Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Just a heads up, I'm off and out of the state this week 0100
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We wanted to create a restaurant review that truly honored what makes an experience special for the everyday diner, with careful consideration and analysis. But that sounded hard, so instead I named an award after myself. Presenting: The Mitchellins: www.axios.com/local/boulde...axios.comThe Mitchellins: Boulder area restaurants worth putting on pants forSix local restaurants took home our prestigious and completely made-up dining awards. 0142
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 01/10/2026#Boulder parents sue BVSD over school closure plan www.axios.com/local/boulde...axios.comParents sue BVSD over school closure planFamilies allege the district violated Colorado's Open Meetings Law. 062
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Football 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...axios.comBoulder County still waiting on BuffHouse and Dark HorseBuffHouse now eyes November for its opening, while the Dark Horse revival remains quiet. 061
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026BREAKING: BVSD board PASSES Resilient Schools Proposal, 5-2. Quinlan Aweida, Rajpal, Unger, Chavez, Medler vote for. Bucher and Temu Otting against. 180
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026That amendent also fails by same vote. Board said they are unwilling to split up the schools in the plan 030
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Bucher moves to remove Douglass from the proposal, arguing it's rural nature should have excluded it from consideration on the same way BVSD did not include mountain towns in this plan 160
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026That motion to exclude Birch from proposal fails 5-2. Based on comments, it appears this is how board is leaning on overall measure as well 140
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026We're now into formal discussion of the measure and possible amendments. Board member Otting is asking Birch to be removed from the closure list because Adams 12 is also looking at closing schools, and that might impact numbers 141
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 23/09/2026One hour of public comment has just wrapped, all speakers were against the measure 2130
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Heads 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 2292
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...axios.comBova's Market replaces Smelly Deli on the HillThe market will take over the longtime Smelly Deli space after its abrupt closure. 070
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Heads up: Per sheriff's office, there is a small 15x15 grass fire northwest of #Boulder near N. Foothills and Longhorn Road. Slow moving 1121
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...axios.comViral cooling trend puts heat-stressed wildlife at riskGreenwood says forced cooling can add stress to wildlife in critical condition 151
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Cool shot! May Axios Boulder use this image in our newsletter with credit to you? 100
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026This is a cool shot! May Axios Boulder use it in our newsletter with credit to you? 120
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Per #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." 0131
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Anybody got cool lunar eclipse shots from #Boulder County they can share with us for the newsletter? 382
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 1181
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 20/08/2026ALERT: Evacuation WARNING for fire near Eben G. Fine Park. This means get your things ready, or leave if you might need extra time 0102
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 13/08/2026ALERT: 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 090
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 05/08/2026This year's #Boulder County Fair features, among other things, boozy goat yoga. Because Boulder www.axios.com/local/boulde...axios.comBoulder County Fair returns with rides, rodeo and goat yogaFree admission kicks off four days of rides, livestock, music and family fun. 091
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Today in "Only in Colorado" headlines: Fat marmots are joining OnlyFans www.axios.com/local/denver...axios.comResearchers 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. 0112
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 31/07/2026In 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...axios.comColorado bingo: Are you a true Coloradan?Check off the experiences that prove you've earned your Colorado stripes. 1164
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 27/07/2026CPW 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...axios.comBear tied to Boulder County break-ins euthanizedBear encounters are rising in Boulder County as drought pushes wildlife into towns. 261
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 16/07/2026NEW: 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...axios.comSprouts to permanently close Will Vill store Sept. 4The closure ends plans for the grocer to return after redevelopment. 280
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 15/07/2026I 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 090
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Colorado 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...axios.comColorado eyes medians for deadly stretch of U.S. 287State officials say the project could reduce deadly crossover crashes. 1161
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 13/07/2026After community backlash, #Boulder has removed the rocks at Boulder Res: www.axios.com/local/boulde...axios.comBoulder removes reservoir rocks after cycling outcryThe city will work with cycling groups on a longer-term solution. 0110
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...axios.comBoulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of SundanceThe proposal would replace a city parking lot with a 110-room hotel. 031
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 09/07/2026Plus: A guide on where to spot moose in Colorado based almost entirely on where I personally have seen them. JOURNALISM: www.axios.com/local/boulde...axios.comColorado's top spots for moose sightingsFrom Brainard Lake to Maroon Bells, these spots offer your best chance to see moose. 030
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 09/07/2026A 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...axios.comCU study challenges Colorado's moose origin storyNew research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction. 1140
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 08/07/2026A 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...axios.comRock barriers fuel Boulder Reservoir trail debateNew barriers have cyclists, hikers and city officials at odds over access and safety. 160
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Finally got around to compiling some #TubeToWorkDay highlights www.instagram.com/reel/DaTFJ1z...instagram.comAxios 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". 092
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026UPDATE: Fire now 100% contained per Watch Duty 090
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026As 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...axios.comFederal lab cuts could hamper fire forecasting effortsScientists say understanding fire growth is crucial for public safety. 0115
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 02/07/2026We're keeping an eye on this. Less than half an acre right now per watch duty 2152
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 30/06/2026It 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...axios.comBoulder County backs off alternating trail access pilotCommissioners instead signaled support for education and trail management. 3101
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Not YouTube, but we'll hopefully have something up on Instagram soon 110
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/06/2026If you could send it to mitchell.byars@axios.com, thanks! 000
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/06/2026May we use this in our newsletter with photo credit to you? Thanks! 000
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Someone with a better camera than me needs to get a shot of the moon over Colorado right now. It's kinda creepy 2281
Mitchell Byars @mitchellbyars.bsky.social · 26/06/2026The USS Mimi handled her maiden voyage well. They did totally leave this guy hanging though #TubeToWorkDay 2192
