Mitchell Byars
@mitchellbyars.bsky.social
Covering Boulder for Axios. Formerly of the Daily Camera in Boulder, Colo.
A programming note: No #Boulder newsletters until Jan. 5, though we will be keeping an eye out for breaking news. Be safe and enjoy the holidays!
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December 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A programming note: No #Boulder newsletters until Jan. 5, though we will be keeping an eye out for breaking news. Be safe and enjoy the holidays!
A #Boulder artist has designed nature stickers that are designed to cover up Trump's portrait on the new 2026 National Parks passes www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Boulder artist's stickers designed to cover Trump's image on parks pass
A local artist's sticker sales surged after offering alternatives to the Trump parks pass design.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
A #Boulder artist has designed nature stickers that are designed to cover up Trump's portrait on the new 2026 National Parks passes www.axios.com/local/boulde...
UPDATE: Per #Boulder County, Wild Turkey Fire at 3 acres, but forward spread has been stopped and crews are in mop up. There is still concern due to high winds, evacuation orders remain in place for now
December 23, 2025 at 4:26 AM
UPDATE: Per #Boulder County, Wild Turkey Fire at 3 acres, but forward spread has been stopped and crews are in mop up. There is still concern due to high winds, evacuation orders remain in place for now
ALERT: #Boulder County crews responding to a fire up Four Mile Canyon. Evacuation notices have been issued member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
December 23, 2025 at 2:07 AM
ALERT: #Boulder County crews responding to a fire up Four Mile Canyon. Evacuation notices have been issued member.everbridge.net/453003085612...
Colorado's governor and attorney general have both criticized Xcel's handling of the preemptive outages this week: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Colorado leaders blast Xcel Energy for preemptive wildfire power outages
The utility warned residents that restoring power could take hours to days depending on the inspection of lines.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Colorado's governor and attorney general have both criticized Xcel's handling of the preemptive outages this week: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Crews working to put out fire along a fence near 30th and Madison in Boulder
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Crews working to put out fire along a fence near 30th and Madison in Boulder
About 84,000 without power in the state amid high winds and extreme fire danger: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Second round of power shutoffs hit 84K as fire risk escalates
Xcel cut electricity to thousands as wind gusts hit 104 mph in Boulder County.
www.axios.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
About 84,000 without power in the state amid high winds and extreme fire danger: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
A glaciologist at @cires.colorado.edu, @alibanwell.bsky.social, is featured in a coloring book featuring women in STEM fields www.axios.com/local/boulde...
CU scientist featured as coloring-book STEM superhero
Alison Banwell hopes her page inspires curiosity and confidence in young girls.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A glaciologist at @cires.colorado.edu, @alibanwell.bsky.social, is featured in a coloring book featuring women in STEM fields www.axios.com/local/boulde...
ALERT: Both #Boulder Valley and #CUBoulder have canceled Friday classes due to impending wind and outages #cowx
December 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
ALERT: Both #Boulder Valley and #CUBoulder have canceled Friday classes due to impending wind and outages #cowx
This year, @axios is hosting a "best animal" poll. #Boulder's nominee: Ralphie, who this year was actually two bison with very different views on running. Vote now. Don't let the drunk raccoon win www.axios.com/local/philad...
Poll: Help crown the best animal story in America
Did your city's hometown legend make the cut?
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December 18, 2025 at 7:35 PM
This year, @axios is hosting a "best animal" poll. #Boulder's nominee: Ralphie, who this year was actually two bison with very different views on running. Vote now. Don't let the drunk raccoon win www.axios.com/local/philad...
The latest numbers: We are at about 60,000 without power statewide, 19,000 in #Boulder County. Another shutdown on Friday is still possible: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
60K Colorado customers remain without power amid high winds
Xcel says outages could last through the weekend.
www.axios.com
December 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The latest numbers: We are at about 60,000 without power statewide, 19,000 in #Boulder County. Another shutdown on Friday is still possible: www.axios.com/local/boulde...
Dearest mother,
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Dearest mother,
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
We still have no power. We have not showered in what feels like a fortnight. But as remote workers, we must go out now in search of food and internet, fighting off rivals for open outlets. I shall endeavor to write you, unless my device perishes.
This is why you should always check on your neighbors
I regret to inform you that the rest of those ice cream sammies are melting.
December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This is why you should always check on your neighbors
December 18, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I'm starting to realize there is a very big flaw in the strategy of having local reporters covering large power outages...
December 18, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I'm starting to realize there is a very big flaw in the strategy of having local reporters covering large power outages...
December 17, 2025 at 10:52 PM
I'm on my third coffee shop, I just keep moving east as they lose power like some sort of Wi-Fi nomad. On the bright side, I have sampled a very wonderful collection of caffeinated holiday beverages so it won't matter that the wind would have kept me up all night anyway.
December 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I'm on my third coffee shop, I just keep moving east as they lose power like some sort of Wi-Fi nomad. On the bright side, I have sampled a very wonderful collection of caffeinated holiday beverages so it won't matter that the wind would have kept me up all night anyway.
December 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Per Xcel, state is at about 79,000 without power, down from almost 100K earlier today. But #Boulder County has actually climbed from 16,000 to 23,000 due to more unplanned outages
December 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Per Xcel, state is at about 79,000 without power, down from almost 100K earlier today. But #Boulder County has actually climbed from 16,000 to 23,000 due to more unplanned outages
Annnnnnd there went my power. I'll be offline for a bit while I try to relocate
December 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Annnnnnd there went my power. I'll be offline for a bit while I try to relocate