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2026 Democratic Primary Endorsements
Boulder Progressives
KEYWORD SCORE: 155.77. affordable housing, black, boulder, boulder county, boulder progressives, boulderprogressives.org, budget, child care, city council, clean energy, colorado, election, gender-affirming, housing, joe neguse, junie joseph, landmark, michael bennet, phil weiser, progressive, public education, racial equity, renter, students, tabor, transit, voting rights, raucous caucus , lgbtq
[image: 2026 Democratic Primary Endorsements] Boulder Progressives endorses leaders who don’t just speak the language of progress, they live it. We’re proud to stand behind a slate of candidates taking bold action on housing affordability, climate justice, and racial equity. ------------------------------ *U.S. Senate: Julie Gonzales* *Boulder Progressives is proud to endorse Julie Gonzales for U.S. Senate.* A proven legislator and longtime community organizer, Julie has delivered landmark wins in the Colorado Senate on affordable housing, reproductive freedom, immigrant protections, and votin
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ICE detained 2 in Frederick; Mixed year for labor policy; Feds release $47 million in environmental funding for CO
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 117.67. affordable housing, black, boulder, boulder county, budget, collective bargain, colorado, floodplain, housing, kgnu news, michael bennet, morning magazine, phil weiser, police, progressive, south boulder, traffic, unionize
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 8:30 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm ICE detained 2 in Frederick; Mixed year for labor policy; Feds release $47 million in environmental funding for CO KGNU News Yesterday morning, ICE detained two people in Frederick, Colorado.According to the Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN) the detainments happened on a job site near Poudre St. and Crystal Avenue. Multiple eye witnesses told them that around 8 a.m., six agents in vests arrived in a dark gray Subaru, a black Ford Expedition and a dark gray Ford F-150. They said th
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Colorado lawmakers want local news outlets to get priority in state advertising spending
Inside the News in Colorado
KEYWORD SCORE: 87.22. affordable housing, black, boulder, boulder county, budget, buses, civil rights, colorado, commission, denver international airport, development, enforcement, housing, lawsuit, michael bennet, pandemic, petition, phil weiser, police, public utilities commission, students
*The Colorado Capitol around 2016. Photo by the author.* Colorado lawmakers have done what they are constitutionally obligated to do: they passed a balanced state budget. The roughly $47 billion spending plan came after “months of painful cuts to programs and key services across the government to make up a massive budget shortfall,” Sara Wilson reported for Colorado Newsline. Notably, part of this budget signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis contains language that could help bolster the local news industry. A footnote in the now-signed budget reads: *It is the General Assembly’s intent that an
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Meet the Boulder residents organizing to buy the mobile home park they live in
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 56.92. boulder, colorado, morning magazine
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Meet the Boulder residents organizing to buy the mobile home park they live in Rossana Longo-Better This week, KGNU’s Rossana Longo Better and Juliana Krigsman spoke with residents at San Lazaro Mobile Home Park in Boulder Colorado, as they raised their concerns about the sale of the park. Residents are facing uncertainty as their park switches landlords. They have the option to purchase the park themselves, for $40 million. If they are not able to purchase it themselves, residents worr
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The Weekly Wrap: Lowering City Speed Limits Isn’t Leading to Traffic Congestion
Next City
KEYWORD SCORE: 55.00. black, budget, development, election, hispanic, homelessness, housing, social justice, students, tenant, traffic, voting rights
[image: The Weekly Wrap] (Photo by mr doorm / Unsplash) *Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and elevate the solutions that bring us closer to economic, environmental, and social justice. If you enjoy this newsletter, share it with a friend or colleague and tell them to subscribe.* ------------------------------ Lower Speed Limits Aren’t Noticeably Slowing City Traffic, Survey Shows The prospect of lowering urban speed limits to increase road safety often draws opposition due to fears of traffic congestion. A new
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Museum of Boulder Announces Winning Design in Unofficial Boulder Flag Competition
Yellow Scene Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 54.98. boulder, election, open space, petition, students
*Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.* *BOULDER, CO | May 14, 2026* – The Museum of Boulder officially announced the winning design in its Unofficial Boulder Flag competition during a public reception held Wednesday evening at the Museum of Boulder, concluding a months-long community initiative that invited residents, artists, and designers to imagine a new visual symbol for the city. The winning design, titled Flatiron Sunrise Flourish, was created by designer Michael Stuart Trimmer and sele
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City of Boulder Partners with City of Lafayette to Expand Affordable Homeownership Program to Regional Model
Boulder Colorado Release
KEYWORD SCORE: 51.86. affordable housing, boulder, boulder county, city of boulder, colorado, election, housing, human services, market-rate
City of Boulder Partners with City of Lafayette to Expand Affordable Homeownership Program to Regional Model 02-1585sagrimorecir034.jpg morsecasillasl… Fri, 05/15/2026 - 08:12 May 15, 2026 Two Lafayette homes have been added to the program and will be sold at below market-rate prices to income eligible buyers. The Boulder Regional Affordable Homeownership Program, a City of Boulder homeownership program, has expanded to a regional model. Thanks to a partnership with the City of Lafayette, two Lafayette homes are now listed and accepting applications from certified applicants. “This collaborati
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Community Voices: How Reducing Consumption Starts with Everyday Action
Boulder Colorado Release
KEYWORD SCORE: 46.61. boulder, colorado, housing, infrastructure, students, sustainability, sustainable, transportation
Community Voices: How Reducing Consumption Starts with Everyday Action JB_Headshot.png niclil@boulder… Fri, 05/15/2026 - 11:06 May 15, 2026 Big goals can be reached through small, everyday actions. For Jasmin, Assistant Director of Energy and Climate Justice Programs at the University of Colorado Boulder, climate work starts with something everyone understands: waste. Through her work managing CU’s Sustainable Buffs in the Neighborhood program, Jasmin helps coordinate one of Boulder’s most visible circular economy efforts during the university’s annual Move Out. At a time when thousands of stu
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Polis Commutes Election Denier Tina Peters’ Sentence, Orders June 1 Parole
Yellow Scene Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 45.94. boulder, colorado, election, jena griswold, phil weiser, prison reform, transportation
*Former Mesa County clerk and prominent election denier to be released after months of pressure from Trump and allies.* Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has commuted the prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, ordering her release on parole effective June 1. Peters, a former Mesa County clerk who became one of the nation’s most prominent election deniers, was convicted in 2024 for allowing unauthorized access to election equipment after promoting false claims that the 2020 election had been stolen from Donald Trump. She was sentenced to nearly nine years in prison. Polis said Friday
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Foes of AI Surveillance Get Wins in Wisconsin. But They Fear They’re Playing Whack-A-Mole.
BOLTSmag
KEYWORD SCORE: 42.44. black, budget, cars, city council, commission, enforcement, mayor, police, public meeting
The sheriff in Wisconsin’s capital county will stop using dozens of AI surveillance cameras posted up across Madison and surrounding towns, after the Dane County Board of Supervisors pulled funding from a contract with Flock Safety, the latest setback in this state for the Atlanta-based tech company. Flock has swiftly grown a sprawling, nationwide network of cameras that photograph passing cars and use AI to track their movements with precision, with thousands of law enforcement agencies installing Flock cameras in exchange for access to the company’s database. But many local governments are n
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Boulder Ballet presents “Radiance” May 15 – 17
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 40.63. boulder
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm As part of their Refined, Redefined series, the Boulder Ballet presents Radiance, running May 15-17 at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder. KGNU’s Veronica Straight-Lingo spoke to Ben Needham-Wood, the Artistic Director of Boulder Ballet about Radiance and what makes Ballet such a vital form of art in today’s society. Boulder Ballet presents “Radiance” May 15 – 17 Veronica Straight-Lingo Live BroadcastWe’re conducting a survey to help us understand how our listeners are using new technology.
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Three justice bills you should care about from the 2026 session
Colorado Public Radio
KEYWORD SCORE: 37.64. colorado, development, employment, enforcement, housing, human services, judy amabile, police, transit, transportation
Like most previous legislative sessions, justice issues filter through lawmakers who sometimes see an idea through the process into a law. A number of justice-related bills were introduced during the 2026 legislative session. One aimed to prevent domestic violence homicides, while others focused on public safety and improving support for people leaving custody. Several of those efforts are now law. Here are three justice-related measures that CPR tracked this session. *Lethality Assessment Protocol* House Bill 1009 standardizes how police departments respond to domestic violence calls by requi
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Boulder County considers alternate-use pilot for popular trails, prompting debate
Denver 7 News
KEYWORD SCORE: 37.55. bike, boulder, boulder county, open space, traffic
LYONS, Colo. Boulder County officials are exploring a new pilot program that could assign specific days for hikers, bikers, and horse riders to use certain high-traffic trails an effort they say is intended to improve safety and reduce user conflicts. The proposal, called the Alternate Trail Use Pilot, would not add new trails but could limit access for some groups on certain days. While county leaders emphasize that no final decisions have been made, the idea is already stirring concern among some residents. *Denver7 Boulder County reporter Colin Riley spoke to residents about the program and
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Micha Claire’s unexpected journey that led her to organize a Palestinian film and culture festival
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 36.97. boulder, morning magazine
Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Micha Claire’s unexpected journey that led her to organize a Palestinian film and culture festival Abby O'Brien Micha Claire is one of the organizers of Echoes of Home: a Festival of Palestinian Film and Culture. The festival is happening in Boulder this Friday and Saturday.Claire became an activist for Palestine in an unexpected way that began with a message on Instagram. She has spent her entire career in the arts — she is the artistic director and founder for Actors Academy for the P
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Wrap-up: Lawmakers in 2026 session rejected CORA response-time extension and PUC open meetings exemption, improved courts transparency
Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
KEYWORD SCORE: 36.88. black, budget, colorado, commission, enforcement, lawsuit, police, public utilities commission, tenant
By Jeffrey A. Roberts CFOIC Executive Director Efforts to weaken the Colorado Open Records Act and give an open meetings law exemption to the state Public Utilities Commission fell short during the 2026 session of the General Assembly, which ended Wednesday. State lawmakers also restored access to funeral home inspection reports, addressed the opaqueness of municipal courts and reinforced a requirement that all criminal court proceedings be livestreamed. But they rejected an attempt to increase the transparency of their own legislative caucuses and watered down a bill intended to make sure par
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The Week Observed: May 15, 2026
City Observatory
KEYWORD SCORE: 34.53. cars, cdot, city council, development, employment, traffic, transit, transportation, walkable
What City Observatory Did This Week What Oregon’s Prosperity Council can learn about economic development from America’s best performing mid-sized metropolitan area. Governor Tina Kotek’s “Prosperity Council” is on a mission to figure out what it takes to have a successful economy. If we want to learn how to succeed at economic development in the 2020s, Oregon would be well advised to learn some lessons from the #1 performing mid-sized metropolitan area in the country. As it turns out, if you’re looking for best practices, we don’t have to go far to study a wildly successful place: - *Bend Ore
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Heads Up May 15, 2026
Boulder Colorado Release
KEYWORD SCORE: 34.17. boulder, city manager, city of boulder, colorado, open space, sustainable
Heads Up May 15, 2026 newsroom-post-featured-image-heads (6).png gallegosa2@bou… Fri, 05/15/2026 - 15:46 May 15, 2026 Here's some need-to-know information for the week: Open Space and Mountain Parks earns Leave No Trace Gold Standard and will be spotlighted in June The City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) Department has earned the Leave No Trace Gold Standard site designation from the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, recognizing systemwide leadership in protecting natural areas through education, stewardship and sustainable management. As part of this recognition, OSMP
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First-of-its-kind law to create ‘artist corporations’ is headed to the governor’s desk
Colorado Public Radio
KEYWORD SCORE: 33.48. black, boulder, colorado, sundance film festival
Colorado is set to become the first state to create a new kind of corporation option just for artists. An Artist Corporation, or A-Corp , is a type of limited liability company (LLC). It started as just an idea that Kickstarter co-founder Yancey Strickler presented in a TED Talk last year but is soon to become reality. The bill passed the state legislature but still needs Gov. Polis’ signature before becoming official. The biggest point of confusion during the bill’s hearings in both the House and Senate was how the A-Corp structure meaningfully differs from already existing LLC options. “[Thi
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Scene Stealers: Week of May 15th
Yellow Scene Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.06. boulder, colorado, downtown boulder
*Curb Surfer with Liquid Chicken, HopeBound & Short Bus, May 15* This Friday, Fox Theatre hosts Curb Surfer, an exciting four-man rock band from right here in Boulder. Their show provides audiences with a high-intensity music experience filled with local Colorado flair. Liquid Chicken, HopeBound, and Short Bus all bring their unique rock-n-roll vibes to the show, making sure to keep viewers constantly entertained. To witness one of Boulder’s most unique summer shows, book your tickets for the Fox Theatre this Friday. *Curb Surfer with Liquid Chicken, HopeBound & Short Bus | May 15 | Fox Theatr
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Governor Jared Polis Grants Clemency to Tina Peters
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.72. black, boulder, boulder county, boulder county clerk, colorado, election, enforcement
[image: blonde woman in black dress] The former Mesa County Clerk was convicted of a security breach in her own office. Now, her sentence has been shortened. The post Governor Jared Polis Grants Clemency to Tina Peters appeared first on Denver Westword. Trumped: Governor Jared Polis Grants Clemency to Former Mesa County Clerk Tina PetersMarc Piscotty/Getty ImagesAudio By CarbonatixToday, May 15, Colorado’s governor announced clemency for 44 people — including former Mesa County clerk and Donald Trump darling Tina Peters, whose sentence was commuted. She’s now eligible for parole on June 1, whe
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BOLDERBoulder 10K: A running coach's tips to train smart and finish strong
Denver 7 News
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.48. boulder
BOULDER, Colo. Thousands of runners from competitive athletes to costume-wearing party joggers will take to the streets of Boulder on Memorial Day for the Bolder Boulder 10K. Whether it's your first race or your 20th, a local running coach says a little preparation goes a long way. Running coach Ewen North, who has been running competitively since childhood and now coaches full-time, calls the event something special. "I would describe the BOLDERBoulder as a running street party. It is a festival of running," North said. In the video player below, watch these race tips. BOLDERBoulder 10K: A ru
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Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with reunion event for alumni and staff
Denver 7 News
KEYWORD SCORE: 28.31. boulder, colorado
Boulder High School marked its 150th anniversary last week with a celebration that doubled as a reunion, welcoming back alumni, former teachers, and the community that helped shape the school's legacy. Emily Gallegos, Boulder High School librarian and teacher, organized the event. *Denver7 reporter Mike Castellucci attended the celebration. Here's what he saw:* Boulder High School celebrates 150 years with reunion event for alumni and staff "There's so many stories here tonight and they're all an important part of Boulder High School history," Gallegos said. Gallegos admitted the event was far
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Abortion pill to remain available by mail
SCOTUS Blog
KEYWORD SCORE: 28.25. black, civil rights, election, hispanic, landmark, mayor, petition, students
Are you a Supreme Court nerd looking for property near Boston? We’ve got good news. Justice David Souter’s home in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, has hit the market, and it comes with “a curated collection of books from his personal library.” At the Court On Thursday, the court released two opinions in argued cases. In *Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II*, the court unanimously held that a claim that a freight broker negligently hired another company to transport goods is not preempted by the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act. In *Jules v. Andre Balazs Properties*, the court unanimou
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Colorado lawmakers pass bill to cut state financial aid for students at private universities
9 News Denver
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.72. budget, colorado, commission, low-income, students
Under the amendment, thousands of students could lose access to state grants and work-study funding just months before the upcoming school year. To stream 9NEWS on your phone, you need the 9NEWS app.Next up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoNext up in 5Example video title will go here for this videoCOLORADO, USA — A bill passed by Colorado lawmakers this week would eliminate state need-based financial aid and work-study funding for students attending private colleges and universities, a change lawmakers described as a difficult budget decision, and critics called a targeted cu
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Man found dead in gully halfway up Second Flatiron at Chautauqua Park
Fox31 Denver KDVR
KEYWORD SCORE: 22.44. boulder, boulder county
A man who the Boulder County Sheriff's Office said may have been "solo scrambling" was found dead in a gully at Chautauqua Park in Boulder on Thursday.
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