Mitchell Byars
@mitchellbyars.bsky.social
Covering Boulder for Axios. Formerly of the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo.
This year's #Boulder County Fair features, among other things, boozy goat yoga. Because Boulder www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder County Fair returns with rides, rodeo and goat yoga
Free admission kicks off four days of rides, livestock, music and family fun.
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Today in "Only in Colorado" headlines: Fat marmots are joining OnlyFans www.axios.com/local/denver...
Researchers turn to OnlyFans to help fund marmot science
"All the marmots are minors, but we have to do this for science education," a lead researcher said.
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In which the transplant from Hawaii who hates snow was given the task of coming up with a BINGO card of quintessential Colorado experiences for the state's 150th birthday this weekend: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Colorado bingo: Are you a true Coloradan?
Check off the experiences that prove you've earned your Colorado stripes.
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CPW made the decision to euthanize a bear that was linked to a series of break-ins outside Ward. CPW says bear reports are up this year in #Boulder County, likely driven by a lack of resources due to drought www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Bear tied to Boulder County break-ins euthanized
Bear encounters are rising in Boulder County as drought pushes wildlife into towns.
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NEW: Sprouts will permanently close its Baseline Road store on Sept. 4, dropping plans to reopen after the Will Vill project www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Sprouts to permanently close Will Vill store Sept. 4
The closure ends plans for the grocer to return after redevelopment.
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I was driving during the best parts, but there was a pretty majestic sunset last night in Longmont/Firestone. By the time I pulled over this In-N-Out popped up it of nowhere
Colorado and Boulder County are finally eyeing medians along U.S. 287 between Berthoud and Lafayette after years of fatal head-on collisions: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Colorado eyes medians for deadly stretch of U.S. 287
State officials say the project could reduce deadly crossover crashes.
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After community backlash, #Boulder has removed the rocks at Boulder Res: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder removes reservoir rocks after cycling outcry
The city will work with cycling groups on a longer-term solution.
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#Boulder is working on a deal to sell a downtown parking lot to a developer to build a 110-room hotel www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder eyes new downtown hotel ahead of Sundance
The proposal would replace a city parking lot with a 110-room hotel.
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A new #CUBoulder study suggests moose are actually NATIVE to Colorado. Which explains why they're always giving me advice about how to drive in the snow: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
CU study challenges Colorado's moose origin story
New research suggests moose lived in Colorado long before their reintroduction.
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A small boulder the size of a large boulder: How a makeshift rock barrier at #Boulder Res has sparked debate about access, safety and city concerns about fee avoidance www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Rock barriers fuel Boulder Reservoir trail debate
New barriers have cyclists, hikers and city officials at odds over access and safety.
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Finally got around to compiling some #TubeToWorkDay highlights www.instagram.com/reel/DaTFJ1z...
Axios Boulder on Instagram: "LIVE STREAM: Hundreds of commuters took to the water for Boulder's annual Tube to Work Day. 📸: @mitchellbyars"
3 likes, 0 comments - axiosboulder on July 2, 2026: "LIVE STREAM: Hundreds of commuters took to the water for Boulder's annual Tube to Work Day. 📸: @mitchellbyars".
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As the entire western half of Colorado is on fire, now feels like the time to call attention to a series of stories our Axios Mountain West team did on how federal cuts are impacting firefighting efforts. First, my story on research cuts: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Federal lab cuts could hamper fire forecasting efforts
Scientists say understanding fire growth is crucial for public safety.
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We're keeping an eye on this. Less than half an acre right now per watch duty
BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️⛈️@bouldercast.com · last mo.NEW FIRE in the Boulder County Foothills 🔥 1-acre smoldering fire in timber. Location is up Fourmile Canyon Conditions not favorable for spread. Temp 50°, light winds humidity ~85%. This one *should* be put out quickly. More on WatchDuty: app.watchduty.org/i/105674 #COwx #Boulder #FourmileFire
It appears the highly controversial alternating trail use pilot program does not have enough support from the #Boulder County commissioners to move forward: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder County backs off alternating trail access pilot
Commissioners instead signaled support for education and trail management.
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Someone with a better camera than me needs to get a shot of the moon over Colorado right now. It's kinda creepy
The USS Mimi handled her maiden voyage well. They did totally leave this guy hanging though #TubeToWorkDay
Axios #Boulder is live on Instagram! Headlines, fun videos, animal photos, food reviews and more! All probably set to yacht rock. www.instagram.com/axiosboulder...
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A couple new Japanese spots offering omakase, a chef-guided meal, have recently opened in #Boulder. I did not do omakase, but I sat next to people who did and just rudely eavesdropped: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Yes, chef: New sushi spots bring omakase to Boulder
New omakase experiences are expanding Boulder's dining scene.
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Following an underage drinking scandal and a liquor license suspension, #Boulder's Scrooge Sul is officially done. A Longmont taco spot is moving in www.axios.com/local/boulde...
New taco spot moves into Scrooge Sul space on University Hill
Summit Tacos started as a Boulder County food truck before opening its first location in Longmont.
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We just missed our first 90-degree day of the year in #Boulder, but we will almost certainly reach that mark over the weekend
BoulderCAST Weather 🏔️⛈️@bouldercast.com · 2mo ago🌡️ Thursday's high temperature in Boulder was 89° (13° above average), the 4th time we've reached 88° or 89° in 2026. We're still in the hunt for our first 90° day of the year. #COwx #Boulderwx
No #Boulder County agencies released any immigration records by the deadline set by a GOP House panel targeting "sanctuary policies" www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Scoop: Boulder County agencies balk at immigration record requests
Local agencies pushed back on a congressional immigration inquiry.
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Hey there everybody, we are once again looking for a Colorado Springs reporter to handle the @axios newsletter down there: job-boards.greenhouse.io/axios/jobs/7...
Reporter, Axios Local (Colorado Springs)
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They would open a fancy new market hall and work space in Flatiron Park AFTER the Camera moved out www.axios.com/local/boulde...
New market hall opens in east Boulder
The new venue offers coffee, cocktails, food and gathering areas.
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The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle #Boulder's NCAR hit a roadblock Monday, as a federal judge halted the transfer of the lab's supercomputing center www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Judge blocks NCAR supercomputing center transfer
The ruling keeps Boulder's climate research hub intact for now.
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