Correction, September 25, 2026 1:25 pm:
A previous version of this story stated Niwot is northwest of Boulder. It is northeast.
After 150 years without a town government, Niwot voters will decide whether to create one
Clarification, September 17, 2026 10:52 am:
This story was updated to include more detail about the campaign expense complaint.
Boulder mayoral candidate Aquiles La Grave faces lawsuit and campaign finance complaint
Clarification, September 16, 2026 11:47 am:
This story was updated to include more information regarding endorsements of mayoral candidates.
Boulder mayoral candidate Aquiles La Grave faces lawsuit and campaign finance complaint
Correction, September 15, 2026 11:49 pm:
Based on information La Grave provided in an earlier interview, a previous version of this story stated that he moved from Venezuela to Boulder County in 1995 and was a partner at Sphere Labs. When Boulder Reporting Lab contacted him during subsequent reporting, he corrected that information. He said he moved to Boulder County in 1995 after spending two years at a private boarding school in Florida and is currently the co-founder and chief product officer at Bars.com.
Boulder entrepreneur Aquiles La Grave announces run for mayor
Correction, September 10, 2026 3:11 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly said the proposed budget would eliminate seven filled police officer positions. The proposal would instead eliminate seven filled civilian positions within the Boulder Police Department.
Boulder’s proposed 2027 budget would cut 13 filled jobs and trim pool hours
Correction, September 2, 2026 12:31 pm:
A previous version of this story stated that Commissioners Claire Levy and Marta Loachamin voted for a designation that allows only lower-density housing and seeks to “preserve rural character,” and Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann opposed it. Levy and Stolzmann supported the designation, Loachamin opposed.
This story was also updated to clarify that the potential impact of land-use designations proposed for unincorporated areas.
Boulder’s new land-use plan could make room for up to 40% more housing
Correction, August 28, 2026 11:06 am:
A previous version of this story stated, based on information La Grave provided, that he was 48. La Grave later contacted Boulder Reporting Lab to clarify that he was 47 at the time of publication and was born in 1979.
Boulder entrepreneur Aquiles La Grave announces run for mayor
Correction, July 30, 2026 12:49 pm:
A previous version of this story stated that Brockett quit his job and moved to Boulder in 2003. He quit his job in 2000 and moved to Boulder in 2003.
Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett seeks to keep his job as he announces candidacy
Correction, July 30, 2026 10:28 am:
A previous version of this story stated Brockett quit his job in 2003, when he moved to Boulder. He quit his job In 2000, when he and his wife started a company together.
Aaron Brockett seeks reelection as Boulder mayor after turbulent council term
Clarification, July 10, 2026 11:19 am:
This story was edited to include the point-in-time count for the City of Boulder, rather than the Boulder County, as the former is more relevant.
Boulder relocates homelessness services amid broader push to curb outdoor sleeping downtown
Correction, July 1, 2026 7:43 pm:
A previous version of this story reported AJ Capital Partners is based out of Chicago. It is based out of Nashville, with a Chicago office.
Boulder’s iconic Hotel Boulderado sold after four decades under same owner
Correction, June 29, 2026 10:50 am:
A previous version of this story reported Anna Wert was a campaign manager for Michael Dougherty. She was his social media manager.
Boulder CU regent race sees endorsement switch, apology after Reddit controversy
Correction, June 12, 2026 10:23 am:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the winner of the June 30 Democratic primary for the CU Board of Regents District 2 seat would automatically become the next regent. A Republican candidate, Marty Neilson, has qualified for the general election ballot, and the seat will be decided in November.
Meet the candidates for Boulder’s CU Board of Regents seat in the 2026 Democratic primary
Correction, June 11, 2026 11:47 am:
A previous version of this story stated Ozaslan did not directly address questions about whether other streets could face similar assessments.
She told Boulder Reporting Lab a local improvement district can be formed in any location where public improvements specially benefit specific properties.
Boulder homeowners could be charged up to $90,000 each for a street project. Many are fighting back.
Correction, June 8, 2026 2:39 pm:
A previous version of this story referred to Ryan Schuchard's organization as "More Mobility." The title of the organization is Moreworks.
Boulder City Council candidates preview election-year battles over housing, airport and wages
Clarification, May 29, 2026 10:36 am:
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story inadvertently implied near the top of the story that all construction at Chautauqua began without permits. Chautauqua initially performed work under a permit allowing replacement of the auditorium’s fire suppression system. However, the organization later conducted additional construction work beyond the scope of that permit without a required building permit, prompting the city to issue a stop-work order.
Boulder’s Chautauqua raced to winterize its historic auditorium for Sundance. A stop-work order followed.
Correction, May 26, 2026 3:57 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that KGNU received $1 million from the New Markets Tax Credit program. The station received $1 million in equity generated through the tax credit, as part of a total $8.5 million financing package.
A previous version of this story stated that KGNU was launched by CU students. The station was founded by students of the Boulder Free School, which itself was founded by CU students.
KGNU opens new downtown Boulder media center as community radio station marks 48 years on air
Correction, May 11, 2026 1:35 pm:
An earlier version of this column incorrectly stated that Boulder’s minimum wage in 2026 is $15.57. Boulder’s 2026 minimum wage is $16.82. The $15.57 figure was the city’s minimum wage in 2025.
Brian Keegan: Boulder’s tipped wage debate rests on a myth about what restaurant workers earn
Clarification, April 27, 2026 9:05 pm:
Due to an editing error, an earlier version of this story said certain schools were “most likely to face closure or consolidation.” BVSD has not identified specific schools for closure and has not released a final plan. Capacity and enrollment projections cited in the story refer to schools facing enrollment pressures.
Inside BVSD’s final meeting on possible school closures as declining enrollment forces tough choices
Correction, April 16, 2026 4:52 pm:
This story has been updated to clarify that Boulder Reservoir supplies drinking water to Erie and Lafayette, and that concerns about herbicide use were primarily related to maintaining downstream water deliveries, particularly for irrigation.
Boulder to deploy divers to remove invasive Eurasian watermilfoil at reservoir after herbicide plan stalls
