Colorado
What the Heck Is TABOR? A Colorado Political Term — Explained
I went to two Colorado fiscal policy organizations on both sides of TABOR to get to the heart of the tax and spend law that forms so many Colorado political conversations.
Nicholas Thompson
Longmont
At Longmont Cruise Night, Two Women Challenge the Classic-Car Stereotype
A hobby typically reserved for older men is how one Colorado woman found love, and how another connects with her family.
Boulder County
Colorado’s Enrollment Cliff Is Already Reshaping Education in Boulder County
Colorado is expected to see 14% fewer high school graduates by 2041. I asked three of Boulder County's largest education institutions how this trend is shaping things on the ground.
Car-Free Colorado
Skip the Trailhead Parking: Your Guide to Boulder County’s Hiking Shuttles
Colorado hikers still have several weeks to take advantage of seasonal hiking shuttles around Boulder County. The shuttles serve some of the region’s busiest parks and trailheads, giving hikers a way to skip the headache of fighting for limited trailhead parking — and, in several cases, making the entire trip
Longmont
Peaks and Pedagogy: The Story Behind Building a Jazz Scene in Northern Colorado
A Longmont jazz festival this weekend showcases both established acts, and talented young performers trying to gain a foothold in the local scene.
RTD
RTD's Coverage vs. Ridership Decision: What's Been Spent on the Conclusions So Far
A July 6 invoice shows RTD has billed $766,773 of its $3.35 million transit-redesign contract. The records — and briefings with consultants — reveal how the agency will ask riders to choose between two competing visions for the future of Denver-area transit.
Longmont
What Does It Take To Build An Affordable Home In Boulder County?
I don't have any building skills. But one afternoon in the Colorado sun built community and taught me how affordable housing works in Boulder County.
Longmont
Ride Longmont To Add Vans, Extend Weekend Evening Service In 2027
Longmont Wins $4 Million In RTD grant funds to expand the Ride Longmont program in 2027.
Longmont
Best Day Ever: How a Longmont Crepe Shop Creates Jobs for Adults With Disabilities
A Longmont crepe shop pleases palates and provides opportunities to people who can face significant barriers to employment.
RTD
What I Got Wrong — And What I Still Stand By — About My Jarrett Walker/RTD Story
An RTD story I published Friday didn’t incorporate my best judgment. Here’s what I would do differently re-writing today.
RTD
I Asked to Interview RTD’s $3.5 Million Transit Consultant. Here’s What Happened.
I received a decline to interview the man at the heart of a $3.5 million contract to study Denver transit.
Journalism
The Room Was Nearly Empty. I Felt Like I’d Won the Super Bowl.
A lightly attended public meeting was one of the greatest joys and honors of my life.