By Shay Castle - May 15, 2024

BoCo, briefly: May 15, 2024

Ned repeals rights of nature Nederland’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to repeal the town’s Rights of Nature protections passed in 2021, The Mountain Ear reported. The resolutions recognized...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - May 8, 2024

Gov’t watch: May 8, 2024

Boulder City Council At the May 16 meeting, council will: • Vote to allow the city manager to authorize intergovernmental agreements with Lafayette, Erie, Louisville and the Boulder County Housing...

By John Lehndorff - May 7, 2024

Local food news: May 7, 2024

Beloved chef Amos Watts, who wowed Boulder diners at Corrida and Jax Fish House, has died at the age of 43, days before he was to open Denver’s Fifth String...

By Shay Castle - May 1, 2024

Gov’t Watch: May 1, 2024

Boulder City Council In a May 9 study session, city council will: • Discuss year-end 2023 financials and receive an updated forecast from CU Boulder economists in preparation for crafting...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Apr. 24, 2024

Events: April 25-30

TGTHR Youth Voice & Art Showcase 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder. $100 Support local young people experiencing homelessness during this spring fundraiser and art exhibition...

By Shay Castle - Apr. 23, 2024

BoCo, briefly: April 23, 2024

BoCo employees move to unionize Employees of Boulder County filed for union recognition, CPR reported, becoming the second group to utilize a new state law allowing county government workers to...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Apr. 17, 2024

Events: April 18-25

Vegan Night 4 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder. Free The Rayback Collective’s usual lineup of food trucks is going green. Enjoy an array of plant-based and...

By Will Matuska - Apr. 17, 2024

A new hope

One of the first times I remember feeling utter hopelessness was on a pile of black dirt. I was 8 years old, and my two brothers and I were tasked...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 16, 2024

Boulder County food news: April 16, 2024

Taste of the Week: Lunch on 55th Street You have probably tasted A Spice of Life fare at parties, events and office cafes since the caterer opened in 1987, but...

By Will Matuska - Apr. 10, 2024

BoCo, briefly: April, 10, 2023

Extreme wind, Xcel shutoffs leave thousands without electricity  Xcel Energy proactively shut off power for the first time in Colorado history because of high wildfire risk over the weekend, leaving...

By none - Apr. 9, 2024

Perturbed by pesticides

Relocate Weed Warriors from Walker Ranch By Christel Markevich Boulder County Parks and Open Space (BCPOS) recently asked for volunteers to pull weeds along the Walker Ranch Loop trail through...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Apr. 3, 2024

Events: April 4-11

Peace Through Music 2024 7-10 p.m. Thursday, April 4, Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St. $20 Longmont singer-songwriter Antonio Lopez performs with Janis Kelly, Lisa Bell, Pedro S. Silva II and...

By Shay Castle - Apr. 3, 2024

BoCo, briefly: April 3, 2024

Longmont Starbucks unionizes The workers of a Longmont Starbucks (2318 17th Ave.) voted last week to unionize, becoming the first location in the city to do so, according to Starbucks...

By John Lehndorff - Apr. 3, 2024

Boulder County food news: April 3, 2024

254,640 cans on the rocks Red Rocks sells more White Claw hard seltzer than any other single venue in the U.S., according to the beverage company. The 9,545-person capacity amphitheater...

By Shay Castle - Apr. 2, 2024

Protecting kids, supporting survivors

A few weeks ago, a man came into Boulder Weekly’s offices carrying a copy of our Feb. 29 edition. The cover story was about a photography exhibit featuring trans youth. ...

By Kaylee Harter - Mar. 27, 2024

Gov’t watch: March 27, 2024

Boulder City Council  On April 3 and 4, council will hold its biannual retreat where they will set priorities for the next two years. For 2022-23, those included various housing...

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Mar. 27, 2024

Events: March 28-April 4

Open Meditation 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, Boulder Shambhala Center, 1345 Spruce St. $10 suggested donatio Shift into mindfulness mode during this open meditation at the Boulder Shambhala Center. A senior...

By Shay Castle - Mar. 27, 2024

BoCo, briefly: March 27, 2024

Fort Chambers plan released A draft stewardship plan has been released for a Boulder open space property connected to the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864. Troops who participated in the...

Must-Reads

Adolescent cannabis use has decreased for…

So-called “dark money” has entered the…

ARIES (March 21-April 19): The term…

Welcome to our 2024 Primary Vote…

Picture in your mind’s eye the…

ON THE BILL: Following last week’s…

Movement Workshop6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13,…