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Made in Colorado: Smeeny Made Wild Headware
Chereen Leong Schwarz turned her nickname, “Smeeny Beanie,” into her company’s flagship product in 2017. At first, making winter hats was her side hustle, but it’s been her full-time gig since 2020. The wool yarn is “ethically and sustainably sourced” from South America, and Leong Schwarz...
Dillon to explore policy for permitting neighborhood block parties
The Dillon Town Council is interested in exploring the possibility of creating a policy and permitting process for allowing neighborhood block parties. Dillon Town Council member John Woods at the Town Council meeting Tuesday, July 23, said the Corinthian Hill neighborhood where he lives has been planning a block party but recently learned that a special use permit would be required.
Another Fort Collins Brewery Will Be Closing for Good
After two and a half years, a craft brewery located in Fort Collins will close for good. Patrons of the brewery will not have to wait long for another option in the area, however, as another Colorado brewery will be taking over the space. According to the Coloradoan, Atlanta-based Sweetwater...
Broomfield events for this week
Digital Navigator: Benefit from a one-on-one appointment with a digital navigator, whether you need to find affordable internet service for your home, locate a device to borrow or purchase or have wanted to jump into the digital age and learn basic computer skills; 9 a.m., Broomfield Library and Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield; compass.broomfield.org.
Smoky conditions across the Front Range; Boulder’s unhoused community speaks up
On today’s Morning Magazine, a closer look at the smoky conditions we saw across the Front Range last week. Then, you’ll hear personal testimony from Jack Crow, a member of Boulder’s unhoused community.
Boulder sues the FAA over the Boulder Municipal Airport; Evacuations lifted, roadways reopened after JeffCo fire
Evacuations lifted, roadways reopened after JeffCo fire. All evacuations have been lifted after a 6-acre wildfire in Jefferson County shut down the U.S. 285 in both directions yesterday. At least five homes were evacuated. The Bureau of Land Management became aware of the Twin Forks fire just before 2 p.m....
Internal search for interim dean is live, applications encouraged
Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Assessment Katherine Eggert announced today that the internal search for the interim dean and vice provost of undergraduate education is live. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the CU Boulder Internal Job Board by Aug. 8. “We are looking for an...
Badge Summit returns to campus Aug. 5
The Badge Summit at CU Boulder, a three-day conference focused on how organizational trust (such as CU Boulder’s institutional brand) is used to equip and empower learners of all types, will return to campus Aug. 5–7. If you go. Who: Faculty, staff. What: Digital credentialing conference. When: Aug....
Shedeur Sanders calls Colorado football transfer DL a star player
Shedeur Sanders believes Colorado football transfer DL Chidozie Nwankwo is "definitely" a star player while speaking with KTRK's Joe Gleason during a morning practice. "Chidozie! Big guy! He's somebody I would not let sack me," Sanders said (h/t Marca). "I always ID Chidozie. He's definitely a star player. I'm excited to see him in camp and get out there and compete. We've got new and improved O-linemen and D-linemen, so it's going to be real fun. Day-to-day."
Wyoming Forecast: Mid-80s to Low-100s with Fire Weather Watch Issued
Cheyenne, WY – This week’s weather forecast predicts hot and hazy conditions across Wyoming due to smoke from California wildfires. High temperatures are expected to range from the mid-80s to the low-100s, with Tuesday being the hottest day. According to the US National Weather Service Cheyenne Wyoming, Monday...
Colorado football alum: Deion Sanders brings 'true greatness' to Buffs
Colorado football alum Matt McChesney knows a thing or two about how things operate in Boulder, having played for the Buffs in the mid-2000s under Gary Barnett. So when he says that Coach Prime is bringing "greatness" to CU, it's hard not to listen to someone who's been in the trenches cheering on a program that is coming out of its dark ages.
Boulder’s housing shortage comes into sharper focus with new report
The Northern Front Range is currently short 8,000 housing units, and the gap between supply and demand is projected to grow, according to a draft report published this month by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), a regional transportation planning agency. The housing needs assessment considered factors such as...
Case Study: Reshaping City of Boulder's Built Environment
With a Climate Action Plan that aims for an 80% reduction in emissions from city buildings by 2030, the City of Boulder partnered with Ameresco to develop a Facilities Master Plan to improve building performance in terms of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and financial stewardship. This case study details how...
Boulder Art Fest: Linder: Two Fish, a Linder Bird, and an Honorable Mention
Rodney Linder and Judi Linder create whimsical animal sculptures that will bring smiles to any face! They also merited an Honorable Mention at this year’s Art Fest. Well done!. These colorful creations speak for themselves! The variety and artistic merit of creations exhibited this year are truly impressive and...
Quick response and luck contained Boulder’s Dinosaur Fire — why the next wildfire may not be so forgiving
The Dinosaur Fire that started west of NCAR was contained before it burned five acres. Boulder County fire officials credit subdued winds, favorable daytime conditions and the absence of other fires. But they warn that such luck may not hold as fire season ramps up this year and in the years to come.
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