Snow returns to high country near Leadville and Twin Lakes
Fresh snow coated some of the highest peaks near Leadville and Twin Lakes this week, creating a wintry scene.
Gala will support Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center near Lyons
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, a Boulder County center for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife, will host its annual fundraising gala on Saturday. Held at Nissi’s event venue, at 1455 Coal Creek Drive in Lafayette, the Wild Night for Wildlife gala starts at 5 p.m. and includes dinner as well as a silent and
Gross Reservoir: Boulder’s Hidden Mountain Lake
Boulder’s Hidden Gross Reservoir: The Mountain Lake Most Visitors Miss. Drive west from downtown Boulder on Flagstaff Road and the city quickly falls away. Pines close over the pavement, mountain views appear between the trees and the road eventually becomes Gross Dam Road. Then the canyon opens onto a long, dark reser
As places of worship face rising threats, this bill could help Colorado congregations pay...
Boulder’s Congregation Har HaShem spends about $80,000 a year on security — an expense they didn’t need five years ago. That additional expense means they have to work more modestly and can’t hire additional staff, Rabbi Fred Greene said. As places of worship have been targeted in hateful and violent attacks across the
Threat unfounded at middle school in Thornton
An active threat at a middle school in Thornton was unfounded, according to a social media post from the Thornton Police Department on Wednesday morning.
County sets hazardous household waste disposal event
The Weld County Household Hazardous Waste program is celebrating the 30 year anniversary of its disposal program with an open house. “The Household Hazardous Waste program has provided this service to the people in the south county and Dacono for 30 years now and has made such a lasting impact in Weld County,” said Jas
Driver arrested after truck spotted driving on rims in Broomfield
Broomfield police arrested a driver after receiving reports of a truck driving with only two intact wheels, causing sparks to fly.
Water restrictions help Lafayette, Louisville, Erie maintain supplies as drought persists
Millions of gallons of water have been saved across Lafayette, Louisville and Erie as officials tout their community efforts to curb usage. But officials say they still aren’t in the clear, with about 90% of the state still under drought conditions. Much of Boulder County remains in “extreme” drought as of early Septem
Best Chips and Salsa in Boulder: Fall 2026 Update
A basket of crisp tortilla chips and a bowl of fresh salsa remain two of the quickest ways to judge a Mexican restaurant. Does the salsa taste like tomatoes, tomatillos and roasted peppers—or only heat? Are the chips sturdy enough for dipping? And does the table immediately want another bowl?
Measles Visitor Hits Boulder, Westminster, Lafayette Spots, Colorado Says
A traveler infected with measles passed through Boulder, Westminster and Lafayette earlier this month, potentially exposing people at two restaurants, a hotel and a hospital emergency department, state health officials say. The visitor's stops included a busy stretch of Pearl Street, a downtown hotel hosting a gem and

















