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Ask me one of my go-to spots to grab a beer in Boulder – I’d say the Rayback Collective every time, and not just because of Mountain Monday’s (All... Read More ...

Rooms Dance Perfomance

At the end of the Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, the resident dance company, Interweave Dance Theatre, put on the show “Rooms,” using both students and... Read More ...

Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Performance

The Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop culminated in a student performance of work choreographed both by students and instructors in the workshop on August... Read More ...

Americans, Particularly Women, Are Drinking More Alcohol

More Americans are drinking alcohol, and a growing number of them are drinking to a point that’s dangerous or harmful, according to a new study published... Read More ...

Denver Broncos – Running on Empty

Last week, former Denver Bronco running back Terrell Davis was inducted into the NFL Hall-of-Fame. In his speech, he reminded the crowd of his unlikely... Read More ...

This Week’s Boulder Benefactor: Chef Bob Sampson

Boulder is a city brimming with delectable creations, and cuisine artists. You can’t throw a stone within the city limits without hitting a renowned... Read More ...

Boulder Un-juried Art and Cat Beer

This Movie Has Forgotten The Face Of Its Father

Aquarius: An Artisan Ale

This Week’s Boulder Benefactor: Representative Jared Polis

Gum Disease and Cancer Risk in Women

The Rockies Turn-Around Season

AboutBoulder – Summer 2017 Update

The Algiers Lives On

Local Favorites, Creative Flow Yoga, and as always More

Faces of Boulder

Faces of Boulder - Bongo the Balloon Man
Meet Bongo the Balloon Man. Bongo is a self-taught balloon artist who has been creating masterful balloon... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Eva
Eva is on her first week of a long journey. She plans to travel to Boston, and perform on her way to pay for gas. She... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Peter
You can catch Peter on Pearl Street performing his specialty of juggling with both his hands and feet. Starting at a... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Eric
Meet Eric! Eric is the owner and general manager of Element Bistro in Gunbarrel! With its rooftop deck and bar and fun... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Amy
Amy is adventuring on a road trip from the Bay Area in California to her home town in Iowa. She likes to see sights,... Read More
Faces of Boulder - The Flatland Harmony Experiement
Meet the Indianapolis natives, The Flatland Harmony Experiement! This non-traditional blue... Read More
Faces of Boulder- Dan
Dan is a full time musician, currently on the road, with Iowa as his destination. He is originally from the Bay Area... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Jack
Jack started playing the piano at four years old inspired by his two older sisters. Now, he goes to CU Boulder and... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Nick and Katie
Meet Nick and Katie! I'm sure all of you, like I was, are wondering what is up with the rabbit costume? Well, Nick made... Read More
Faces of Boulder - Cory
Cory is from Bowling Green, Ohio, but is staying in Boulder for the summer. He is partaking in leadership training for... Read More
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Pic Of The Day

08/16/2017
Snowy mountain in the summer. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/15/2017
Biker at Valmont bike park. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/14/2017
Gorgeous view of Boulder wilderness. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/11/2017
Gorgeous view of Boulder wilderness. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/10/2017
Beautiful mountain view. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/09/2017
Beautiful mountain view To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/08/2017
Strolling with best buddy. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/06/2017
Back flip at Valmont Bike Park. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/04/2017
Taking a stroll in the woods. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
08/03/2017
Glorious view of the Stanley Hotel. To see full picture, please click on the date. Photo by Brad Fagan.
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Leaf of the Week

Weed Memories Never Fade Away
Man, you remember that one time we got high? Yeah…kinda. One of the things I really enjoy about being a budtender... Read More
Meet me on the dark side of the moon!
By now, you've probably heard about the upcoming total eclipse taking place on Monday August 21, 2017. While it's not... Read More
Wake and Wellness
For me, the morning is the most important part of my day. I like to wake up early, around 5:00 or 6:00, to enjoy the... Read More
Is High Times Becoming Clickbait?
What’s up confessioners, confessionistas, confessionalists! I recently decided I needed to make a move in life. I... Read More
IGADI: The New Kid in Town
Boulder County welcomes a new cannabis dispensary, IGADI, located 1325 S. Public Rd. in Lafayette. With a... Read More
Cannabis Capital
Do you want to be a better budtender? Then go to Amsterdam. Working in the industry in America with knowledge of the... Read More
Walking the Walk
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog regarding the differences between addiction and dependence. I published it on social... Read More
710 Dabbing Day
The following quote is to be read in your best stoner voice. “Duuuuude, I have an idea for the newest holiday in the... Read More
Cannabis Craft Night: Color Me High
Feeling stressed? After you medicate with your favorite strain, sit up straight and create a masterpiece with the... Read More
Cannabis Couriers and You
On Monday, Colorado State Lawmakers passed a measure to create a new type of cannabis licenses, one for a state-wide... Read More
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CU Buff Stuff

Rooms Dance Perfomance
At the end of the Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, the resident dance company, Interweave Dance Theatre, put on the show... Read More
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop Performance
The Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop culminated in a student performance of work choreographed both by students... Read More
Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop
The Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop gives dancers the chance to train with a professional company as well as... Read More
The Final Month of Summer
The school year officially begins on August 28th, 2017 for University of Colorado students. That leaves only 36 days... Read More
5 Mountain Towns Every Buff Should Visit This Summer
The state of Colorado is best known for it’s breathtaking mountains and the ski towns that surround them. With dozens... Read More
Getting Ready For The 4th
As Summer flies by and June comes to an end, many of us find ourselves desperately searching for something to do on the... Read More
CIRES Camp: Understanding Climate Change From The Youth Perspective
CU Boulder is attempting to change the conversation around climate change by inviting young students to showcase their... Read More
Boulder Summers On A Budget
When we think of the word “summer”, we are instantly drawn to the memories of running through sprinklers, jumping... Read More
New Additions To Campus: Norlin’s Digital Scholarship Center
CU recently announced the newest addition to Norlin Library: The Center For Research Data and Digital Scholarship... Read More
Free This Weekend? Head To The Boulder Creek Festival!
Every year, over 500,000 people congregate in Boulder for the much anticipated unofficial start of the summer, the... Read More
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History of Boulder

CU's Ice History
In the news yesterday, a UK based research team reported that a massive iceberg weighing more than one trillion tons... Read More
Girl Power!!: The History of Women in Boulder
In a recent study in Boulder, it was found that the city is leading the nation on gender equity. Currently, the... Read More
Be Bold, Be Boulder
If you’re a running enthusiast in Boulder County you’ve probably heard about the Bolder Boulder 10k run. It’s the... Read More
What's in a name?
Boulder is a pretty interesting name for a city, don’t you think? Both a pronoun and a noun gives it a fairly unique... Read More
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Super Drone!
Boulder is once again putting its name on the map with a local drone engineering company that has just signed on with... Read More
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Last weekend was Earth Day, and Boulder citizens made their zeal for the environment and sustainability known with... Read More
Junius Henderson -- The "Giant" of Natural History
The Natural History Museum at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pretty fantastic place. It holds the largest... Read More
The CWA-- The Conference on Everything Conceivable
This week in Boulder, from April 10th-14th, the University of Colorado hosts the CWA or the Conference for World... Read More
From Canvas to Streets-- Street Art in Boulder
Recently, walking around Boulder and taking in the sites, I’ve noticed an ample amount of street art, most notably... Read More
Coffee Nation
Coffee; the sweet, dark ambrosia that keeps us going throughout the day. In recent years, coffee has become a... Read More
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