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"Charlie Berger, Eric Foster and Brad Lincoln aren’t naive about the headwinds facing the craft beer industry. As the founders of Denver Beer Co." #boulder
How Colorado's Wilding Brands hopes to reshape the craft beer industry
Wilding Brands now own Denver Beer Co., Stem Ciders, Funkwerks, Great Divide Brewing Co., Station 26 Brewing, Formation Brewing, and Howdy Beer -- and it isn't done growing yet.
www.dailycamera.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Charlie Berger, Eric Foster and Brad Lincoln aren’t naive about the headwinds facing the craft beer industry. As the founders of Denver Beer Co." #boulder
"Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith." #boulder
Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith; Polis Admin Blocked from Immigration Compliance Lawsuit; Commercial Drivers Licenses Audited, Searching for Illegal Immigrants Operating Vehicle – KGNU Community Radio
Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith; Polis Admin Blocked from Immigration Compliance Lawsuit; Commercial Drivers Licenses Audited, Searching for Illegal Immigrants Operating Vehicle – KGNU Community Radio
kgnu.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Union Accuses Boulder County of Negotiating in Bad Faith." #boulder
"Deportation flights hit new high in Colorado, part of nationwide immigration crackdown" #denver
Deportation flights hit new high in Colorado, part of nationwide immigration crackdown
For detainees, lawyers call the “domestic shuffle” chaotic.
www.cpr.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:27 PM
"Deportation flights hit new high in Colorado, part of nationwide immigration crackdown" #denver
"Of the 126,525 people in Colorado licensed to drive 18-wheelers, school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials, 1,745 are immigrants who do not have permanent legal status to live in the United States." #boulder
Colorado reviews 1,745 commercial driver's licenses for immigrants
The state paused its commercial driver’s license program for immigrants with temporary legal status after a new Trump administration rule
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"Of the 126,525 people in Colorado licensed to drive 18-wheelers, school buses and trucks carrying hazardous materials, 1,745 are immigrants who do not have permanent legal status to live in the United States." #boulder
"When Colorado lawmakers return to the Capitol in January for the annual legislative session there will be some new experts in the building." #coleg
Science at the statehouse: experts will embed at the legislature to help lawmakers craft informed policies
The new program mirrors efforts in other states to bring nonpartisan scientific input to lawmaking
www.cpr.org
December 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"When Colorado lawmakers return to the Capitol in January for the annual legislative session there will be some new experts in the building." #coleg
"Dalton Valette never felt too oppressed being gay and growing up in Boulder County." #boulder
Boulder's LGBTQ+ community worries over pending SCOTUS decisions
Members of Boulder County's LGBTQ+ community await the rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court on multiple cases that could impact their rights and safety.
www.dailycamera.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Dalton Valette never felt too oppressed being gay and growing up in Boulder County." #boulder
"PUEBLO —* A couple of men pushed the sled full of tech equipment into the steel tube toward the starting line."
Swisspod proves its hyperloop test facility — in Pueblo — works
It will be a long time before tests of the tech being developed in Colorado Springs confirm humans can be shot through the tube at 300 mph
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"PUEBLO —* A couple of men pushed the sled full of tech equipment into the steel tube toward the starting line."
"The former dean of students at Elizabeth Middle School filed a federal lawsuit Sunday against the Elbert County school district, alleging she was wrongly fired for being a Black woman who spoke out against a districtwide book ban." #denver
Elizabeth Middle School dean fired for opposing book ban, lawsuit says
LeEllen Condry, the former dean of students at Elizabeth Middle School, filed a federal lawsuit Sunday against the Elbert County school district, alleging she was wrongly fired for being a Black woman who spoke out against a districtwide book ban.
www.denverpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"The former dean of students at Elizabeth Middle School filed a federal lawsuit Sunday against the Elbert County school district, alleging she was wrongly fired for being a Black woman who spoke out against a districtwide book ban." #denver
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Former dean who objected to book removals sues Elizabeth School District - ChalkbeatclockCST_
A former middle school administrator filed a lawsuit against the Elizabeth School District, alleging that the district violated her free speech rights and discriminated against her based on race and sex.
www.chalkbeat.org
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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"Colorado businesses face mounting headwinds amid a suite of tariffs enacted this year, with concerns about elevated costs, supply chain disruptions and consumer backlash, according to a new state report."
Colorado businesses concerned about increased costs, supply chain issues as a result of tariffs, report finds | SummitDaily.com
Colorado businesses face mounting headwinds amid a suite of tariffs enacted this year, with concerns about elevated costs, supply chain disruptions and consumer backlash, according to a new state report.
www.summitdaily.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Colorado businesses face mounting headwinds amid a suite of tariffs enacted this year, with concerns about elevated costs, supply chain disruptions and consumer backlash, according to a new state report."
"A Denver judge has rejected Governor Jared Polis’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that has blocked certain state employees from complying with a federal immigration subpoena." #copolitics
Denver judge dismisses Gov. Jared Polis' latest attempt to end lawsuit
A Denver judge has rejected Gov. Jared Polis' latest attempt to end litigation and so he can turn over certain labor records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
www.dailycamera.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"A Denver judge has rejected Governor Jared Polis’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit that has blocked certain state employees from complying with a federal immigration subpoena." #copolitics
"A federal judge Monday ordered immigration officials to immediately release an Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. troops fight the Taliban before moving to Boulder County." #boulder
Judge orders ICE to release Afghan immigrant who fought Taliban
A judge in Missouri ordered the release of Mohammad Ali Dadfar who lived in Boulder County with his wife and four children after fleeing Afghanistan
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"A federal judge Monday ordered immigration officials to immediately release an Afghan immigrant who helped U.S. troops fight the Taliban before moving to Boulder County." #boulder
"A judge has denied Governor Jared Polis’ request to dismiss the case against him in state court alleging his attempt to comply with a subpoena from Immigration and Customs Enforcement breaks state law." #copolitics
Lawsuit challenging Colorado governor’s compliance with ICE subpoena can move forward, judge rules - The Colorado Sun
A state judge dismissed Gov. Jared Polis’ request to throw out the case
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"A judge has denied Governor Jared Polis’ request to dismiss the case against him in state court alleging his attempt to comply with a subpoena from Immigration and Customs Enforcement breaks state law." #copolitics
"Colorado has the highest rural median home prices and the highest required income to purchase a rural home in the country, according to an analysis from the Seattle-based brokerage Redfin." #boulder
Rural Colorado has the most expensive rural home prices in country
Trying to buy a home in rural Colorado was already tough sledding, but affordability challenges have gotten much worse this decade.
www.denverpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
"Colorado has the highest rural median home prices and the highest required income to purchase a rural home in the country, according to an analysis from the Seattle-based brokerage Redfin." #boulder
"Grab some hot cocoa, get comfortable, and press play on the Supreme Court’s live audio feed. The December sitting is here."
SCOTUStoday for Monday, December 1 - SCOTUSblog
Grab some hot cocoa, get comfortable, and press play on the Supreme Court’s live audio feed. The December sitting is here. SCOTUS Quick Hits Morning Reads A Closer Look: Interim […]
www.scotusblog.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:02 PM
"Grab some hot cocoa, get comfortable, and press play on the Supreme Court’s live audio feed. The December sitting is here."
"Kafer: Under no circumstances should Tina Peters be handed over" #denver
Kafer: Under no circumstances should Tina Peters be handed over
After a few months of truculent, all-caps argle-bargle on social media demanding Tina Peter's release, Trump is now trying other means to liberate her from accountability.
www.denverpost.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
"Kafer: Under no circumstances should Tina Peters be handed over" #denver
"Colorado state senator Judy Amabile is leading the effort to pass a bill that would shift the authority over minimum wage regulation to the state. The proposal is dividing local Democrats, restaurant owners, and labor advocates." #boulder
Colorado’s Tipped Wage Battle Pits Workers Against Restaurants
A Colorado bill to lower tipped wages is dividing workers, and restaurant owners as the state considers shifting wage control statewide.
yellowscene.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
"Colorado state senator Judy Amabile is leading the effort to pass a bill that would shift the authority over minimum wage regulation to the state. The proposal is dividing local Democrats, restaurant owners, and labor advocates." #boulder
"Colorado lawmakers are facing their second budget cycle in a row in which they’re forecast to have about $1 billion less than they need to continue current levels of state programs and services." #coleg
How Medicaid became such a drag on Colorado’s state budget - The Colorado Sun
The state price tag of administering the program has risen dramatically in recent years, far outpacing the voter-imposed cap on government growth and spending
coloradosun.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Colorado lawmakers are facing their second budget cycle in a row in which they’re forecast to have about $1 billion less than they need to continue current levels of state programs and services." #coleg
"Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thousands of Coloradans May Have Info Leaked in Emergency Services Break." #boulder
Thousands of Coloradans May Have Info Leaked in Emergency Services Break; Hundreds of Flights Delayed at DIA Sunday; Pileups Shut Down I-70 – KGNU Community Radio
Thousands of Coloradans May Have Info Leaked in Emergency Services Break; Hundreds of Flights Delayed at DIA Sunday; Pileups Shut Down I-70 – KGNU Community Radio
kgnu.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
"Listeners: Top listeners: KGNU Broadcast Live On-Air 9:00 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Thousands of Coloradans May Have Info Leaked in Emergency Services Break." #boulder
"Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants out of the U.S. were midair on March 15 when a federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to turn them around."
Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe - Sentinel Colorado
"The judge has to believe that some line may have been crossed that you can't ignore."
sentinelcolorado.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants out of the U.S. were midair on March 15 when a federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to turn them around."
"The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, November 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget."
Summit County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office clash over public safety budget | SummitDaily.com
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, Nov. 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget. Sheriff Jaime...
www.summitdaily.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 PM
"The Summit County Sheriff’s Office and county staff went into a Summit Board of County Commissioners work session Tuesday, November 25, with different recommendations for the size of the Sheriff’s Office’s 2026 budget."
"“I wonder how the twelve portraits in the rotunda change the percentage of women in the building,” artist Annette Coleman joked as she stood near the Capitol’s grand staircase, wrapped by murals of men." #denver
New exhibition in the Colorado Capitol's Rotunda Gallery celebrates women artists
The Colorado Women's Caucus for Art is making sure history honors these influential figures.
www.cpr.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
"“I wonder how the twelve portraits in the rotunda change the percentage of women in the building,” artist Annette Coleman joked as she stood near the Capitol’s grand staircase, wrapped by murals of men." #denver
"What we know: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, drove across the country and allegedly shot two members of the National Guard — one of them now dead, the other, at last report, in critical condition."
Trump casts blame, then uses DC tragedy to intensify anti-migrant crackdown
Trump blames Biden for the tragedy. He doesn’t mention that the shooting suspect was granted asylum during the Trump administration.
coloradosun.com
December 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"What we know: Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, drove across the country and allegedly shot two members of the National Guard — one of them now dead, the other, at last report, in critical condition."
"The Broken Drum Tavern was a “working man’s bar” — likely the last of its kind in Boulder. Serving only low-alcohol beer, it opened during citywide prohibition, then was torn down to make room for new development, including a parking garage."
What happened to Boulder’s Broken Drum Tavern, the last 3.2 bar on Pearl Street
Once a hub for mechanics, laborers and early-morning regulars, the Broken Drum was demolished in 1983 to make way for the 15th Street parking garage.
boulderreportinglab.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"The Broken Drum Tavern was a “working man’s bar” — likely the last of its kind in Boulder. Serving only low-alcohol beer, it opened during citywide prohibition, then was torn down to make room for new development, including a parking garage."
"Interstate 70 is the only major east-to-west highway in Colorado. That’s apparent for anyone who’s ever driven its steep and curving mountain passes. Sometimes “driven” is a generous term."
There’s a new webpage to help motorists on the I-70 mountain corridor
A CDOT landing page launched in November consolidates road and traffic conditions with other Interstate 70 resources.
www.cpr.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"Interstate 70 is the only major east-to-west highway in Colorado. That’s apparent for anyone who’s ever driven its steep and curving mountain passes. Sometimes “driven” is a generous term."