Tag: Boulder County
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About one-third of Coloradans use AI, Microsoft report finds
About one-third of Colorado residents are using artificial intelligence tools, placing the state slightly above the national average, according to a Microsoft report released in May. The report, Measuring AI Diffusion Across U.S. Geographies, found Colorado ranked 15th nationally for AI adoption for working-age users in the first quarter of 2026. The state’s AI user…
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73-year-old hiker attacked in violent assault on popular Boulder trail
A disturbing robbery and assault that reportedly took place on a popular Boulder County trail is under investigation. According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, a 73-year-old male was hiking Boulder Creek Trail in the area of the 40000 block of Boulder Canyon Drive on the evening of June 29 when the incident occurred. Earlier…
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Here’s the best rock climbing spot in Colorado, according to recent report
As the sport of rock climbing continues to grow in popularity, more and more Coloradans are seeking out top-notch crags around the state. While places like Shelf Road, Clear Creek Canyon, and Rifle Mountain Park regularly get listed among the best places for rock climbing in the Centennial State, Climbing.com went with another option when…
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Data Center moratoriums take hold along Front Range, but not Colorado Springs
Data centers have been thrust into the limelight in the past 12-18 months as more companies seek to build them while concerns grow about their use of natural resources. That’s led some Colorado communities to reject data centers, while others welcome them in hopes of economic gains. As Colorado Springs forges ahead with Project Taurus,…
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4-year-old dead after getting swept away in creek during Colorado camping trip
A four-year-old boy tragically died in Boulder County after getting swept away in the flow of South St. Vrain Creek while his family was camping nearby. According to a press release from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, a report about the child getting swept away in the creek west of the Town of Lyons was…
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Popular Front Range swim beach won’t be able to open in 2026
A popular Front Range swim beach is set to be closed for the entirety of 2026 amid dry conditions. According to a press release from the City of Longmont, anticipated low water levels will keep the Union Reservoir Swim Beach from opening this year as conditions don’t allow for the water depth that’s needed to…
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Man who died on Flatirons ID’d as climbing community speculates on what went wrong
On May 14, a man was found dead in a gully on Boulder’s Second Flatiron. That man has since been identified as 33-year-old Ryan Kelly An Apple Crash Detection alert from an Apple device originating in the area of Boulder’s Chautauqua Park alerted authorities about a potential incident around 11:30 a.m. on May 14. Aside…
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Man found dead on Flatirons after ‘Apple Crash Detection’ alert was sent to emergency services
According to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, a male was found dead in a gully on Boulder’s Second Flatiron on May 14. Officials were first made aware of a potential incident after receiving an Apple Crash Detection alert from an Apple device with the alert originating from Chautauqua Park in Boulder at about 11:30 a.m.…
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Hit-and-run results in serious cycling crash north of Boulder
Colorado State Patrol has asked the public for assistance in tracking down a vehicle that was involved in a suspected Boulder County hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist on the morning of May 11. Per a report on the matter, a Ford Bronco and a cyclist were both headed southbound on Highway 36, just north of…
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Outdoor hub considers program that limits trail use to certain activities on certain days
It’s no secret that some of Colorado’s most popular trails have been getting more crowded in recent years. In response, one of the state’s outdoor recreation hubs is considering a less-discussed option for limiting trail traffic and conflict with the goal of improving the overall trailgoer experience. Boulder County is seeking public input for a…