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The four Democrats vying for Boulder’s CU regent seat
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/03/01/the-four-democrats-vying-for-boulders-cu-regent-seat/
Published: March 2, 2026 05:15
Democrats will choose primary candidates March 14 in a district where the party nominee is widely expected to win. The new regent will help shape CU’s budget and major policy decisions.
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Masyn Moyer and Tina Mueh: It’s time for five Boulder County commissioners
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/03/01/masyn-moyer-and-tina-mueh-its-time-for-five-boulder-county-commissioners/
Published: March 2, 2026 05:15
As Boulder County grows more complex, expanding the Board of County Commissioners from three members to five would strengthen representation, improve governance and better reflect our communities.
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In photos: Bluebell Fire response in Boulder near Chautauqua
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/28/in-photos-bluebell-fire-response-in-boulder-near-chautauqua/
Published: February 28, 2026 23:51
Scenes from the Bluebell Fire response southwest of Chautauqua in Boulder.
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Boulder wildfire burning southwest of Chautauqua, crews responding
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/28/boulder-wildfire-burning-southwest-of-chautauqua-crews-responding/
Published: February 28, 2026 20:00
An evacuation warning was issued as a wildfire southwest of Chautauqua, initially estimated at five acres, has been revised to about 1.5 acres and is now 75% contained, moving away from Boulder. More than 100 firefighters are responding.
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Boulder Landmarks Board votes to protect century-old home, complicating senior housing project
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/26/boulder-landmarks-board-votes-to-protect-century-old-home-complicating-senior-housing-project/
Published: February 27, 2026 06:30
The Landmarks Board voted 4-1 to initiate the designation process for a 1920s Craftsman bungalow, creating uncertainty for Presbyterian Manor’s plans for a 60-unit affordable housing expansion.
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Boulder’s plan to use homes as a ‘virtual power plant’ stalls after federal funding cut
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/26/boulders-plan-to-use-homes-as-a-virtual-power-plant-stalls-after-federal-funding-cut/
Published: February 27, 2026 06:30
Loss of up to $12.7 million in Department of Energy funding threatens a project meant to boost grid reliability and help the city meet climate targets.
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NIST misses second U.S. House members’ deadline to explain limits on foreign researchers
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/26/nist-misses-second-u-s-house-members-deadline-to-explain-limits-on-foreign-researchers/
Published: February 27, 2026 06:29
Two members of the House Committee on Science asked Acting Director Craig Burkhardt to brief committee staff on the policies by Feb. 25. He did not respond.
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Boulder’s BI Inc. faces renewed protests as its ICE monitoring role expands
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/24/boulders-bi-inc-faces-renewed-protests-as-its-ice-monitoring-role-expands/
Published: February 25, 2026 06:17
Boulder County also contracts with BI Inc. Advocates criticize the company’s role in immigration surveillance and are urging local entities to end ties.
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City of Boulder sues former city council candidate over unspent campaign funds
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/24/city-of-boulder-sues-former-city-council-candidate-over-unspent-campaign-funds/
Published: February 25, 2026 06:16
The City of Boulder has filed a civil complaint in Boulder County Court alleging that a former City Council candidate failed to repay a portion of unspent campaign funds as required under a public matching-funds agreement. Aaron Stone, who lost his bid for…
Sundance Film Festival sets Jan. 21-31, 2027 dates for Boulder debut
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-sets-jan-21-31-2027-dates-for-boulder-debut/
Published: February 25, 2026 06:15
Organizers for the Sundance Film Festival have announced the official dates for the event’s debut in Boulder: Jan. 21-31, 2027. The independent film festival will include premieres along with talks with filmmakers and actors. Organizers have also announced…
Inside Boulder’s forgotten sanitarium, where guests sought health and got strange cures
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/23/inside-boulders-forgotten-sanitarium-where-guests-sought-health-and-got-strange-cures/
Published: February 24, 2026 05:30
In the late 1800s, visitors came to Mapleton Hill seeking wellness, faith and fresh air at the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, a place known for strict diets, outdoor cures and some unusual treatments.
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Supreme Court to hear Boulder climate lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor, raising stakes for long-running case
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/23/supreme-court-to-hear-boulder-climate-lawsuit-against-exxon-and-suncor-raising-stakes-for-long-running-case/
Published: February 24, 2026 00:36
The justices will decide whether federal law shields fossil fuel companies from local damages claims. The ruling could determine whether Boulder ever gets its day in court.
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Boulder Sen. Judy Amabile proposes changes to bill restricting data-sharing by Flock and others
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/23/boulder-sen-judy-amabile-proposes-changes-to-bill-restricting-data-sharing-by-flock-and-others/
Published: February 23, 2026 17:14
Boulder Sen. Judy Amabile has proposed several amendments to her data privacy bill that would loosen some restrictions on data-sharing ahead of a hearing Monday, Feb. 23. The original legislation aimed to limit how police and other government agencies…
Open records complaint targets Colorado Opportunity Caucus over Vail retreat attended by Amabile, McCormick
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/22/colorado-opportunity-caucus-sued-for-records-tied-to-vail-retreat-attended-by-amabile-mccormick/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:56
Complaint alleges caucus leaders withheld records about attendees, costs and presentations at a retreat already under ethics scrutiny.
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A 1961 Boulder rule could cut water to NCAR’s Mesa Lab if the Trump administration sells it
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/22/a-1961-boulder-rule-could-cut-water-to-ncars-mesa-lab-if-the-trump-administration-sells-it/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:07
A city charter exception allowed water service above the Blue Line only for NCAR and related institutions, raising new questions as federal officials explore the possibility of selling the lab.
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Boulder airport sets first timeline to move off leaded aviation fuel, but key details remain unclear
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/22/boulder-airport-sets-first-timeline-to-move-off-leaded-aviation-fuel-but-key-details-remain-unclear/
Published: February 23, 2026 05:06
A state-required transition plan targets a 2026 rollout as health concerns grow, but officials have yet to decide on infrastructure, fuel type or costs.
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Representatives press NIST for answers on limits to international researchers, citing Boulder Reporting Lab’s reporting
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/20/representatives-press-nist-for-answers-on-limits-to-international-researchers-citing-boulder-reporting-labs-reporting/
Published: February 21, 2026 03:55
Two members of the House Science Committee urged NIST to halt any new restrictions on foreign researchers until Congress reviews them, after a BRL report raised concerns about access limits at the Boulder lab.
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Boulder’s modular housing factory gets latest project: Rebuilding Marshall Fire burn area
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/19/boulders-modular-housing-factory-gets-latest-project-rebuilding-marshall-fire-burn-area/
Published: February 20, 2026 05:00
The BoulderMod factory will produce 10 net-zero affordable homes for Marshall Fire recovery through a partnership between the city, Habitat for Humanity and the school district.
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Adrienne Karpen and Ron Sinton: Boulder leads on clean energy — cleaner EV charging is the next step
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/19/adrienne-karpen-and-ron-sinton-boulder-leads-on-clean-energy-cleaner-ev-charging-is-the-next-step/
Published: February 20, 2026 04:59
As electric vehicle use grows in Boulder, when residents charge could shape emissions, grid costs and the region’s renewable energy future.
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Boulder City Council approves annexation for indoor tennis facility near East Boulder Rec Center
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/02/19/boulder-city-council-approves-annexation-for-indoor-tennis-facility-near-east-boulder-rec-center/
Published: February 20, 2026 04:59
Boulder City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to approve annexation of a 24-acre plot southeast of the East Boulder Recreation Center, the next step in a longer-term plan to add a new indoor tennis facility and several tennis courts to the site. The…