Newlands Community, Boulder CO

11/28/2024

11/08/2024

Does anyone else feel like fall only lasted a week?!?

Fortunately the weather moods of our beautiful state changes quickly and it looks like we can get back to our regular scheduled programming next week. :)

07/02/2021

There will be no fireworks at Folsom Field this year, but there are a number of other possibilities.

Erie: https://www.erieco.gov/1560/Fireworks-Show

Longmont: https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/public-safety-department/public-safety-services/fireworks-in-longmont

Superior: https://www.ci.superior.wi.us/529/Fourth-of-July

Louisville: https://www.louisvilleco.gov/exploring-louisville/arts-events/events/july-4th-fireworks

There are displays in other nearby areas also. Some events occur tonight and Saturday. Don't forget your camera! Here are some tips for shooting fireworks:
https://ronee9.substack.com/p/fourth-of-july-fireworks-are-back

Photographing fireworks can be frustrating, but also a lot of fun. Here are some tips that will improve your chances of getting that special shot

08/12/2020

Wherever there is distress, there will be scammers. So this warning from Boulder County Public Health should come as no surprise. Beware of calls from people claiming to be contact tracing for COVID-19, especially if they ask for credit card info to purchase a virus test.

https://www.bouldercounty.org/news/boulder-county-public-health-warns-residents-about-contact-tracing-scam/

Level 2 Fire Restrictions in effect for western areas of Boulder County. No fireworks, fires, open flame, or shooting (see map and flyer).

08/05/2020

The Gold Hill Store is a wonderful piece of living history in Boulder County. Jump to page 82 for the story.

August 2020 Issue of Boulder Lifestyle

07/27/2020

Boulder City Manager Jane Brautigam is retiring this autumn, after leading the city for 12 years.

https://bouldercolorado.gov/newsroom/city-manager-jane-brautigam-announces-retirement-effective-oct-30

Photo © Ron Rovtar

06/20/2020

A new normal. I noticed a lot more activity at Boulder merchants today. However, regulations limiting occupancy left customers waiting in lines outside stores such as REI. And social distancing rules stifled much of the normal banter that accompanies such inconveniences. Looks kind of lonely. Thank goodness for cell phones!



Photo © Ron Rovtar

05/28/2020

It is good to see local businesses opening again, even if services are scaled back and new "social distancing" rules are a nuisance. This photo was made at Spruce Confections on Broadway in North Boulder. Let's support Boulder's small, locally-owned businesses during this difficult time of COVID-19. And let's show some patience when front line workers enforce the necessary inconveniences.



Photo © Ron Rovtar