Boulder
GOVERNMENT
Boulder’s Legends Of Left Hand: Fact or Fancy?
Chief Niwot, Left Hand, is certainly the most famous of our Native American Boulderites. Niwot is known as a peacemaker and as a truly great chief of the Arapaho. Lives lived large spawn legends. Left Hand has birthed several. TRUE!. The closest we may have come are the magnificent photographs...
New trail in Boulder a break in 'country's longest-standing bike ban'
Cyclists in Boulder are celebrating a trail eight years in the making — a trail symbolizing a much longer wait. The city recently announced opening North Sky Trail. The singletrack roams 3 1/2 miles off U.S. 36 north of town, flowing through rolling terrain eyed in the late 1800s for a railroad connecting up to Left Hand Canyon and mining camps.
Colorado’s Connection to the Summer Blockbuster Movie ‘Twisters’
I remember when the movie Twister came out when I was a kid. I loved that movie; the action made me want to become a stormchaser. Nearly three decades later, we finally got a sequel. Technology advances over the past decade have not only advanced movies but also how we look at and study weather.
✈️ A controversial proposal to expand Boulder’s airport
It’s Friday, July 26, 2024. Good morning, Boulder! You made it to Friday. Tim Drugan is off for a few days, so you have the rest of us at BRL informing you today. Here’s the news:. John Herrick is covering the latest developments with the Boulder Municipal Airport,...
New Colorado Chipotle Will Have Drive-Thru
As it would turn out, Colorado has birthed some of the country’s most beloved chains. One place that got its start here is the old favorite, Quiznos, which not only used to be big here in Colorado, but was at one point challenging Subway for sandwich supremacy. Another one...
Boulder County launching $6M basic income program for 725 qualifying families
(The Center Square) – Boulder County will spend $6 million in federal funds on a basic income program, giving $300 per month for two years to 725 qualifying households with no restrictions. The program, commonly called universal basic income, is one of dozens around the country. A 140-page study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found the programs led to a reduction in annual total individual income of approximately $1,500 and a slight decrease in the number of hours worked per week. Total household...
Boulder workers call on city council to increase minimum wage
Dozens of Boulder workers gathered for a rally Thursday afternoon to demand a higher minimum wage. The Boulder County Self-Sufficiency Coalition held the rally at the Trident Cafe. Attendees called on the Boulder City Council to increase the city's minimum wage from $14.42 per hour — the state's minimum —...
Boulder City Council greenlights easement acquisition for Gregory Canyon Creek flood work
Boulder officials plan to start as soon as next year on a flood mitigation project to build new channel and roadway culvert structures for Gregory Canyon Creek where it flows between Pennsylvania Avenue and Arapahoe Avenue. The City Council on Thursday evening officially gave the green light for city workers...
Boulder opens new North Sky Trail, a rare addition to the city’s cycling network a decade in the making
The City of Boulder has opened the North Sky Trail, a new 3.5-mile multi-use trail connecting the Foothills North Trail in North Boulder to Joder Ranch. The $1 million project, nearly a decade in the making, expands the city’s trail network for cyclists. The new singletrack meanders through grasslands...
Boulder considers expanding its airport, ahead of potential closure
As Boulder residents debate whether to decommission their decades-old airport and build housing on the land, city officials have proposed a development plan to attract more air traffic and private investment to the facility. As part of this proposal presented to the Boulder City Council on July 25, city officials...
Some Colorado Big Lots stores to permanently close
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - Big Lots, a retail chain store, has announced that store closures will happen across the U.S. which includes multiple Colorado locations. In June, leaders within the Big Lots company stated that inflation and their inability to compete under economic pressures were some of the reasons for the closures to occur nationwide.
Boulder Tennis Community "Endangered" Amid Court Shortage, Pickleball Boom
As tennis and pickleball become increasingly popular, it's gotten harder and harder for players to secure a court in Boulder. And tennis players believe unforced errors by the city will make things worse. By early next year, Boulder is set to lose 27 courts: fifteen at the Rocky Mountain Tennis...
Colorado weather: Wildfire smoke continues to choke the state, prompts hazardous air quality alerts through Thursday
Wildfire smoke moving into Colorado from Canada and high ozone levels continue to choke the state Wednesday, prompting alerts for hazardous air quality set to last through Thursday. As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Denver and most of the surrounding area had air quality index ratings between 100 and 150, according...
The City of Boulder Presenting Arts in the Park August 9th – COMBO’s Laurie & Lorrie on at 6:15 p.m.
The City of Boulder presents Arts in the Park, a program showcasing a vibrant blend of arts and cultural performances and will take place at the Glen Huntington Bandshell in the city’s Civic Area downtown Boulder and showcase talent from the Boulder Ballet, Boulder Symphony and Boulder Opera and local singer-songwriters.
Boulder JCC Fall Events: Honoring Reb Zalman, Early Learning & More
From Family Shabbat in the Park and Shabbat for those 50+, to Early Learning & Parenting Classes, a Community Block Party, and after-school activities, there are so many opportunities for connection for all ages this fall at the Boulder JCC!. On Tuesday, August 6, the Boulder JCC along with Congregation...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.