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Dark Horse items head to auction after closure

Fans can bid on iconic decor as the bar clears out before redevelopment.

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After decades of collecting oddities, the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="now-shuttered Dark Horse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" data-vars-content-id="c9058a42-d895-4f39-96cb-ee84e9e8541d" data-vars-headline="Dark Horse items head to auction after closure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/13/boulder-dark-horse-closing-march" target="_self">now-shuttered Dark Horse</a> in Boulder is auctioning off its trove of carriages, statues and antiques.Why it matters: Ever since the closure announcement, fans have been asking: What happens to all that stuff?

Dry weather could push Colorado bears into residential areas

Dry weather may limit food, bringing more bears into neighborhoods this spring.

Colorado&#x27;s dry winter and early spring could drive more bears into <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Front Range neighborhoods" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/12/bears-boulder-warm-season" data-vars-content-id="531885f7-1e81-4183-b708-bb9e6cb1b11e" data-vars-headline="Dry weather could push Colorado bears into residential areas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/05/12/bears-boulder-warm-season" target="_self">Front Range neighborhoods</a> as they emerge from hibernation and search for food.Why it matters: Wildlife experts say drought can shrink natural food supplies, increasing the chances of encounters that put both people and wildlife at risk.

Easter Sunday events in Boulder

From egg hunts to brunch and sunrise services, here's what's happening this Sunday.

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There is a full basket of Easter events this weekend in Boulder.State of play: Whether you are hunting for sunrise services, brunch or eggs, here&#x27;s a list of events this Sunday:

Police investigate assault and drugging reports at University Hill bar

Police say underage females may have been drugged and assaulted at a University Hill bar.

Boulder police are investigating reports of sexual assault and suspected drugging in connection with a University Hill bar that has closed in the wake of liquor license violations.The latest: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-seek-witnesses-and-additional-victims-sexual-assault-investigation" data-vars-content-id="fb3c1e80-8317-45ae-87b5-58a06763f93b" data-vars-headline="Police investigate assault and drugging reports at University Hill bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bouldercolorado.gov/news/boulder-police-seek-witnesses-and-additional-victims-sexual-assault-investigation" target="_blank">allegations</a> involve &quot;intoxicated underage females&quot; at Scrooge Sul, 1149 13th St., police said.

Osprey rivalry stirs nest drama in Boulder

A longtime nesting osprey fends off a rival in a dramatic midair clash.

A returning female osprey reclaimed her longtime Boulder County nest after battling a rival that briefly paired with her mate.Why it matters: The Boulder County Fairgrounds osprey cam has turned the saga into must-see wildlife TV.

Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend

More than 30 local vendors will serve food and drinks along Pearl Street Sunday.

Downtown Boulder&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Pearl" data-vars-click-url="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://boulderdowntown.com/taste-of-pearl" target="_blank">Taste of Pearl</a> is back this weekend, bringing together 30+ local restaurants and drink makers for a strolling feast.Why it matters: The annual foodie fest mixes bites, sips and shopping into one of Pearl Street&#x27;s signature draws — and a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="boost for local businesses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="f1868d32-584e-42f3-8d3d-751f7a6d00ff" data-vars-headline="Taste of Pearl returns to downtown this weekend" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" target="_self">boost for local businesses</a>.

Former Frasca chefs open Casa Juani, and Boulder is lining up

Casa Juani brings tapas, seafood and family-style dining to Pearl Street.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Casa Juani" data-vars-click-url="https://casajuaniboulder.com/" data-vars-content-id="0abf05f0-30fb-4793-92b6-f40fd301631a" data-vars-headline="Former Frasca chefs open Casa Juani, and Boulder is lining up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://casajuaniboulder.com/" target="_blank">Casa Juani</a>, a new Spanish restaurant from former <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frasca" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/06/17/frasca-boulderjames-beard-awards" data-vars-content-id="0abf05f0-30fb-4793-92b6-f40fd301631a" data-vars-headline="Former Frasca chefs open Casa Juani, and Boulder is lining up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2025/06/17/frasca-boulderjames-beard-awards" target="_self">Frasca</a> chefs, is fresh on the Pearl Street scene and already booked like a Boulder staple.State of play: Husband-and-wife duo Eduardo Valle Lobo and Kelly Jeun are betting their shared roots, travels and fine-dining chops can establish a new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="foodie hot spot in downtown Boulder" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" data-vars-content-id="0abf05f0-30fb-4793-92b6-f40fd301631a" data-vars-headline="Former Frasca chefs open Casa Juani, and Boulder is lining up" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/01/08/boulder-pearl-street-revitalization-downtown-plan" target="_self">foodie hot spot in downtown Boulder</a>.

CU delays ChatGPT access for students

Faculty concerns push CU to delay student ChatGPT access until the fall semester.

The University of Colorado is postponing student access to ChatGPT until the fall semester amid <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faculty concerns" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/23/cu-boulder-professors-concerns-openai-chatgpt-deal" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/03/23/cu-boulder-professors-concerns-openai-chatgpt-deal" target="_self">faculty concerns</a> about its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="OpenAI contract" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/12/cu-signs-openai-deal-chatgpt-access" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/boulder/2026/02/12/cu-signs-openai-deal-chatgpt-access" target="_self">OpenAI contract</a>.Why it matters: The move highlights growing academic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="faculty resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRcp_9sojkgEs6Em9uloKvnK-2QbuVdgI3u6-zl0YQuZVe-r45sGPWiexoGuUx8wp78TF7jRZ3dRhgt/pub?urp=gmail_link" data-vars-content-id="f1bde272-61fd-43bd-814e-90a117c82f11" data-vars-headline="CU delays ChatGPT access for students" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRcp_9sojkgEs6Em9uloKvnK-2QbuVdgI3u6-zl0YQuZVe-r45sGPWiexoGuUx8wp78TF7jRZ3dRhgt/pub?urp=gmail_link" target="_blank">faculty resistance</a> to AI in classrooms, spanning resources, governance and student impact.

CU Boulder professors raise concerns over ChatGPT deal

Professors cite ethics, environmental and learning concerns with CU's AI deal.

University of Colorado Boulder professors are raising questions about the school&#x27;s contract with OpenAI to provide ChatGPT to all students.Why it matters: The deal is fueling faculty unease about the ethics of artificial intelligence and its environmental impact and potential effects on student learning and mental health.

5 years on, Boulder remembers King Soopers victims

Families and community members gather to honor lives lost and reflect on lasting grief.

Sunday marks five years since a gunman killed 10 people at the Boulder King Soopers — the deadliest mass shooting in Boulder County history.The big picture: The anniversary underscores the lasting toll on families and a community still grappling with grief and gun violence.

CU announces Conference on World Affairs lineup and speakers

CU Boulder will host 60+ speakers as it launches its 150th anniversary celebration.

The University of Colorado Boulder opened registration and released the full schedule for its April 13–16 Conference on World Affairs.Why it matters: The annual conference convenes global experts on major issues and will help launch the university&#x27;s 150th anniversary celebration.

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