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Shavonne Blades

The Carnivale Masquerade Gala is returning, and this year we’re bringing the disco vibes with DJ Drake! Join us on October 10, 2024, from 5-9 pm at the new Bricks on Main in Longmont for an evening of dancing and…

Best of the West Issue

Best of the West 2024: Readers Choice

February 24, 2024 Like 0 Shavonne Blades

Restaurants Overall EC 24 Carrot Bistro: Replicating last year’s contest nearly to a T, 24 Carrot eeks out the top spot for consecutive years. Erie’s burgeoning dining scene is attracting more and more attention, with 24 Carrot offering a new…

Online News

The Woman Who Chased Goats

October 4, 2023 2 0 Shavonne Blades

Lafayette City Council member Tonya Briggs remembered Being asked to write a eulogy for someone you care about, someone who was only 44, a mother of three beautiful red-headed girls, happily married for almost two decades, and a leading Lafayette…

Red Tornado

I’m Tired | Red Tornado

April 22, 2023 6 0 Shavonne Blades

I’m Tired / with a Capitol T, hard-wired. / It’s not just the hours, / that the work requires.

Best of the West Issue

Best of the West 2023: Readers Choice

February 17, 2023 4 0 Shavonne Blades

When we say Readers' Choice, we mean readers choose. We left the ballot up to the readers through the weeks-long voting period, and we have the results!

Best of the West Issue

Best of the West 2022: Readers Choice

February 24, 2022 Like 0 Shavonne Blades

When we say Readers' Choice, we mean readers choose. We left the ballot up to the readers through the weeks-long voting period. We have the results, presented in 9 main categories and 111 sub-categories.

Magazine

Michael Dougherty: A Fighter For Justice Knows The Strength of Compassion | The ACTIONISTS Series

October 22, 2021 Like 0 Shavonne Blades

DA’s have been one of the major contributors to America’s broken justice system, but Michael Dougherty is one of the first DA’s I have met that has helped lead the charge on even having a conversation regarding justice reform.

Magazine

Yellow Scene Election Guide 2021

October 22, 2021 1 0 Shavonne Blades

Every city, county, and school board race ready for you to decide! Also in: ballot measures, city questions, and district inquiries!

Magazine

Darren O’Connor, Activist Lawyer: There For Those Who Need Him, and For Those Who Don’t

August 3, 2021 Like 0 Shavonne Blades

Darren has long been a voice of the unhoused, being a relentless thorn in the City of Boulder’s side. For years he has advocated for them to take a more compassionate approach to helping people. He helped found and serves…

Online News

Evidence Emerges; Tay Anderson Controversy

June 29, 2021 15 0 Shavonne Blades

This article was coauthored by Shavonne Blades and Mona Cedillo This article includes an interview with Tay Anderson and his attorney This article will continue to be updated as new information is made available. Updated on 6/30/2020 9:30 am to…