Boulder Channel 1 News January 6, 2026 – Nextdoor's Moderation Maze: How Confusing Policies Are Silencing Local News in Boulder[READ|SHARE]

Boulder Channel 1 News January 6, 2026 – Boulder County residents are waking up to heightened fire risk today as the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for elevations below 6,000 feet. Gusty winds, dangerously low humidity, and tinder-dry grasses and brush are creating critical fire weather conditions that could allow any spark to rapidly ignite and spread[READ|SHARE]

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, a woman hiking alone on the Crosier Mountain Trail south of Glen Haven in unincorporated Larimer County was found dead in what authorities are investigating as a suspected mountain lion attack. This marks Colorado's first confirmed fatal mountain lion attack on a human since 1999.[READ|SHARE]

In April 2024, Xcel preemptively cut power to about 55,000 customers during high winds and low humidity, a "last resort" measure to reduce ignition risks. Similar actions occurred in late 2025, with thousands more facing planned outages. These events, while criticized for limited advance notice in some cases, highlight growing concerns over grid reliability during extreme weather.[READ|SHARE]

1. Establish Probable Cause for Arrest Law enforcement (e.g., local police, sheriff's deputies, or state troopers) must have probable cause to believe a crime was committed and that Trump committed it.[READ|SHARE]

NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS.. Here are some of our favorites.. Boulder. What are yours?? 1. Be a little nicer to everyone on SM[READ|SHARE]

A major source of ongoing distrust has been the handling of media requests by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office and the Coroner's Office. Boulder Channel 1 reporters faced repeated difficulties in securing information: detectives refused to speak directly with our team or provide interviews, and Public Information Officer Vinnie Montez was often uncooperative when questions were posed about the investigation's progress, evidence details, or alternative theories. Similarly, the Coroner's Office provided limited responses and did not engage substantively with reporters seeking clarification on timelines, testing delays, or forensic decisions.[READ|SHARE]

BOULDER, Colo. December 29, 2025— As 2025 comes to a close, Boulder residents enrolled in certain federal assistance programs are preparing for potential changes starting January 1, 2026, primarily centered on health insurance subsidies. Local advocates and officials are highlighting the enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) as the most significant program set to expire on December 31.[READ|SHARE]

Boulder trends fit with national trends some of which we list here. The big question what will Boulder do to face the oncoming recession the likes of which we haven't seen since 2008[READ|SHARE]

Boulder Channel 1 Sports December 05, 2025 | Men's Basketball FORT COLLINS, Colo. – The Colorado Buffaloes, riding high at 8-0 for the first time in 76 years, head north for their toughest test yet: the Rocky Mountain Showdown against in-state rival Colorado State on Saturday at Moby Arena. Tip-off is set for 3:05 p.m. MT on CBS Sports Network.[READ|SHARE]