Neguse seeks probe into NCAR sale claims
By Mitchell Byars
Published on March 9, 2026.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse has demanded an independent investigation into allegations that the Trump administration sought to sell parts of Boulder's National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to private interests. If true, this could potentially sidestep federal law and undermine the public comment process. Neguse sent a letter to the inspector general of the National Science Foundation (NSF), alleging potential conflicts of interest and regulatory improprieties. The NSF, which funds NCAR, had previously suggested transferring parts of the lab to the private sector, but the comment period was not set to end until Friday.
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