Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is known as a renowned genius writer who brought us Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Hells Angels, Fear And Loathing On The Campaign Trail, Rum Diary,  and so many more. His ties to Boulder cover decades and are deep.  The father of Gonzo Journalism,  Thompson lived in Boulder for some […]

Lentils Are NOT The Same As Lintels! I was looking at all directions at once and needed a chiropractor after the photo shoot. I  could not resist, nor did I try hard, to publish more pictures of the astonishing details of this iconic courthouse. Attention was given to every detail. Even the moldings and railings […]

What IS Memorial Day? Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties. We also celebrate the service of all those who have served and thank them for their service. The holiday […]

        The Courthouse Stained Glass Was Designed By A Swiss Artist Whose Name Is Lost To History The State Motto appears in numerous places in the Courthouse. The Colorado state motto is “Nil sine numine,” which is Latin for “Nothing without providence” or “Nothing without the deity.” This phrase suggests that all endeavors and achievements […]

Angry Bird! Brancher Starling Rescued From Water A Little Too Deep!  pic Debi Dodge This Boulder Brancher Starling was bathing with a parent. It got in over its head and had to be rescued with a dustpan. Then it was a tad displeased as it shook itself dry. Angry Bird! The Starling is not a […]

Aspen’s own Lauren Maytin, of the firm of Edson & Maytin, is our FIRST OnAspen Featured Lawyer. She has certainly earned the distinction! With her partner Warren Edson, she has been a statewide leader in marijuana legalization and regulation in Colorado. Edson & Maytin were key movers and shakers in the passage of Colorado’s Amendment […]

The Weld County Courthouse: Inner Beauty Serving Colorado, Boulder, and our fellow Coloradans Boulder, Greeley and all of Colorado are served by the Greeley Courthouse. This true gem of legal luxury stands in downtown Greeley as a siren to those seeking justice and sometimes for those seeking water. This courthouse is home to perhaps the […]

Our Photographer of the Month, Gwen Dordick, caught this amazing picture of discovery. The Eagle is there if you look. Its head is easiest to find and to use as a signpost for the rest of the magnificent bird.                                                pic Gwen Dordick

When I was re-born in Boulder in 1975, and for some decades after that, it was “common knowledge” that tornadoes could not form close to the front range. Generally it was thought by many that tornadoes West of I-25 were not possible. We KNOW that is wrong. Personally we’ve seen funnel clouds several miles South […]

The answer is easy. If you need to ask, the answer is NOW! While you can wait too long to retain or consult with a defense lawyer, you can almost never have your defense lawyer too soon. Do not wait for an arrest. Sit down with your lawyer as soon as you think you’re involved […]