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Magazine

Colorado Isn’t a Novice When It Comes To Making Movies

May 26, 2023 2 0 Eric Paul Erickson

Scenic vistas attract filmmakers, but steep tax incentives also drive away some out-of-state productions.

Magazine

Boulder: Crossroads of the People

May 26, 2023 Like 0 Doug Geiling

Around 1825, on the vast expanse of plains east of the Rocky Mountains, a baby boy was born. His parents soon noticed his tendency to reach for dried buffalo meat with his left hand, so they named him Niwot, or…

Magazine

Drowning in a Sea of Homes

April 19, 2023 Like 0 Rebecca Purcell

Boulder and North Metro need to build for their future while addressing environmental concerns, confronting racism, and alleviating homelessness.

Magazine

Drought, Famine, Overpopulation, and a Lack of Water: What the Puebloans and the Colorado River Can Teach Us

April 19, 2023 Like 0 Austin Clinkenbeard

Examining Puebloan peoples’ responses to environmental change and growing agriculture can inform modern conservation efforts, but it still may not be enough.

Magazine

Erie – Little Big Town

April 19, 2023 Like 0 Doug Geiling

Erie has long been defined by its rural past and as the town grows, will need to draw from its history to maintain its authenticity.

Poetry

It’s just a word… or is it? | The Soul in the Sun

April 18, 2023 Like 0 Muriel Vieux

It’s just a word / But what if it’s a word born of hate? / What if it’s a word filled with contempt? / What if it’s a word that denigrates? / What if it’s a slur or crude? /…

Poetry

No one cared… | The Soul in the Sun

March 28, 2023 Like 0 Muriel Vieux

No one ever worried / That learning the horrors of our history / Might make us sad and uncomfortable / From the auctions to the lynchings / No one ever cared about that

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