The Daily Sun-Up Tracking measles in Broomfield & Fossil fuel prices on the move
Mar 11, 2026
A local measles cluster in Broomfield and school quarantine guidance are unpacked with attention to exposure hotspots and vaccination context. Rising national measles trends and travel risks are discussed. Big swings in fossil fuel prices, how global oil markets affect U.S. pump costs, and implications for Colorado drivers and EV owners are explored. Policy shifts around renewables and coal plant extensions are examined.
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Measles Outbreak Linked To Two Broomfield Schools
- Measles is resurging and Colorado already has an outbreak tied to two Broomfield schools with seven cases so far.
- All infected children are unvaccinated and public health asked unvaccinated students, staff, volunteers and visitors to avoid the schools for 21 days.
Students Spread Risk At Nearby High Traffic Spots
- Students mingle off-campus at places like Chick-fil-A, King Soopers and Burger King, increasing transmission risk beyond school walls.
- John Ingold noted exposure warnings include these high-traffic spots near the Broomfield schools.
National Outbreaks Raise Importation Risk For Colorado
- Colorado had 36 measles cases last year and is tracking similarly so far this year with eight cases to date.
- National outbreaks (e.g., South Carolina, Utah-Arizona border) increase the chance Colorado will see more importations and unexplained cases.