The 16 Days of Winter Break
Here are 16 fun and family-friendly activities to fill the 16 days of winter break.
Culture
Winter BoCo Bookshelf: What locals are writing and we’re reading
Featuring new books by local authors in Boulder County.
Boulder Writers Alliance
The volunteer-led Boulder Writers Alliance has supported and connected writers in Boulder County for 30 years.
Three years of rescuing abused and abandoned farm animals
Good Life Refuge is a Longmont nonprofit with a mission to provide a safe haven for abused and at-risk farm animals.
Hiking Through a Pandemic
The Boulder Trail Challenge gave seven friends the motivation, camaraderie and escape they needed during uncertain times.
Friends On and Off the Job
Two police chiefs in Boulder support each other while aiming to increase transparency and community collaboration in local police work.
December 2021 Holiday Performances in Boulder County
From ballet and theater to concerts and caroling, there are tons of local performances to get you and your family in the holiday spirit! Irving Berlin’s White Christmas BDT Stage, Boulder Now through Jan. 8 Recapture the holiday magic with White Christmas at BDT this holiday season. This smash Broadway musical based on the
Fall 2021 BoCo Bookshelf
What locals are writing, and we are reading By Haley Rae Shoning Camping Grounds: Public Nature in American Life from the Civil War to the Occupy Movement Phoebe S.K. Young CU Boulder professor Phoebe S.K. Young’s new book tells the story of one of Colorado’s favorite pastimes. The book delves into the history of
Double (Helix) Breakthrough
Researchers at CU Boulder create a synthetic polymer with the DNA-like double helical structure.
“Romance in Marseille”: Notes On a Legend
The academic journal English Language Notes recently featured a collection of essays about "Romance in Marseille."
What’s in a Name? Change.
Boulder is renaming Settler’s Park as The Peoples’ Crossing In October of 1858, a group of hopeful gold-seekers arrived near the mouth of what is now Boulder Canyon. Chief Niwot of the Southern Arapaho promptly rode out to the encampment to warn the intruders to leave—they were squatting on protected Arapaho land, in violation of the
Startup Colorado: Making Connections
Startup Colorado, a rural outreach program at CU Law School in Boulder, developed a free online network to link entrepreneurs, small business owners and business-support organizations.
Local Camping Closures: Know Before You Go
Do you know how to responsibly poop while camping? That may be an awkward question, but irresponsible placement of human waste is part of the reason the USDA Forest Service had to close several dispersed camping sites in Boulder County this year. Visitor-created campsites will not be allowed along Rainbow Lakes Road (northwest of Nederland)
Pomp and Contraception
Increased access to birth control leads to more young women graduating high school, according to a recent study at CU Boulder.
Boulder County Has Lowest Prevalence of Chronic Illness in U.S.
About 6 in 10 Americans have a chronic disease, defined as one that lasts a year or more and requires ongoing medical care, like diabetes, obesity, heart disease or kidney disease. Many chronic diseases have a genetic component, but they can also be caused or exacerbated by environmental, economic and lifestyle factors such as pollution,
Reiland Rabaka: Working For the Cause
Reiland Rabaka was appointed to lead CU Boulder’s newly established Center for African & African American Studies in May 2021.
Paradox Sports: Climbing to New Heights
Paradox Sports provides adaptive climbing opportunities and introduces disabled people to a larger community of adaptive athletes.
Junkyard Social Club: Boulder’s First Adventure Playground
Junkyard Social Club, Boulder's first adventure playground, is preparing kids to take over the world.
Active at Any Age
Boulder County offers lots of opportunities for seniors to stay active—in body and mind. Here are just a few.
Longmont Dubbed Colorado’s Greenest City
Longmont has a new accolade to brag about: It’s the Colorado winner in Insurify’s 2021 Greenest Cities Awards Insurify—a company that compares car insurance quotes and analyzes relevant data—ranked cities based on factors including air quality, driving rates, hybrid and electric vehicle prevalence, and whether city officials have established a commitment to renewable energy. To
Step Back in Time at the Yesteryear Farm Show
Don't miss the antique tractors at Gibson Fest, a highlight of the annual Yesteryear Farm Show at Dougherty Museum in Longmont.
