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Cutting Cannabis’ Carbon Footprint

Thanks to taxes and fees, Colorado’s booming cannabis industry adds almost $400 million yearly to the state’s coffers. Unfortunately, though, indoor cannabis production accounts for about 1.3 percent of the state’s total greenhouse gas emissions. It’s been rising as growers move their operations indoors in record numbers, due to catastrophic crop damage from unpredictable weather

Boulder Comedy Festival: Bring On the Hilarity

Without further ado… The Boulder Comedy Festival is finally on! As we wake from our pandemic-inspired stupor, why not wake up with a laugh? Organizer and comedian Zoe Rogers planned a multi-day comedy festival for 2020. And that didn’t happen. But this is the year for it. This first-ever event is scheduled for June 24–27

Osprey News: A New Man in the Nest

A new “dad” has moved into the osprey nest at Cattail Pond after the famous father from years past didn't return from his migration.

Bart’s Record Shop Spins Back to Life as Paradise Found Records

Paradise Found Records has only been in its new digs at 1646 Pearl Street since April, but they’re already feeling the love from excited locals.

Preserving, Healing, Remembering

After the tragic shooting in Boulder in March, local community members and far-flung visitors congregated at the chain-link fence in front of King Soopers to leave flowers, notes, artwork and other items commemorating the lives we lost to a devastating act of violence. Together, the objects placed at the memorial create a snapshot of Boulder’s

Sweet & Spicy: Colorado Peaches & Chiles

Palisade peaches and Pueblo chiles taste just like summer By Lisa Truesdale   Our state is famous for an abundance of wonderful things, and two of the tastiest show up by the bushel-full during the summer months. Unlike our legendary mountain views and nonstop sunshine, though, Palisade peaches and Pueblo chiles are only available for

Local Black-Owned Businesses

Black-owned businesses in Boulder County get support and recognition with the help of local entrepreneurs.

Janet Russell: Putting Arts on the Map

Janet Russell, owner of Creative Framing Art Gallery, has paved a wide path for the arts in Louisville.

Lovin’ Summer in Boulder County

The best of Boulder County summer, as seen through your eyes.   Ahhh, summer in Boulder County. There’s really nothing like it, is there? After what feels like an eternity of isolation and a year spent pining for the festivals and social activities that BoCo usually offers, we’re finally starting to shed our masks—hooray for

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Theater Review: Forever Plaid

by Beki Pineda FOREVER PLAID – Book by Stuart Ross; Music by Various Artists; Directed by Matthew D. Peters. Presented by BDT Stage (5501 Arapahoe) through July 11. Tickets available at bdtstage.com or 303-449-6000. How old does a theatrical piece have to be before it qualifies as being a “chestnut”? I think PLAID is there. Born

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

By Haley Rae Shoning   Complicit Amy Rivers amyrivers.com Amy Rivers’ gripping new thriller “Complicit” is the first release in her upcoming Legacy of Silence series. It features protagonist Kate Medina, a highly skilled forensic psychiatrist who retreats to her unpolluted, dependable hometown after a horrifying act of violence leaves her physically and emotionally scarred.

Pandemic Picnics

Whether a family adventure or a romantic meal alfresco, here are some ideas for taking an original “social distancing” activity to new heights. By Christine Mahoney   Ah, picnics. The original socially distanced form of outdoor dining. Grab some friends or opt for a day date—just you, your beloved (OK—maybe your kids and dog, too),

Electric Car Battery Boost

Solid Power, a startup in Louisville, is making waves with their all-solid-state batteries that could make electric cars more efficient and much safer.

Colorado Astronauts Selected for Lunar Mission

The last time NASA successfully sent astronauts to the moon was December 1972, with Apollo 17. Nearly 40 years later, they’ve selected astronauts for another lunar mission, and that team includes two Coloradans—Jessica Watkins of Lafayette, and Matthew Dominick of Wheat Ridge. Watkins has a doctorate in geology and collaborated on the Mars Curiosity rover.

Boulder County’s First Female Eagle Scouts

Congratulations to these scouts for becoming the first female Eagle Scouts in Boulder County on Feb. 8, 2021!

1,000+ Formerly Homeless Housed in Boulder

In 2017, Boulder’s city council approved a homelessness strategy that prioritizes permanent housing. Since then, more than 1,000 individuals have been housed.

Marin Stanek: Another Ceiling Shattered

Marin Stanek became the first female chief information officer at CU’s Office of Information Technology right in the middle of the pandemic.

Longmont Librarians Get Creative

Longmont Public Library and the dedicated librarians inside keep finding unique ways to bring the library to you during the pandemic.

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.

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