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Bolder Boulder kicks off summer fun

More than 50,000 runners will hit Boulder streets Monday.

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The arrival of Memorial Day weekend means tens of thousands of runners, walkers, banana suits and more costumes flood the streets for the 46th running of the Bolder BoulderWhy it matters: The city&#x27;s iconic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="10K and party" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/23/bolder-boulder-bingo-race-bananas" data-vars-content-id="3930e8b1-454d-47c5-971e-f9749da954d5" data-vars-headline="Bolder Boulder kicks off summer fun" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/23/bolder-boulder-bingo-race-bananas" target="_self">10K and party</a> is one of Colorado&#x27;s biggest annual events — and the unofficial summer kickoff.

House GOP seeks Boulder immigration records

The request is part of a broader push on sanctuary policies.

Politics

A Republican-led House committee is seeking records from Boulder law enforcement officials about their immigration policies.Why it matters: The requests are part of a broader congressional push targeting &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sanctuary cities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" data-vars-content-id="6eefc3ef-b2a0-4761-80f0-caf6fd5f77b8" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Boulder immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" target="_self">sanctuary cities</a>&quot; that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Boulder predicts 2027 budget deficit, citing federal cuts

City officials say federal uncertainty is squeezing Boulder's economy.

The city of Boulder is projecting a budget deficit in 2027 driven largely by economic uncertainty tied to federal funding cuts, tariffs and rising inflation. Threat level: Economists and city budget officials say Boulder is especially vulnerable because of its reliance on federal labs and the University of Colorado — two pillars of the local economy facing growing pressure from Washington.

Boulder Creek Festival is back with a Sundance twist

The four-day downtown celebration starts Friday.

The 37th annual <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Boulder Creek Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://bouldercreekfest.com/" data-vars-content-id="23cf7f5c-b0b5-4427-8494-d8847da0d2cc" data-vars-headline="Boulder Creek Festival is back with a Sundance twist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bouldercreekfest.com/" target="_blank">Boulder Creek Festival</a> returns Friday with four days of food, beer, games, live music and outdoor movie screenings.What&#x27;s new: This year&#x27;s festival doubles as an early preview of the Sundance Film Festival, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="coming soon" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" data-vars-content-id="23cf7f5c-b0b5-4427-8494-d8847da0d2cc" data-vars-headline="Boulder Creek Festival is back with a Sundance twist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" target="_self">coming soon</a>. Organizers partnered with the Sundance Film Festival and the city of Boulder for two outdoor movie screenings ahead of the festival&#x27;s relocation to Boulder in 2027.

Boulder taps into biohacking boom

The tech-heavy wellness center brings AI workouts and cryotherapy to town.

Boulder is now home to Colorado&#x27;s first Upgrade Labs franchise, a wellness center packed with tech-driven health optimization tools.Why it matters: Boulder&#x27;s fitness culture makes it a natural testing ground for the booming &quot;biohacking&quot; industry centered on longevity, optimization and performance.

Boulder County speller eliminated at national bee

One of two Colorado students advanced past Tuesday's opening rounds in Washington.

Boulder Valley&#x27;s representative was eliminated in the third round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday, but one Colorado speller did advance to the quarterfinals.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Derek Li" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/10/boulder-speller-scripps-national-spelling-bee" data-vars-content-id="8a554861-1814-4bcb-9365-92ba2e0c094e" data-vars-headline="Boulder County speller eliminated at national bee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/10/boulder-speller-scripps-national-spelling-bee" target="_self">Derek Li</a> of Superior and Nikhil Ganta of Timnath were among the 167 spellers to advance to the written tests in Washington, D.C.

Boulder trail shuttles are back

Chautauqua, Eldorado Canyon and Hessie service is running again.

With summer recreation season underway, city and county shuttles to popular trailheads are rolling again.Why it matters: Catching a shuttle can spare you the scramble for parking at some of Boulder County&#x27;s most popular outdoor destinations — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="save you some gas money" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/22/memorial-day-gas-prices-trump-iran" data-vars-content-id="120c9213-5571-49e7-b8e9-95464a987c8b" data-vars-headline="Boulder trail shuttles are back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/22/memorial-day-gas-prices-trump-iran" target="_self">save you some gas money</a> along the way.

East Boulder gets a new workday hangout

The new venue offers coffee, cocktails, food and gathering areas.

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A new market hall and social venue is now offering all-day food, drinks and work space in east Boulder&#x27;s Flatiron Park.Why it matters: East &amp; Co. gives the office and biotech campus an anchor for workers, tenants and visitors to eat, meet and linger.

Odd Rabbit's small plates bring big flavor

The buzzy new restaurant pairs creative sushi with standout ramen dishes.

Japanese restaurant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Odd Rabbit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/21/odd-rabbit-japanese-restaurant-opening-boulder" data-vars-content-id="e667d5b9-2f17-4cd1-a861-617e4d927b82" data-vars-headline="Odd Rabbit&#x27;s small plates bring big flavor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/21/odd-rabbit-japanese-restaurant-opening-boulder" target="_self">Odd Rabbit</a> is now open in east Boulder, turning months of anticipation surrounding a Michelin-recognized couple into a reality.Driving the news: Christopher and Ariana Teigland, the husband-wife team behind Denver&#x27;s Glo Noodle House, opened Odd Rabbit on April 30 at 5863 Arapahoe Ave.

Boulder gets a ginger beer brewery

TooSteppin brings Aussie-style ginger beers to east Boulder.

An Aussie-style ginger beer brewery is now slinging pints in east Boulder.Why it matters: TooSteppin Saloon is betting its niche can stand out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="as craft beer sales slump" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" data-vars-content-id="f855406f-9109-4370-b35a-6b5044f06012" data-vars-headline="Boulder gets a ginger beer brewery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/14/craft-beer-production-breweries-2025" target="_self">as craft beer sales slump</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drinkers seek variety" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/07/sanitas-brewing-closing-colorado-beer" data-vars-content-id="f855406f-9109-4370-b35a-6b5044f06012" data-vars-headline="Boulder gets a ginger beer brewery" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/07/sanitas-brewing-closing-colorado-beer" target="_self">drinkers seek variety</a>.

Boulder gets a new unofficial flag

The winning design nods to the Flatirons, sun and sky.

The Museum of Boulder has decided on a design for a new, but unofficial, flag for the city after a competition with more than 200 entries.Why it matters: Even if it&#x27;s unofficial, the folks behind the contest are hoping the new flag and merch will help the city further establish its own identity.

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Boulder taps into biohacking boom

Colorado's summer weather outlook is wetter and hotter

Boulder County speller eliminated at national bee

Denver airport to build walkways between concourses

Boulder trail shuttles are back