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House GOP subpoenas Boulder DA in immigration fight

The clash over Boulder County's immigration policies is escalating.

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House Republicans escalated their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="months-long clash" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/21/house-gop-boulder-immigration-records" data-vars-content-id="2fad988c-aeae-41c9-b245-d8c9656b7d00" data-vars-headline="House GOP subpoenas Boulder DA in immigration fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/05/21/house-gop-boulder-immigration-records" target="_self">months-long clash</a> with Boulder County over local immigration policies on Wednesday, subpoenaing District Attorney Michael Dougherty for records.Why it matters: The subpoena pulls Boulder deeper into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a national fight" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" data-vars-content-id="2fad988c-aeae-41c9-b245-d8c9656b7d00" data-vars-headline="House GOP subpoenas Boulder DA in immigration fight" 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">a national fight</a> over local limits on participation with federal immigration enforcement.

Measles exposure reported in Boulder County

Health officials say people at several locations may have been exposed.

State health officials are warning Boulder County residents about several possible measles exposures last week.The latest: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment confirmed one case in an international visitor who traveled through the Front Range this month.

Bova's Market replaces Smelly Deli on the Hill

The market will take over the longtime Smelly Deli space after its abrupt closure.

The latest round of musical chairs on University Hill will bring Bova&#x27;s Market back, replacing longtime fixture Smelly Deli.Why it matters: The switch highlights the volatility of the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hill&#x27;s business scene" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/11/boulder-university-hill-hotels-restaurants-game-day" data-vars-content-id="1a0e6922-02a7-44e5-8d80-991048c2f267" data-vars-headline="Bova&#x27;s Market replaces Smelly Deli on the Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/11/boulder-university-hill-hotels-restaurants-game-day" target="_self">Hill&#x27;s business scene</a>, even for its most iconic establishments.

Christian Glass' family opens teen creative space in Lyons

Creative Grounds offers young people art, community and a low-pressure place to gather.

Christian Glass&#x27; family is turning a downtown Lyons property into the kind of place they think he would have wanted: somewhere young people can hang out and be themselves.Why it matters: Creative Grounds is designed as a low-pressure &quot;third space&quot; for teens at a time when spaces for young people to gather <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="have dwindled" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/05/teens-takeovers-curfew-public-spaces" data-vars-content-id="bc221836-6c4e-4f0f-88cd-dd4455eeda43" data-vars-headline="Christian Glass&#x27; family opens teen creative space in Lyons" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/05/teens-takeovers-curfew-public-spaces" target="_self">have dwindled</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.

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.

BIFF keeps April dates after record year

Organizers say warmer weather helped boost festival attendance.

After drawing record attendance in its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first year with a spring schedule" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" data-vars-content-id="979b40d4-82fb-489c-b2ac-f447fdb3539a" data-vars-headline="BIFF keeps April dates after record year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/17/boulder-biff-april-schedule-sundance-impact" target="_self">first year with a spring schedule</a>, the Boulder International Film Festival will remain in April for the foreseeable future.Why it matters: BIFF&#x27;s successful shift to spring is an early sign that Boulder may have enough audience appetite — and calendar space — to support both its longtime hometown festival and the incoming <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/24/sundance-film-festival-2027-dates-boulder-venues" data-vars-content-id="979b40d4-82fb-489c-b2ac-f447fdb3539a" data-vars-headline="BIFF keeps April dates after record year" 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">Sundance Film Festival</a>.

Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville

"We're going to use as much as we can to make this place feel like the Dark Horse."

Boulder&#x27;s World Famous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dark Horse Bar and Grill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/01/dark-horse-auction-april-14-items-sale" data-vars-content-id="c2dbf89b-8378-45fe-be86-f5eb74f3d856" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/01/dark-horse-auction-april-14-items-sale" target="_self">Dark Horse Bar and Grill</a> plans to relocate to Louisville, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Boulder <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="may lose" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="c2dbf89b-8378-45fe-be86-f5eb74f3d856" data-vars-headline="Scoop: Dark Horse bar to reopen in Louisville" 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">may lose</a> one of its most beloved and eclectic dive bars — but fans won&#x27;t have to say goodbye for good.

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.

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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.

Osprey rivalry stirs nest drama in Boulder

A longtime nesting osprey fends off a rival in a dramatic midair clash.

A returning female osprey reclaimed her longtime Boulder County nest after battling a rival that briefly paired with her mate.Why it matters: The Boulder County Fairgrounds osprey cam has turned the saga into must-see wildlife TV.

Boulder International Film Festival sets schedule as Sundance looms

For the first time, it's moving to April.

The Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced its 2026 lineup — and for the first time, it&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="moving to April" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/14/biff-2026-festival-passes-on-sale/" data-vars-content-id="8c5e0db4-5354-483c-b1da-fb2cd0350c66" data-vars-headline="Boulder International Film Festival sets schedule as Sundance looms" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/14/biff-2026-festival-passes-on-sale/" target="_blank">moving to April</a>.Why it matters: The shift shows how the longtime local festival is adjusting ahead of Sundance&#x27;s arrival in Boulder.

"Sex and the City" star to give CU commencement address

The Boulder native will help celebrate CU's 150th anniversary at the May 2 ceremony.

Boulder native and actress Kristin Davis will be the featured speaker at the University of Colorado Boulder&#x27;s spring commencement.Why it matters: Davis will not only be sending off the Class of 2026, but she will also help CU celebrate its 150th anniversary.

CU Boulder seeks dogs for Shakespeare role

Two small dogs will star in "Shakespeare in Love" this summer at CU Boulder.

Where art thou, Fido? The University of Colorado Boulder is searching for two dogs to star in this summer&#x27;s Colorado Shakespeare Festival.Why it matters: You always thought your dog was destined for the spotlight; now is your chance to prove it.

Big events and new businesses fuel Pearl Street momentum

Boulder is prepping its downtown core for a major comeback.

With a new leader and a pair of marquee events on the horizon, downtown Boulder is betting that national attention can help reenergize the Pearl Street Mall and reset its post-pandemic trajectory.Why it matters: As one of the city&#x27;s most recognizable landmarks and a major economic engine, a thriving downtown is key to Boulder&#x27;s ambition of becoming a regional destination for visitors, workers and businesses.

Culture

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Boulder County's wild lemur bite flashback