Passion for Wild Places: Ulyana N. Horodyskyj
Meet Boulder resident Ulyana N. Horodyskyj, Ph.D.: field researcher, adventurer and polar guide in Antarctica.
Fall 2020
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
Playing Dress-Up
And you thought you were bored during lockdown. Louisville native Aylia Caulwell and her husband were really bored. The two self-proclaimed “nerds who love to cosplay for cons,” suited up in a variety of movie-related costumes to re-create famous scenes from 29 different flicks. Yes, 29. Really bored, but also really funny. To see the
Required Reading: “The Warmth of Other Suns”
Louisville resident Kevin Gebert, inspired by historical novel, “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson, launched a GoFundMe campaign to bring more books addressing Black history and social injustice into the Louisville Public Library. After reaching out to the library to inquire about books of this nature, he was told they had very few
Hush Heard ‘Round The Stadium
In the time since identical twins Betty Hoover and Peggy Coppom started cheering on the CU Buffs more than 80 years ago, the football team has cycled through 16 head coaches, six Ralphie mascots, and hundreds of thousands of fans in the student section at Folsom Field. Dressed in bright and colorful matching cheerleading uniforms,
Adventure Parenting: Hike Gone Awry
Even seasoned hikers make mistakes! Courtney Johnson learned that on an adventure parenting excursion with her daughter Emma in Layton, Utah.
Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care
Boulder County’s mental health community responds with agility to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alison Sawyer Current: The Dog Lady of Mexico
Being a rescuer isn’t for the faint of heart, and as Alison Sawyer Current learned, it’s a full-time gig.
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
Tangerine: Brunch at Its Best
Chef/proprietor/founder Alec Schuler dishes on his restaurants’ successes and how they are navigating a COVID world.
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
Moments of Joy—Finding Happiness During the Pandemic
With everyone spending more time at (or near) home these days, it’s essential to find bright spots in everyday activities. These tips will help you add moments of joy to your life.
Recipe: Greenbriar Inn’s Braised Beef Short Rib with Butternut Squash Puree
The Greenbriar Inn’s executive chef, Fabio Flagiello, makes this popular entrée in the fall using fresh-picked butternut squash, carrots, rainbow chard, parsley, sage and rosemary from the restaurant’s on-site gardens. You’ll be able to find most of those ingredients at the farmers market, a county farm stand or your favorite grocery store. Note: Ingredients are separated
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.
