Letter to the Editor: Attorney General’s Office to Review Erie Residents’ Complaint

This letter was sent to Yellow Scene Magazine. As with all Letters to the Editor, the views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. We value providing space for community voices. I am a resident of Erie who is not directly impacted by the Draco Pad project footprint and I have zero political aspirations. I also believe that there is a...

Letter to the Editor: Did “Four Arse Men of the Epic Collapse” Hang GOP and Dems?

This letter was sent to Yellow Scene Magazine. As with all Letters to the Editor, the views expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. We value providing space for community voices. Colorado’s Democratic and Republican Parties must be shaking in their boots from the Unity Party riding into town for the primary election. They trotted out...

Letter to the Editor: Reflections on Erie Mineral Rights Ordinance and Community Testimony

The following letter was sent to Yellow Scene Magazine. As with all Letters to the Editor, the views expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publication. Dear Mayor and Members of the Erie Town Council, I want to begin by thanking each of you for your service to the people of Erie. As a fellow elected official and former city council member, I...

Spotlight: Rainbow Cult

Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient is a record-holding troupe devoted to shadow casting, an art they showcase in union with Rainbow Cult. I had the pleasure of interviewing Jolee Harston, the Head of Marketing, in anticipation of the upcoming Rocky Horror Picture Show Shadow Play, which has been entertaining at Denver’s Meow Wolf installation over the past few years. Tickets are available for this...

Scene Stealers | June/July 2026

Colorado Brazil Fest, Aug. 6-Aug. 9 The Boulder Samba School invites Coloradans to celebrate Brazilian culture at Colorado Brazil Fest. From percussion workshops to carnaval shows, this four-day event will be filled with electrifying live music, bold colors, sensational samba and authentic cuisine. Varying events will take place at the Boulder County Historic Courthouse, the Dairy Arts Center...

Decoding Dark Money in Colorado Elections

This past month, Yellow Scene Magazine published our endorsements for the upcoming primary election. What haunted much of our coverage was the specter of dark money: who has it, who does not, which donors we viewed as disqualifying, and which we did not. Particularly in a post-Mamdani electoral landscape, a candidate's financial connections are beginning to resonate deeply with everyday...

Should Niwot Incorporate? Minimum Wage Dispute Sparks Debate

The debate began when several Niwot business owners and residents opposed a scheduled wage hike. Following pushback, the county rolled back the increase to $16.82 for 2026, implementing a 3% annual increase through 2030. Supporters of incorporation view this compromise as clear evidence that Niwot requires greater local autonomy. Leading the campaign to incorporate is Niwot resident Nick Little...

Why Adults Need Play Too

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood, play becomes optional. As children, recreation is built into daily life. We ride bikes through neighborhoods, join sports teams, invent games on the playground, and spend entire afternoons exploring without a goal beyond having fun. Then adulthood arrives. Work schedules fill the calendar. Family responsibilities expand. Free time shrinks. Eventually...

Chapter 1: The Intense Power of our Local Literary Scene

In many communities, bookstores are back in a big way. But they’ve taken on a new purpose. They have become not just a place to pick up a new story or discover a new favorite author but, in tumultuous times, they have become safe spaces and community centers. The same goes for our libraries. They are also places where you can find heroes on and off the page. This month we explore our literary...

The Great Dinosaur Road Trip

The first dinosaur appeared before we even left Denver It wasn’t a fossilized one, but a five-year-old Cedar donning his beloved T.Rex costume as our car climbed into the foothills west of the city. Beside him, his two-year-old brother River was making his own dinosaur noises from a car seat piled high with snacks, picture books, and enough toy trucks to survive a cross-country...

Shift Meal: Read Queen Bookstore & Café

What baristas eat, drink, and read when no one is watching Between pulling espresso shots, recommending books, and plating donuts, baristas don’t have much downtime—so when they do, what’s actually on the menu? Nestled in Old Town Lafayette, The Read Queen Bookstore & Café (for those wondering, the pronunciation, according to their website: “I love to read, the Queen she said...

Dillinger’s: Lafayette’s Best Kept Secret

By Santiago Nino Wedding season brings a certain kind of chaos: out-of-towners flooding your group chat, itineraries nobody agrees on, and the constant question of where to take people who want to feel like they've actually been to Colorado. Skip the brewery tour. Take them to Dillinger's. Named after the infamous bank robber who met his end in 1934, Dillinger's in Lafayette is about as...

Taste of the Month: Crepe Therapy Cafe

“Mawa likes to call it bougie,” said Steve Laser, Community Engagement Manager of Boulder’s Crepe Therapy Café. Laser was handpicked by the queen of crepes herself, Mawa McQueen, to run the show at her elevated fast-casual concept. For those in pursuit of ultra-thin pancakes, Crepe Therapy offers the holy grail — and so much more. Beyond a plethora of mouthwatering sweet and savory...

Editor’s Note: What Is There To Celebrate?

It’s been hard to miss the giant 250 splashed across nearly everything this summer. Towns are putting up banners announcing special 250th Fourth of July celebrations, history channels have dusted off every revolutionary documentary they ever aired, local theatre troupes slotted in 1776 as their summer show, and a trip to the store can grant you access to a special Oreo flavor to celebrate the...

Nelson’s: Corner: Rules are Rules

“Because I said so” is the last refuge for the fatigued parent. It is also the first option for the incipient fascist. This observation derives from a pair of unintentionally related items in the New York Times. The first was an article in The Athletic that reported on the disqualification of a high school track team. The young men’s 400-meter relay squad was in the final few meters of...

Month in Review | June/July 2026

104th North Photo: Moon Over DIA By Jordan Neumeyer [ Boulder County News ] Two boys, aged 14 and 15-years old, were injured when they ran a stop sign on their e-bike and were in turn hit by a truck in Boulder. Neither boy was wearing a helmet. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. With 51% of the vote in June’s primary, Jillaire McMillan will advance to the general...