When floodwaters ravaged many houses here in September, Neil and Cathy Borman weren’t home. Their neighborhood was particularly hard hit, and the Bormans’ home by Wonderland Lake could have been yet another casualty. By Lisa Truesdale The problematic front yard had a badly leaning, 7-foot-tall retaining wall made of old railroad ties. The wall ran […]
The local horse community contributes to the flavor and face of Boulder County. By Karen Mitchell When Sheila Ranegar heard about a horse that was for sale, her first instinct was to say no. Sheila, who owns the Nederland Equestrian School, passed on the offer as this particular animal wasn’t suitable for her young riding […]
How to create a soothing backyard oasis We asked these pros how to create a soothing backyard oasis: Chris Holthouser, project manager at Outdoor Craftsmen; Bill Melvin, owner of Ecoscape Environmental Design; and Stacy Parcell, enhancement manager for CoCal Landscape. Here’s what they said about creating a place of peace in your own backyard. Location, […]
When this builder discovered the design preferences of many refugee and immigrant homebuyers, it changed the way he built homes. In 1992, a talented and ambitious builder named Fernando Pagés Ruiz moved from Los Angeles to Lincoln, Neb. Knowing it was the site of one of the country’s Refugee Resettlement Programs, he embarked on a […]
This peaceful home has a flamboyant past and many warm memories. By Lisa Marshall If the walls in Joe and Anna Marie Robb’s house could talk, they’d have quite a story to tell. Built in 1919, the historic west-Boulder bungalow has been home to an eccentric philanthropist known for wandering the property in a makeshift […]
Winter is the perfect tub season. If you’re buying a new tub, it’s time to talk tubs. Here are some tips. By Carol Brock There’s nothing better than a hot soak on a wintry day. Whether taking a bath is a rare occurrence or a daily ritual, it’s the ideal way to melt stress and […]
Fatal Attractiveness? How To Choose Safe Cosmetics in an Unregulated IndustryBy Amber Erickson Gabbey Shannon Culek and Kate O’Donnell, both from Nederland, sit around a table with their favorite cosmetics, discussing their simple beauty routines. Culek, a holistically trained nutritionist, says she uses lotion, lip balm and sunscreen. O’Donnell uses sunscreen and natural hair-care products.
A Hitchhiker’s Guide to Marijuana Facts to Know Before Partaking by Leigh Cooper With the legalization of both medical and recreational marijuana, it may become more tantalizing to puff on a joint or take a bite of a pot brownie. Whether first-time users or returning enthusiasts, patients in pain or party-goers, potential marijuana consumers can
How to Shop for a Therapist Tips for finding ‘the therapist equivalent of a soul mate’Visiting a psychotherapist isn’t like dropping a car off with a mechanic. You have to sit with that person in a room. For an hour or more. Every week. “Choosing the right therapist is essential,” says MacAndrew Jack, a practicing psychotherapist
Keeping Spring Allergies at Bay Does the thought of spring allergies make you dread snowmelt? Do you feel like you need to be trapped inside for weeks at a time rather than out enjoying the season? If so, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 16.9 million Americans suffer from
Angler Evolution By Peter Bronski Photos by Phil Mumford After three decades, a Boulder institution embraces its next phase After the rains stopped, the waters receded and the sunshine returned in the wake of the devastating flooding that hit Boulder County in September, it was time for the difficult work of recovery. The community pulled
Interview with U.S. Senator Mark Udall By Tanya Ishikawa Mark Udall has been Colorado’s Senator since 2008, and previously served five terms as the U.S. Representative for Colorado’s 2nd Congressional District and one term in the Colorado State Legislature for the 13th District that included Longmont and parts of southern Boulder County. Udall serves on
Rocking Around The World For Charity By Chris WeidnerPhotos by Jon Glassberg I go crazy if all I’m doing is climbing,” 22-year-old Paige Claassen said last June, sipping coffee outside the Basemar Brewing Market. It was a funny thing to hear from someone about to embark on a 10-month world rock-climbing tour to exotic places
Colorado’s New Gold Rush By Kay TurnbaughThe marijuana industry and pot-friendly towns pick their way toward the motherlodeThe nation’s opinion about marijuana is starting to catch up with Colorado’s. In late October, a Gallup poll found that for the first time, a majority of Americans—58 percent—thought marijuana should be legal. Last year, Colorado voters made recreational pot
Colorado Flood Unique, but not the BIG ONE By Shannon Burgert The September 2013 rain and flood have gathered a lot of labels, from “biblical” to “thousand-year event.” Some labels may have been brandished prematurely. One that sticks well? “Unprecedented.”A weather balloon launched at the old Stapleton Airport location on the morning of Sept. 11 indicated
Life Happens How a devastating flood taught one loner the power of community Essay and Photos by Lisa Marshall At 10 a.m. on Sept. 15, the fire chief in the quiet mountain hamlet I’ve called home for 18 years stood before a crowd of dazed residents huddled in the rain outside the station and spoke
Q&A Innovation Blueprint 3.0 Chamber CEO John Tayer sees Boulder as a hub of innovationBy Kate JonuskaAppointed CEO and president of the Boulder Chamber of Commerce in December 2012, John Tayer took office with a passion for Boulder and some strong new ideas. He sat down with Boulder Magazine to talk about the city’s economic
The Ugly Duckling Dilemma What happens when we ‘free’ domestic animals, or bring wild ones home? By Julie Marshall During this season’s first snowfall, I was sitting with my husband all cozy and warm watching TV, but all I could think about was ducks—nine personable and gregarious domestic ducks that live in a lake near
Wet Your Whistle Stops. Sip & shop at Boulder County’s microdistilleries By Charmaine Ortega Getz Pub crawls, winery tours and swings through microbreweries have long been stimulating ways to sample Colorado-made adult beverages. Now Boulder County can add microdistillery tasting rooms to the experience. Each stop offers a tour, occasional live music or other entertainment,
Boogie Boy Pete Boyle entertains fans during time-out sweeps By Mary Lynn Bruny Yes, CU has an awesome men’s basketball team, but fans also adore the Buffs’ ball boy who boogies down while sweeping. He just happens to be Coach Tad Boyle’s 11-year-old-son, Pete. Boulder Magazine sat down for a chat with Pete at the
