Boulder County

Tough Call: Pick Polis in CD2 Primary

July 11, 2008 Like 6 editor

Never have we struggled more in picking a candidate to endorse in an election. The Second Congressional District Democratic primary pitting Jared Polis (wealthy philanthropist), Joan Fitz-Gerald (first woman to serve as president of the state’s senate majority) and Will…

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This Weekend’s Pick: Finding a Way Into a Sold Out Concert

July 10, 2008 Like 0 editor

The days of Bono touring rampantly stateside, belting out the classic “Sunday Bloody Sunday” made infamous at Red Rocks have long passed. We’re lucky to see U2 pass through town once every few years now. But you still want to…

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Tough Hill To Climb

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

There’s a ground swell of support for a proposal to share sales tax revenue throughout the region, but the city of Longmont just proved why it may be a tough fight. The way state law works, cities pay for virtually…

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Longing for a Voting Booth

October 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

There’s always been something romantic about Election Day. Sure, computers break down and huge crowds turn into obnoxiously long lines. Denver’s Election Day 2006 was a prime example of how not to do things. But nothing replaces the sound of…

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Build Your Big Houses Quick

September 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Boulder County Commissioners still plan on curbing the building of large homes in unincorporated parts of the county, but the process has been delayed as the elected officials consider oodles of public comment. They’re also waiting to hear from a…

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Check Out Old Town Niwot

August 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

Platted in 1875, Niwot has blossomed into a funky gathering place of Boulder County yuppies, shops and cafés with mountain views.

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A Little Late for Erie, Frederick

July 1, 2007 Like 0 editor

For as long as we can remember, towns throughout Colorado have been squabbling and annexing land under the radar (see No. 1) in an attempt to lure lucrative retail. In this state, municipalities rely on their sales taxes to pay…