Amber Carlson

3 weeks ago | colorado.edu | Amber Carlson

When a wildfire ravages a community, the loss of homes can be one of the most devastating impacts. The destruction displaces residents and can drive businesses and services away from those who still live there. But fires don't affect all homes and neighborhoods equally. Some burn to the ground, while others are left untouched. Abbie Liel, a civil engineer and professor at CU Boulder, wants to know why.

Mar 6, 2025 | coloradotimesrecorder.com | Amber Carlson

A proposed charter school in northwest Douglas County has made waves after the local board of education allowed it to bypass the normal charter school approval process — and powerful Republican interests appear to be involved in helping propel the school forward. John Adams Academy, a California-based network of charter schools with the aim of “restoring America’s heritage by developing servant leaders,” is seeking to add a new location in the Sterling Ranch area.

Jan 31, 2025 | dailycamera.com | Amber Carlson

A handful of bills being considered at the Colorado legislature now are likely to directly affect Boulder residents, including items such as energy rebates, restaurant tips and road fees. State representatives and senators from the Boulder area are sponsoring some of the bills. Other bills align with the city’s broader values, goals and interests, officials say, even if the bills themselves may not have as direct of an impact.

Jan 30, 2025 | dailycamera.com | Amber Carlson

Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department has announced that Flatiron Freddy — the city's stuffed, top hat-wearing yellow-bellied marmot — will return this Sunday to make his annual Groundhog's Day prediction. Originally Published: January 30, 2025 at 6:56 PM MST

Jan 29, 2025 | dailycamera.com | Amber Carlson

Ketamine therapy has become known for its ability to combat depression and other mood disorders. There’s a growing body of research suggesting it can be especially effective against types of depression that don’t respond well to medications. In recent years, ketamine therapy has surged in popularity, and it has arrived and begun expanding in Boulder. There are numerous private clinics and places where people experiencing persistent depression can go to receive the treatment.