Boulder is often referred to as the People’s Republic. But what’s the meaning behind the nickname?

The Big Apple. Tinseltown. Mile High City. You probably automatically know those names are synonymous with New York City, Hollywood and Denver.

That’s why this Colorado Wonders question seemed simple enough: Why is Boulder referred to as “The People’s Republic of Boulder”?

But I ran into some problems right off the bat. First, Boulder’s nickname isn’t as well-known, or at least as official…

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