Mitchell Byars
@mitchellbyars.bsky.social
Covering Boulder for Axios. Formerly of the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo.
#Boulder County will move forward with a proposal for its north Boulder complex that will preserve Iris Fields www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Iris Fields saved in Boulder land sale
Boulder County accepted a $26M offer to keep the fields and build senior housing.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
#Boulder County will move forward with a proposal for its north Boulder complex that will preserve Iris Fields www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Thanks to all of the readers that submitted their #Boulder County northern lights photos www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Stunning northern lights seen over Boulder County
Locals snapped vibrant aurora shots during a rare geomagnetic storm.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Thanks to all of the readers that submitted their #Boulder County northern lights photos www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Doesn't look like weather is going to cooperate tonight
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November 13, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Doesn't look like weather is going to cooperate tonight
If the clouds break tonight in #Boulder, we could get another northern lights show www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder skies light up with rare aurora display
Boulder was treated to a light show Wednesday night, as the northern lights were visible across the country.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
If the clouds break tonight in #Boulder, we could get another northern lights show www.axios.com/local/boulde...
November 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
A woman was taken to the hospital after she was attacked by a moose while she was walking her dog off-leash west of Jamestown www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/06/m...
Moose attacks woman walking dog in Boulder County
A woman was taken to the hospital after she was attacked by a moose while she was walking her dog west of Jamestown on Wednesday afternoon.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:51 AM
A woman was taken to the hospital after she was attacked by a moose while she was walking her dog off-leash west of Jamestown www.dailycamera.com/2025/11/06/m...
Six candidates have pulled away from the pack in the race for four #Boulder City Council seats www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Six candidates pull away in Boulder City Council race
The city's anti-growth coalition could be in a position to steal two seats from Boulder progressives.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Six candidates have pulled away from the pack in the race for four #Boulder City Council seats www.axios.com/local/boulde...
A piece I did for Homecoming: An ode to all the #Boulder college hot spots we've lost in the last decade or so: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder BINGO: RIP to these favorite spots
As CU alumni return for homecoming, they might be coming back to a much different Boulder than they remember.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A piece I did for Homecoming: An ode to all the #Boulder college hot spots we've lost in the last decade or so: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
A reminder that I am out of the office this week.
October 28, 2025 at 12:29 AM
A reminder that I am out of the office this week.
ALERT: Xcel now does NOT anticipate preemptive power shutdown for #Boulder due to extreme fire conditions tomorrow. County will be under red flag warning
October 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
ALERT: Xcel now does NOT anticipate preemptive power shutdown for #Boulder due to extreme fire conditions tomorrow. County will be under red flag warning
Meet Francine the cat: Francine hangs out at a Lowe's in Richmond gathering write-in mayoral votes. Recently, Francine sparked a multi-state search when she got on a loading truck and ended up at a distribution center 100 miles away axios.com/local/richmo...
How Richmond went all out to celebrate Francine the Lowe's cat
There were prayer candles, Francine-shaped cookies, free tattoos and a full-on festival.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Meet Francine the cat: Francine hangs out at a Lowe's in Richmond gathering write-in mayoral votes. Recently, Francine sparked a multi-state search when she got on a loading truck and ended up at a distribution center 100 miles away axios.com/local/richmo...
Even now you can smell the fire and see smoke rising from Caribou Village in Nederland
October 10, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Even now you can smell the fire and see smoke rising from Caribou Village in Nederland
The latest on what we know about the Nederland fire, including the loss of animals at the Wild Bear Nature Center: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Nederland strip mall damaged in early morning fire
A fire at Caribou Village was contained by 6am. No injuries were reported.
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October 9, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The latest on what we know about the Nederland fire, including the loss of animals at the Wild Bear Nature Center: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Latest update on Nederland fire, per sheriff's office: All evacuations lifted, but road closures around the mall remain in place. Carousel and B&F market survived, no final count on lost businesses. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation. Smoke from this fire will be visible in Boulder.
October 9, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Latest update on Nederland fire, per sheriff's office: All evacuations lifted, but road closures around the mall remain in place. Carousel and B&F market survived, no final count on lost businesses. No injuries reported. Cause under investigation. Smoke from this fire will be visible in Boulder.
Do I miss the #Boulder crime beat? Sometimes. Does my job now involve 100% more crepe tastings? Yes. www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder Junction gets a dose of crepe therapy
Renowned chef Mawa McQueen has opened another crepe cafe, this one in Boulder Junction.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Do I miss the #Boulder crime beat? Sometimes. Does my job now involve 100% more crepe tastings? Yes. www.axios.com/local/boulde...
#CUBoulder is sending undercover cops into Folsom Field for football games www.axios.com/local/boulde...
CU to deploy undercover officers at Folsom Field after BYU game chants
CU will add plainclothes officers and new tech to deter fan misconduct.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#CUBoulder is sending undercover cops into Folsom Field for football games www.axios.com/local/boulde...
#Boulder County to cut 90 jobs, including 31 layoffs, amid $30M–$40M shortfall www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder County layoffs target 90 positions amid $40M gap
Boulder County is eliminating 90 positions, including 31 layoffs, as local leaders try to close a looming budget gap.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
#Boulder County to cut 90 jobs, including 31 layoffs, amid $30M–$40M shortfall www.axios.com/local/boulde...
The Big 12 has fined #CUBoulder for chants during the BYU game on Saturday. It appears to be the first time a conference has disciplined a school for a fan-initiated chant www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Big 12 fines CU Boulder $50K over slurs at BYU
It appears to be the first time a conference has fined a school for a fan-initiated chant.
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September 30, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The Big 12 has fined #CUBoulder for chants during the BYU game on Saturday. It appears to be the first time a conference has disciplined a school for a fan-initiated chant www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Monopoly debuted a #Boulder edition, featuring the Flatirons, local businesses and, of course, prairie dogs www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Monopoly launches Boulder edition with local landmarks
Monopoly unveiled a Boulder edition of its classic board game that features local landmarks and businesses.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Monopoly debuted a #Boulder edition, featuring the Flatirons, local businesses and, of course, prairie dogs www.axios.com/local/boulde...
ALERT: Xcel Energy has reached a $640M settlement for the Marshall Fire, but admits no wrongdoing www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Xcel reaches $640M settlement for Marshall Fire
The agreement essentially closes the book on the costliest fire in Colorado history.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
ALERT: Xcel Energy has reached a $640M settlement for the Marshall Fire, but admits no wrongdoing www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Sure, the football team won. But #CUBuffs fans know Saturday was all about our new queen, Ralphie VII: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Ralphie VII bolts onto the field at CU debut
The new 700-pound bison lived up to the hype in her first game run.
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September 22, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Sure, the football team won. But #CUBuffs fans know Saturday was all about our new queen, Ralphie VII: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
So: Did Robert Redford actually play baseball for #CUBoulder? We investigate www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Redford's CU baseball legend not quite a home run
As stories and tributes landed following the death of Robert Redford, many cited his Boulder origin story: A young man who washed out of baseball to become an actor.
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September 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
So: Did Robert Redford actually play baseball for #CUBoulder? We investigate www.axios.com/local/boulde...