Boo-tiful BoCo
Boulder County is home to many ghosts and at least one possible vampire.
Culture
Action for Happiness: Sparking Joy
Action for Happiness helps BoCo residents find cheer in troubling times.
Cool Boulder: Facing the Heat
Cool Boulder is working to offset the effects of climate change.
Theater Review: God of Carnage
by Beki Pineda GOD OF CARNAGE – Written by Yasmina Reza; Directed by Kryssi Martin. Produced by Invictus Theatre Company (presented at The People’s Building, 9995 East Colfax, Aurora) through July 2. Tickets available at invictustheatredenver.com. A recipe for fun: If you want to make a tasty clafouti, start with a two young but spoiled apples
BoCo’s Silent Spring: Harmful Pesticides Found
Humans and dogs have been exposed to at least nine potentially harmful pesticide chemicals in the air around Boulder County homes.
Boulder Participating in NOAA Study On Urban Heat Islands
With sensors mounted on their cars or bikes, volunteers will traverse their neighborhoods to record temperature and humidity at precise times.
Chautauqua Park Wins National Award
Boulder’s Chautauqua Park beat out 31 other locations across the United States to win the 2022 Engaging Local Government Leaders Knope Award.
Home Safe Home: Protect Your Property From Wildfire
Mitigate your home's wildfire risk and protect your property with some simple maintenance.
LavaBox: Safer Flames
LavaBox, a portable campfire that complies with all requirements of the U.S. Forest Service’s Stage 2 restrictions, helps preclude wildfires.
Pillars of the Community: Lafayette Monument Conundrum
Community leaders are deciding how best to preserve a monument at Arapahoe Road and U.S. 287 in Lafayette, sparking a lively debate among BoCo residents
Reservations Required
Heading out to hike or climb at Eldorado Canyon State Park or the Brainard Lake Recreation Area? Better plan ahead—it’s not as simple as it used to be.
No Reservations: Spontaneous Summer Fun in BoCo
Travel destinations sold out quickly this year—but never fear. Boulder County offers plenty of spontaneous outings for all ages.
BoCo Bookshelf: Summer 2022
Boulder County authors have new publications hitting local bookshops. Here's what locals are writing and we're reading.
Public Art in Boulder County
Boulder County’s vibrant outdoor murals, sculptures and other outdoor works—often found in unexpected places—make art accessible to all.
Bruce Borowsky: BoCo’s new film commissioner is rolling
Boulder County's new film commissioner has big plans to lure more shoots to the county and unite the local film community.
Kyle Hollingsworth: When the Music Stopped
The String Cheese Incident keyboardist and longtime Boulderite Kyle Hollingsworth found his voice over Zoom during the pandemic.
Kids Rock
Here’s how to safely transition young climbers from indoor gyms to the great outdoors.
Summer Strumming
In Boulder County, a rolling grassy meadow next to a gently burbling river in Lyons has become king of the acoustic scene.
BoCo Bookshelf: Spring 2022
BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
The Colorado Bears bring field hockey to Boulder
Led by Emma Bokez, the Colorado Bears Field Hockey Club is the first (and only) club team in Boulder.
JD Mangat: Lafayette’s Local Leader
Born in Lafayette to immigrant parents, JD Mangat brings his unique perspective and vision to City Hall as he honors the past and looks toward the future.
