic section to stay competitive. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/23/a...

Nine #Boulder-area governments are urging action at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, citing FAA data showing high safety incidents and heavy flight-school traffic. They’re calling for limits on training flights and a corrective-action plan. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/23/n...

#Boulder City Council unanimously approved a 427-unit student housing project at Baseline Road that will replace the strip mall, including the Dark Horse and Sprouts. The plan adds new housing, retail and public space near Williams Village. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/20/b...

#Boulder County voted to slow its minimum wage increases after hearing from farmers and small businesses. The shift means Boulder city’s wage will soon outpace the county’s, a move worker advocates say leaves wages far below the local living wage. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/20/b...

A new, controversial statue of Bill McCartney went up this month. McCartney was both a record-setting CU #Boulder coach and an advocate for policies that stripped legal protections from LGBTQ+ people. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/23/b...

Don’t know where to give back in #Boulder this year? Our 2025 holiday guide rounds up dozens of local nonprofits — from food and housing to arts, seniors and the outdoors — with concrete ways to donate, volunteer and support your neighbors. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/20/w...

Why is #Boulder County kicking out a 27-year-old homeless meal program from the Justice Center lot? Colorado FriendShip says it was blindsided, leaving dozens without their weekly hot meal as they scramble for a new location. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/20/b...

#Boulder has its first indoor golf bar. Birdie Factory recently opened on Arapahoe Ave. with five simulator bays, a full bar, games and plenty more. A new spot to drink, play and hang. No golf experience required. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/20/b...

The City of #Boulder says last night’s Flagstaff wildfire was human-caused. Crews ruled out natural and electrical sources. The 1-acre Realization Fire was contained around 1 a.m. Mop-up continues today. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/18/b...

What does a legal psychedelic session in #Boulder actually look like? Headphones, eye masks, five hours of “inner healing work” — and a surge of interest as Boulder’s first psilocybin healing centers open. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/18/b...

CU #Boulder Athletics says it will not cancel or modify its contract with Key Lime Air, the airline that has drawn protests for operating ICE detainee flights. The contract runs through 2029. boulderreportinglab.org/2025/11/18/c...