Correction, June 30, 2025 7:37 pm:
An earlier version of this story misstated the nature of the partnership between Recovery Café and Community United Church of Christ (CUCC) in Boulder. The church does not close its space for the program but supports it by providing volunteers and connecting members of its community to the services.
Boulder pilot of Recovery Café launches to support addiction and mental health recovery
Clarification, June 29, 2025 10:01 am:
An earlier version of this story did not make clear that support for the rule changes was not unanimous. The story was updated on June 27 to reflect this.
Boulder councilmembers eye further changes to open comment to prevent disruptions related to war in Gaza
Correction, June 25, 2025 9:28 am:
An earlier version of this story stated that Gov. Jared Polis issued a proclamation recognizing Pride Month on Tuesday. Local leaders expected him to do so, but Boulder Reporting Lab has not received confirmation that the proclamation has been issued.
Erie officials remove Pride flags, plan to raise them again
Correction, May 28, 2025 9:33 am:
A previous version of this article misspelled the last name of Hunter Barto.
New arts space on Boulder’s East Pearl tests creative fix for downtown’s empty storefronts
Clarification, May 22, 2025 3:33 pm:
A previous version of this story stated that Boulder Theater, CU Boulder’s Macky Auditorium, eTown Hall and Chautauqua Auditorium were expected to be among the main venues for the Sundance Film Festival. To clarify, these venues are currently under consideration by Sundance.
Boulder offered $34M to bring Sundance Film Festival — with hopes of big economic return
Correction, May 22, 2025 3:29 pm:
A previous version of this story referred to Visit Boulder as a marketing agency. Visit Boulder is the official destination marketing organization for the City of Boulder.
Boulder offered $34M to bring Sundance Film Festival — with hopes of big economic return
Correction, May 15, 2025 11:49 am:
A previous version of this story stated that all 25 canceled NSF grants involved diversity, equity and inclusion. In fact, many do, but some address other topics, including misinformation.
National women-in-tech group at CU Boulder lays off staff, scrubs inclusive language under federal pressure
Correction, May 15, 2025 11:35 am:
A previous version of this story misstated the date the no-reply email was sent. It was sent on May 2, not May 10.
Federal arts funding cuts hit Boulder’s Motus Theater and its youth incarceration show
Correction, May 15, 2025 11:34 am:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that Motus had already raised the $35,000 in matching funds required by the NEA grant. Motus still needs to raise both the $35,000 match and an additional $35,000 not covered by the grant, totaling $70,000 to execute the tour.
Federal arts funding cuts hit Boulder’s Motus Theater and its youth incarceration show
Clarification, May 14, 2025 1:21 pm:
Editor's note: This story was updated to clarify the following: NCWIT, the nonprofit organization based in Boulder, states that it is not distancing itself from its original mission. According to the organization, its mission remains unchanged.
The story was also updated to clarify that staff who were laid off were employed by the CU Boulder-based research center that shares the NCWIT name, not by the nonprofit itself that raises money for it. In addition, the story originally stated that NCWIT had removed the word “women” from its website. The word has been removed from many prominent pages, but not from every page or PDF.
National women-in-tech group at CU Boulder lays off staff, scrubs inclusive language under federal pressure
Clarification, May 13, 2025 4:32 pm:
An earlier version of this story, in the section about an incident in McDougal’s classroom, referred to the object as a matchbox; it was a container of unlit matches. Hamilton and Rutherford strongly disputed McDougal’s account of the incident.
Boulder homeschool shuts down after city cites violations, raising questions about oversight and what counts as a school
Correction, May 13, 2025 4:28 pm:
A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that applications for the next round of grants open Aug. 15. The council currently has no funding opportunity planned.
With overdoses rising, Boulder leaders push county-led group for bolder use of opioid funds
Correction, May 13, 2025 4:26 pm:
A previous version of this story stated that Trina Faatz said only three youth-focused groups applied for opioid grant funding, and none received it. Faatz clarified that only two in-school youth-focused groups applied — and neither received funding.
With overdoses rising, Boulder leaders push county-led group for bolder use of opioid funds
Correction, May 12, 2025 3:58 pm:
An earlier version of this story misstated the program’s hours. Some Sage programs ran from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., not 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boulder homeschool shuts down after city cites violations, raising questions about oversight and what counts as a school
Correction, April 30, 2025 7:17 pm:
An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the digital navigator roles were full-time. One position was 30 hours per week, the other 20.
AmeriCorps funding cut hits Boulder Library’s digital navigator program
Clarification, April 18, 2025 10:27 am:
This story was updated on April 18 to clarify that the city survey results reflect the views of respondents, not all city residents.
Campaign backed by Boulder businesses aims to stop West Pearl closure measure
Correction, April 7, 2025 4:32 pm:
A previous version of this story stated that 72 homes will sit within 2,000 feet of the proposed well pad once completed. According to Westerly, this will be the case only after drilling is finished.
Colorado regulators approve controversial Erie oil project, allowing drilling into Boulder County
Correction, April 4, 2025 9:28 am:
An earlier version of this story misstated the estimated annual cost of the proposed 1.352 mill property tax increase for a $1 million home. The correct amount is approximately $90 per year, after accounting for the state’s assessment rate and local value adjustment — not $1,350. The story has been updated to reflect this. The estimated citywide revenue from the proposed tax remains about $7 million annually.
Boulder proposes new taxes to fix infrastructure — but not a new rec center
Correction, April 3, 2025 10:30 am:
Due to an editing error, a previous version of this story misstated the city office the NAACP Boulder County Branch executive committee directed residents to for filing discrimination or policing complaints. It is the Office of Human Rights, not the Human Relations Commission.
Boulder NAACP leaders announced the branch is dissolving. National officials say they lack the authority.
Clarification, March 25, 2025 10:00 am:
A previous version of this story stated that Roudy Hildreth and Vandna Sinha sent their letter to the School of Education the day after CU Engage was dissolved. The letter was sent on the same day, March 20.
CU Boulder dismantles CU Engage, ends climate and racial justice leadership program
