News across Boulder County
Subaru crashes into parked cars at CU Boulder, driver seriously injured
BOULDER, Colo. — A 34-year-old man was injured Wednesday morning after his Subaru Outback struck a median and several parked vehicles at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Williams Village parking lot, according to Boulder police. Officers were called to 34th Street and…
Mayor pro tem faces ethics accusations during Longmont City Council meeting
By Riggs Robertson Ethics allegations were brought before the Longmont City Council on Aug. 25 against Mayor pro tem Sean McCoy concerning emails sent in June. Council members also discussed the possibility of endorsing measures that will appear on the ballot later this year.…
Hazel Dell Mushrooms: An enduring presence at the Boulder Farmers’ Market
By Riggs Robertson Mushrooms…mhmm, delicious. At the Boulder Farmers’ Market, you will find a plentiful array of them at the Hazel Dell Mushrooms’ farm stand. Hazel Dell, a longstanding farm established in 1980 by James and Antonia Hammond, specializes in the cultivation, growth…
Volunteering for the Sundance Film Festival
By Lisa Gage The 2027 Sundance Film Festival will take place Jan. 21–31, marking its Boulder debut after spending over 40 years in Park City, Utah. Robert Redford founded the Sundance Institute in 1981 to foster independence, risk-taking and new voices in the American film…
BVSD discusses school consolidation and closure options
By Mei Gifford On Aug. 25, Boulder Valley School District’s Board of Education held a regular meeting regarding the Resilient School Proposal. The plan proposes closing schools in the district. The proposal has been worked on since January and will be decided by the school board…
Passenger rail sales tax approved for November ballot
The Board of Directors of the Front Range Passenger Rail District approved a November ballot measure, asking voters to approve a tax increase estimated to raise $295 million annually to fund the future Colorado Connector train service, at its Aug. 28 meeting. The taxes will come…
Boulder Scientific Part 2: The Science behind your trash bags and milk jugs
By Larry Westrum, PhD- Organic Chemistry Boulder Scientific Company in Mead presently operates Colorado manufacturing sites in Mead and Longmont. It performs custom manufacturing of high-purity, proprietary products used in the production of polymers, semiconductors and aerospace…
Celebrating togetherness: Pearl Street Stampedes 2026
By Riggs Robertson Good food, live music and the love of sports. Those are the three essentials for creating the perfect start to any home game. The tradition will begin its 2026 run on Friday, September 11. The Pearl Street Stampede holds a special place in the heart of the…
Music festival, farmers market & more: 7 things to do in Boulder this weekend: Aug. 28-30
1. Catch the Tulagi Music Festival Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 27-30 Formerly known as Boulder Roots Music Festival, Tulagi brings live music, artists and performances to venues throughout Boulder. The festival features hundreds of artists across multiple stages and genres.…
Know where your produce comes from!
By Lisa Gage Community Supported Agriculture, like Red Wagon Farm, offers local sustainable produce for people in Northern Colorado. Do you know where your produce comes from? Many of us shop at grocery stores, purchasing pre-packaged greens along with other fruits and vegetables…
Boulder Weekly is back in town!
Boulder’s favorite alternative newspaper is returning. Earlier this month, Meaghan Levy became the new owner and publisher of the Boulder Weekly. Levy takes over from founder and former owner Stew Sallo, who started the weekly alternative newspaper covering Boulder and Boulder…
Training your body to find its balance again
By Cheryl Steen Some reflexes cause us to pull our hand away from a hot stove when we touch it. We also have reflexes that pull the eyes level, even if you can’t straighten out. Watch a baby or a small child who can hold its head up well as the body is carried. It