Amber Carlson

Amber Carlson started as a crime and breaking news reporter for the Longmont Times-Call in October 2022. She now covers Boulder city government for the Daily Camera. A native Denverite, Amber is a beekeeper, dog mom and sporadic fitness instructor.

Boulder is once again seeking to dismiss a much-publicized ACLU lawsuit against the city's camping ban. This time, the motion to dismiss comes in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld cities' right to prohibit unhoused people from sleeping on the streets.

Boulder moves to dismiss ACLU camping ban lawsuit in wake of SCOTUS decision

August 26, 2024 at 9:56 p.m.

Boulder is once again seeking to dismiss a much-publicized ACLU lawsuit against the city's camping ban. This time, the motion to dismiss comes in the wake of a recent U.S....

A shooting late Friday night at a party in Boulder's University Hill neighborhood that left three people injured has raised concerns among partygoers and nearby residents.

Crime and Public Safety |
University Hill neighbors, partygoers react to Friday night shooting in Boulder

August 12, 2024 at 8:44 p.m.

A shooting late Friday night at a party in Boulder's University Hill neighborhood that left three people injured has raised concerns among partygoers and nearby residents.

“The fire happened very quickly and, unlike other instances where we had hours or even days of pre-evacuation notices, we literally had minutes to get out of our homes."

Colorado News |
Boulder County residents banded together to stay safe during Lakeshore fire

August 8, 2024 at 10:47 a.m.

“The fire happened very quickly and, unlike other instances where we had hours or even days of pre-evacuation notices, we literally had minutes to get out of our homes."

One week ago today, Boulder filed a bombshell lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration that could have pivotal consequences for the future of the city's 96-year-old municipal airport.

Colorado News |
How Boulder launched a surprise lawsuit against the FAA

August 5, 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

One week ago today, Boulder filed a bombshell lawsuit against the Federal Aviation Administration that could have pivotal consequences for the future of the city's 96-year-old municipal airport.

In a court filing Friday, attorneys for Boulder wrote that the city is considering redeveloping the airport amid a shortage of affordable housing and growing concerns around noise and environmental impacts.

Transportation |
Boulder sues FAA seeking clarity over when the city could close municipal airport

July 29, 2024 at 4:59 p.m.

In a court filing Friday, attorneys for Boulder wrote that the city is considering redeveloping the airport amid a shortage of affordable housing and growing concerns around noise and environmental...

Restoring a priceless historic landmark is no easy feat. And the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, a local icon for 26 years, is no ordinary landmark.

Colorado News |
Tajik artist returns to spruce up Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

June 9, 2024 at 7:06 p.m.

Restoring a priceless historic landmark is no easy feat. And the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse, a local icon for 26 years, is no ordinary landmark.

The Boulder Public Library District is testing out a vape detection device this month at its flagship library branch near downtown.

Boulder library tests out vape detection device

May 23, 2024 at 4:44 p.m.

The Boulder Public Library District is testing out a vape detection device this month at its flagship library branch near downtown.

Officials from Boulder, Jefferson and Larimer counties met on Wednesday with executives from Xcel Energy, seeking answers to questions and concerns constituents have raised about extended power outages in the wake of last weekend's wind storm.

Colorado News |
“We’re the guinea pigs”: Boulder County officials question Xcel about power shutdown

April 11, 2024 at 10:59 a.m.

Officials from Boulder, Jefferson and Larimer counties met on Wednesday with executives from Xcel Energy, seeking answers to questions and concerns constituents have raised about extended power outages in the...

Boulder's City Council is set to hold its 2024 retreat on Wednesday and Thursday. The retreat gives council members a chance to discuss city issues and firm up key policy priorities for the city for the next two years.

What to expect from Boulder City Council’s 2024 retreat

April 1, 2024 at 10:14 a.m.

Boulder's City Council is set to hold its 2024 retreat on Wednesday and Thursday. The retreat gives council members a chance to discuss city issues and firm up key policy...

There's an unofficial Boulder landmark that's become well-known among community members and visitors who walk the trails around Coot Lake: a heart shape, several feet wide, its borders made of sand-colored pebbles and stones.

Colorado News |
Boulder removed makeshift dog memorial at Coot Lake, community members replaced it

March 17, 2024 at 1:26 p.m.

There's an unofficial Boulder landmark that's become well-known among community members and visitors who walk the trails around Coot Lake: a heart shape, several feet wide, its borders made of...

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