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Boulder climate case gets boost in Supreme Court

The ruling will determine whether Boulder can keep pursuing potentially millions in damages to cover climate-related costs.

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Sharp questioning from both sides during <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Monday&#x27;s Supreme Court arguments" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/02/supreme-court-state-climate-lawsuits-preemption" data-vars-content-id="4f713218-d013-4259-be7b-9f559863465f" data-vars-headline="Boulder climate case gets boost in Supreme Court" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/02/supreme-court-state-climate-lawsuits-preemption" target="_self">Monday&#x27;s Supreme Court arguments</a> suggested Boulder&#x27;s landmark climate lawsuit could narrowly survive the court&#x27;s conservative majority.Why it matters: The ruling will determine whether Boulder can keep pursuing potentially millions in damages to cover climate-related costs — and could shape the fate of dozens of similar lawsuits filed nationwide.

Boulder reservoirs hold after record-tying dry year

Reservoirs are 76% full — enough to avoid mandatory restrictions through winter. But another weak snow season could erase that cushion.

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Boulder reservoirs are full enough to avoid mandatory water restrictions through fall and winter.Why it matters: You won&#x27;t have to ration your showers or stop watering your plants — for now.

Nederland's $120M Eldora deal faces new hurdles

More than a year after Nederland struck a deal to buy Eldora, the purchase remains unsettled. Here's what's holding it up.

More than a year after Nederland <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="struck a deal to buy Eldora" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/09/nederland-buys-eldora-boulder-county-ski-area" data-vars-content-id="0386a348-4a43-497f-b77a-e4065da1168f" data-vars-headline="Nederland&#x27;s $120M Eldora deal faces new hurdles" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/07/09/nederland-buys-eldora-boulder-county-ski-area" target="_self">struck a deal to buy Eldora</a>, the $120 million purchase is still up in the air.Why it matters: Eldora is Boulder County&#x27;s only ski area, and Nederland leaders see owning it as key to its long-term vitality.

Final Wednesday market caps season of resilience

"The Wednesday market has really become our Boulder neighborhood market."

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The Boulder Farmers Market wraps its Wednesday season on Oct. 7 after expanding beyond produce into a neighborhood gathering space.<ul><li>The 3:30-7:30pm finale caps a season that brought more artisan vendors and community resources to the weekday market.</li></ul>

Parents sue BVSD over school closure plan

Families allege the district violated Colorado's Open Meetings Law.

Parents from three Boulder elementary schools <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="slated for closure" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/23/boulder-valley-school-closure-plan" data-vars-content-id="65c35cba-c707-4087-9998-641bb33dd7b1" data-vars-headline="Parents sue BVSD over school closure plan" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/23/boulder-valley-school-closure-plan" target="_self">slated for closure</a> are suing the Boulder Valley School District, alleging it violated Colorado&#x27;s Open Meetings Law while developing its consolidation plan.Why it matters: The lawsuit is the latest effort by parents to block — or at least delay — a plan set to reshape 16 BVSD schools beginning in the 2027–28 school year.

Colorado aerospace growth starts to slow

A new report warns Colorado risks losing aerospace investment and talent.

Colorado&#x27;s aerospace industry is flying high — but other states are increasingly trying to muscle into its airspace.Why it matters: Aerospace is an economic powerhouse in Colorado — contributing more than $14 billion to the state&#x27;s economy and supporting more than 61,000 jobs that paid an average of $179,500 in 2025.

Longmont lands long-awaited boutique hotel

The downtown hotel ends a decadeslong push for upscale lodging.

Longmont finally has the boutique hotel city leaders have spent decades trying to land, just as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance prepares to descend" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" data-vars-content-id="eb70a929-c825-494c-b283-be90cf503f60" data-vars-headline="Longmont lands long-awaited boutique hotel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/07/31/boulder-sundance-2027-festival-dates-venues-programming" target="_self">Sundance prepares to descend</a> on Boulder County.Why it matters: Longmont has plenty of places to stay, but officials have long argued that downtown lacked an upscale, full-service hotel that could attract visitors, meetings and events — and keep that spending in the city.

Boulder sports bars face opening delays

BuffHouse now eyes November for its opening, while the Dark Horse revival remains quiet.

Football season is in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="full swing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/02/colorado-buffaloes-2026-football-preview-deion-sanders" data-vars-content-id="8bdcbcca-2ceb-448d-ba41-6d4c8ccd878a" data-vars-headline="Boulder sports bars face opening delays" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/02/colorado-buffaloes-2026-football-preview-deion-sanders" target="_self">full swing</a>, but Boulder County is still waiting on two new sports bars expected to help fill the void left by the Dark Horse.Why it matters: Boulder&#x27;s once-robust sports bar scene <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has thinned" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="8bdcbcca-2ceb-448d-ba41-6d4c8ccd878a" data-vars-headline="Boulder sports bars face opening delays" 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">has thinned</a>, leaving few dedicated spots to catch the Buffs or Broncos.

Ichigo Matcha opens on University Hill

The Japanese-inspired shop serves matcha, taiyaki, boba and sandos.

Food and Drink

University Hill is going greener with the arrival of Ichigo Matcha, a Japanese-inspired tea and dessert shop.What to expect: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Ichigo" data-vars-click-url="https://ichigo-matcha.com/" data-vars-content-id="6d3eac5f-bd69-4638-84a2-6860400a5512" data-vars-headline="Ichigo Matcha opens on University Hill" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ichigo-matcha.com/" target="_blank">Ichigo</a>, which opened in August at 1313 College Ave. — formerly home to Pizza 3.14 and Cheba Hut — specializes in Japanese matcha drinks and desserts.

BVSD votes for sweeping school changes

The plan will close four elementary schools and consolidate others.

The Boulder Valley School board is moving ahead with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a controversial plan to close four elementary schools" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/26/boulder-bvsd-elementary-school-closures" data-vars-content-id="657a9c5a-c0c1-43c9-95ef-ef07fbc9e118" data-vars-headline="BVSD votes for sweeping school changes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/26/boulder-bvsd-elementary-school-closures" target="_self">a controversial plan to close four elementary schools</a> and consolidate or relocate several others.Why it matters: District leaders say the sweeping changes are necessary as enrollment declines, but parents argue the district hasn&#x27;t exhausted other options before closing or merging schools and upending students&#x27; lives.

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Boulder reservoirs hold after record-tying dry year

Nederland's $120M Eldora deal faces new hurdles

Final Wednesday market caps season of resilience

Boulder climate case gets boost in Supreme Court

Parents sue BVSD over school closure plan