BOULDER COUNTY

NCAR to host eclipse screening on Wednesday

The National Center for Atmospheric Research Mesa Lab in Boulder will hold a free in-person and virtual eclipse documentary screening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1850 Table Mesa Drive.

The documentary, called “Gathered in Darkness,” is a 26-minute film that will show, for the first time, the scientific efforts of community scientists who collected data on the sun’s upper atmosphere during the total solar eclipse in April 2024.

After the screening, attendees can hear from lead scientists and get a sneak peek at some of the data. Attendees should pre-register as soon as possible, since the in-person event is expected to sell out, according to a press release. To register, visit eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=28172.

Man who died after cargo fell on him is identified

A delivery driver for a freight company who died Tuesday after cargo he was delivering fell on him at a concrete company has been identified as 21-year-old Samuel Samaniego.

Samaniego was delivering material at 5959 Valmont Road in the Boulder area when he suffered extensive injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, wrote via email that it has an open and ongoing investigation into the incident. Juan Rodriguez, a spokesperson for OSHA, said no other information will be available until the investigation has been completed.

— Staff reports