Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care
Boulder County’s mental health community responds with agility to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Culture
Black Lives ALWAYS Matter
This issue is too important to be treated as a trend. We discuss how the BLM movement is changing Boulder County.
Boulder Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
We ask local authors to describe what inspires them, what’s on their writing agenda next, what’s tough about being a writer and so much more. Heidi Piper, Choose Love phoenixrisingco.com/book BMag: Was the writing process cathartic for you or was your healing complete before you started the book? HP: It was cathartic and it
Fighting For Native American Rights
John Echohawk, executive director of the Native American Rights Fund, discusses the organization's 50-year history and progress on the horizon.
Campus Colors
CU wasn’t always graced with the vibrant hues it displays in autumn. By Dell Bleekman In high contrast to the lush campus of today, the University of Colorado Boulder began with nary a tree in sight. When it was founded in 1876, CU was on a vast, sweeping plain. Now, it’s one of the
Pandemic Pastimes
Fresh ideas to keep the whole family busy as we push through the pandemic.
Boulder County CSA Guide
CSAs: Farms with Benefits The idea of Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) is nothing new, but with the continuing uncertainty brought on by a global pandemic, a more local approach to getting food has more appeal than ever. While farmers markets have changed the way they operate this year, there’s still plenty of fresh organic fare available
Renew and Recharge at Boulder’s St Julien Hotel and Spa
A weekend “away” at St Julien Hotel & Spa is just what 2020 ordered.
Theater Review: The Rough
THE ROUGH – Written by Jessica Jackson and the Ensemble; Directed by Jessica Jackson. Produced by The Catamounts (presented at the Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Parkway, Westminster) through September 6. Tickets available at CityofWestminster.ticketspice.com/TheRough. There appears to be three possible paths for theatres to take to survive through 2020: (1) they reduce
Her Turn to Talk
It’s a bit hard to meet new people during a pandemic, but a local podcast is introducing its audience to interesting women and their personal, touching and sometimes outrageous stories. Lisa Caperton and Corey Barnes record “Her Turn to Talk” from their homes in Superior and Louisville, respectively. Caperton says, “We got the idea after
Embrace Your Inner Hippie
You don’t have to flash the peace symbol to adopt a “hippie” lifestyle (but do if the mood strikes!). Instead, care for Mother Earth, love thy neighbor and embark on some alternative forms of entertainment.
#BlackLivesMatter
Moments after Boulder Magazine contributing photographer Benjamin Buren of Alive Studios set up his camera to shoot the newly closed west end of Pearl Street for our cover photo shoot, he found himself in the middle of a march. On June 12, like many other days since the death of George Floyd, locals came
Unseen Struggles in the Animal World
It’s no secret that grocery sales have gone way up during the COVID-19 crisis, but that has had a surprising consequence for The Wild Animal Sanctuary (WAS) in Keenesburg, CO. Several large grocery stores usually donate excess meat and produce to WAS, but as we can see from the frequently empty shelves, there hasn’t
A Golden Cycling Opportunity
Seniors in the Boulder area have a new chance to feel the wind in their hair. Cycling Without Age (CWA) is a nonprofit that organizes volunteer cyclists who provide free rides on trishaws (rickshaw-style cycles) for elderly community members. This organization began in Copenhagen in 2012, and has spread to more than 40 countries. Founder
Miller Moth Invasion
If you noticed more miller moths flying around this spring, you weren’t alone. Many people took to social media to comment on the ubiquitous insects, but entomologists Whitney Cranshaw and Frank Peairs at CSU report that 2020 is actually an average moth year in terms of overall population.
The Virginity Heard ‘Round the World
In 2013, Boulder writer Amanda McCracken was a 35-year-old virgin, and she had composed an article for The New York Times titled “Does My Virginity Have a Shelf Life?” Her musings on the wisdom or folly of her sexual status attracted thousands of readers, hundreds of comments and the interest of Katie Couric, who interviewed
Earth Guardians Fight Climate Change
Despite a global pandemic and blatant attacks from the current administration, these young warriors against climate change remain focused and strong
Camber Outdoors’ Emily Newman Sees a ‘Bright Future’
The national nonprofit’s mission is in sharp focus in light of recent events By Julie Kailus Photos courtesy Camber Outdoors Emily Newman, executive director at Boulder-based Camber Outdoors, took the reins at the thought-leading organization right before the pandemic sent everything into a tailspin. Camber Outdoors is a national nonprofit focused on building
Clinica Family Health: A Community Treasure
Born in a Lafayette living room, Clinica Campesina met the medical needs of the underserved and continues to help more than 50,000 patients per year as Clinica Family Health By Dell Bleekman Photos courtesy Clinica Family Health It’s no secret that Boulder and its surrounding communities are well known for world-class health care services.
Curt Hammerly, The Accidental Potter
If not for a freak accident, Curt Hammerly wouldn’t have the career he does today. Nine years after a bicycle accident that broke his neck, Hammerly is making pottery that garners endless admiration on social media.
Theater Review: The Mousetrap
THE MOUSETRAP – Written by Agatha Christie; Directed by Pat Payne. Presented by Candlelight Dinner Playhouse (4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown) through August 21. Tickets available at 970- 744-3747 or at ColoradoCandlelight.com. There is going to come a time when every passionate play-goer is going to have to make up their own individual minds – based
