Hope Munoz

1 month 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.

2 months ago | 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.

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.

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?

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.