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Boulder draft comprehensive plan proposes eliminating housing density limits The proposal would replace numerical density caps with broader residential categories and a planning framework centered on '15-minute neighborhoods.'

"The city has released a draft of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan that would eliminate numerical housing density limits and replace them with new standards focused on character, scale and housing form." #boulder

The Boulder Chamber View: Breaking through, building anew – Boulder Daily Camera Full disclosure, this is my first public column as a representative for the Boulder Chamber. As the associate vice president of economic vitality for the Boulder Chamber, most of my work happens behind the scenes, working alongside partners like the city of Boulder, school districts, business and industry leaders, and other groups focused on our local economy.

"Full disclosure, this is my first public column as a representative for the Boulder Chamber." #boulder

Boulder activist files motion to dismiss in case that raises First Amendment concerns Laura Gonzalez is a frequent critic of Boulder's policies and actions relating to the Israel-Hamas war.

"A Boulder area activist accused of harassing multiple people, including an elected official, is asking for a Boulder County judge to dismiss all charges against her." #boulder

Boulder County rejects all housing innovation grant proposals, frustrating applicants Fourteen groups applied for a share of a new $500,000 fund. County officials said the ideas were not innovative enough.

"When Boulder County officials launched a new fund meant to spark innovative solutions to the region’s housing crisis, nonprofits and local governments quickly lined up with proposals." #boulder

Cheyenne’s data-center boom – BizWest Get our email updates A proposed 4 million–square-foot artificial-intelligence campus in Laramie County has become the most visible symbol of Wyoming’s data center boom.

"A proposed 4 million–square-foot artificial-intelligence campus in Laramie County has become the..." #boulder

Boulder’s Flock contract will renew this month, despite concerns – Boulder Daily Camera Boulder’s partnership with Flock Safety is under renewed scrutiny with a contract renewal looming and other cities opting for different providers.

"The city of Boulder’s partnership with Flock Safety, which operates cameras that log and store driver data, is under renewed scrutiny with a contract renewal looming and other cities opting for different providers." #boulder

Boulder-area events for Saturday, March 7: ‘Rebels and Innovators’ performance at The Dairy – Boulder Daily Camera Things to do in Boulder Saturday, March 7.

"Today “Rebels and Innovators” performance:* 2 pm, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Innovation doesn’t happen by playing it safe." #boulder

Colorado Music Festival 2026 season: Yuja Wang, Himari, Mahler Colorado Music Festival celebrates 50 years with 14 concerts July 9 through Aug. 9 at Chautauqua Auditorium, featuring Yuja Wang, Himari, Leonard Slatkin and Mahler’s Symphony No. 3.

"What do Benedict Cumberbatch and the Colorado Music Festival have in common? This summer, they both turn half a century old." #boulder

"Roam" explores challeges to habitat pathways around the world Hillary Rosner looks at how human structures can impede migration that climate change has made essential to species' survival.

"As our Cessna Grand Caravan turboprop dipped over the shimmering waters of Costa Rica’s Golfo Dulce in the rainy season of 2022, I couldn’t wait to get back into the forests of the Osa Peninsula." #boulder

New fraud awareness program aims to help Boulder County residents recognize, avoid scams Steve Conley started teaching people about scams and how to avoid them after his mother-in-law lost $10,000 in a scam. Then he pitched the idea to the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

"About five years ago, Steve Conley’s mother almost got scammed. A scammer claiming to be her grandson said he was in jail in Florida. She needed to send $5,000 in bail money, and right away, he said." #boulder

Animal Friends Alliance launches $1.1M capital campaign – BizWest Get our email updates Animal Friends Alliance has launched a capital campaign, seeking to raise $1.1 million to expand affordable veterinary services and address the growing crisis of access to care for pets across Northern Colorado. 

"Animal Friends Alliance has launched a capital campaign, seeking to raise $1.1 million to expand..." #boulder

Boulder County and western U.S. could benefit from cloud-seeding, experts say – Boulder Daily Camera Process is seen as a part of larger water conservation efforts

"Boulder County and western U.S. could benefit from cloud-seeding, experts say" #boulder

Sundance officials expect hundreds of millions in economic impact when the festival moves to Boulder In 2025, the Sundance Film Festival generated an economic impact of $196.1 million and attracted 85,472 in-person attendees — numbers that Sundance officials expect to maintain or even grow as the festival moves to Boulder.

"In 2025, the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, generated an economic impact of $196.1 million and attracted 85,472 in-person attendees — numbers that Sundance officials expect to maintain or even grow as the festival moves to Boulder."

Nonprofit Spotlight: Trash the Runway – BizWest Get our email updates For 16 years, Trash the Runway has inspired young people in Boulder through a unique blend of creativity, sustainability, and hands-on learning. What began as a small community event with a handful of student designers and about 30 attendees has grown into a highly anticipated annual program that now engages dozens of middle and high school students each year and draws broad community support. 

"For 16 years, Trash the Runway has inspired young people in Boulder through a unique blend of..." #boulder

CU Boulder students design leg sleeve for Team USA para-athletes A team of engineering students at the University of Colorado Boulder created a leg sleeve device designed to help para-athletes on Team USA, a novel design that they will debut at a national competition in April.

"A team of engineering students at the University of Colorado Boulder created a leg sleeve device designed to help para-athletes on Team USA, a novel design that they will debut at a national competition in April." #boulder

Community Editorial Board: Considering Boulder’s climate lawsuit The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that Boulder's lawsuit seeking to hold two of the state’s largest oil and gas companies financially responsible for climate-change damages could continue. The companies have now brought the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Your take?

"Community Editorial Board: Considering Boulder’s climate lawsuit" #boulder

City of Boulder To Explore Use of Metropolitan Districts - Yellow Scene Magazine As part of its long-term financial stability efforts, the City of Boulder is exploring the use of Metropolitan Districts.

"* *Wednesday, March 4, 2026* *MEDIA CONTACTS:* *Cate Stanek, City of Boulder Media Relations, 303-775-0984* *bouldercolorado." #boulder

Let’s fight for the future of NCAR in Boulder (Opinion) NCAR, one of Boulder's international treasures, is likely to be shut down unless citizens can convince government officials otherwise.

"By Tim Plass* Towering above Boulder is our own Acropolis of Science — the iconic Mesa Lab of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)." #boulder

CU Boulder student Megan Trussell’s death inspires missing person bill Universities across Colorado may soon have to report missing students to police just six hours after they’re reported missing, after two state senators introduced the bill in the wake of CU Boulder student Megan Trussell’s death last year.

"CU Boulder student Megan Trussell’s death spurs bill to speed up police response to missing college students" #boulder

Who is watching the babies in Leadville? 10 counties in Colorado have no licensed child care for infants. - The Colorado Sun In Lake County, there are just 10 licensed child care spots for toddlers and none for infants, so unlicensed homes are the only options

"Who is watching the babies in Leadville? 10 counties in Colorado have no licensed child care for infants."

Boulder City Council talks affordable housing funding Data presented to the Boulder City Council illustrates the state of affordable housing in Boulder.

"Believe it or not, it’s expensive to buy a home in Boulder. The Boulder City Council was presented with recent data attesting to that during its Thursday meeting." #boulder

Driver Sought in Crash Causing Serious Bodily Injury | City of Boulder Driver Sought in Crash Causing Serious Bodily Injury | City of Boulder

"Driver Sought in Crash Causing Serious Bodily Injury BPDNewsUpdated.jpg waughd@boulder… Fri, 03/06/2026 - 11:18 Mar 06, 2026 Driver Sought in Crash Causing Serious Bodily Injury BOULDER, Colo." #boulder

Dot Org: Tru Thrift + The Giving Room – KGNU Community Radio Dot Org: Tru Thrift + The Giving Room – KGNU Community Radio

"The TRU Thrift Shop operates as a vital community resource in Boulder, supporting the extensive hospice and palliative care services of TRU Community Care." #boulder

Driver Sought in Crash Causing Serious Bodily Injury - Yellow Scene Magazine At approximately 2:19 a.m. today, March 6, officers responded to a report of a hit and run crash with injuries at the intersection of Broadway and 17th Street.

"* *Friday, March 6, 2026* *Media Contact:* *Dionne Waugh, Police PIO, 303-518-1894* *WaughD@bouldercolorado.gov* *bouldercolorado." #boulder

Jeep driver suspected of hitting man, leaving scene early Friday morning, police say | 9news.com

"Boulder police said the crash happened a little before 2:30 am at Broadway and 17th Street. BOULDER, Colo. — Police are looking for a Jeep and its driver that were involved in a hit-and-run crash early Friday morning in Boulder." #boulder

A 9NEWS journalist burned out on TV news. Now he's betting on a format he thinks could save it. The news behind the news in Colorado

"If your social media feeds look anything like mine, then you’ve likely seen Jeremy Jojola of 9NEWS offering consequential reporting via vertical videos from his phone in selfie mode." #boulder

Erie Approves Town Center Zoning, Debates Detention Pond Erie Town Council advances Town Center zoning changes and residents sound off on detention pond construction at the Feb. 24 meeting.

"Erie Approves Town Center Zoning, Debates Detention Pond"

Boulder County art exhibits and gallery displays Here's what's on the walls of area galleries.

"BOULDER AREA 15th Street Gallery:* Featuring lithographs by Santa Fe artist Rodney Carswell. open by appointment only; 1708 15th St., Boulder; 15thstreetgalleryboulder." #boulder

The Week Observed: March 6, 2026 – City Observatory The Week Observed: March 6, 2026 – City Observatory

"What City Observatory Did This Week The “Jerry Lundegaard” Defense Fails in New Jersey: A Lesson for the IBR. For years, state highway departments have perfected a specific kind of bureaucratic theater."

Easter daisies: March Nature Almanac – KGNU Community Radio Easter daisies: March Nature Almanac – KGNU Community Radio

"Easter daisies: March Nature Almanac" #boulder