The fire was initially reported at 0.1 acres. Firefighters have established a line around it, and no trail closures were reported as of Wednesday morning.

The roughly 6-acre fire has prompted evacuation warnings from Allenspark to Hall Ranch. Crews are building hand lines and slowing the fire’s forward progress.

The new Lyons space honors Christian Glass with a cafe, art studio and gathering place for young people ages 14 to 22.

The city’s $400 million bond would address aging recreation centers, fire stations and public safety facilities before costs rise further.

The measure would cost the owner of a $1 million home about $163 a year and fund tuition assistance, more infant and toddler slots and higher pay for providers.

Ahead of a Sept. 22 vote, families are pressing for details about capacity, special education and long-term enrollment. District officials say some answers will not be available before the board acts.

Extreme drought has shrunk ponds and wetlands, causing fish kills and foul odors. Officials often lack the water rights or infrastructure to refill them, though wildlife officials say the damage is li...

Wallach, who resigned in July over the municipal airport vote, drew laughter, tears and a standing ovation as his former colleagues honored his service.

Declining enrollment is real, but before closing neighborhood schools, BVSD should show why less disruptive alternatives won’t work.

The 1966 remake of the iconic 1939 western “Stagecoach” featured Silver Lake, the Switzerland Trail and the Blue Bird Mine complex.

“Tres Voces, Un Corazón” brings together Sylvia Montero, Tony Ortega and their son, Cipriano Ortega, as the museum raises money for a new home in North Boulder.

The locally owned gift and art boutique says rising costs and unpredictable consumer spending are threatening its future and the creative network it supports.

One-time funding will keep the longtime Whittier gathering place open in 2027, but no money is available for 2028 amid rising costs and broader recreation cuts.

BRL’s 10 first-place honors span public service, breaking news, data, education, environmental reporting and Nibbles, with investigative journalism also among Colorado’s best.

In 2011, the city gave residents a real role in shaping a detailed capital plan. It should do so again before asking voters to authorize $400 million in debt.

Six seats are at stake in the city’s first even-year municipal election, with council pay set to more than triple in December.

The update to the Boulder Valley’s land-use map follows two years of public engagement and debate and establishes a new long-term development framework for the region.

The plan would affect 16 schools, relocate two schools and reconfigure two PK-8 schools as the district confronts declining enrollment and thousands of empty seats.

City officials said nearby garages can absorb the displaced parking and the hotel could bring new economic activity downtown.

Colorado Court of Appeals judges rejected claims that the city’s stormwater fees amount to a tax requiring voter approval.

The Environmental Defense Fund argues the Trump administration violated federal law in its effort to break up the Boulder-based atmospheric research center and close its Mesa Lab.

The monthly series brings nationally known writers into an intimate, standing-room-only conversation with Boulder audiences.

The People’s Crossing Fire broke out near Eben G. Fine Park on Thursday morning. Officials issued an all-clear at 10:04 a.m.

A 2024 state law requires Xcel to acquire distributed power with battery storage. Developers are now seeking private land for the projects.

After facing privacy concerns, Boulder invited companies to compete for its license plate reader contract and planned to choose a vendor by September. The city now says the process will take longer.

Colorado has formally recognized the long-forgotten “Road of Remembrance” as local groups search for descendants of the 1,500 World War I veterans it honors.

Owner Venus Sakha says declining sales and sparse foot traffic have made it increasingly difficult to cover the Pearl Street boutique’s rent.

As Boulder considers a long-term contract for automated license plate readers, city officials should establish stronger safeguards, public oversight and vendor accountability before selecting a provid...

More than 800 residents are trying to buy their Boulder County community, but they have yet to assemble the financing needed to match the offer.

A federal complaint alleges a Jewish student endured nearly two years of harassment, including slurs, assaults and an incident in which a charging cable was pulled around his neck.

Xcel’s revised proposal focuses on about 24 buildings instead of 66 and allows customers to keep natural gas service.

A proposed downtown development authority failed on a 4-4 vote.

High housing costs are making it harder to retain farmworkers. Boulder County is considering more housing options on agricultural land.

The New Local anchors a new downtown art walk, with staggered hours and bus connections allowing visitors to continue the evening in NoBo.

Beginning in the 1910s, Boulder catered to a new class of automobile tourists. A remnant of one early “auto camp” still stands today.

Adams is campaigning on climate resilience, affordability and council oversight of public safety. She will leave the council if she loses.

A downtown development authority would temporarily redirect sales tax revenue growth from city services to pay for downtown revitalization.

Restaurant owners sought slower tipped-wage increases, while labor advocates wanted them kept on schedule.

The city says the work is already permitted, but officials want to make that authority explicit. The council is considering an ordinance instead of a ballot measure.

The company cited increased costs and competition. The city said it was reviewing its legal options under the terms of its contract.

The 11-day event will feature six days of premieres, online screenings and upgrades to local theaters. Ticket prices will be announced in September.

Founded by Nancy Smith and Frequent Flyers in 1999, the festival attracts movement artists for two weeks of performances and training.

The incumbent is campaigning on his housing record and seeking more aggressive wildfire protections as Boulder confronts a budget deficit.

‘The Aspenization of Boulder will continue unimpeded. And that is why I resigned my seat on the council.’

The first-time candidate wants the mayor to play a more influential role, with regular office hours, a constituent affairs office and greater involvement in setting council priorities.

Civil rights lawyers argue the Colorado Court of Appeals failed to independently interpret the state constitution when it upheld the ordinance and based its decision on “fiction” rather than the facts...

Officers pulled a teenager to the ground, handcuffed him and patted him down, according to the complaint and footage of the incident.

Xcel is moving forward with projects along U.S. 36 and 75th Street as Boulder develops a broader strategy to improve electric reliability.

The narrow-gauge railroad carried ore and supplies between Boulder County’s mining towns before reinventing itself as a mountain escape for tourists.

City officials say the process allows supervisors to resolve minor issues quickly. Others warn it weakens the independent oversight system.