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CU research spending faces $87M decline

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

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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.

Baby animal rescues surge in Boulder County

Drought conditions may be driving more young animals into care.

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center saw a surge in baby animals admitted to its care during the last month of spring. Why it matters: Wildlife experts feared <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drought" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/07/heatwave-drought-wildfire-risk-colorado-spring" data-vars-content-id="e547b704-505e-4a00-a5c2-deb82603d8f7" data-vars-headline="Baby animal rescues surge in Boulder County" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/07/heatwave-drought-wildfire-risk-colorado-spring" target="_self">drought</a> would drive more <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="animal rescues" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/15/boulder-wildlife-rescues-dry-weather-risk" data-vars-content-id="e547b704-505e-4a00-a5c2-deb82603d8f7" data-vars-headline="Baby animal rescues surge in Boulder County" 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/boulder-wildlife-rescues-dry-weather-risk" target="_self">animal rescues</a>. So far, that&#x27;s exactly what&#x27;s happening.

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.

Boulder's weed-fighting goats are back

Meet 300 goats helping manage invasive weeds at a city park.

Boulder is bringing baaaaack its best landscapers.The latest: About 300 goats from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Goat Bros, LLC" data-vars-click-url="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.FI4eWjFfFsDTUXVtC1IILiR5p7mkf4qfbXo3P8D2fzfeMQfETxjdmuVBb-2BpfF7uZWFoz_uMS1RVWI-2BsIvn5LHvCtvsNPAB0f8OcC7bj-2FUKi-2BDgW0kFJkss64ZCvacrr58sAVS6HtBVAXgVZp2TDVyhDQ9-2B7-2BzSaT6Y7rGlgLKE3V6-2F5mfnWpD40gbHv4Scj4MLYz20gsLaYolY-2BIkLSZe1R-2Fs-2BzIwMZ6IImpL5IWQdhs4bmD9TyLnxkeO7WiMBgIg3ekPHXoeltRyG1s27Os0kGJ6-2BfgRhRoEkML0qo09P7ggkPHQWuUG0lndv6RSlroyip6hWryYWVGUXOKexQ19JgfTC7CbQmCLNXc7-2BXAu6kAFBHq9-2F4tgQmCfjLVumXsk2Q0wVc4Empp0TsTuvkr8xFxKZwobpGWMs08PaRm3CxbGKlXpTGwzQF0rt4k-2BvpY9KEu6qP0gaSsLBEvyKGvvZrKalA-3D-3D" data-vars-content-id="f8e05051-d063-4d61-a075-704330d11374" data-vars-headline="Boulder&#x27;s weed-fighting goats are back" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com/ls/click?upn=u001.FI4eWjFfFsDTUXVtC1IILiR5p7mkf4qfbXo3P8D2fzfeMQfETxjdmuVBb-2BpfF7uZWFoz_uMS1RVWI-2BsIvn5LHvCtvsNPAB0f8OcC7bj-2FUKi-2BDgW0kFJkss64ZCvacrr58sAVS6HtBVAXgVZp2TDVyhDQ9-2B7-2BzSaT6Y7rGlgLKE3V6-2F5mfnWpD40gbHv4Scj4MLYz20gsLaYolY-2BIkLSZe1R-2Fs-2BzIwMZ6IImpL5IWQdhs4bmD9TyLnxkeO7WiMBgIg3ekPHXoeltRyG1s27Os0kGJ6-2BfgRhRoEkML0qo09P7ggkPHQWuUG0lndv6RSlroyip6hWryYWVGUXOKexQ19JgfTC7CbQmCLNXc7-2BXAu6kAFBHq9-2F4tgQmCfjLVumXsk2Q0wVc4Empp0TsTuvkr8xFxKZwobpGWMs08PaRm3CxbGKlXpTGwzQF0rt4k-2BvpY9KEu6qP0gaSsLBEvyKGvvZrKalA-3D-3D" target="_blank">Goat Bros, LLC</a>. are headed to Harlow Platts Community Park to graze on invasive weeds.

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.

Development

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.

Biscuit Mike's gets flaky in Longmont

The popular food truck now has a permanent spot on Coffman Street.

Business

Those looking to risk it for the biscuit will be excited to learn that a popular northern Colorado food truck has recently established a storefront in Longmont.The big picture: Popular food trucks across Colorado <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="are increasingly " data-vars-click-url="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/popular-korean-food-truck-moving-into-new-globeville-brick-and-mortar-40872910/" data-vars-content-id="634e711e-5f80-4fcd-bc35-91e86c72d0b4" data-vars-headline="Biscuit Mike&#x27;s gets flaky in Longmont" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/popular-korean-food-truck-moving-into-new-globeville-brick-and-mortar-40872910/" target="_blank">are increasingly </a><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="turning" data-vars-click-url="https://whatnow.com/denver/restaurants/local-food-truck-turning-brick-and-mortar/" data-vars-content-id="634e711e-5f80-4fcd-bc35-91e86c72d0b4" data-vars-headline="Biscuit Mike&#x27;s gets flaky in Longmont" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://whatnow.com/denver/restaurants/local-food-truck-turning-brick-and-mortar/" target="_blank">turning</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="pandemic-era followings" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2026/05/11/mother-smothers-food-truck-opens-new-brick-and-mortar-in-pueblo-west/89944993007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=false&amp;gca-epti=z114229p004250c004250e009000v114229&amp;gca-ft=181&amp;gca-ds=sophi" data-vars-content-id="634e711e-5f80-4fcd-bc35-91e86c72d0b4" data-vars-headline="Biscuit Mike&#x27;s gets flaky in Longmont" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chieftain.com/story/news/2026/05/11/mother-smothers-food-truck-opens-new-brick-and-mortar-in-pueblo-west/89944993007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=false&amp;gca-epti=z114229p004250c004250e009000v114229&amp;gca-ft=181&amp;gca-ds=sophi" target="_blank">pandemic-era followings</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="into brick-and-mortar operations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/19/adrian-grace-soul-food-truck-whats-happening-restaurant-and-bar-five-points/" data-vars-content-id="634e711e-5f80-4fcd-bc35-91e86c72d0b4" data-vars-headline="Biscuit Mike&#x27;s gets flaky in Longmont" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2025/07/19/adrian-grace-soul-food-truck-whats-happening-restaurant-and-bar-five-points/" target="_blank">into brick-and-mortar operations</a>, as loyal customers seek more reliable hours and expanded menus.

New Nepalese spot Kathi Klub opens on the Hill

A new restaurant blends momo, tacos and student-friendly eats on University Hill

Kathi Klub, a Nepalese-inspired spot mixing traditional dishes with American favorites, has opened on University Hill.Why it matters: The student-heavy Hill area is increasingly leaning on casual, hybrid dining to keep traffic steady beyond the academic calendar.

Creative pizzas fuel Urban Field growth

The Longmont-based mini-chain blends pizza with other cuisines, like banh mi and gyros.

Urban Field&#x27;s founders are experimenting far beyond classic Detroit-style pizza — from banh mi pies to gyro-topped creations — as they expand across northern Colorado and lean into collaborations in Longmont&#x27;s crowded food scene.Why it matters: Original pizza concepts are reimagining what a neighborhood slice looks (and tastes) like — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Urban Field" data-vars-click-url="https://www.urbanfieldpizza.com/" data-vars-content-id="41dbf1a8-cfc5-4b54-995c-6cda7be5cd2a" data-vars-headline="Creative pizzas fuel Urban Field growth" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.urbanfieldpizza.com/" target="_blank">Urban Field</a> is betting creativity and a little friendly competition will help them stand out.

Dark Horse items head to auction after closure

Fans can bid on iconic decor as the bar clears out before redevelopment.

After decades of collecting oddities, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now-shuttered Dark Horse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="c9058a42-d895-4f39-96cb-ee84e9e8541d" data-vars-headline="Dark Horse items head to auction after closure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" target="_self">now-shuttered Dark Horse</a> in Boulder is auctioning off its trove of carriages, statues and antiques.Why it matters: Ever since the closure announcement, fans have been asking: What happens to all that stuff?

Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values

The company says AI should strengthen spiritual and mental health.

Religion

Boulder-based <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gloo" data-vars-click-url="https://gloo.com/" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://gloo.com/" target="_blank">Gloo</a> is trying to answer a new question in the AI age: Can chatbots help people flourish?Why it matters: As large language models (LLMs) gain traction in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="churches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/12/christian-ai-chatbot-jesus-god-satan-churches" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/11/12/christian-ai-chatbot-jesus-god-satan-churches" target="_self">churches</a>, nonprofits and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/google-anthropic-microsoft-education" data-vars-content-id="6905bdc8-6e4f-4c34-b13c-e02643cb74d5" data-vars-headline="Boulder-based Gloo evaluates AI on faith values" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/21/google-anthropic-microsoft-education" target="_self">schools</a>, and increasingly field questions once reserved for pastors or counselors — Gloo argues AI should strengthen mental, relational and spiritual health — not just automate tasks.

Bakery brings French flair to downtown Boulder

French pastry chef opens Maisonette in Boulder with croissants, tarts, flan and more.

If you&#x27;re imagining yourself in France, lingering over a warm drink and a buttery pastry, good news: you can skip the plane ticket purchase.State of play: Maisonette is now serving coffee, breakfast bread and all manner of confections right in the heart of Boulder.

Boulder's Frasca honored as one of America's best restaurants

The restaurant ranked No. 27 on Robb Report's list of top 100 U.S. restaurants.

Boulder&#x27;s Frasca Food and Wine has earned yet another national nod — this time landing among the top American restaurants of the 21st century.The latest: Robb Report, a luxury lifestyle publication, unveiled its list of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nation&#x27;s 100 best restaurants" data-vars-click-url="https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/lists/best-restaurants-america-21st-century-1237256635/kalaya-philadelphia/" data-vars-content-id="85b9f0db-408a-4c0f-92f0-d96229fb102f" data-vars-headline="Boulder&#x27;s Frasca honored as one of America&#x27;s best restaurants" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://robbreport.com/food-drink/dining/lists/best-restaurants-america-21st-century-1237256635/kalaya-philadelphia/" target="_blank">nation&#x27;s 100 best restaurants</a>, selected by 250 chefs, restaurateurs, sommeliers and other dining pros.

Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market

Stem Ciders has entered the sober-curious market with two zero-proof flavors and more on the way.

Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stem Ciders" data-vars-click-url="https://stemciders.com/" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stemciders.com/" target="_blank">Stem Ciders</a> is jumping into the fast-growing sober-curious market with Stem Zero, a new line of non-alcoholic craft ciders that debuted this week.Why it matters: As more Americans <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cut back on booze" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/13/alcohol-drinking-rate-low-health" target="_self">cut back on booze</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nonalcoholic drink sales soar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/29/mocktails-non-alcoholic-sober-bar" data-vars-content-id="3f14aaa1-4d6d-4b26-8fef-678d1d2d4be7" data-vars-headline="Stem Zero brings booze-free ciders to market" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/07/29/mocktails-non-alcoholic-sober-bar" target="_self">nonalcoholic drink sales soar</a>, the launch positions Stem to capture a slice of one of the beverage industry&#x27;s fastest-expanding categories.

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