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Testifying in support of tipped wage bill, now facing doxxing
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 75.81. boulder, boulder city council, city council, colorado, mayor, morning magazine, open space, protest
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 Listen: 03_04_25_Headlines Gabrielle Mendoza Close to 1,000 people gathered outside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Boulder Campus yesterday to protest the mass firings of federal employees by the Trump Administration.Many people held signs criticizing President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who runs the Department of Government Efficiency, also referred to as DOGE.Several NOAA employees observed the protest from the David Skaggs Research Center, and watched
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Hear from protesters outside of NOAA in Boulder
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 49.13. boulder, morning magazine, protest
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 On today’s Morning Magazine, you’ll hear from protestors on the ground outside of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder yesterday. Then, it’s This Week in Water. We’ll wrap up with our Listener Comment Line.Listen: MorningMagazine_2025-03-04 Gabrielle Mendoza Live from Planet Bluegrass, July 26-28
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State Transportation Agencies Can Still Lead on Sustainability and Equity. Here’s How.
Next City
KEYWORD SCORE: 47.19. bike, cars, colorado, complete street, development, infrastructure, multimodal, sustainability, sustainable, traffic, transit, transportation, transportation system
(Photo by Abraham Barrera / Unsplash) The U.S. spends upwards of $400 billion per year to build, operate and maintain transportation infrastructure and services. That level of yearly spending — more than the cost of the entire Interstate Highway System, in today’s dollars — can fundamentally change our national landscape and the way we move around it. Those investments can fuel thriving local economies, guarantee equal access to opportunities, and end the current slew of traffic violence and harmful emissions. Or we can invest endlessly in gridlocked highways and drive communities farther apar
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Protestors gather outside of NOAA in Boulder in wake of layoffs
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 46.22. boulder, colorado, joe neguse, protest
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 At least 1, 000 protesters gathered outside the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, building in Boulder yesterday to speak out against the Trump administration’s layoffs of an unknown number of employees at that facility.According to Reuters, two current employees said the federal layoffs affected upward of 10 percent of scientists at NOAA in Boulder. The protest was organized by former U. S. Congressman David Skaggs, a Colorado Democrat, who is the namesake of the
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Boulder begins Chapman Drive trailhead expansion and new bridge, sparking debate over its need
Boulder Reporting Lab
KEYWORD SCORE: 46.13. boulder, boulder county, colorado, colorado department of transportation, infrastructure, mark mcintyre, mark wallach, open space, planning board, public works, transportation
Chapman Drive, a historic trail built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is a well-used route connecting Boulder Canyon to Flagstaff Road. In 2023, the city documented about 36,000 visits to the trail — an average of 100 per day. Now, an estimated $1.4 million construction project is set to begin this week at the trail’s base, expanding the trailhead with more parking, a turnaround for trailers and a picnic area. The project also includes a new pedestrian bridge west of the existing one that links to the Boulder Canyon Trail. Funding for the project is split between the city and count
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Why Cities Need More Than Office Conversions to Fix Their Housing Shortage
Strong Towns
KEYWORD SCORE: 45.19. accessory dwelling unit, adus, apartment, commission, development, duplex, housing, housing crisis, housing policy, infill, occupancy, parking mandate, public hearing, traffic
*“The U.S. is short millions of homes, and office vacancy rates are at record highs,”* Alex Horowitz, project director of the Housing Policy Initiative at The Pew Charitable Trusts, told Stateline*.* “It makes all the sense in the world to convert underused commercial space into housing, but the cost per square foot is just too high.” Part of the problem is that office buildings simply weren’t designed for people to live in. They don’t have the plumbing or “electrical guts,” as the Washington Post put it, that homes require. Their layouts — especially deep floor plates — create obstacles when
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Michael Fields Earns Reputation as Republican "Governor" of Colorado
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 45.13. ballot measure, boulder, budget, city council, colorado, election, enforcement, even-year elections, infrastructure, petition, tabor
Only the governor of Colorado or a supermajority of legislators have the power to convene a state law-making session. But last year, the order came from Michael Fields — at least, that's how it felt to many politicians… Audio By CarbonatixBy Hannah MetzgerBy Bennito L. KeltyBy Juan Sebastián PintoBy Catie Cheshire Only the governor of Colorado or a supermajority of legislators have the power to convene a state law-making session. But last year, the order came from Michael Fields — at least, that's how it felt to many politicians. Fields, president of the conservative advocacy group Advance Col
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Hundreds gather in front of NOAA campus in Boulder to protest recent federal firings
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 45.02. boulder, cars, colorado, open space, protest, sales tax
*BOULDER —* Hundreds of protesters gathered Monday outside of the David Skaggs Research Center in Boulder where the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is housed. NOAA, which also oversees the National Weather Forecasters Service located in the Boulder building, was hit Thursday with mass layoffs at the Trump administration’s directive. More than 800 employees across the U.S. were fired last week. An additional 500 left the agency Friday after taking a “deferred resignation” offer that allowed workers to continue receiving pay and benefits through September. It is still unclear how
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PERA board backs transparency bill — with reservations
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 44.97. ballot measure, boulder, budget, city council, colorado, commission, denver and boulder, development, diversity, election, enforcement, immigration enforcement, infrastructure, mayor, protest, public meeting, students
[image: The Unaffiliated — All politics, no agenda.] ------------------------------ *DON’T MISS*: *Trump Justice Department says it will “review” prosecution of Colorado election conspiracy theorist Tina Peters* The state pension board Friday voted to endorse a measure moving through the legislature that would impose new transparency and governance rules on the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association. “I think it’s critical that we embrace this conversation,” board chair *Taylor McLemore* said during the meeting. “Transparency is a core piece of how government functions in our nation
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‘A total beheading’: Fired NOAA and other federal workers in Boulder share their stories
Boulder Reporting Lab
KEYWORD SCORE: 43.80. boulder, boulder county, civil rights, development, housing, housing and urban development, petition, protest, transportation
[image: A federal worker who asked not to be identified at the March 3 protest. Credit: Brooke Stephenson] About 80 employees at Boulder’s NOAA office were abruptly fired via email last week, with no warning or severance. They were given less than an hour to pack their belongings before being escorted out — some in tears. These probationary federal workers were among tens of thousands fired by the Trump administration in recent weeks. Across Boulder, employees at multiple federal agencies and research labs have lost their jobs, while many more are bracing for termination. “Every single day, we
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Despite recent changes, Denver leaders say they’re committed to pedestrians and cyclists
Denverite
KEYWORD SCORE: 43.78. bicycle, bike, bus rapid transit, cars, commute, development, fares, housing, infrastructure, mayor, multimodal, pandemic, petition, protest, regional transportation district, shared street, traffic, transit, transportation, walkable
Denver pedestrian advocates feel like they’re on a losing streak lately. The car-free or car-lite “shared streets” the city opened during the pandemic have almost all been returned to the roar of traffic. Most recently, cars are again rolling through the 2900 block of Larimer Street in the River North Arts District. ¡Viva! Streets Denver, which for a handful of Sundays in 2023, closed miles of Broadway and Welton Street to traffic so thousands of people could more freely walk, bike, and scoot instead, has been on hiatus. The car-free First Friday art walk on Sante Fe Drive is also in peril. Th
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BVSD opposes state digital materials bill
Daily Camera Boulder News
KEYWORD SCORE: 43.05. boulder, boulder valley school district, budget, bvsd, colorado, junie joseph, students
The Boulder Valley School District is staying neutral on state education bills proposed this legislative session to focus on proposed cuts to the state’s K-12 education spending, with one exception. Boulder Valley is opposing House Bill 1158, which would add requirements around school district use of digital education materials. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Junie Joseph (D-Boulder) and Brandi Bradley (R-Littleton) and has passed out of the House Education Committee. Bradley is the chairperson of Douglas County’s Moms for Liberty chapter. Moms for Liberty bills itself as a parental rights o
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Scientists, community protest NOAA layoffs at Boulder campus
Boulder Weekly News
KEYWORD SCORE: 42.36. boulder, cars, colorado, infrastructure, joe neguse, protest
Hundreds of federal employees, scientists and community members gathered at Boulder’s U.S. Department of Commerce campus Monday where the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is housed to protest mass layoffs at NOAA and other federal agencies amid Trump administration funding cuts. Protestors lined the streets holding signs with slogans like “Stand up for science,” “NOAA saves lives” and “Science makes America great.” Chants of “Hey hey! Ho ho! Research makes our country go!” filled the air with the honks of cars driving by. NOAA, which also houses the National Weather Servi
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What Boulder has learned about wildfire insurance
KGNU News
KEYWORD SCORE: 41.09. boulder, marshall fire
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 Four years ago, the Boulder Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,000 homes. Now, as residents rebuild their homes, many have found that they were not as insured as they previously thought. KGNU’s Greta Kerkhoff spoke to Tony Cookson who co-authored a study looking into the level of insurance across the fire’s victims. She also spoke to Kelly Watt, who lost her home in the fire.Listen: MorningMagazine_2025-02-19 Greta Kerkhoff Live from Planet Bluegrass, July 26-28
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Heated Debate Over Colorado's Tipped Wages Bill Continues
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 40.50. boulder, colorado, denver and boulder, hispanic, housing, housing policy, inequality, sustainable
The debate rages on. On March 3, the House Committee on Finance heard five hours of testimony regarding HB25-1208: Local Governments Tip Offsets for Tipped Employees… Audio By CarbonatixBy Molly MartinBy Jason HellerBy Molly MartinBy Gabe Toth The debate rages on. On March 3, the House Committee on Finance heard five hours of testimony regarding HB25-1208: Local Governments Tip Offsets for Tipped Employees. The hearing was tense, emotional and stretched late into the night as both sides laid out deeply-personal stakes in the fight to change regulations around tipped wages in municipalities wit
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CU Boulder awarded $220,000 to improve energy efficiency in Environmental Design building
Daily Camera Boulder News
KEYWORD SCORE: 36.97. boulder, clean energy, colorado, cu-boulder, energy efficiency, sustainability, sustainable, transit
The University of Colorado Boulder and its system office will use a $220,000 award to improve energy efficiency in its Environmental Design building beginning this summer. The Environmental Design building at 1060 18th St. will be retrofitted with energy-saving window technology. The upgrade is expected to reduce the building’s energy use by at least 15%, according to a CU Boulder article, generating a cost savings of $46,900 per year. “We’re proud to be leading the way in implementing real-world solutions that directly impact our campus and the broader community,” CU President Todd Saliman sa
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A new vision: Weld County’s United Way changes strategic direction
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 35.83. boulder, colorado, homelessness, housing, pandemic, petition, shelter, transit
GREELEY — United Way of Weld County’s new six-year strategic plan not only redefines its role... GREELEY — United Way of Weld County’s new six-year strategic plan not only redefines its role in the community but also changes its day-to-day work in the office.The strategic plan, adopted in August 2024, shifts the nonprofit’s focus from direct service to being a convener of other nonprofits and agencies that serve the Weld County community. Beginning in 2025, United Way will streamline and facilitate conversations among nonprofits and other stakeholders, identify gaps in the services those nonpr
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Guest opinion: Marie-Juliette Bird: Boulder, let’s listen to our small business owners
Daily Camera Opinion
KEYWORD SCORE: 35.80. boulder, cars, co-op, infrastructure, pearl street, petition, small business, traffic
*By Marie-Juliette Bird* I’m writing from the far west end of Pearl Street, where our arts nonprofit, The New Local (TNL), houses one of the last remaining galleries downtown. We love our leafy neighborhood, where we steward the iconic, butter-yellow Montgomery House, just next door to the butter-rich pastries of Spruce Confections. We’re so grateful to have received an “Affordable Commercial Pilot Program” grant for our Annex (a few doors further west) so that we may continue offering art classes and cultural events for the broader community. Our creative hub has served downtown for just over
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The forecast calls for protests
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 35.28. bike, boulder, buses, colorado, election, infrastructure, pandemic, protest, shared street, small business
[image: A woman holds up a hand-painted sign reading "You NOAA nothing Elon" during a protest outside the NOAA research station in Boulder] [image: The Sunriser logo] ------------------------------ Good morning, Colorado. Of course, days after I give my sheepdog a haircut, there’s a blizzard warning and temperatures drop to the 30s. Faux spring was nice while it lasted, at least. While Kevin the dog has no choice but to go for a walk sans-fur coat, make sure to grab yours before heading outside this week — early forecasts predict more snow could be on the way. While your coffee is still warm,
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El Paso Breaks Ground on First U.S. Facility to Turn Wastewater Into Drinking Water
Governing
KEYWORD SCORE: 33.50. city council, colorado, commission, development, low-income, progressive
This desert city gets less than nine inches of rain a year and experienced the two hottest years in its recorded history in 2023 and 2024. But El Paso Water started planning decades ago for this hotter, drier climate. On Thursday the utility broke ground on its latest project to secure water for the city of 700,000: an advanced water purification facility that will deliver 10 million gallons per day of purified water from the city’s wastewater stream directly into its drinking water supply. El Paso’s Pure Water Center, which will go online by 2028, is the first direct-to-distribution reuse fac
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Metro Vancouver Transit Agency Wants to Name its Cycling Network
Momentum Magazine
KEYWORD SCORE: 33.39. bike, bike network, bike path, bikeway, cars, covid-19, cycling network, infrastructure, pandemic, traffic, transit, transportation
Metro Vancouver’s cycling network is growing, and TransLink is looking for a new name to give it a distinct identity. The regional transit authority recently conducted a public survey to gather input on renaming what is currently called the “Major Bikeway Network.” As the number of cyclists in Metro Vancouver continues to rise, TransLink and […] The post Metro Vancouver Transit Agency Wants to Name its Cycling Network appeared first on Momentum Mag. Metro Vancouver’s cycling network is growing, and TransLink is looking for a new name to give it a distinct identity. The regional transit authori
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New Homes, Same Old Feel: Sacramento Says Yes To Incremental Development
Strong Towns
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.92. apartment, city council, city staff, development, housing, housing option, low-income, mayor, missing middle, single-family, transit
*An existing multiunit property in Sacramento.* *Back in September, the Sacramento City Council unanimously adopted the Missing Middle Housing Interim Ordinance, making it the first city in California to allow multiunit housing in all neighborhoods previously zoned single-family only.* For Sacramento residents, the move isn’t just a policy shift: it’s a lifeline. “We have many residents, young and old, who want to stay in their community but can’t afford to,” said Associate Planner Nguyen Nguyen. “Through three years of collective effort and collaboration with our engaged residents, the Sacram
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Opinion: Climate change is a women’s rights crisis
Boulder Weekly Opinion
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.89. boulder, boulder county, commission, development, east boulder, employment, inequality, refugee, sustainable
People who have contributed the least to climate change are the ones most harmed. Climate justice examines the root causes driving climate change and advocates for better, fairer approaches to mitigate and manage this unjust reality. As UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres explained at the Commission on the Status of Women in 2022, the climate crisis is a human rights crisis — and a women’s rights crisis. While climate change is a threat for everyone, it does not affect everyone equally. The impacts of climate change perpetuate and magnify structural inequalities, such as those between women
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Colorado speaker proposes new school funding approach that would curb — but not eliminate — cuts for many districts
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.83. boulder, budget, colorado, protest, public education, students
A new school funding proposal would spare many Colorado school districts from significant funding cuts next year, softening — but not eliminating — budget cuts. The new proposal, brought forward Friday by House Speaker Julie McCluskie to an audience of district CFOs during a meeting at the Capitol, comes as lawmakers analyze how to balance an estimated $1.2 billion budget deficit. The proposal offers an alternative path forward from a budget proposal Gov. Jared Polis released in January that would pull up to tens of millions of dollars from individual school districts — raising the threat of l
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Supporters of Colorado tipped minimum wage bill say their businesses are being “harassed” with angry calls, hostile reviews
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.67. boulder, boulder county, city council, colorado, mayor, pandemic
[image: The Unaffiliated — All politics, no agenda.] ------------------------------ Ahead of a second hearing Monday for the controversial bill that could change the tipped minimum wage in Denver, Edgewater and Boulder County, some opponents circulated flyers targeting a lawmaker who is backing the measure. [image: Colorado Capitol News Alliance] This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at cpr.org. Democratic leaders in the Colorado House blasted the missives. “We were alarmed and disturbed by the distribution of a deeply disrespectful flyer targ
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Tayer: Celebrate good times: 120 Years of business leadership
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.39. boulder, boulder and denver, boulder county, colorado, covid-19, pandemic
The Boulder Chamber is turning 120 and we’re ready to celebrate our organization’s legacy of... “There’s a party going on right hereA dedication to last throughout the yearsSo bring your good times and your laughter tooWe gon’ celebrate and party with you” – “Celebration,” Kool & The Gang The Boulder Chamber is turning 120 and we’re ready to celebrate our organization’s legacy of service to the Boulder economy and community. Even more important, it will be a tribute to the individual business leaders who, as they did 120 years ago and continue to this day, help shape the Boulder we love.As som
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"Mindless Culling": Crowd Protests DOGE Layoffs at Boulder NOAA Campus
Denver Westword
KEYWORD SCORE: 31.06. boulder, budget, colorado, diversity, joe neguse, protest
More than a thousand people demonstrated Monday, March 3, outside the Boulder offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in protest of President Donald Trump’s mass layoffs at the federal weather agency. Around 800 NOAA workers nationwide, most of them “probationary” employees who had recently been hired or promoted, were terminated last week, part of a wave of mass firings across the executive branch carried out by the so-called Department of Government Efficiency, an initiative spearheaded by Elon Musk, the world’s richest person and a Trump megadonor… Audio By Carbonatix
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RTD ridership fails to grow in 2024: “We’ve lost customers who used to trust us.”
Denver Post Transportation
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.84. affordable housing, bus service, buses, cars, colorado, commute, commuter rail, commuting, development, housing, low-income, pandemic, park-n-ride, regional transportation district, transit, transportation
RTD ridership barely increased despite efforts to promote public transit, newly released numbers show, raising concerns that continued rail maintenance “slow zones” and security problems are causing people to rely on their cars. Metro Denver residents boarded Regional Transportation District buses and trains 65.23 million times in 2024, up .1% from the 2023 ridership (65.17 million) and 38% below the pre-pandemic 2019 ridership of 105.8 million, according to the data provided to the agency’s elected directors. Colorado legislators have been pressing for increased ridership. Newly-elected RTD d
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Jail Voting Soars in Colorado After State Mandates Polling Places in County Lockups
BOLTSmag
KEYWORD SCORE: 30.64. boulder, boulder county, colorado, election, jena griswold, mayor, turnout, voting rights
Tiffany Lee, the county clerk and top elections official in southwestern Colorado’s La Plata County, wasn’t sold at first on the state’s new law requiring every jail to create an in-person polling place for incarcerated voters. Lee, who was elected as a Republican but is now unaffiliated, said she and the local sheriff didn’t appreciate a new mandate and felt it was too one-size-fits-all to work for a diverse state. But Lee’s apprehension melted away on Oct. 22, when she and the sheriff opened their first in-person voting session at the jail, located in the city of Durango. Lee recounted how a
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Letters: York Street reconfiguration is a disaster. What were Denver planners thinking?
Denver Post Opinion
KEYWORD SCORE: 29.34. bike, bus rapid transit, cars, city council, colorado, election, even-year elections, off-year, police, traffic, transit, turnout
Stuck and perplexed on York Street What were the city planners thinking with the York Street reconfiguration? What once was a four-lane thoroughfare with traffic flowing is now a two-lane road with endless backups. If you live in City Park West, forget about even turning right, let alone thinking about turning left. The traffic is backed up for blocks in both directions, trying to squeeze two full lanes of traffic into one. Just can’t imagine the thought process that went into this disastrous planning. Going north on Josephine Street, where it merges into one lane in York, is so much more dang
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Altus completes rooftop solar on Blue Sports Stable in Superior
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 28.00. boulder, boulder county, clean energy, colorado, infrastructure
Altus Power has finished its 1.4 MW rooftop solar project at the Blue Sport Stable sports facility... SUPERIOR — Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), A provider of clean electric power, has finished its 1.4 MW rooftop solar project at the Blue Sport Stable sports facility in Superior, providing the majority of the facility’s annual energy needs required to power its ice rinks, pickleball, basketball and other courts, turf and health and wellness facility, according to a news release.“Altus is thrilled to partner with Blue Sport Stable to energize our latest solar project in Colorado as part of our commit
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Home improvements help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill.
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 27.94. boulder, budget, colorado, low-income, protest, public health
[image: A photo of Cikao Tsubaki in a plain button-up shirt, holding a book in front of his book case.] *By Joanne Kenen*, *KFF Health News* Chikao Tsubaki had been having a terrible time. In his mid-80s, he had a stroke. Then lymphoma. Then prostate cancer. He was fatigued, isolated, not all that steady on his feet. Then Tsubaki took part in an innovative care initiative that, over four months, sent an occupational therapist, a nurse, and a handy worker to his home to help figure out what he needed to stay safe. In addition to grab bars and rails, the handy worker built a bookshelf so neither
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Boulder-based partnership to build shuttle train in Texas
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 27.70. boulder, colorado, development
5V, a new partnership between Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC and Boulder-based Viserion Grain LLC,... BOULDER — 5V, a new partnership between Five Rivers Cattle Feeding LLC and Boulder-based Viserion Grain LLC, plans to build a shuttle train receiver in Dalhart, Texas, to enhance grain feed distribution in the Texas Panhandle, according to a news release.“This new facility aims to enhance local feed supply and elevate the region’s agricultural capabilities by tapping into the combined strengths of its founding partners,” said Mike Thoren, president and CEO of Fiver Rivers Cattle Feeding, in th
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At the Market: A new season begins — Boulder County Farmers Markets return with fresh purpose
Daily Camera Breaking News
KEYWORD SCORE: 26.52. bike, boulder, boulder county, budget, colorado, downtown boulder, transportation
Spring on the Front Range has arrived. Driving around Boulder County, you might see farms reawakening from their winter slumber, marked by fresh, turned soil. Believe it or not, the start of this year’s market season is just one month away! Boulder and Longmont Farmers Markets are set to return on Saturday, April 5, and we’re gearing up for what might be one of our most important market seasons yet. These are challenging times for farmers Across the country, farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Like many other federal offices, the Department of Agriculture is facing staffing cuts, par
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Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities as Trump pushes mass deportations
Denver Post Politics
KEYWORD SCORE: 26.47. apartment, black, budget, buses, city council, colorado, commission, election, enforcement, immigration enforcement, mayor, police, shelter, traffic
*By REBECCA SANTANA* WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans in Congress are taking aim at four cities — often called “sanctuary cities” — over their policies limiting cooperation with immigration enforcement with a hearing this week that comes as President Donald Trump presses ahead with his campaign of mass deportations. Related Articles - National Politics | Washington, DC, to remove ‘Black Lives Matter’ painting from street near White House, mayor says - National Politics | The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce, AP sources say - National Politics | FBI and D
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Arab leaders endorse a counterproposal to Trump’s Gaza plan, with ceasefire uncertain
Daily Camera Breaking News
KEYWORD SCORE: 26.14. housing, infill, infrastructure, redevelop, refugee, shelter, sustainable, walkable
*By SAMY MAGDY and MOHAMMAD JAHJOUH, Associated Press* CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi said Tuesday that Arab leaders have endorsed Egypt’s postwar plan for the Gaza Strip that would allow its roughly 2 million Palestinians to remain in the territory. Meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, the leaders endorsed a counterproposal to President Donald Trump’s plan to depopulate the territory and redevelop it as a beach destination. It was unclear if Israel or the United States would accept the Egyptian plan. The summit hosted by Egypt included the emir of Qatar, the vice president of t
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Sol Vista Violins fosters new fans of classic instruments
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 25.09. boulder, colorado, commission, students
Though James Connell’s main instrument is a guitar, he doesn’t have the same relationship with... LAFAYETTE — Though James Connell’s main instrument is a guitar, he doesn’t have the same relationship with it as he does with his unlabeled 18th century violin.Connell, luthier and owner of Sol Vista Violins in Lafayette, wants to help other violinists and orchestra instrumentalists to find and maintain similar relationships.“It’s a lifelong journey for some people — they have their violin for life,” Connell said. “I enjoy playing the guitar, but I’m not fascinated by the makeup of the guitar, the
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Pulse check: The caregivers and treatments revolutionizing cardiac care in Colorado
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.97. bike, boulder, colorado, covid-19, pandemic, students, transit
The Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado are known for attracting health-conscious people who love... The Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado are known for attracting health-conscious people who love the outdoors, exercising and eating right, but sometimes genetics plays just as much of a role in healthy outcomes as a healthy lifestyle. “I live here in Boulder. This is the healthiest population in the country. There is no doubt that the individuals I see every day are motivated to stay healthy,” said Dr. Srinivas Iyengar, an interventional cardiologist and director of structural heart at Boul
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Voices for Children, CASA of Boulder County reflects on Nonprofit Of The Year nod
Daily Camera Boulder News
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.73. boulder, boulder county, colorado, gunbarrel
For 40 years, one Boulder County nonprofit has dedicated itself to improving the lives of children by empowering community members to lend a hand. Voices for Children, CASA of Boulder County trains adult volunteers as court-appointed special advocates for youth going through the child welfare system. The group serves the children of Colorado’s 20th Judicial District and has an office in Gunbarrel. It has around 160 active volunteers who support children who have experienced abuse or neglect. This year, the group was recognized for its work by receiving the Nonprofit Of The Year award from the
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Registration now open for Climate Justice Forum in Boulder Saturday
Daily Camera Boulder News
KEYWORD SCORE: 24.39. boulder, boulder county, east boulder
Registration is open for the Zonta Foothills Climate Justice Forum, a free panel discussion exploring how women can combat climate change, in Boulder this weekend. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, panelists will speak at the East Boulder Community Center at 5660 Sioux Dr. Local experts will discuss how climate change impacts vulnerable populations worldwide. The forum will be put on by the Zonta Foothills Club of Boulder County, an organization that advocates for the empowerment of women and girls locally and globally. To register, visit zontafoothills.org/zonta-says-now.
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Women’s basketball: CU Buffs aim to regroup, make noise at Big 12 tournament
Daily Camera Boulder County News
KEYWORD SCORE: 23.72. boulder, colorado
[image: Colorado's head coach, JR Payne, during the Arizona State game in Boulder on Feb. 26, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer)]Colorado’s head coach, JR Payne, during the Arizona State game in Boulder on Feb. 26, 2025.(Cliff Grassmick/Staff Photographer) For a program that has established a high standard in the past few years, this season hasn’t quite gone as the Colorado women’s basketball team would have hoped. Fortunately, a trip to Kansas City, Mo., for the Big 12 tournament offers a chance to hit the reset button. There’s no question the Buffaloes (18-11, 9-9 Big 12) need it afte
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Northern Colorado real estate resilient amid headwinds
BizWest
KEYWORD SCORE: 23.53. apartment, boulder, colorado, covid-19, development, pandemic, traffic
The commercial and residential real estate environment in Weld and Larimer counties shares similar... FORT COLLINS — The commercial and residential real estate environment in Weld and Larimer counties shares similar challenges as many markets around the country, but Northern Colorado remains comparatively resilient. “Commercial real estate transactions are definitely down” after peaking about three years ago, NAI Affinity CEO Ryan Schaefer said during the BizWest Northern Colorado Real Estate Summit held Tuesday on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, a result of a number o
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How Tulsa Is Affirming That Black Is Entrepreneurial
Next City
KEYWORD SCORE: 23.42. black, development, inequality, infrastructure, mayor, racism
Darrel Frater, senior associate at Serac Ventures, and Rene Bramlett, founder of Da'Shade Room Eyewear, speak at a Build in Tulsa event. (Photo by Neek Films / Build in Tulsa) What happened in Tulsa’s Greenwood neighborhood in 1921 wasn’t in mainstream culture until the HBO series “Watchmen” came out in 2019. But to this day, the legacy of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre remains omnipresent in the city, as does the sacred importance of Greenwood as a historical and living neighborhood, and as a national symbol of hope and resilience in the face of racism and inequality. The buildup to the centenn
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Andrew Cuomo Hopes to Put Scandals Aside in Race for NYC Mayor
Governing
KEYWORD SCORE: 23.31. campaign finance, commission, covid-19, development, lawsuit, mayor, pandemic, progressive
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is launching a political comeback four years after a series of scandals, including serious allegations of sexual misconduct, derailed his political career. In a more than 17-minute long video posted on Saturday to launch his New York mayoral campaign, Cuomo pitched himself as the common-sense leader needed to address crime and urban disorder. “I know government can make a positive difference, because we did. Was it easy? No. But together, we achieved historic progressive accomplishments.” Cuomo, a onetime Democratic power player, resigned as governor of New Yo
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What if the people caring for American children get deported?
Vox - Policy
KEYWORD SCORE: 22.41. child care, enforcement, immigration enforcement, racism
An empty classroom at the Discover Magical Moments child care center in Rochester, Minnesota, on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2022. America’s fragile child care system relies heavily on immigrant workers. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown could cripple it. Since 2011, federal guidance has advised Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents against conducting enforcement in “sensitive locations” like hospitals, churches, schools and day care centers. On his first day back in office, Trump removed these longstanding protections, marking a major change from his first term as president. Now — with I
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Zornio: Inflation is up. People are fired. Stocks are down. Are we great again yet?
Colorado Sun
KEYWORD SCORE: 21.61. black, colorado, development, diversity, election, small business
It’s been mere weeks since Donald Trump took office. So far, inflation has risen 3%. The price of eggs is up and predicted to rise another 41%. The stock market has slumped and destabilized. Are we great again yet? An estimated 30,000 workers were immediately fired. National Parks are cutting access and services. American farmers are losing millions of dollars. Trillions in grant funding and assistance programs are frozen, cut or delayed. Are we great again yet? Small businesses and nonprofits are struggling to stay solvent amid voided contracts. Workers’ rights are being repealed. Google’s co
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Boulder man accepts plea deal in 2021 murder case, sentenced to 35 years in prison
Daily Camera Boulder News
KEYWORD SCORE: 21.55. boulder, boulder county, police
After years of delay, due to competency and sanity evaluations, the case of a Boulder man who was accused of killing his roommate in March 2021 has come to a close with a plea deal. [image: Brandon Bohler (Courtesy of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office)]Brandon Bohler (Courtesy of the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office) Brandon Bohler, 33, is now serving a 35-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in November for the death of Richard Reeves. Bohler was charged with first-degree murder – after deliberation, however the first-degree murder charge was dismissed as part o
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Letters: Downtown Denver is struggling and restaurants need a little help
Denver Post Opinion
KEYWORD SCORE: 21.31. cars, cdot, colorado, development, homelessness, housing, open space, sales tax, traffic
Downtown Denver isn’t doing as well as city auditor claims Re: “Gutting Denver’s minimum wage is bad for workers, business, and city,” Feb. 16 commentary With all due respect to Timothy M. O’Brien, Denver’s city auditor, perspective is everything. Thriving? I don’t think so. O’Brien cites statistics outside of downtown Denver, where property and sales taxes have seen a 35% decline, costing the city over $45 million since 2020, according to a 9News report. Yet as property taxes, labor costs, and food costs steadily increase, the city of Denver offers little relief. Crime, homelessness, and decl
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Johanna Teder making impact in her lone season with CU Buffs women’s basketball
Daily Camera Boulder County News
KEYWORD SCORE: 21.14. boulder, colorado
[image: Colorado's Johanna Teder drives on Jyah Lovett Arizona State's during the Big 12 game in Boulder on Feb. 26, 2025.]Colorado’s Johanna Teder drives on Jyah Lovett Arizona State’s during the Big 12 game in Boulder on Feb. 26, 2025. Prior to an interview on Monday in Boulder, Colorado senior Johanna Teder had a simple request. “Do you mind if I sit down?” she asked. Any chance to give her feet a rest is welcomed, but Teder continues to be a steady presence in the lineup for the CU women’s basketball team, which will begin play in the Big 12 tournament against Houston on Wednesday (12:30 p
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