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No Flag For Me

July 7, 2023 Like 0 Steve Nelson

The 4th of July passed with little fanfare in the Nelson house; pizza lunch with our kids and grandkids (minus one adventurous vagabond) and to bed before the local fireworks began. The 4th never drew reverence, as the shortcomings in…

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Griddy Dancing

June 30, 2023 Like 0 Steve Nelson

Yesterday, my 8 year-old grandson said, seemingly out of nowhere, “Rules are made to be broken, laws are made to be followed.” I’m not sure all rules are made to be broken or that all laws must be followed, but…

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Erie Board of Trustees Remove Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair

June 28, 2023 1 0 Austin Clinkenbeard

Demonstrating a lack of progress and a hostile work environment, Commissioner Zuniga and Vice Chair Luthi were removed in a 4 – 2 vote after a long and at times heated discussion. Planning Commission Chair Kelly Zuniga and Vice Chair…

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As thousands of new e-bike riders hit Colorado streets, advocates say safety projects face headwinds

June 27, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

Story and Photos by Scott Franz, KUNC (via AP Storyshare) KUNC Editor’s note: Colorado is spending millions of dollars to help residents get out of their cars and into the saddle of e-bikes. Denver alone spent $4.7 million to help…

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Dining while Black: Preventing Tableside Racism in Boulder County

June 26, 2023 Like 0 Carolyn Elerding

With summer just around the corner, management and staff in Boulder County and North Metro service industries have an opportunity to help put an end to tableside racism, a form of racial discrimination that is prevalent nationwide. Imagine arriving with…

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A Vivid Expression of Privilege

June 17, 2023 Like 0 Steve Nelson

During my 19 year tenure as Head of the Calhoun School in Manhattan, I was faced with a great many complex issues, as one might expect. A few dealt with the highly-charged issues of race and racism. One stands out…

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Rock Creek Parkway Project Public Meeting on June 21

June 16, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

About a month after work on the study kicked off, Superior residents will have an opportunity to provide Town engineers with feedback on a project that will evaluate the configuration and roadway geometry of Rock Creek Parkway to determine if…

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The Big Read: Drugs, Noir, and Boulder, Colorado

June 15, 2023 2 0 Sundance Hollingsworth

In his debut novel, “The Mean Reds”, author Dale Bridges masterfully weaves a story full of mystery and conspiracy, subverting expected noir cliches with rich narration and multi-dimensional characters. It’s raining outside, thick droplets hammering against my window. The interview…

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This Panel Will Decide Whose Medicine to Make Affordable. Its Choice Will Be Tricky

May 28, 2023 Like 0 Guest Contributor

Colorado’s new Prescription Drug Affordability Board could cap what health plans and consumers pay for certain medications starting next year. The process will pit patient groups against one another. By Markian Hawryluk | KFF Health News (via AP Storyshare) Catherine…

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America’s Enduring Hate Crime

May 18, 2023 Like 0 Steve Nelson

“When used in a hate crime law, the word ‘hate’ does not mean rage, anger, or general dislike. In this context ‘hate’ means bias against people or groups with specific characteristics that are defined by the law.” – from the Department…