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Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues

The festival will run Jan. 21-31 with events across Boulder and CU.

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The Sundance Film Festival on Tuesday announced dates and venues for its 2027 event — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="its first year in Boulder." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="f2e2798e-f6d8-43bf-bef2-3863d7b82397" data-vars-headline="Sundance locks in 2027 dates and Boulder venues" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" target="_self">its first year in Boulder.</a>Why it matters: The venue announcements confirm Sundance will be centered in the heart of Boulder and make use of the city&#x27;s downtown and campus areas.

What Boulder learned from Utah's final Sundance Film Festival

City leaders say housing and staffing top concerns ahead of the winter festival.

Boulder officials who traveled to last month&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival in Utah came home with a clearer picture of the massive logistical lift ahead as the city prepares to host the event next year.Why it matters: Boulder will spend <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="much of this year preparing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/27/boulder-2026-city-council-priorities" data-vars-content-id="ff50c546-d620-4d09-be58-32048a901e2f" data-vars-headline="What Boulder learned from Utah&#x27;s final Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/27/boulder-2026-city-council-priorities" target="_self">much of this year preparing</a> for Sundance&#x27;s arrival, with housing, transportation and winter staffing topping the list of concerns.

Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit

The justices will decide if Boulder's climate lawsuit stays in state court.

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the city of Boulder&#x27;s climate change-related lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncore Energy, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="seeking billions in damages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" data-vars-content-id="7fa7955a-9fd2-4eb0-a9f1-bab84ce1f69e" data-vars-headline="Supreme Court takes up Boulder climate lawsuit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/05/13/exxon-suncor-climate-lawsuit-colorado-supreme-court-ruling" target="_self">seeking billions in damages</a> from oil companies alleged to have &quot;intentionally misled the public&quot; on the impacts of their fossil fuel products.Why it matters: The case could determine whether state and local climate lawsuits stay in state court or shift to federal court, where similar claims have faltered — shaping the future of comparable cases nationwide.

ICE arrests hit decade high, per CU Boulder economists

A new study finds ICE arrests rose sharply while a smaller share of arrestees had criminal convictions.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more people per day in 2025 than at any other point in the past decade, even as the share of arrestees with criminal convictions fell to a near-historic low, a new study by University of Colorado economists reveals.Why it matters: The data underscores a shift in enforcement priorities — away from targeting people with criminal records and toward broader sweeps — a strategy that could reshape the political and legal fight over immigration.

Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder

The Tony Gemignani pizza chain opens in Boulder, with Longmont next.

Can&#x27;t decide on your <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="favorite style of pizza" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" data-vars-content-id="c15701e0-4471-4015-9ac4-518a28cedc54" data-vars-headline="Slice House brings regional pies to Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/02/17/pizza-championship-final-detroit-vs-chicago" target="_self">favorite style of pizza</a>? Why choose when you can get a variety of pies at Boulder&#x27;s new Slice House.Why it matters: Pizza is life.

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.

Family of Megan Trussell questions case review law

Her parents say Colorado failed to notify them about a review meant to protect Indigenous families.

The family of Megan Trussell, a University of Colorado Boulder student whose death last year was ruled a suicide, says a little-known Colorado law allowed them to seek a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="review of her case" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/09/cu-boulder-megan-trussell-state-review" data-vars-content-id="d9dffff1-29fb-4e5e-b56b-01d758c5a515" data-vars-headline="Family of Megan Trussell questions case review law" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/09/cu-boulder-megan-trussell-state-review" target="_self">review of her case</a> — but that many other families may not even realize the option exists.Why it matters: A year after her death, the family says gaps remain in how the state notifies families about reviews meant to protect Indigenous communities <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="historically affected by violence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/05/haaland-missing-murdered-indigenous-people" data-vars-content-id="d9dffff1-29fb-4e5e-b56b-01d758c5a515" data-vars-headline="Family of Megan Trussell questions case review law" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2022/05/05/haaland-missing-murdered-indigenous-people" target="_self">historically affected by violence</a>.

Boulder's Settembre Cellars to close after 20 years

The Boulder winery will close March 5 after nearly two decades.

Settembre Cellars is corking its last bottle next month after nearly two decades in business.The latest: Co-owners and husband-and-wife duo Blake and Tracy Eliasson will close the winery on March 5, Blake told Axios Boulder.

Iconic Dark Horse closing its doors in March

The iconic Boulder dive bar will shut down after its 51st anniversary celebration on March 14.

Boulder&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Famous Dark Horse" data-vars-click-url="https://darkhorsebar.com/" data-vars-content-id="14d1974b-d457-4ef8-a013-67f3cb8e0198" data-vars-headline="Iconic Dark Horse closing its doors in March" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://darkhorsebar.com/" target="_blank">World Famous Dark Horse</a> will close in March rather than relocate after its demolition for the Williams Village II project.Why it matters: The potential loss of the Dark Horse had <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="long worried residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/21/dark-horse-boulder-redevelopment-williams/" data-vars-content-id="14d1974b-d457-4ef8-a013-67f3cb8e0198" data-vars-headline="Iconic Dark Horse closing its doors in March" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.denverpost.com/2024/01/21/dark-horse-boulder-redevelopment-williams/" target="_blank">long worried residents</a> after developers first announced plans to redevelop the site, and its closure means another of Boulder&#x27;s longtime businesses is history.

CU signs $2M OpenAI deal for ChatGPT access

Students and faculty will gain access to ChatGPT Edu starting in March under a three-year deal.

The University of Colorado is giving students and faculty across all four of its campuses access to ChatGPT.Why it matters: CU is betting that embracing AI — rather than restricting it — will level the playing field for students, prepare them <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="for the modern workforce" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/ai-optimism-gen-z-millennial-college" data-vars-content-id="2eb3d31e-25a2-4152-a1c3-7bb0072a9c88" data-vars-headline="CU signs $2M OpenAI deal for ChatGPT access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/28/ai-optimism-gen-z-millennial-college" target="_self">for the modern workforce</a> and address <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data security concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/14/ai-education-privacy" data-vars-content-id="2eb3d31e-25a2-4152-a1c3-7bb0072a9c88" data-vars-headline="CU signs $2M OpenAI deal for ChatGPT access" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/08/14/ai-education-privacy" target="_self">data security concerns</a> head-on.

⛪ Mapped: Christian nationalism

Mapped: Christian nationalism

A choropleth map of U.S. states showing the share whose views align with Christian Nationalist beliefs. Agreement with those beliefs is based on respondents' answers to five questions about Christian Nationalism. Overall, 32% say they agree. The share ranges from 54% in Arkansas to 15% in Massachusetts.


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