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2 days ago | 
boulderweekly.com | Hope Munoz
Tekoa Williams crafts beverages at The Root Kava Co. in Boulder. Courtesy: The Root During a visit to the convenience store, customers expect to find shelves stocked with snacks and sugary drinks. But in recent years, a different product has emerged: 21+ beverages infused with kratom, a plant-based supplement with mood boosting opioid-like effects.
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3 days ago | 
boulderweekly.com | Hope Munoz
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2 months ago | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Pennrose LLC to build senior affordable housing. The town of Superior has approved the development company, Pennrose, LLC, to build senior affordable housing units downtown near Discovery Office Park. The units will be called Kite Route Crossing. Along with this approval comes a rebate opportunity. According to Superior’s Planning and Building Director, Lisa Ritchie, this will be the first affordable housing project for the town. She says it will be a three-story structure with roughly 50 apartments.
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Jan 27, 2025 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Homeowner Lindasue Smollen has an illustrious garden surrounding her North Boulder residence. She sprouts an array of fruits, vegetables, and flowers annually. To her, the benefits of the outdoor hobby are beyond mere cost. “I say that it’s my therapy, but it’s cheaper than therapy,” Smollen says. “It’s the joy that you get. It’s just difficult to put a price tag on.”Smollen somehow finds the time for gardening in between running a bakery business and practicing law.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Erie voters hit the polls on Nov. 4, passing a new ballot measure imposing a five percent sales tax on cannabis sales and ending the town’s cannabis moratorium on Jan.1, 2025. This begs the question: why did it take so long for Erie to catch up with nearby municipalities? According to the City of Erie’s website, the Town Council decided to wait for the Home Rule matter to be determined before developing marijuana zoning regulations and offering voters the option of approving an excise tax.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
yellowscene.com | Hope Munoz
Stationed in the Foothills of Northern Colorado, a taxpayer-funded bat breeding ground is in the works. Maintained by Colorado State University, unprecedented bat colonies will serve as a national resource for virus research. The project, expected to be completed by 2025, could advance scientific knowledge of virus cures and prevention. However, many are concerned about accidental exposures and ecological issues. Does the risk outweigh the reward?
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
colorado.edu | Hope Munoz
Hey Buffs, it's gifting season! Many college students have to budget their spending money, and this can be particularly challenging during the holiday season. Here are some ways to let your friends and family know you love them—without breaking the bank. Photo albumA picture tells a thousand words. Show your loved ones how special they are by printing out some of your best photos together and creating either a scrapbook or photo album.
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Oct 18, 2023 | 
colorado.edu | Hope Munoz
Colorado has a ton of haunted houses to visit each year. So gather up some friends and seek some scares…if you dare. Below is a roundup of some of the most chilling haunted houses (and more) that Colorful Colorado has to offer. Some are close to campus, while others may require some travel time. Regardless, you’re guaranteed to have a boo-tiful time. 13th Floor 3400 E. 52nd Ave., Denver $24.99–$99.99 The 13th Floor haunted house is named after the unlucky number 13.
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Sep 6, 2023 | 
colorado.edu | Hope Munoz
University Hill, just across the street from campus, is a place for both Buffs and Boulder community members to gather. The area offers a unique array of dining options including everything from late-night pizza to an early-morning smoothie bowl. Discover some of the best places to grab a bite on the Hill. BreakfastNobody likes to be hungry during class, so start your day off nourished with a filling breakfast on the Hill. Rush Bowls 1207 13th St. Rush Bowls is fresh, fast and delicious.
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Aug 20, 2023 | 
boulderreportinglab.org | Hope Munoz |Stacy Feldman
With school back in session, our summer roundup this week focuses primarily (though not exclusively) on the weekend’s happening as we enter peak festival season. Summer is almost over, so take advantage of these outdoor concerts, art exhibitions, gatherings and celebrations while you still can. If there’s an event you’d like to promote on our calendar, use the self-submission form on our events page. Visit the BRL events calendar for more things to do.
