Boulder County fire sparks anxiety as warm, dry, windy conditions continue
Smoke from a fire seen billowing over a part of Boulder County on Monday afternoon caused anxiety for some residents as warm, dry and windy conditions continued along the Front Range.
Boulder police seek public’s help to find Taser theft suspect
Investigators are seeking the public's help in identifying a woman accused of stealing while wielding a Taser.
Denver–Boulder, Colorado Weather Alert Today: 60° Warmth Now Before Snow and Travel Issues Thursday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Colorado – Bright sunshine and dry air spread across the Front Range this morning, giving Denver and Boulder a springlike start to January. Pavement stays dry, jackets feel optional, and the warmth invites...
Bizarre Colorado History: Anarchist Slays on Christmas of 1906
In 1906, an extremely gruesome and bizarre crime was committed in Las Animas, Colorado, that resulted in two deaths.
Deion Sanders Puts Julian Lewis on Alert With Major QB Announcement
Deion Sanders is recognized for his tough love approach. Coach Prime rolled out the red carpet to land Carrollton High star Julian Lewis. But he now puts Lewis on edge to pick up his game and is dialing up the urgency by inviting another quarterback into the Boulder mix. Yes, the Colorado doors are now swinging open...
CPW Ends Search After Fatal Mountain Lion Attack Near Denver
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has ended its active search related to a fatal mountain lion attack that occurred on the Crosier Mountain Trail in Larimer County, northwest of Denver. After more than 72 hours of searching, officers and houndsmen found no evidence of an additional mountain lion in the area.
As restaurant prices seem to rise, this Italian spot in Louisville chooses transparency
When we last featured Parma Trattoria in July, the focus was on its steady presence in Louisville—a neighborhood Italian restaurant that’s quietly built a loyal following since opening in 2012. Since then, owner Emilio Perna Ruggiero says the exposure helped reinforce something he’s always believed in: trust between...
Denver’s premier water nerd knows what lurks beneath the lake
Denver’s lakes may freeze over this winter, but underneath, there’s something lurking — waiting for the warm weather to return to strike. It’s not anything as big as the Loch Ness Monster — in fact, the threat here is microscopic. It’s toxic algae. The...
Who Is Atlus? The Story Behind His Journey to Country Music
Musical influences – Rascal Flatts, Dolly Parton, The Fray, Drake. Current Project – “Devil Ain’t Done” (as of date of article: 01/05/2026) In our last spotlight of 2025, we had to share an artist that we are predicting will have an even bigger 2026. Sean Haywood, who goes by his artist name, Atlus is proving to be a...
New Boulder county minimum wages takes effect
BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder County’s new minimum wage of $16.82 took effect January 1. The change came after Boulder County commissioners voted in November to walk back a minimum wage increase they had approved in 2023. The previous plan would have increased the minimum wage to $17.99 per hour in 2026 and $25 per hour...

















