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ACLU files opening brief in Boulder camping ban appeal, arguing it violates Colorado Constitution
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/22/aclu-files-opening-brief-in-boulder-camping-ban-appeal-arguing-it-violates-colorado-constitution/
Published: May 23, 2025 03:01
Lawyers argue Colorado’s history of outdoor survival in harsh conditions supports stronger constitutional protections for homeless people living outside today.
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Boulder proposes protected bike lanes, fewer car lanes on 30th Street to improve safety
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/22/boulder-proposes-protected-bike-lanes-fewer-car-lanes-on-30th-street-to-improve-safety/
Published: May 23, 2025 03:00
The $9 million project aims to reduce crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians along one of Boulder’s busiest corridors.
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Boulder offered $34M to bring Sundance Film Festival — with hopes of big economic return
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/20/boulder-offered-34m-to-bring-sundance-film-festival-with-hopes-of-big-economic-return/
Published: May 21, 2025 04:23
The incentives reflect the city’s high hopes that the two-week festival will deliver a major boost to Boulder’s economy.
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MainStage Brewing enters Boulder beer scene with Gunbarrel taproom
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/20/mainstage-brewing-enters-boulder-beer-scene-with-gunbarrel-taproom/
Published: May 21, 2025 04:22
The Lyons-based brewery plans to revive the former Beyond the Mountain space with live music, food and a wider drink menu.
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After sudden closure of Boulder Abortion Clinic, former staff plan to open new clinic
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/18/after-sudden-closure-of-boulder-abortion-clinic-former-staff-plan-to-open-new-clinic/
Published: May 19, 2025 03:15
Founded 50 years ago, the Boulder Abortion Clinic was among the last in the country to offer abortions later in pregnancy. Former staff say they were preparing to take over before the doors closed.
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William Sweeney: Boulder can’t end homelessness — but it can manage it
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/18/william-sweeney-boulder-cant-end-homelessness-but-it-can-manage-it/
Published: May 19, 2025 03:14
Why the region must adopt a coordinated, realistic approach that makes homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.
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Kubs Lalchandani: Boulder County’s home valuations are detached from reality
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/18/kubs-lalchandani-boulder-countys-home-valuations-are-detached-from-reality/
Published: May 19, 2025 03:13
Colorado lawmakers should change state law to let recent home sales serve as presumptive evidence of market value for property tax assessments.
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Boulder set to mandate fire-resistant materials and plants for new homes in wildfire zones
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/15/boulder-set-to-mandate-fire-resistant-materials-and-plants-for-new-homes-in-wildfire-zones/
Published: May 16, 2025 04:22
The ordinance also bans flammable materials within five feet of homes in high-risk areas. It applies only to new construction — but that could change.
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Best One Yet: Boulder’s vegan ice cream truck wins fans with fresh, local flavors
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/15/best-one-yet-boulders-vegan-ice-cream-truck-wins-fans-with-fresh-local-flavors/
Published: May 16, 2025 04:21
Helen Williams’ plant-based scoops, made with seasonal ingredients from Boulder farmers, are turning her colorful truck into a must-visit summer stop.
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Boulder’s CIRES avoids elimination: ‘Huge sigh of relief’ as new Commerce Department contract is signed
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/15/boulders-cires-avoids-elimination-huge-sigh-of-relief-as-new-commerce-department-contract-is-signed/
Published: May 16, 2025 04:21
The Cooperative Institute for Research In Environmental Sciences (CIRES), a partnership between CU Boulder and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), received approval Thursday from the Department of Commerce to continue its work.…
National women-in-tech group at CU Boulder lays off staff, scrubs inclusive language under federal pressure
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/13/national-women-in-tech-group-at-cu-boulder-lays-off-staff-scrubs-inclusive-language-under-federal-pressure/
Published: May 14, 2025 05:48
The National Center for Women & Information Technology, a Boulder-based nonprofit founded to advance gender equity in tech, is laying off staff, dropping language from its site and preparing to rebrand as federal support is withdrawn.
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Trial delayed in Boulder defamation lawsuit filed by former city council candidate
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/13/trial-delayed-in-boulder-defamation-lawsuit-filed-by-former-city-council-candidate/
Published: May 14, 2025 05:47
A trial in a defamation lawsuit stemming from the 2021 Boulder City Council election has been delayed until Oct. 27, in part due to disputes over the discovery process. The five-day trial was previously scheduled to begin this week. The case was filed by…
Boulder suspect in knife menacing case released after using fake name, then arrested again
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/13/boulder-suspect-in-knife-menacing-case-released-after-using-fake-name-then-arrested-again/
Published: May 14, 2025 05:46
The woman gave police a relative’s name and was released on bond. Authorities didn’t learn her true identity until she missed her court date.
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Boulder’s only youth homeless shelter shuts down due to funding challenges
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/13/boulders-only-youth-homeless-shelter-shuts-down-as-tgthr-cites-funding-challenges/
Published: May 14, 2025 02:16
The Source, a 16-bed shelter for ages 12 to 21, closed amid financial uncertainty — leaving the city without a dedicated shelter for unhoused young people.
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Boulder homeschool shuts down after city cites violations, raising questions about oversight and what counts as a school
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/11/boulder-homeschool-shuts-down-after-city-cites-violations-raising-questions-about-oversight-and-what-counts-as-a-school/
Published: May 12, 2025 04:37
The shutdown of Sage after code violations spotlights a gray area in Colorado’s alternative education landscape.
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With overdoses rising, Boulder leaders push county for bolder use of opioid funds
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/11/with-overdoses-rising-boulder-leaders-push-county-for-bolder-use-of-opioid-funds/
Published: May 12, 2025 04:36
City council calls for fewer, larger projects to address the opioid crisis as critics say current funding model spreads resources too thin.
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Colorado Municipal League, sheriff’s group back Boulder in body camera fee lawsuit
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/11/colorado-municipal-league-sheriffs-group-back-boulder-in-body-camera-fee-lawsuit/
Published: May 12, 2025 04:36
The Colorado Municipal League, which represents nearly every city and town in the state, has joined the City of Boulder in fighting a lawsuit that seeks to compel the city to release police body camera footage of alleged officer misconduct at no cost. In a…
Boulder residents end effort to place housing measures on 2025 ballot, citing city delays
https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/11/boulder-residents-end-effort-to-place-housing-measures-on-2025-ballot-citing-city-delays/
Published: May 12, 2025 04:35
A group of Boulder residents has ended its campaign to place two housing-related measures on the November 2025 ballot, citing delays by the City Attorney’s Office as the main reason for abandoning the effort. One proposal would have required developers to…