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Mitchell Byars

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Covering Boulder for Axios. Formerly of the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo.

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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Football season is underway, but no word yet from the Dark Horse on its Louisville reopening, while the bar set to take the place of Harpo's also had its opening pushed back: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder County still waiting on BuffHouse and Dark Horse
BuffHouse now eyes November for its opening, while the Dark Horse revival remains quiet.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
BREAKING: BVSD board PASSES Resilient Schools Proposal, 5-2. Quinlan Aweida, Rajpal, Unger, Chavez, Medler vote for. Bucher and Temu Otting against.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Heads up: I'm at BVSD covering tonight's vote on a proposal to close four schools. We have an hour of public comment and other agenda items before the vote
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
#Boulder University Hill musical chairs: Bova's Market is back, but Smelly Deli is out www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Bova's Market replaces Smelly Deli on the Hill
The market will take over the longtime Smelly Deli space after its abrupt closure.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Heads up: Per sheriff's office, there is a small 15x15 grass fire northwest of #Boulder near N. Foothills and Longhorn Road. Slow moving
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
#Boulder County animal rehab facilities are seeing an increase in wet animals coming in due to viral videos of people dousing hot wildlife www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Viral cooling trend puts heat-stressed wildlife at risk
Greenwood says forced cooling can add stress to wildlife in critical condition
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Per #Boulder County Sheriff's Office: "Smoke from a wildfire in Larimer County near Pinewood Springs may be seen in Boulder County in the Lyons area. At this time, we have no impacts (evacuations, road closures, etc.) in Boulder County, if that changes, we will let you know."
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Anybody got cool lunar eclipse shots from #Boulder County they can share with us for the newsletter?
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
#Boulder Fire specifying this is NOT a wildfire, but a non structure fire. Reading between the lines, might be an electric/transformer fire. There are outages in the area
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
UPDATE: All clear has been issued
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
ALERT: Evacuation WARNING for fire near Eben G. Fine Park. This means get your things ready, or leave if you might need extra time
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
ALERT: Per BVSD, it appears Erie's Meadowlark School was the target of a "swatting" call. Law enforcement responded and do not believe there is a legitimate threat at this time
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
This year's #Boulder County Fair features, among other things, boozy goat yoga. Because Boulder www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder County Fair returns with rides, rodeo and goat yoga
Free admission kicks off four days of rides, livestock, music and family fun.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Today in "Only in Colorado" headlines: Fat marmots are joining OnlyFans www.axios.com/local/denver...
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Researchers turn to OnlyFans to help fund marmot science
"All the marmots are minors, but we have to do this for science education," a lead researcher said.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
In which the transplant from Hawaii who hates snow was given the task of coming up with a BINGO card of quintessential Colorado experiences for the state's 150th birthday this weekend: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Colorado bingo: Are you a true Coloradan?
Check off the experiences that prove you've earned your Colorado stripes.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
CPW made the decision to euthanize a bear that was linked to a series of break-ins outside Ward. CPW says bear reports are up this year in #Boulder County, likely driven by a lack of resources due to drought www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Bear tied to Boulder County break-ins euthanized
Bear encounters are rising in Boulder County as drought pushes wildlife into towns.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Weather Cat Bob vs Bear
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
NEW: Sprouts will permanently close its Baseline Road store on Sept. 4, dropping plans to reopen after the Will Vill project www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Sprouts to permanently close Will Vill store Sept. 4
The closure ends plans for the grocer to return after redevelopment.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
I was driving during the best parts, but there was a pretty majestic sunset last night in Longmont/Firestone. By the time I pulled over this In-N-Out popped up it of nowhere
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Colorado and Boulder County are finally eyeing medians along U.S. 287 between Berthoud and Lafayette after years of fatal head-on collisions: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Colorado eyes medians for deadly stretch of U.S. 287
State officials say the project could reduce deadly crossover crashes.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
After community backlash, #Boulder has removed the rocks at Boulder Res: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder removes reservoir rocks after cycling outcry
The city will work with cycling groups on a longer-term solution.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We have WEATHER in #Boulder
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
#Boulder is working on a deal to sell a downtown parking lot to a developer to build a 110-room hotel www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance
The proposal would replace a city parking lot with a 110-room hotel.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
A new #CUBoulder study suggests moose are actually NATIVE to Colorado. Which explains why they're always giving me advice about how to drive in the snow: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story
New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
A small boulder the size of a large boulder: How a makeshift rock barrier at #Boulder Res has sparked debate about access, safety and city concerns about fee avoidance www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Rock barriers fuel Boulder Reservoir trail debate
New barriers have cyclists, hikers and city officials at odds over access and safety.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Finally got around to compiling some #TubeToWorkDay highlights www.instagram.com/reel/DaTFJ1z...
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Axios Boulder on Instagram: "LIVE STREAM: Hundreds of commuters took to the water for Boulder's annual Tube to Work Day. 📸: @mitchellbyars"
3 likes, 0 comments - axiosboulder on July 2, 2026: "LIVE STREAM: Hundreds of commuters took to the water for Boulder's annual Tube to Work Day. 📸: @mitchellbyars".
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As the entire western half of Colorado is on fire, now feels like the time to call attention to a series of stories our Axios Mountain West team did on how federal cuts are impacting firefighting efforts. First, my story on research cuts: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Federal lab cuts could hamper fire forecasting efforts
Scientists say understanding fire growth is crucial for public safety.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We're keeping an eye on this. Less than half an acre right now per watch duty
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
It appears the highly controversial alternating trail use pilot program does not have enough support from the #Boulder County commissioners to move forward: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder County backs off alternating trail access pilot
Commissioners instead signaled support for education and trail management.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Someone with a better camera than me needs to get a shot of the moon over Colorado right now. It's kinda creepy
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
"Go around" #TubeToWorkDay
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The USS Mimi handled her maiden voyage well. They did totally leave this guy hanging though #TubeToWorkDay
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
And they're off #TubeToWorkDay
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Happy #TubeToWorkDay everybody
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Axios #Boulder is live on Instagram! Headlines, fun videos, animal photos, food reviews and more! All probably set to yacht rock. www.instagram.com/axiosboulder...
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Create an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
A couple new Japanese spots offering omakase, a chef-guided meal, have recently opened in #Boulder. I did not do omakase, but I sat next to people who did and just rudely eavesdropped: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder
New omakase experiences are expanding Boulder's dining scene.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Following an underage drinking scandal and a liquor license suspension, #Boulder's Scrooge Sul is officially done. A Longmont taco spot is moving in www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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New taco spot moves into Scrooge Sul space on University Hill
Summit Tacos started as a Boulder County food truck before opening its first location in Longmont.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
We just missed our first 90-degree day of the year in #Boulder, but we will almost certainly reach that mark over the weekend
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
No #Boulder County agencies released any immigration records by the deadline set by a GOP House panel targeting "sanctuary policies" www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Scoop: Boulder County agencies balk at immigration record requests
Local agencies pushed back on a congressional immigration inquiry.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Hey there everybody, we are once again looking for a Colorado Springs reporter to handle the @axios newsletter down there: job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/7...
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Reporter, Axios Local (Colorado Springs)
Remote
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
They would open a fancy new market hall and work space in Flatiron Park AFTER the Camera moved out www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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New market hall opens in east Boulder
The new venue offers coffee, cocktails, food and gathering areas.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle #Boulder's NCAR hit a roadblock Monday, as a federal judge halted the transfer of the lab's supercomputing center www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Judge blocks NCAR supercomputing center transfer
The ruling keeps Boulder's climate research hub intact for now.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
It sure sounds like we are about to have WEATHER here in #Boulder
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Unfortunately, our #Boulder Valley speller was eliminated yesterday in the written round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder County speller eliminated at national bee
One of two Colorado students advanced past Tuesday's opening rounds in Washington.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Soon, you will be able to use DIA's underground tunnels to walk to all gates and commune with the lizard people www.axios.com/local/denver...
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Denver airport to build walkways between concourses
Construction is expected to start in 2027.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
A GOP House committee sent letters to the #Boulder police chief, sheriff and DA accusing them of refusing to cooperate with ICE, part of a larger effort targeting "sanctuary cities" www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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GOP-led House committee scrutinizes Boulder immigration policies
The request is part of a broader push on sanctuary policies.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
In which I was allowed to do an entire newsletter about breakfast sandwiches so I could eat biscuits and bagels, make 80s movie references and talk about the one time I followed POTUS to a brunch spot www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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Axios Boulder
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Sometimes investigative reporting requires going to the new brewery at the old Sanitas location and drinking their horchata lager. Yay journalism. www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Pattern Break Brewing brings inventive beers to Boulder
The new brewery features creative lagers, IPAs and a $7 smashburger.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Defendant sentenced to life in prison in #Boulder Pearl Street attack, but scars from the attack remain for the victims and the community: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder firebomber gets life in prison for deadly attack
The plea puts the defendant on track for life in prison without parole.
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Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
#Boulder gets almost a foot of much-needed snow in a late spring storm: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
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Boulder gets nearly a foot of rare May snow
The late spring storm brought needed moisture but left a mess in its wake.
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