News across Boulder County
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
Longmont urban renewal authority advances transit center plans
By Riggs Robertson The Longmont Urban Renewal Authority met Aug. 18 to discuss further developments on the transit center and its continued construction. LURA and Boulder County approved an expedited agreement to provide tax increment revenue from the First and Main Urban Renewal…
‘Forever chemicals’ put activewear under the microscope
By Larry Westrum, PhD – Organic Chemistry In April 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into whether athletic apparel retailer Lululemon has misled the public over its claims about the safety and health of its products. Paxton is investigating the…
Boulder Council moves forward with boutique hotel on Spruce Street
By Emma Houckes Boulder City Council approved a purchase agreement between the Central Area General Improvement District, or CAGID, and the developers of the Midnight Auteur hotel. The agreement concerns a property at 2121 Broadway, currently a parking lot at Broadway and Spruce…
Sundance 2027 Boulder debut comes into focus as festival nears
Organizers for the Sundance Film Festival have released more information on the world-famous event ahead of its Boulder debut in January 2027. In late February, Sundance announced the dates for bringing the marquee event to Colorado. Now, as fall approaches and plans accelerate,…
CPW enlists nature and wildlife enthusiasts to survey river otters
By Ron Bolton Did you know Colorado has river otters? In fact, Colorado Parks and Wildlife needs help Colorado’s river otter story begins two centuries ago, when fur trapping was a booming business. While beaver pelts were the most common, river otters were also trapped for their…
7 things to do in Boulder this weekend: Aug. 21-23, 2026
There are plenty of cool things to do this weekend in Boulder! Check it out and let us know if you went! 1. Drawing Club at BMoCA — Friday, Aug. 21, 5-8 p.m. Spend your Friday evening getting creative at the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art’s drawing club.Event details via the…
Recipe: Late summer Ruby Red Pound Cake
By David Tisue One of the most underrated citrus cakes out there must be the Double Glazed Ruby Red grapefruit poundcake. That’s right — grapefruit. This double-glazed citrus beauty is just the ticket for something refreshing and tangy. This flavor profile is perfectly refreshing…
Best free things to do in Boulder
Free things to do in Boulder this weekend? Yes, please! You don’t need to save up to enjoy one of America’s most beautiful cities. Outdoor enthusiasts and art enthusiasts alike can enjoy a weekend of what Boulder has to offer without spending a thing. Here are five ideas to add…
All the Colors at Rainbow Lakes
By Ron Bolton When asked her favorite color, our 2-year-old granddaughter Millie will say “red, and yellow, and blue.” If you respond, “What about purple, pink, and green?” She will quickly add them to her list. I’m coming around to her perspective on this question of the best…
From chemistry to railroads: The story of Boulder Scientific Company
By Larry Westrum Boulder Scientific Company (BSC) is headquartered in Mead, Colorado, with two other facilities in Longmont and Holland, Mich. BSC is a fine and specialty-chemical manufacturing company serving the plastics, pharmaceutical, defense, aerospace and semiconductor…
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Published August 17Retired Professor, Prolific Author Discusses Collaborations with Jane Goodall, and an Array of Animal Emotions Explored in His Latest Book
By Duncan Strauss Marc Bekoff–professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, who’s written or co-written more than 30 books; his latest, “Love in Their Hearts: A Celebration of Animal Emotions and a Guide to Compassionate Action,”…