News Bites
Boulder City Council to review plan to replace Boulder Medical Center with 223 housing units
The proposal calls for three multifamily buildings at 2750 Broadway. Councilmembers raised concerns about traffic on a potential wildfire evacuation route.
Boulder residents ask Colorado Supreme Court to take up CU South flood project case
Residents are asking for a reversal of a ruling that upheld Boulder’s use of stormwater utility fees to pay for the flood project at CU South.
Boulder Valley School District parents sue over school closures, challenging how the plan took shape
The lawsuit alleges the board changed its school closure planning process without public notice or discussion. Parents seek to overturn the plan and pause its implementation.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over removal of Boulder Police Oversight Panel member
Judge Regina M. Rodriguez dismissed Lisa Sweeney-Miran’s claims that Boulder retaliated against her for criticizing police and challenging the city’s camping ban
Boulder utility bills could rise $9 a month in 2027 under proposed rate increases
Water rates would rise 5%, while wastewater and stormwater rates would each increase 7%, with further increases planned through 2029.
Drop in international enrollment drives CU Boulder’s first enrollment decline since 2020
International enrollment fell 18.6% as total enrollment came in 792 students below budget projections.
Boulder City Council honors Mark Wallach in emotional farewell after resignation
Wallach, who resigned in July over the municipal airport vote, drew laughter, tears and a standing ovation as his former colleagues honored his service.
Xcel expected to meet Boulder’s 2027 emissions target, but 2030 outlook remains uncertain
The utility projects emissions well below Boulder’s benchmarks, though failed projects, construction delays and customer growth could complicate its progress.
Boulder Planning Board chair cleared in complaints over airport advocacy
A special counsel found that Laura Kaplan’s advocacy for closing Boulder Municipal Airport did not violate the city’s code of conduct.
Environmental group sues Trump administration over plan to dismantle Boulder’s NCAR
The Environmental Defense Fund argues the Trump administration violated federal law in its effort to break up the Boulder-based atmospheric research center and close its Mesa Lab.