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Scoop: Sprouts to permanently close Will Vill store Sept. 4

The closure ends plans for the grocer to return after redevelopment.

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The Sprouts Farmers Market at Williams Village in Boulder will permanently close, ending plans for the grocer to return after the site&#x27;s redevelopment.The big picture: Sprouts is the second business to abandon plans to return after the Williams Village II redevelopment, following <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the Dark Horse&#x27;s move to Louisville" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/15/dark-horse-bar-louisville" data-vars-content-id="7633d9e4-9b00-47de-b2a1-2603c5d74105" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Sprouts to permanently close Will Vill store Sept. 4" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/15/dark-horse-bar-louisville" target="_self">the Dark Horse&#x27;s move to Louisville</a>.

A rocky road: City removes reservoir boulders after outcry

The city will work with cycling groups on a longer-term solution.

The city backed down and cleared <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rocks previously blocking a Boulder Reservoir maintenance road" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/08/boulder-reservoir-rock-barriers-trail-access-dispute" data-vars-content-id="bf54da1a-975d-4e01-868e-c66d1ae9f129" data-vars-headline="A rocky road: City removes reservoir boulders after outcry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/08/boulder-reservoir-rock-barriers-trail-access-dispute" target="_self">rocks previously blocking a Boulder Reservoir maintenance road</a> after public backlash from the cycling community.Why it matters: The rocks may be gone, but the fight over who gets to use the road — and how — isn&#x27;t.

Skip Colorado crowds for Wyoming wildflowers

Escape the crowds and find colorful blooms in northern Wyoming this summer.

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If you&#x27;re chasing peak wildflower season but could do without bumper-to-bumper traffic, point your car north.The big picture: Wyoming&#x27;s Bighorn National Forest delivers spectacular displays about a day&#x27;s drive from the Front Range — without the hoards of people, sky-high lodging prices and packed trailheads at destinations like Crested Butte.

Colorado eyes medians for deadly stretch of U.S. 287

State officials say the project could reduce deadly crossover crashes.

The state is weighing medians as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long-requested safety upgrade" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denver7.com/news/our-colorado/boulder-county-residents-call-out-high-number-of-traffic-deaths-on-us-287" data-vars-content-id="a7c80f8d-ff3a-4e7a-83c9-b64f04fa2b81" data-vars-headline="Colorado eyes medians for deadly stretch of U.S. 287" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denver7.com/news/our-colorado/boulder-county-residents-call-out-high-number-of-traffic-deaths-on-us-287" target="_blank">long-requested safety upgrade</a> for U.S. 287 in Boulder and Larimer counties.Why it matters: Boulder County&#x27;s deadliest road has been the site of years of fatal head-on crashes, fueling calls for change.

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Phil Weiser is poised to be Colorado's accidental governor

"The fluke of [the 2016] election is what propelled my first campaign," he said.

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Back in 2016, when Democrats expected Hillary Clinton to win the White House, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Phil Weiser" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/09/colorado-phil-weiser-lawsuit-trump-50" data-vars-content-id="1b473998-826c-4f96-9f99-b386e87170af" data-vars-headline="Phil Weiser is poised to be Colorado&#x27;s accidental governor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/09/colorado-phil-weiser-lawsuit-trump-50" target="_self">Phil Weiser</a> planned to join her administration.Yes, but: President Trump won.

Colorado governor's race pits insider versus outsider

The battle lines in the Colorado governor's race are drawn now that the major parties have their nominees.

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The battle lines in the Colorado governor&#x27;s race are drawn now that the major parties have their nominees.Why it matters: For the campaigns, there&#x27;s no time to waste. Mail ballots go to voters in less than three months, and fundraising is full steam ahead.

Where to spot moose in Colorado

From Brainard Lake to Maroon Bells, these spots offer your best chance to see moose.

Environment

Getting a glimpse of a majestic moose in the wilderness is never not cool.The big picture: More than 3,000 moose call Colorado home, but the territorial and solitary creatures rarely venture into populated areas.

CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story

New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests moose roamed Colorado&#x27;s southern Rocky Mountains centuries before wildlife officials reintroduced them in the late 1970s.Why it matters: The findings challenge the long-held view that moose are newcomers to Colorado — a distinction that could shape future wildlife management decisions.

Erie OK's controversial Draco mineral rights deal

The vote reversed last week's outcome after a councilmember changed positions.

Erie Town Council narrowly approved a controversial deal Tuesday to sell mineral rights tied to the planned Draco oil and gas project, despite months of resident opposition.Why it matters: Town residents have expressed frustration not only with the decision itself but with what they see as a rushed process marked by closed-door negotiations and potential conflicts of interest.

The ultimate soundtrack for these Front Range quad-burners

With hiking season upon us, we picked the tracks we'd queue up for these stairways to heaven.

Local Brief

A good tune can carry you up a brutal trail, and Colorado&#x27;s Front Range is basically a StairMaster with views. State of play: With hiking season upon us, we picked the tracks we&#x27;d queue up for these stairways to heaven.

Biz lobby claims major victories in legislative session

Colorado's business community approached this year's legislative session with one ask for lawmakers: Do no harm.

Colorado&#x27;s business community approached this year&#x27;s legislative session with one ask for lawmakers: Do no harm.Why it matters: The approach <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="worked" data-vars-click-url="https://tsscolorado.com/2026-colorado-legislative-analysis-a-year-in-which-business-concerns-were-heard/" data-vars-content-id="fc72b28d-fc5a-451c-bd39-f3e80b2b95e1" data-vars-headline="Biz lobby claims major victories in legislative session" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tsscolorado.com/2026-colorado-legislative-analysis-a-year-in-which-business-concerns-were-heard/" target="_blank">worked</a>.

Colorado Springs

Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience

New bougie perks — from rentals to dining — aim to make ski trips smoother.

After a disappointing 2025-26 ski season <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dented visits and sales" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" data-vars-content-id="6d774b2e-f420-48b9-ab7a-3c122abf376c" data-vars-headline="Colorado ski giant shifts to premium experience" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/15/vail-resorts-pass-sales-2/" target="_blank">dented visits and sales</a>, Vail Resorts is betting better service will bring back visitors.Driving the news: The Broomfield-based company says its next chapter won&#x27;t come from buying more resorts or selling more season passes.

Weekend calendar: World Cup watch parties and more

Skip the heat with soccer, films, art and more happening this weekend.

It&#x27;s going to be a hot weekend, so we&#x27;ve listed out events that are mostly indoors and involve a lot of sitting.Why it matters: With highs in the 90s and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="questionable air quality" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/07/16/double-trouble-colorados-summertime-air-threats" data-vars-content-id="e6ce8f4b-df7f-4813-8598-62a0f2ef3085" data-vars-headline="Weekend calendar: World Cup watch parties and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/07/16/double-trouble-colorados-summertime-air-threats" target="_self">questionable air quality</a>, it&#x27;s a good weekend to watch others run around outside instead of doing it yourself.

Colorado affordability fears hit new high, poll finds

The state's affordability fears are hitting new highs.

Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="affordability challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/25/denver-affordable-housing-crisis-three-generations" data-vars-content-id="2cc1ebb8-c005-41be-b3b2-541bb8093fc0" data-vars-headline="Colorado affordability fears hit new high, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/25/denver-affordable-housing-crisis-three-generations" target="_self">affordability challenges</a> are changing how people eat, seek medical care and plan their futures here, according to a bipartisan <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="survey" data-vars-click-url="https://www.copulsepoll.org/" data-vars-content-id="2cc1ebb8-c005-41be-b3b2-541bb8093fc0" data-vars-headline="Colorado affordability fears hit new high, poll finds" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.copulsepoll.org/" target="_blank">survey</a> released Thursday by the Colorado Health Foundation.Why it matters: As statewide elections loom this November, the survey suggests years of economic pressure are turning financial anxiety into growing frustration with policymakers.

AI boom drives states to rethink data center water use

New research shows states taking different approaches to managing data center water use.

Individual states are scrambling to regulate data centers&#x27; growing water demands as AI-driven growth outpaces federal standards, according to a University of Colorado Boulder report.Why it matters: AI&#x27;s water appetite is forcing states to balance the economic promise with mounting environmental concerns, especially <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="in the drought-stricken West" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/05/snowpack-west-washington-oregon-snow-drought-water-supply-climate" data-vars-content-id="d07666aa-c7f0-4930-8e65-0220a4b83781" data-vars-headline="AI boom drives states to rethink data center water use" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2026/02/05/snowpack-west-washington-oregon-snow-drought-water-supply-climate" target="_self">in the drought-stricken West</a>.

Douglas County

Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense

The drones are intended to confront active shooters.

A Sterling Ranch charter opening next month could become Colorado&#x27;s first school to install drones intended to confront active shooters.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="John Adams Academy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.jaadougco.org/" data-vars-content-id="d2dfbd65-b455-40d0-8aad-b5f55c8cc9eb" data-vars-headline="Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.jaadougco.org/" target="_blank">John Adams Academy</a> is joining a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="growing national experiment" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbYKrKmxy6E" data-vars-content-id="d2dfbd65-b455-40d0-8aad-b5f55c8cc9eb" data-vars-headline="Colorado school turns to drones for active-shooter defense" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbYKrKmxy6E" target="_blank">growing national experiment</a> in high-tech school defense with a system called Campus Guardian Angel, which says it can buy police critical time in the early moments of an attack.

Arapahoe County

Double trouble: Colorado's summertime air threats

How to lessen wildfire smoke and ozone issues at home.

Climate

Colorado&#x27;s summer air is a two-front health threat as wildfire smoke and ozone blanket the Front Range.Why it matters: Poor air quality isn&#x27;t just ugly or annoying. It can trigger coughing, wheezing and burning eyes — especially for kids, seniors and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease or other underlying health problems.

Sierra Space lands $800M Golden Dome satellite contract

The Louisville aerospace company will build 18 missile-warning satellites.

Boulder County-based Sierra Space has landed one of its largest defense contracts yet, winning nearly $800 million to build missile-warning satellites for the Pentagon&#x27;s planned <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Golden Dome missile defense system" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/golden-dome-huntsville-industry-trump" data-vars-content-id="f88bdb65-f63e-4c67-8937-368de1d4f82f" data-vars-headline="Sierra Space lands $800M Golden Dome satellite contract" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/golden-dome-huntsville-industry-trump" target="_self">Golden Dome missile defense system</a>.Why it matters: This award further cements Colorado as a hub for one of the Trump administration&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="signature national security initiatives" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/22/trump-guetlein-golden-dome-interceptors" data-vars-content-id="f88bdb65-f63e-4c67-8937-368de1d4f82f" data-vars-headline="Sierra Space lands $800M Golden Dome satellite contract" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/22/trump-guetlein-golden-dome-interceptors" target="_self">signature national security initiatives</a>.

Edie Hooton wins CU regents Democratic primary

The former state lawmaker is now favored to win the open regent seat in November.

Former state Rep. Edie Hooton won the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three-way Democratic primary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/23/boulder-democrats-seek-cu-regent-seat-cd2" data-vars-content-id="f4ac65dd-b4f9-406b-84e9-753d6f5f711a" data-vars-headline="Edie Hooton wins CU regents Democratic primary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/23/boulder-democrats-seek-cu-regent-seat-cd2" target="_self">three-way Democratic primary</a> race for the University of Colorado&#x27;s 2nd Congressional District seat, with both the Daily Camera and Boulder Reporting Lab calling the race Wednesday morning.Why it matters: Hooton will now be the favorite in November to claim the only regent&#x27;s seat without an incumbent running this cycle.

CU research spending faces $87M decline

Federal funding cuts are expected to hit CU Boulder hardest next year.

The University of Colorado expects to spend nearly $90 million less on research next fiscal year, including a $60 million drop at CU Boulder alone.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Federal funding cuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/20/boulder-budget-deficit-2027-federal-funding-cuts" data-vars-content-id="71851ee4-5b01-422f-963e-2faf1f22ea5b" data-vars-headline="CU research spending faces $87M decline" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/20/boulder-budget-deficit-2027-federal-funding-cuts" target="_self">Federal funding cuts</a> are punching a hole in CU&#x27;s research budget, even as the university system grows overall.

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.

Colorado voters to decide on TABOR refunds or more school funding

Before they adjourned, Colorado lawmakers left voters some homework: a ballot measure.

Before they <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="adjourned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/14/2026-legislative-session-colorado-adjournment" data-vars-content-id="88c956f6-1141-4589-9daa-d1003fde0acb" data-vars-headline="Colorado voters to decide on TABOR refunds or more school funding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/14/2026-legislative-session-colorado-adjournment" target="_self">adjourned</a>, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Colorado lawmakers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/14/bills-legislation-passed-colorado-legislature-adjourn" data-vars-content-id="88c956f6-1141-4589-9daa-d1003fde0acb" data-vars-headline="Colorado voters to decide on TABOR refunds or more school funding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/14/bills-legislation-passed-colorado-legislature-adjourn" target="_self">Colorado lawmakers</a> left voters some homework: a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ballot measure" data-vars-click-url="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-135" data-vars-content-id="88c956f6-1141-4589-9daa-d1003fde0acb" data-vars-headline="Colorado voters to decide on TABOR refunds or more school funding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-135" target="_blank">ballot measure</a> asking permission to trade tax refunds for more K-12 funding.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The referendum" data-vars-click-url="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-135" data-vars-content-id="88c956f6-1141-4589-9daa-d1003fde0acb" data-vars-headline="Colorado voters to decide on TABOR refunds or more school funding" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-135" target="_blank">The referendum</a> tees up one of Colorado&#x27;s biggest tax-and-spending fights in years, touching the third rail in state politics: the Taxpayer&#x27;s Bill of Rights.

What to watch at this year's CU Boulder Conference on World Affairs

The four-day event brings global experts and marks CU's 150th anniversary.

Culture

The University of Colorado Boulder kicks off its 78th annual Conference on World Affairs on Monday.Why it matters: The conference convenes global experts to examine major international issues while spotlighting CU&#x27;s role in shaping public discourse.

CU delays ChatGPT access for students

Faculty concerns push CU to delay student ChatGPT access until the fall semester.

The University of Colorado is postponing student access to ChatGPT until the fall semester amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faculty concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/23/cu-boulder-professors-concerns-openai-chatgpt-deal" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/23/cu-boulder-professors-concerns-openai-chatgpt-deal" target="_self">faculty concerns</a> about its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OpenAI contract" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/12/cu-signs-openai-deal-chatgpt-access" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/12/cu-signs-openai-deal-chatgpt-access" target="_self">OpenAI contract</a>.Why it matters: The move highlights growing academic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faculty resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRcp_9sojkgEs6Em9uloKvnK-2QbuVdgI3u6-zl0YQuZVe-r45sGPWiexoGuUx8wp78TF7jRZ3dRhgt/pub?urp=gmail_link" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRcp_9sojkgEs6Em9uloKvnK-2QbuVdgI3u6-zl0YQuZVe-r45sGPWiexoGuUx8wp78TF7jRZ3dRhgt/pub?urp=gmail_link" target="_blank">faculty resistance</a> to AI in classrooms, spanning resources, governance and student impact.

Dirty sodas pop off at Pearl Street's Snack Spot

Cool off with dirty sodas, floats and treats in downtown Boulder.

If you&#x27;re looking for a refreshing sipper on a hot day along the Pearl Street Mall, location beats size.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Snack Spot" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/eatsnackspot/" data-vars-content-id="de2e96f1-91a4-4070-a296-a2d7bfc79e81" data-vars-headline="Dirty sodas pop off at Pearl Street&#x27;s Snack Spot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/eatsnackspot/" target="_blank">The Snack Spot</a>, which opened last year in a kiosk at 1397 Pearl St., offers a variety of drinks and a small snack menu in the heart of downtown Boulder.

Boulder bites: Pizza parties, oyster bar, French bistro

New restaurants, pop-ups and honors are shaping Boulder's summer dining scene.

Boulder&#x27;s dining scene doesn&#x27;t take a summer break. And neither does the steady stream of restaurant news. Here&#x27;s our latest roundup, from hot openings to special pop-ups.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s on the menu:

Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder

New omakase experiences are expanding Boulder's dining scene.

Two new Japanese restaurants have opened in Boulder, bringing omakase experiences and expanding the city&#x27;s roster of high-concept dining options.Why it matters: The fresh openings add to the Boulder&#x27;s growing reputation as a launchpad for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ambitious restaurant concepts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/25/casa-juani-spanish-restaurant-pearl-street-buzz" data-vars-content-id="f9f027e1-6976-4f9a-ac4e-18514b7093cc" data-vars-headline="Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/25/casa-juani-spanish-restaurant-pearl-street-buzz" target="_self">ambitious restaurant concepts</a> from some of Colorado&#x27;s best-known chefs.

Summit Tacos plans Hill location

Summit Tacos started as a Boulder County food truck before opening its first location in Longmont.

Food and Drink

A new taco spot appears headed to University Hill, taking over the former Scrooge Sul space after the bar closed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="amid an underage drinking scandal" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/13/hill-bar-liquor-license-revoked-boulder-investigation" data-vars-content-id="51cbf3a2-0c82-4679-b5fb-bc6d6d6bdf1b" data-vars-headline="Summit Tacos plans Hill location" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/13/hill-bar-liquor-license-revoked-boulder-investigation" target="_self">amid an underage drinking scandal</a>.State of play: Signage at 1149 13th St. indicates Summit Tacos is &quot;coming soon,&quot; though no opening date is listed.

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.

What to know about Asian Food Week

The eight-day event showcases the diversity of Colorado's food scene with 73 vendors from Aurora to Colorado Springs participating.

Now in its fourth year, Mile High Asian Food Week does not disappoint.Why it matters: The eight-day event showcases the diversity of Colorado&#x27;s food scene with 73 vendors from Aurora to Colorado Springs participating.

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