Gracie Stapleton

Nationally, the outdoor recreation economy contributes hundreds of billions of dollars annually, supporting millions of jobs in industries ranging from retail and tourism to manufacturing. Boulder accounts for $28 billion of the annual consumer spending related to outdoor recreation, which is about 3.2%—an impressive share considering the region’s relatively small population compared to larger metro

As the demand for artificial intelligence capabilities escalates, data centers are rapidly expanding across the U.S. to support the computing power AI requires. While Boulder still trails behind major tech hubs like Northern Virginia and Austin, it’s starting to make its mark. Due to strong research institutions and increasing tech investment, the city is creating