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Nonprofit recognizes a Boulder court for work with homeless people
The Center for Justice Innovation, a nonprofit group, recently recognized Boulder Community Court for its work with unhoused people. The nonprofit group also designated Boulder Community Court as a “mentor court” that can help other local community courts around the country. People who work in the Boulder Community Court will mentor similar court projects in Utah, Wyoming, Nevada and Mississippi.
Bolder Boulder participants run, walk, dance and slide their way to Folsom Field on Memorial Day
Approximately 47,000 runners, joggers, wheelchair users and walkers were out in full force Monday morning at the Bolder Boulder. Throughout the city, a parade of bananas, sharks, Barbies and Kens, superheroes and Minions made their way to Folsom Field. Some warmed up at the starting line with hopes of beating personal records, while others said they were just there for the beer and slip and slide.
Bolder Boulder brings in runners from all across the world
The 44th running of the Bolder Boulder is underway. The 10K race winds through the streets of Boulder, Colorado, each year and finishes inside Folsom Field on the University of Colorado campus. This year's official race starter is CU Boulder Chancellor Philip DiStefano, who announced his retirement last year.The race got its start back in 1979 and grew to eventually become one of the country's largest timed road races. It now features a separate International Pro Team Challenge race and a professional wheelchair race called the Push-Rim Challenge.Runners, joggers, walkers, stroller pushers and other participants are greeted on the race route...
BVSD school board hears plan to give 4% raises, cut $5 million
The Boulder Valley School District plans to cut $5 million from its budget, including eliminating teaching and central office positions, to afford to give all employees a 4% cost-of-living salary increase next school year. The school board heard an update on the budget at Tuesday’s meeting and is set to...
Why are there so many bronze statues in Golden?
A stroll through downtown Golden offers the opportunity to explore an exceptional collection of Western art, including dozens of striking bronze sculptures scattered throughout the city. The diverse pieces all reflect the rich history, culture, and values of the community. "They have a lot to do with Golden's history —...
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