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Rock barriers fuel Boulder Reservoir trail debate

New barriers have cyclists, hikers and city officials at odds over access and safety.

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Makeshift rock barriers at Boulder Reservoir maintenance road have become the latest flashpoint in a growing community fight over trail access.Why it matters: The dispute is about more than a few boulders. It exposes deepening friction between city officials and cyclists over how to balance recreation, public safety and access around one of Boulder&#x27;s busiest outdoor destinations.

Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance

The proposal would replace a city parking lot with a 110-room hotel.

The city of Boulder has reached a tentative deal to sell a downtown parking lot for development of a 110-room hotel at Broadway and Spruce Street.Why it matters: The proposal advances Boulder&#x27;s push to revive downtown and expand hotel capacity before the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/05/sundance-preparation-boulder-2027" data-vars-content-id="8c8ce635-b08f-4a08-8864-0861f69761f7" data-vars-headline="Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance" 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">Sundance Film Festival</a> arrives in 2027.

CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story

New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.

New research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests moose roamed Colorado&#x27;s southern Rocky Mountains centuries before wildlife officials reintroduced them in the late 1970s.Why it matters: The findings challenge the long-held view that moose are newcomers to Colorado — a distinction that could shape future wildlife management decisions.

Where to spot moose in Colorado

From Brainard Lake to Maroon Bells, these spots offer your best chance to see moose.

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Getting a glimpse of a majestic moose in the wilderness is never not cool.The big picture: More than 3,000 moose call Colorado home, but the territorial and solitary creatures rarely venture into populated areas.

CU taps Derrick White to refresh basketball program

White brings NBA experience and a $2 million investment to the Buffs.

Former University of Colorado star Derrick White is returning to Boulder as the men&#x27;s basketball program&#x27;s first president of basketball strategy — while donating $2 million to help reshape the Buffs&#x27; future.Why it matters: CU is betting White&#x27;s NBA pedigree, fundraising power and stature with recruits can help the program compete in an era dominated by <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="name, image and likeness" data-vars-click-url="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/axios-house-nil-changed-everything-220614524.html" data-vars-content-id="1a23c48b-d37b-4860-b1c6-8ae6fa9d070e" data-vars-headline="CU taps Derrick White to refresh basketball program" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/axios-house-nil-changed-everything-220614524.html" target="_blank">name, image and likeness</a> (NIL), revenue sharing and the transfer portal.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July around Boulder

Find fireworks, parades, pancake breakfasts and family fun all weekend.

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The Fourth of July falls on a Saturday this year, which means the Boulder area has a full weekend of fireworks, festivals and patriotic fun on tap.The big picture: Boulder may have retired its Folsom Field fireworks show, but there&#x27;s no shortage of ways and places to celebrate.

Edie Hooton wins CU regents Democratic primary

The former state lawmaker is now favored to win the open regent seat in November.

Former state Rep. Edie Hooton won the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="three-way Democratic primary" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/23/boulder-democrats-seek-cu-regent-seat-cd2" data-vars-content-id="f4ac65dd-b4f9-406b-84e9-753d6f5f711a" data-vars-headline="Edie Hooton wins CU regents Democratic primary" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/06/23/boulder-democrats-seek-cu-regent-seat-cd2" target="_self">three-way Democratic primary</a> race for the University of Colorado&#x27;s 2nd Congressional District seat, with both the Daily Camera and Boulder Reporting Lab calling the race Wednesday morning.Why it matters: Hooton will now be the favorite in November to claim the only regent&#x27;s seat without an incumbent running this cycle.

Boulder County cools on alternating trail access pilot

Commissioners instead signaled support for education and trail management.

Boulder County commissioners signaled they&#x27;re unlikely to pursue a pilot that would <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="alternate trail access" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/29/boulder-trail-access-limits-biker-pushback-pilot" data-vars-content-id="1cdd57cd-5499-488f-84a2-38253dd31e10" data-vars-headline="Boulder County cools on alternating trail access pilot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/04/29/boulder-trail-access-limits-biker-pushback-pilot" target="_self">alternate trail access</a> among hikers, bikers and equestrians this season.Why it matters: Two of the three commissioners favor education and trail management over restricting access, which was extremely <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="unpopular in community polls" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/06/04/boulder-county-survey-finds-strong-opposition-to-trail-use-pilot-that-could-limit-bike-access/" data-vars-content-id="1cdd57cd-5499-488f-84a2-38253dd31e10" data-vars-headline="Boulder County cools on alternating trail access pilot" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderreportinglab.org/2026/06/04/boulder-county-survey-finds-strong-opposition-to-trail-use-pilot-that-could-limit-bike-access/" target="_blank">unpopular in community polls</a>.

Boulder bites: Pizza parties, oyster bar, French bistro

New restaurants, pop-ups and honors are shaping Boulder's summer dining scene.

Boulder&#x27;s dining scene doesn&#x27;t take a summer break. And neither does the steady stream of restaurant news. Here&#x27;s our latest roundup, from hot openings to special pop-ups.Here&#x27;s what&#x27;s on the menu:

Low water, high spirits for Boulder's Tube to Work Day

Slow, low waters couldn't stop Boulder from floating to work.

It was a slow but fun morning commute Friday as hundreds of commuters bumped their way along Boulder Creek for the 17th annual Tube to Work Day.Why it matters: The celebration of alternative transportation and general Boulder-iness is still vibing almost two decades after co-founders Jeff Kagan and Andy Gruel launched the tradition.

Erie OK's controversial Draco mineral rights deal

The vote reversed last week's outcome after a councilmember changed positions.

Erie Town Council narrowly approved a controversial deal Tuesday to sell mineral rights tied to the planned Draco oil and gas project, despite months of resident opposition.Why it matters: Town residents have expressed frustration not only with the decision itself but with what they see as a rushed process marked by closed-door negotiations and potential conflicts of interest.

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Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance

CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story

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