Culture

Tribute to Dave Hight (1929-2021)

McGuckin Hardware’s first (and most beloved) “green vest,” cofounder Dave Hight passed away in January at age 91.

Lost Lafayette

Local historian Doug Conarroe goes on a journey through time with his most recent book, "Lost Lafayette."

Latino Parent Advisory Council establishes relationships, scores early wins at BVSD

In an effort to expand outreach and make school involvement more accessible to Latino parents, BVSD created the Latino Parent Advisory Council.

Blue Sky Bridge: Giving Victims of Child Abuse a Voice

Child advocacy experts at Blue Sky Bridge work to help children who are experiencing abuse during this difficult and isolating time.

Boulder Valley School District Named Best Employer in Colorado

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) staffers spoke, and Forbes listened. Through anonymous surveys sent to employees at various companies across the county employing at least 500 people, Forbes ranks America’s Best Employers By State, and this year, BVSD is No. 1 for Colorado. Our humble, hometown district with 3,680 employees beat giant employers throughout

Pre-Programmed ParaPros?

By Sara Bruskin With class sizes growing in public schools, teachers are hard-pressed to spend enough one-on-one time with their students. Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder are looking for solutions to this problem in the world of artificial intelligence with a program called the U.S. National Science Foundation AI Institute for Student-AI

Local Would-be Tokyo Olympians Discuss How It Feels to Be On Hold.

Waiting to Compete By Amanda McCracken Weddings, funerals, graduations—ceremonies of all types—were postponed or canceled in 2020. But the biggest deferment is arguably the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (now scheduled for summer 2021). Qualifying for the Olympics is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many athletes, so it’s no surprise that Boulder’s Olympic hopefuls had to make

The Road to Recovery

2020 has been … a year, that’s for sure. It’s time to recover and rejuvenate for a better year to come! By Vicki Allsopp Editor Note: We understand that true recovery from the pandemic will take much more than a fresh haircut and a new hobby. For those who have lost loved ones, there

Pandemic Projects Enhance Boulder Communities

When the pandemic first shut down schools, workplaces and recreation areas, many Boulder County residents reached out of isolation and beyond their fears to help neighbors and strangers alike.

Artist Margaret Galvin Johnson: Leaving Hidden Valley Road Behind

A local woman navigated her way out of the trenches of trauma through years of therapy, emerging with a career in art.

BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading

We ask local authors to describe what inspires them, what’s next on their writing agenda, what’s tough about being a writer and so much more.

Elevating Black Voices

Local public radio station KGNU (88.5 FM and 1390 AM) has launched a new program called “Black Talk.” The show features news from NAACP Boulder County chapter, book recommendations and personal stories from host Michele D. Simpson and her guests. Simpson says, “We endeavor to communicate the challenges, resilience and beauty in Black life.” The

Footloose Fowl

Photo by Ashley Reynolds, AERE Photography A pride of escaped peafowl from a nearby farm enchanted residents of Shanahan Ridge in 2018. But residents of the neighborhood called Rural North Boulder have been marveling at their own muster of these magnificient birds happily “free-ranging” for many years. The peacocks, or “birds with a thousand

Gifts on the Go!

No more running to a big-box store when you need a last-minute gift for the holidays or a baby shower, or even just a “thanks for hosting dinner” token. Instead, swing by Fettle & Fire in Longmont (921 Kimbark St.) and score a grab-and-go gift from this campy-cute vending machine. You’ll find handmade gifts and

Beauty on the Other Side of Hate

Which is more powerful, love or hate? Filmmaker Susan Polis Schutz—the mother of Colorado’s governor, Jared Polis, and co-founder of Boulder’s Blue Mountain Arts—firmly believes the answer is love. In her new documentary, “Love Wins Over Hate,” Schutz explores the lives of six former white supremacists and ultraconservatives, once filled with anger and prejudice, who

A Village of (Free) Tiny Homes for Veterans

Veteran’s Community Project

Via Mobility Services

Via Mobility Services is moving local communities toward transportation equity through an unprecedented pandemic.

The Social Dilemma

Jeff Orlowski of Boulder, CO, puts a spotlight on the negative impacts of social media use with his film, "The Social Dilemma."

Art + Soul Gallery: Committing to Art

Art + Soul Gallery marries wall art with wearable art for an extraordinary experience in fine jewelry. By Christine Mahoney During uncertain times, it’s comforting to know that some things are unshakable, like the need to express love and commitment. Expressions of devotion seem to be on the rise during the pandemic. Just ask

NARF 50th Anniversary Celebration Delayed

The Boulder nonprofit Native American Rights Fund (NARF) was about to hit a major milestone when COVID-19 struck. “It was going to be a celebration of fifty years of legal advocacy, so we were excited,” says Dallin Maybee, assistant director of development at NARF. “It would have been a little bit of a fundraising

Money Motivates Change in the NFL

Amidst heightened discussions around racial equality in the wake of George Floyd’s death, Washington’s NFL team announced it would be changing its name and logo. For years, the team’s management had ignored complaints about the racist name, despite growing public sentiment against it. A program at the University of Colorado Boulder played a big part