May 2026
Laura Kaplan: Boulder must not give permanent control of city land to the FAA
New FAA grant terms would require the city to operate the airport indefinitely, limiting local control over land use, noise and environmental decisions.
Justin Schwartz: How CU Boulder is building Colorado’s climate future
With research, education, partnerships and programs, CU Boulder has a multipronged approach to supporting solutions to climate change.
Dr. Stuart C. Lord: Boulder cannot pretend the voting rights fight is happening elsewhere
A series of Supreme Court rulings has steadily eroded voting rights nationwide.
Brian Keegan: Boulder’s tipped wage debate rests on a myth about what restaurant workers earn
The argument for slowing Boulder’s tipped wage increases assumes workers are already thriving. The data suggests otherwise.
Boulder Market Meals: Fresh local asparagus shines on this spring pizza
Skip the red sauce and pepperoni. This asparagus-topped pizza celebrates one of Boulder County’s shortest and tastiest growing seasons.
Boulder County limits public comment at key advisory boards, narrowing input to agenda items
Residents can still raise broader concerns with county commissioners, who take general comment twice a month.
Life sentence in Boulder antisemitic firebombing attack brings emotional day in court
City leaders, survivors and Jewish community members called the sentencing another step toward justice nearly one year after the deadly antisemitic attack on Pearl Street.
Boulder affordable senior housing project clears landmarking hurdle on Arapahoe Avenue
Presbyterian Manor has been seeking to demolish four nearly 100-year-old Craftsman bungalows to make way for a new three-story building.
Pick your favorite: Museum of Boulder unveils finalist designs for unofficial city flag
Designs feature an array of local symbols. BRL readers can vote in an informal poll ahead of the May 11 winner announcement.
Boulder breaking ground on major new pickleball complex as tennis players seek more courts
Construction to begin on a 12-court pickleball complex near Boulder Reservoir while longer-term tennis court projects move more slowly.