Looking back on any given year, there’s always a lot to love and a whole lot to loathe. We’ve highlighted some of our favorites although we’re sure we missed many other great and not-so-great happenings in the North Metro area.…
Applaud the town of Erie for completing the road project that has Briggs Street now connecting all the way to Leon A. Whurl Parkway. It’ll make business in Old Town boom. But don’t get down on the town for closing…
We’re guessing the Kirlins won’t be baking fresh cookies for their south Boulder neighbors of more than 25 years anytime soon. The Kirlins, Don and Susie, just lost about a third of a 4,750-square-foot parcel behind their home on Hardscrabble…
During the election campaign season last month, city leaders in Northglenn, Westminster and Thornton all spoke of how they longed for new professional development inside their city limits. These communities have struggled to recruit high-paying jobs, and luring healthcare facilities…
The massive LifeBridge church development has indeed changed Longmont’s landscape. Politically speaking, at least. After Longmont annexed the 348 acres for a mega church development, voters, who’d already sent the issue back to a special election, elected a bloc of…
Banking on sticker shock to deter Colorado residents from buying gas-guzzling cars and trucks seems like somewhat of a stretch, considering the so-called “shock” may come in the form of a tiny $100 tax. Rep. Claire Levy, D-Boulder, plans to…
1. iPod Touch: It turns out iPhone’s phone, mp3 player, YouTube browser and driving direction finder is too much to handle for some. Try the toned-down version featuring everything but the phone. apple.com, $299-$399. 2. Olevia 747i: Wired Magazine voted…
1. Treat Release Puzzle Toy by Canine Genius: Keep your dog busy for hours so you can sleep, go to work guilt free or just keep your pup from destroying everything in its way. caninegenius.com, $20. 2. Fur Ball Laced…
1. Callaway FTI Driver: With this club’s high driver stability, carbon composite body and silver dollar-sized sweet spot, you’ll start accounting for the Earth’s curvature in the tee box. callaway.com, $499. 2. Golflogix GPS Unit: Since you’ll be hitting so…