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Neguse demands probe into NCAR sale claims

A whistleblower alleges plans to sell part of NCAR before public comment ended.

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U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse is demanding an independent investigation into allegations that Trump administration officials sought to sell parts of Boulder&#x27;s National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to private interests.Why it matters: If true, the alleged effort could sidestep federal law and undercut a public comment process that remains underway.

Live music: 12 must-see concerts in Boulder area this spring

Boulder live music fans, here's a quick list of 12 must-see concerts coming to the area this March, April and May.

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Boulder live music fans, here&#x27;s a quick list of 12 must-see concerts coming to the area this March, April and May.

What to do this spring in Boulder

Mark your calendar for these cultural events in Boulder this spring

🎨 Syncopation brings together DJs and art in a new after-hours experience at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. Doors open at 7pm on March 21.🥘 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" data-vars-content-id="6dfaa2ac-129b-41d7-9387-da54a5e4585b" data-vars-headline="What to do this spring in Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" target="_blank">Taste of Pearl</a> brings together the culinary arts and Pearl Street&#x27;s galleries and boutiques for a tasty celebration. The event runs 2-5pm on March 29.

Impulse Space opens new Boulder County facility

The California spacecraft company opened a 20,000-square-foot facility in Louisville and is hiring.

Impulse Space, a California-based company that builds special spacecraft to move cargo once in orbit, has opened a Boulder County manufacturing facility.Why it matters: Impulse joins <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sierra Space" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/19/sierra-space-valuation-station-orbit" data-vars-content-id="2e62f479-1198-4151-8ae2-beb2f9876c79" data-vars-headline="Impulse Space opens new Boulder County facility" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2021/11/19/sierra-space-valuation-station-orbit" target="_self">Sierra Space</a> and Ball Aerospace in cementing east Boulder County and Broomfield as a growing hub for space technology.

First osprey chick hatches at Boulder County nest

The first of four osprey eggs at the Boulder County Fairgrounds hatched Tuesday.

The first of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="four osprey eggs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/04/21/boulder-county-osprey-camera-eggs" data-vars-content-id="79d6e79a-4dfc-4e8d-9328-ec1bec258f42" data-vars-headline="First osprey chick hatches at Boulder County nest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/04/21/boulder-county-osprey-camera-eggs" target="_self">four osprey eggs</a> at the Boulder County Fairgrounds hatched Tuesday.Why it matters: Because <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="DAAAAAW" data-vars-click-url="https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/df23a32629b33bf91f4c686a4e9ab05c139fae5ac31e1b0b3af84f7e803395d5.jpg" data-vars-content-id="79d6e79a-4dfc-4e8d-9328-ec1bec258f42" data-vars-headline="First osprey chick hatches at Boulder County nest" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/df23a32629b33bf91f4c686a4e9ab05c139fae5ac31e1b0b3af84f7e803395d5.jpg" target="_blank">DAAAAAW</a>.

Beware: Bear season arrived early

Colorado's bear shenanigans started a little earlier than usual this year.

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Colorado&#x27;s bear shenanigans started a little <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="earlier than usual" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/14/bears-waking-hibernation-colorado" data-vars-content-id="980bb5ab-0db2-4d30-a826-5cd5e4de2731" data-vars-headline="Beware: Bear season arrived early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/14/bears-waking-hibernation-colorado" target="_self">earlier than usual</a> this year.State of play: Although mid-April is typical for bears to start stirring, we barely got through the first week without a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="human run-in" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/14/bears-waking-hibernation-colorado" data-vars-content-id="980bb5ab-0db2-4d30-a826-5cd5e4de2731" data-vars-headline="Beware: Bear season arrived early" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/04/14/bears-waking-hibernation-colorado" target="_self">human run-in</a>.

Boulder BINGO: Bear season gets underway

Intrepid Boulder bears have been spotted everywhere from CU's campus to smack dab in the middle of downtown.

Bear season is here, Boulder.What to expect: While their activity is heaviest in the foothills, some more intrepid bears have been spotted everywhere from the University of Colorado campus to smack dab in the middle of downtown.

Neguse says NOAA cuts could have "devastating" impact on Boulder

Rep. Joe Neguse says Trump's proposed NOAA cuts would harm national security and devastate Boulder's economy.

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) told Axios that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/11/trump-eyes-huge-climate-research-cuts-at-noaa" data-vars-content-id="436c3667-8c07-4d22-98f1-3fdb5b55c403" data-vars-headline="Neguse says NOAA cuts could have &quot;devastating&quot; impact on Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/04/11/trump-eyes-huge-climate-research-cuts-at-noaa" target="_self">cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration</a> and its local research institutes would have a &quot;devastating&quot; economic impact on Boulder and limit the United States&#x27; ability to mitigate environmental disasters.Why it matters: NOAA and CIRES&#x27; environmental research efforts amount to &quot;life-saving work&quot; that is &quot;critical for national security,&quot; Neguse told Axios.

Eggs-cellent news for Boulder ospreys

The female at the camera-equipped nest at the Boulder County Fairgrounds laid four eggs last week.

The female at the camera-equipped nest at the Boulder County Fairgrounds laid four eggs last week.Why it matters: To get cute osprey chicks, we first <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="need healthy eggs" data-vars-click-url="https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/dbe3150eab7bb0104e1345229497db7cecc1795a0aaa44809c91fa0c91c9dbb3.jpg" data-vars-content-id="543b8cf4-6664-4154-957b-b2a53e0bbce7" data-vars-headline="Eggs-cellent news for Boulder ospreys" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/dbe3150eab7bb0104e1345229497db7cecc1795a0aaa44809c91fa0c91c9dbb3.jpg" target="_blank">need healthy eggs</a>.

RMNP offers free entry, events for National Parks Week

RMNP will celebrate National Parks Week with activities through April 27.

Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate National Parks Week with free admission on Saturday and interactive activities through April 27 to connect visitors with the great outdoors.Why it matters: Despite ongoing staffing and budget struggles <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="stemming from Trump administration cuts" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/national-park-federal-workers-layoffs-trump" data-vars-content-id="b9e12d8c-fdd1-49b8-b95d-bb24068b949c" data-vars-headline="RMNP offers free entry, events for National Parks Week" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/03/05/national-park-federal-workers-layoffs-trump" target="_self">stemming from Trump administration cuts</a>, RMNP is still serving up a full slate of programming, just about an hour&#x27;s drive from Boulder County.

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Feds "cannot delay action" on Colorado River

Mike Lee's proposed public lands sale blocked by Senate parliamentarian

First osprey chick hatches at Boulder County nest

Beware: Bear season arrived early

Boulder BINGO: Bear season gets underway