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Boulder County effectively bans large data centers

Commissioners voted to restrict data centers over 50 kilowatts.

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Boulder County is effectively shutting the door on large data centers in unincorporated areas, adopting some of the strictest limits in the U.S.Why it matters: Boulder County is taking a hard line against energy-hungry data centers as the AI boom drives demand.

Boulder voters reject $400M bond but back higher debt limit

The split vote gives the city more borrowing flexibility but no funding for major renovations.

Boulder voters are poised to reject <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a $400 million plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/11/boulder-november-ballot-vacancy-tax-bond" data-vars-content-id="38abafad-d4e4-47c9-9877-d1b2367aaeb7" data-vars-headline="Boulder voters reject $400M bond but back higher debt limit" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/11/boulder-november-ballot-vacancy-tax-bond" target="_self">a $400 million plan</a> to renovate aging city buildings, even as they lean the other way on a companion measure to expand the city&#x27;s borrowing capacity.Why it matters: The rejection would force Boulder officials back to the drawing board to address hundreds of millions of dollars in needed repairs and upgrades to aging city facilities.

Boulder County voters back expanding commission

Voters favor adding two commissioners, but the election system remains unsettled.

Boulder County voters appear set to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="expand the Board of County Commissioners" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/06/boulder-county-commissioners-expansion-ballot" data-vars-content-id="a8eb2e20-e102-4be5-818d-0a7cba8b5a48" data-vars-headline="Boulder County voters back expanding commission" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/08/06/boulder-county-commissioners-expansion-ballot" target="_self">expand the Board of County Commissioners</a> from three to five members, though how they&#x27;ll be elected remains unsettled.Why it matters: The shakeup would give residents more representation in county government while changing how political power is distributed.

Boulder a cappella band Face celebrates 25 years

Former members and a 250-singer choir will join the a cappella group for its milestone show.

Boulder-born Face Vocal Band turns 25 this year — and they&#x27;re throwing a birthday bash Sunday at Red Rocks Amphitheatre to celebrate.Why it matters: The group&#x27;s performed around the world while maintaining its Colorado roots, making this milestone a homecoming for longtime fans.

Jeremy Bloom reinvents X Games from Boulder

The former CU star is building a team-based league to attract a new generation of fans.

The X Games are getting a major makeover under former CU football star and Olympic skier Jeremy Bloom, who&#x27;s reinventing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the action-sports brand" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/12/05/jeremy-bloom-x-games-ceo-colorado" data-vars-content-id="988c1b78-58d9-4fcb-b4dd-98ce21649d86" data-vars-headline="Jeremy Bloom reinvents X Games from Boulder" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/12/05/jeremy-bloom-x-games-ceo-colorado" target="_self">the action-sports brand</a> from Boulder.Why it matters: Bloom is borrowing from Formula 1 and UFC to build a new kind of sports league — and putting Boulder at the center of it.

The Prime Time hype is fading at Colorado

Four straight losses and questions about Julian Lewis have intensified scrutiny.

The Deion Sanders experiment is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="under increasing scrutiny" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/09/02/colorado-buffaloes-2026-football-preview-deion-sanders" data-vars-content-id="b098fe1e-5f67-43af-9733-6d6c4a72ce27" data-vars-headline="The Prime Time hype is fading at Colorado" 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">under increasing scrutiny</a> as losses are mounting and off-field drama steals the spotlight.Why it matters: Sanders made CU football a national spectacle starting in 2023. But <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="his star power" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/23/deion-sanders-coach-prime-business-colorado" data-vars-content-id="b098fe1e-5f67-43af-9733-6d6c4a72ce27" data-vars-headline="The Prime Time hype is fading at Colorado" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2023/09/23/deion-sanders-coach-prime-business-colorado" target="_self">his star power</a> hasn&#x27;t translated into sustained on-field success.

CU women's teams eye a big fall

Soccer and volleyball return star power after standout 2025 seasons.

Forget football: This fall could belong to the women&#x27;s soccer and volleyball teams at the University of Colorado Boulder.The big picture: Both teams enter the year with high postseason expectations after standout 2025 seasons.

CU enters a pivotal Year 4 under Sanders

The Buffs have new coordinators, another remade roster and plenty to prove.

The hype has cooled, the roster has churned and the Colorado Buffaloes enter the 2026 season with something new for the Coach Prime era: Low expectations.Why it matters: Year 4 could reveal whether Sanders&#x27; nine-win 2024 season was the start of something real or the high-water mark of his CU tenure.

Ralphie preps for Buffs season debut and a soccer cameo

CU's young buffalo returns to the soccer pitch before the Buffs' home opener.

Julian Lewis isn&#x27;t CU&#x27;s only young phenom preparing to fully step into the spotlight this fall.The big picture: Ralphie VII, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="aka Brandy" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/10/08/new-ralphie-nickname-brandy-cu-buffs" data-vars-content-id="c3d498e4-6e31-4509-8771-c02668febfd3" data-vars-headline="Ralphie preps for Buffs season debut and a soccer cameo" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/10/08/new-ralphie-nickname-brandy-cu-buffs" target="_self">aka Brandy</a>, is preparing for her first full season as the Buffs mascot.

A sneak peek at Rodeo Dunes

The destination plans six courses, lodging and dining on Colorado's eastern plains.

Rodeo Dunes, a multicourse golf complex in Weld County, is preparing to open its first course to the public in 2027.Why it matters: Rodeo Dunes represents a big-time Colorado bet on growing <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="golf tourism" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ngf.org/short-game/travels-expanding-golf-economy-impact/" data-vars-content-id="f0ffb4af-b95e-4bff-8592-9cd0d0db2d65" data-vars-headline="A sneak peek at Rodeo Dunes" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ngf.org/short-game/travels-expanding-golf-economy-impact/" target="_blank">golf tourism</a>, with customers seeking inclusive experiences rather than individual courses.

PGA Tour puts Colorado on short list for new event

The Front Range is in the mix as the PGA Tour reshapes its schedule.

Colorado could become a regular stop for the world&#x27;s best golfers as the PGA Tour considers Denver for a coveted spot on its dramatically revamped schedule.Why it matters: Landing a PGA event would give Colorado something it hasn&#x27;t had in two decades: a consistent presence on golf&#x27;s premier circuit.

Coal Creek heads to Little League regionals

The Lafayette team is hoping to become Colorado's first to reach the Little League World Series

Lafayette&#x27;s Coal Creek Little League team is headed to California to try and make Colorado baseball history.Why it matters: Coal Creek carries Colorado&#x27;s hopes of finally breaking through to the Little League World Series — something no team from the state has ever done.

Deion Sanders: Buffs "better win"

Colorado's coach says he has his swagger back entering a pivotal season.

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University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders said he feels good about his team heading into the season, even if oddsmakers and sports pundits don&#x27;t.The big picture: After <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="missing a bowl game" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/11/19/deion-sanders-colorado-future" data-vars-content-id="dd2f1681-2b5b-42fa-916c-35399ec66629" data-vars-headline="Deion Sanders: Buffs &quot;better win&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/11/19/deion-sanders-colorado-future" target="_self">missing a bowl game</a> last year, Coach Prime enters a crucial season with a revamped roster and staff.

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.

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