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High Peaks Elementary
High Peaks Elementary, is relocating to Douglass Elementary building next year. Currently, HP has 2 classrooms at each grade level with a 25 student cap per classroom. With the move, the school will get a 3rd classroom per grade (assuming there is demand with the further East address). This 3rd… More about High Peaks Elementary
Fire response at Chautauqua and Bluebell area
I am up here now and seeing emergency units responding. What the heck is going on, the fires in Table Mesa earlier this week and now another one? submitted by /u/JeffInBoulder [link] [comments] More about Fire response at Chautauqua and Bluebell area
Watch: The Colorado Sun hosts a conversation with Phil Weiser
Watch: The Colorado Sun hosts a conversation with Phil Weiser
Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul will sit down with Attorney General Phil Weiser to discuss his campaign for Colorado governor. More about Watch: The Colorado Sun hosts a conversation with Phil Weiser
Watch: The Colorado Sun hosts a conversation with Phil Weiser
Without mentioning Tina Peters, Polis calls election interference pitch ‘dangerous’
Gov. Jared Polis said attempts to interfere with midterm elections are “dangerous,” but he stopped short of drawing a line to his decision to shorten the sentence of one of the people pushing those efforts.  Asked about reports that former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters had spoken with President Donald… More about Without mentioning Tina Peters, Polis calls election interference pitch ‘dangerous’
We need this in Boulder.
We need this in Boulder.
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We need this in Boulder.
Goodbye Dark Horse
Goodbye Dark Horse
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Goodbye Dark Horse
That view from the top of the US-36
That view from the top of the US-36
I finally was able to capture the changing sunset cloudy view coming into Boulder. It's hard to explain to folks that aren't from the area how amazing the mountains can look and how the look of them changes when you come over US-36 on a good day. Each shot has a bit different detail and color with how the light… More about That view from the top of the US-36
That view from the top of the US-36
In Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s only meeting in governor’s race, forum features scripted questions and one gotcha
In Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s only meeting in governor’s race, forum features scripted questions and one gotcha
Republican Victor Marx and Democrat Phil Weiser shared the stage for the first — and likely only — time in the race for governor at a strictly managed forum hosted Thursday by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. The forum focused on business and economic policy. One question asked about the need for new state revenue, ve… More about In Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s only meeting in governor’s race, forum features scripted questions and one gotcha
In Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s only meeting in governor’s race, forum features scripted questions and one gotcha
Prices of Boulder homes plummeted in September
Prices of Boulder homes plummeted in September
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Prices of Boulder homes plummeted in September
A New Dreamlike Play Blends Circus Arts, Aerial Dance, and Theater
“Hypnagogia,” which explores how family trauma is passed down, is part of the annual Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies and Music Festival. More about A New Dreamlike Play Blends Circus Arts, Aerial Dance, and Theater
Denver Business Journal’s 2026 Partners in Philanthropy awards
Denver Business Journal’s 2026 Partners in Philanthropy awards
Meet the winners of the Denver Business Journal's 2026 Partners in Philanthropy awards. More about Denver Business Journal’s 2026 Partners in Philanthropy awards
Denver Business Journal’s 2026 Partners in Philanthropy awards
What to Watch: 15 Immigration Stories Supported by Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program
What to Watch: 15 Immigration Stories Supported by Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program
By Ramona FlumeBehind every headline about borders and immigration policy are real people with complex lives, families, and dreams of their own. Few art forms bring those lives into focus quite like documentary film. For more than two decades, Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program has supported nonfiction story… More about What to Watch: 15 Immigration Stories Supported by Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program
What to Watch: 15 Immigration Stories Supported by Sundance Institute’s Documentary Film Program
“Election Champion Workshop” was SMASHING today!
“Election Champion Workshop” was SMASHING today!
I attended today's EXCELLENT "Election Champion Workshop" by Boulder County Clerk Molly Fitzpatrick at the Junkyard Social Club. Highly recommend people consider attending - more sessions upcoming with details on their website ... and it sounds like they'll be putting the presentation online for all to see. Ditto that… More about “Election Champion Workshop” was SMASHING today!
“Election Champion Workshop” was SMASHING today!
Colorado company proposes $518 million downtown Denver gondola system
Colorado company proposes $518 million downtown Denver gondola system
Miles of guided transportation linking Denver attractions and floating above traffic congestion, the vast majority of it privately financed — how can the city say no? That's what a local businessman wants to find out. More about Colorado company proposes $518 million downtown Denver gondola system
Colorado company proposes $518 million downtown Denver gondola system
New state honor recognizes intentional use of artificial intelligence in higher ed
As artificial intelligence enters ever more areas of life, a new distinction from the Colorado Department of Higher Education is recognizing colleges and universities that take a thoughtful approach to the technology.  The AI Engaged Campus Designation gives a nod to schools that are getting out ahead of the brave… More about New state honor recognizes intentional use of artificial intelligence in higher ed
Trump administration sues Denver over its mask ban for ICE agents
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it filed a lawsuit against Denver — and Mayor Mike Johnston — over a city law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing facial coverings. The City Council unanimously approved the city ordinance, which includes U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer… More about Trump administration sues Denver over its mask ban for ICE agents
CO GOP Officer Picks Lopez: ‘Being a Republican Doesn’t Require Me to Abandon My Conscience’
CO GOP Officer Picks Lopez: ‘Being a Republican Doesn’t Require Me to Abandon My Conscience’
Colorado Republican Party Secretary Russ Andrews today endorsed unaffiliated gubernatorial candidate and former Republican Congressman Greg Lopez for Governor, saying recent developments surrounding his own party’s nominee, Victor Marx, have made it impossible for him, in good conscience, to support the Republican tick… More about CO GOP Officer Picks Lopez: ‘Being a Republican Doesn’t Require Me to Abandon My Conscience’
CO GOP Officer Picks Lopez: ‘Being a Republican Doesn’t Require Me to Abandon My Conscience’
Outside investigator unable to determine whether Denver school board member made antisemitic comments
An outside investigator was unable to independently verify allegations that a Denver school board member made antisemitic comments about a Jewish colleague, according to a report released Thursday, which concluded that many of the accusations “boil down to a ‘she said, she said, he said'” situation. The firmest evidenc… More about Outside investigator unable to determine whether Denver school board member made antisemitic comments
Lawmakers fume over Medicaid spending, transparency with more cuts looming
Colorado lawmakers are fuming over ballooning Medicaid payments to a national in-home care company. The Colorado Sun reports payments from the state’s Medicaid agency to FreedomCare rose to $22 million this year compared with $1 million last year.  The state, in a case that’s now in court, accuses the New… More about Lawmakers fume over Medicaid spending, transparency with more cuts looming
Join Us Next Week for a Webinar on Colorado’s Ballot Measures. How Conservatives Are Trying to Hoodwink Democracy
Join Us Next Week for a Webinar on Colorado’s Ballot Measures. How Conservatives Are Trying to Hoodwink Democracy
Your ballot is especially crowded this year, with 14 statewide measures, seven of which were placed on the ballot by the conservative advocacy organization Advance Colorado. The Colorado Times Recorder has done extensive research on Advance Colorado, its wealthy financial backers, and the statewide measures appearing o… More about Join Us Next Week for a Webinar on Colorado’s Ballot Measures. How Conservatives Are Trying to Hoodwink Democracy
Join Us Next Week for a Webinar on Colorado’s Ballot Measures. How Conservatives Are Trying to Hoodwink Democracy
This Vietnamese sugarcane drink might be the next boba
This Vietnamese sugarcane drink might be the next boba
Nước mía is a staple in Little Saigon. More about This Vietnamese sugarcane drink might be the next boba
This Vietnamese sugarcane drink might be the next boba
Is Backing into Driveways Illegal in Boulder?
I would assume not, but a neighbor’s son just got really pissed off at me over this and claimed the Boulder police could issue a class A ticket. Our driveway is on a fairly active road in a blind curve, so it’s easier to drive out forwards than to back… More about Is Backing into Driveways Illegal in Boulder?
Your New Favorite Colorado Staycation Spot Is In…Longmont?
With the addition of its first boutique hotel, Longmont invites visitors to live like the locals. More about Your New Favorite Colorado Staycation Spot Is In…Longmont?
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
With artificial intelligence capabilities continuing to expand, universities now face complex, urgent questions about how to navigate increasing challenges, as well as new opportunities. Much attention is now directed toward this, including an MIT report on AI and education published this summer. A new essay from MIT S… More about 3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
3 Questions: What is the best path forward for AI in academia?
Boulder County fire scanner alternative to Broadcastify
Broadcastify just got annoying with a sign in step. It's free, but I don't want to deal with more account stuff on top of fire situations. All the links through the Sheriff's sites go through Boadcastify, does anyone have an online site, not another app. Thanks! submitted by /u/Highalpinebeano [link]… More about Boulder County fire scanner alternative to Broadcastify
Is there anyone driving by or from CO Springs to Boulder/Denver in the upcoming days?
I got a flat tire and someone is selling a tire in CO springs for 5 bucks, the only problem is that with the spare tire I can't drive that fast on the highway. I was thinking in giving this a shot asking around if someone could pick up the… More about Is there anyone driving by or from CO Springs to Boulder/Denver in the upcoming days?
Healthcare provider breaks ground on $230M construction project, it’s most significant in 15 years
Healthcare provider breaks ground on $230M construction project, it’s most significant in 15 years
The 132,000-square-foot facility will feature new services, like an outpatient surgery center and urgent care. It caps a string of construction projects for the organization. More about Healthcare provider breaks ground on $230M construction project, it’s most significant in 15 years
Healthcare provider breaks ground on $230M construction project, it’s most significant in 15 years
Atom Computing advances in $300M DARPA quantum competition
Atom Computing advances in $300M DARPA quantum competition
Atom Computing has advanced to the final stage of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s... More about Atom Computing advances in $300M DARPA quantum competition
Atom Computing advances in $300M DARPA quantum competition
Boulder flex property trades for $4M+
Boulder flex property trades for $4M+
The 39,626-square-foot flex building at 6075 Longbow Drive in Boulder recently changed hands for a... More about Boulder flex property trades for $4M+
Boulder flex property trades for $4M+
Supporting systems of success
Supporting systems of success
A new course in the Department of Electrical Science and Engineering (EECS) is not focused on machine learning or microprocessors, on cryptography or quantum computing. Instead, 6.C31 (Hack Yourself) draws student interest with an intriguing pitch: that by using computing tools to implement a personal toolkit of more t… More about Supporting systems of success
Supporting systems of success
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Largest wildlife overpass in North America located in Colorado with 91% reduction in collisions: "Big success"
A wildlife mitigation system made up of North America’s largest wildlife overpass, five wildlife underpasses, and fencing to guide animals to the crossings has led to a 91% decrease in wildlife collisions. More about Largest wildlife overpass in North America located in Colorado with 91% reduction in collisions: "Big success"
Urge CU Boulder to Stop Exploiting Bison as Live Mascots
Tell CU Boulder’s Chancellor to end the live mascot program and leave all bison in peace. More about Urge CU Boulder to Stop Exploiting Bison as Live Mascots
Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis
“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.” More about Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis
August ties for hottest month on record as global heat climbs
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month. More about August ties for hottest month on record as global heat climbs
OpenAI’s top scientist warns that artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control it.
More about OpenAI’s top scientist warns that artificial intelligence is evolving so rapidly that it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans to understand and control it.
OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, initially for customers in its Daybreak program; Greg Brockman says it is a “generational leap” and “we are now in the AGI era”
Hayden Field / The Verge: OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, initially for customers in its Daybreak program; Greg Brockman says it is a “generational leap” and “we are now in the AGI era” More about OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, initially for customers in its Daybreak program; Greg Brockman says it is a “generational leap” and “we are now in the AGI era”
MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
Navigating app surpasses Google and Apple Maps on top-downloaded US chart after posting ‘we’re not changing it’ More about MapQuest app reaches No 1 on US Apple list after defying Trump’s Lake Ontario order
Kyle Clark’s Trolling Blurs the Line Between Journalism and Entertainment
This article illuminates Kyle Clark's use of social media and supports the argument that Kyle Clark is not practicing journalism but some other form of media. More about Kyle Clark’s Trolling Blurs the Line Between Journalism and Entertainment
What can be done with Flock: Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say | CNN
A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times, marking the latest in a string of recent law enforcement officer resignations or arrests for… More about What can be done with Flock: Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say | CNN
Kyle Clark’s Social Media Trolling Is Abusive, Filled with Falsehoods, Damages Trust in Media Across the State
On August 7, 2026, Kyle Clark publicly announced that he would moderate the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s October gubernatorial debate. On August 11th, I published an article that gained significant traction arguing why Kyle Clark should not host the gubernat… More about Kyle Clark’s Social Media Trolling Is Abusive, Filled with Falsehoods, Damages Trust in Media Across the State
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CBS gives JD Vance a prime-time town hall just before the midterms
In timing that is certainly good for a Republican Party looking for a last-minute rally ahead of the midterm elections, CBS announced Wednesday that it will air a town hall […] More about CBS gives JD Vance a prime-time town hall just before the midterms
How the ‘worst act in vaudeville’ helped shape modern libel law
During the vaudeville era, the Cherry Sisters of Marion, Iowa, built a reputation as the worst act to ever grace the stage. But that didn’t stop crowds from packing into […] More about How the ‘worst act in vaudeville’ helped shape modern libel law
The atmosphere is getting wetter. The Washington Post showed what that means on the ground
A woman in Asheville, North Carolina, fled her home when floodwaters arrived at her door. Soon, her world was upended. Her apartment, she later learned, had been washed away by […] More about The atmosphere is getting wetter. The Washington Post showed what that means on the ground
Trump renamed AI ‘super intelligence.’ But that term already means something else.
Seated in a row with the most influential leaders in artificial intelligence, President Donald Trump announced that he was renaming the technology itself. “It’s not artificial. We all agree on […] More about Trump renamed AI ‘super intelligence.’ But that term already means something else.
Can the News Exist Without Big Tech? The Atlas Says Yes 
A monthly newspaper, distributed as a PDF, is trying to imagine a future for journalism beyond the reach of Silicon Valley. More about Can the News Exist Without Big Tech? The Atlas Says Yes 
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Fake Caroline
Editors are facing an influx of AI-written pitches, including at science publications like mine. What now? More about Fake Caroline
Remembrance
Israel has killed scores of Palestinian journalists with impunity and waged propaganda campaigns to discredit their work, but a full accounting tells a different story. More about Remembrance
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are finally one company. So what happens now?
The laborious mega media deal that had to clear hurdles and dodge obstacles and arm-wrestle in court and face high-profile pushback from some of entertainment’s biggest names finally became official […] More about Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are finally one company. So what happens now?
Journalism is serious business. That doesn’t mean it can’t be funny.
How will you learn that the world is ending? Maybe your phone buzzes with a news alert. Maybe you open Google News and see the headlines. But it’s also likely […] More about Journalism is serious business. That doesn’t mean it can’t be funny.
Has the presidency cost Donald Trump money? His financial disclosures say otherwise
In a warm-up speech before President Donald Trump addressed Oklahoma rally-goers, Homeland Security secretary Markwayne Mullin told the crowd in his home state that Trump took a financial hit to […] More about Has the presidency cost Donald Trump money? His financial disclosures say otherwise

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