Features

September 20, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Anne Gillespie has tons of stories about the power of the human-animal bond and the program she calls YAPS. The most gripping story, arguably, involves a teenager, a dog named Boone and a letter. Or better yet, a series of…

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Smart Moms

August 17, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

Moms are a fierce bunch. And nothing stands in the way of a mom with great idea. For the Smart Issue, we tracked down a couple of local moms-turned-entrepreneurs who talked about their inspirations and emerging products. It’s moms helping…

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Raising the Bar

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Andra Coberly

After almost 10 years, it’s finally time to fix “No Child Left Behind,” the main federal education policy. In the coming months, we have a historic opportunity to overhaul our federal education law by building on the progress made and…

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Smart Schools

August 17, 2010 Like 1 Andra Coberly

TOOLS Both public and private schools are investing in specific tools to make kids ready for the real world. It’s all about exploring modern technology to keep kids on the cutting edge while ensuring they understand the basics.

Outdoor Issue

A Ride of the Century

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

If your workouts are in the doldrums, set one of Colorado’s big September rides as a goal. There’s still time and it could be the boost you need. Call this the 7-minute abs of cycling.

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Peeps: Dave Johnson

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Update: This article was originally published in August 2010. As of 3/13/2022, twelve spook-filled years later, Dave is retiring and the Ghost Mobile is for sale! See the flyer at the bottom of the interview. Dave Johnson steps inside from…

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A Conversation Peace

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Andra Coberly

Outside, a thunderstorm is looming, clouds are growing wild and wooly over the Front Range, and lightening flickers in the distance. Inside a gently worn historic-home-turned-peacenik-refuge on Longmont’s Terry Street, Deb Witzel’s energy is also growing electric. The executive director…

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Smart Shopping

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Lacy Boggs

I was raised to believe in the power of a bargain. The women of my family have a sixth sense for knowing when and where that 25-percent-off sign will magically transform into a 50-percent-off sign, and we never pay full…

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The Smart Issue

August 17, 2010 Like 0 Lacy Boggs

The days of pocket-protector-wearing über nerds being shoved into lockers are over. If the high-tech revolution has taught us anything, it’s that smart is cool, and the smarter you are, the more likely you are to rule the world. That’s…

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The Green Light

July 12, 2010 Like 1 Lacy Boggs

By nature, magazines can’t always walk the walk. We can offer up suggestions, tips and stories about conservation, sustainability and green-ness. We can be printed on recycled paper, printed with soy-based ink and ask our readers to recycle us after…