When the 2nd Congressional District seat opened with Mark Udall, the beloved Boulder Democrat, running for senate, it set the stage for one of the most expensive primaries on record. (more…)

May 2008

A Boulderite’s Plan to Get DNC Politicos Cycling

by J.C. O'Connell, photo by Jim Post

From his second-story office just off the Pearl Street Mall, Tim Blumenthal has a stunning view of the Flatirons, but rather than peer up into the mountains, the executive director of Bikes Belong sees real beauty below on 13th Street.

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May 2008

This Olympic Torch ordeal is getting out of control. And, no, I am not referring to the whole human rights protesters.

That’s a whole different story. (more…)

April 2008

I’m getting ready to drop my tax return off at the post office. This may be the earliest I’ve ever filed, a good seven hours before most mailing centers shutter for the day. (more…)

April 2008

Rule No. 1 about fight club: You don’t talk about fight club. Rule No. 2 about fight club: You don’t talk about fight club. Looks like more than a few boulder area high school students missed that part of the acclaimed Brad Pitt flick Fight Club. (more…)

April 2008