Boulder Reporting Lab
Fake 'CU parent' Reddit post in Boulder CU Regent race linked to opponent's campaign manager
A Reddit user posing as the mother of an incoming CU student targeted candidate Kubs Lalchandani. The account was linked to the campaign manager for his opponent, Edie Hooton.
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10mEmails show BVSD preparing for possible school closures months before public recommendation
Records show the district analyzing facilities, planning for staffing changes and exploring uses for buildings that could become vacant. One email suggests officials discussed closing two elementary schools and possibly a middle school, which the superintendent disputes.
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8mBoulder considers opening South Boulder trails to bikes, reviving a 15-year fight
Cyclists say a connection to Doudy Draw would offer a safer alternative to busy roads. Opponents warn that allowing bikes on pedestrian-only trails could damage sensitive habitat and create conflicts with hikers.
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8mTerri Brncic: Boulder can't say what Alpine-Balsam will cost. Why trust it with $400 million more?
The city is asking voters to approve its largest-ever bond measure. First, it should provide a clear accounting of what its Alpine-Balsam redevelopment will cost and how it is being financed.
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10mBoulder County landowners are getting $15,000-a-year offers to host giant batteries
A 2024 Colorado law requires Xcel Energy to acquire distributed generation paired with battery storage. Developers are now seeking private land for the projects, with some proposing leases that could last 40 years.
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9mUnknown buyer offers $42.5 million for Boulder County's San Lazaro Mobile Home Park. Residents race to counter.
More than 800 residents are trying to buy their Boulder County community, but they have yet to assemble the financing needed to match the offer.