Unemployment claims have been steadily increasing in Colorado as shutdowns continue across the state. To compare, recession-level claims were averaging about 5,000 a week; last week claims were at at 19,000, and this week has hit 60,000. File an unemployment insurance claim – Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment guide – Colorado Department of […]

With nearly 6.7 million jobless claims in the last 2 weeks, the market impact is bound to have hit Boulder. If you are one of the many people struggling to make rent payments this month, don’t be ashamed! Here are a few options to help get through the next month(s): Talk to your landlord about […]

Colorado Parks and Wildlife were called earlier today because of a report of a mountain lion sitting in a tree in a neighborhood backyard. Because the cat was not exhibiting any abnormal behavior or aggression officials decided to let it come down from the tree on its own and return to the wild — after […]

Bobo’s, an oat bar company based in Boulder, is helping fight for our frontline healthcare workers through the Healthcare Heroes Chocolate Chip Oat Bar. From the Bobo’s webpage: “Bobo’s is pledging over 20,000 snack bars to healthcare workers in need by providing them with healthy, prepackaged, and wholesome food. With your purchase of this Healthcare […]

Bears have already been spotted in 8 Colorado counties this year, including Boulder and Morrison, where bears have been getting into trash, Snowmass Village, where a bear broke into a vehicle, Delta, where bears have been attacking livestock, and Colorado Springs, where a bear went head to head with a dog. Wildlife officials don’t know […]

A speeding doctor was pulled over on a Minnesota highway for speeding and was expecting a ticket from the State Patrol Officer. After handing the officer her Massachusetts license, the doctor explained that she drives to Minnesota once a month to fill-in for hospitals in the area. She was scolded by the officer for potentially […]

ATTENTION BOULDER BANDS, SINGERS, and OTHER MUSIC PRODUCERS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! AboutBoulder.com is excited to announce the Featured Musicians section. Boulder is home to talented artists across many disciplines. For those who have a passion for creating and sharing music, we want to create a place for you! With live music being […]

In these unprecedented times, we are seeing different communities come together and take unprecedented action. One example of this is the Pledge from the town of Breckenridge for a 30 day “stopgap” to help small businesses pay rent and get through the month. They are also offering another half a million dollars in support for […]

Gov. Polis stated in a press release yesterday that it was likely that schools would remain closed throughout the remainder of the school year across Colorado. “All school districts… should prepare for traditional in classroom instruction to not return this school year,” said Polis. “I like to be an optimist, so it is possible, very […]

It’s that time of year again – where young couples pretend their pregnant on social media, your mom tries to scare you in the morning, or the kids claim they’ve been suspended. April Fools comes at an interesting time this year, where stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, and the world could use […]