Introducing Boulder Explained — your guide to the stories, quirks and curiosities that define life in Boulder. You have questions, and we’re here to answer them.
Maybe you’ve wondered about the history of the runners mural on West Pearl, the backstory of pedestrian bridges that seem to go nowhere, Boulder’s buried time capsule, how the city became a biking haven, or why things work a little differently here. Boulder Explained will cover everything from local landmarks and urban planning to everyday life and the hidden stories behind the news.
We’ll pick questions and answer them so longtime Boulderites, newcomers and visitors alike can better understand Boulder’s past, present and future. This approach — answering your burning questions — is part of our community-centered mission. You helped set our initial reporting priorities, wrote our candidate questionnaire last year and inspired stories through Reddit outreach, with more to come.
No question is too big or too small. Submit yours in the form below and join us in exploring what makes this city tick — one question at a time.