Boulder parks board sends rare rebuke over service cuts, Spruce Pool's uncertain future

The strange story of the man who tried to build a utopian 'Wall Street' in the mountains above Boulder

In 1897, Charles W. Caryl set out to transform a small Fourmile Canyon mining community into a model city. His grand plans collapsed, but remnants of his Wallstreet venture remain today.

Boulder's library district is cutting 20% of its staff. How did it get here?

Less than four years after voters created the library district with expectations of more stable funding, declining property tax revenue and rising costs have forced a dramatic reversal.

After 150 years without a town government, Niwot voters will decide whether to create one

The community of about 4,300 will vote in November on whether to form a municipal government, levy new taxes and take greater control over decisions now made by Boulder County.

Boulder Valley school board votes to close four elementary schools amid calls to delay

Douglass, Flatirons, Mesa and Birch will close under a broader restructuring plan beginning in fall 2027. Families raised questions about staffing, enrollment projections and the transition.

'What is our function?' Boulder Police Oversight Panel brings civilian review concerns to council

Panel members say police department changes have limited the independent monitor’s role in classifying complaints and weakened civilian oversight.