June 4, 2002
Widow of youth minister sues

The widow of a youth minister killed in a van accident in Idaho last summer is suing to protect herself from being sued.

History museum expected to get nod for downtown project

History museum expected to get nod for downtown project

Police and Courts

A 26-year-old Lafayette man injured in a fiery, single-vehicle crash last week remained in critical condition at a Denver hospital Monday.

June 3, 2002
Eldora resort sues Xcel

Eldora Mountain Resort is suing Xcel Energy for damaging its snowmaking equipment with contaminated gas two years ago.

Ozone advisories set to begin

Ozone pollution may make breathing harder for some residents this summer.

Boulder wants fire restriction violators in court

People caught with illegal campfires and fireworks in Boulder should expect a lecture from a judge before paying a fine.

June 2, 2002
Boulder increases watering time for drip-irrigators

Boulder gardeners with water-conserving drip-irrigation systems will get a longer time to water their flowers, trees, and shrubs under new rules the city will put in place this week.

County digest

Lafayette residents have saved 22 million gallons of water since the city imposed tough outdoor watering restrictions, initial city figures show.

June 1, 2002
Driver hurt in fiery accident

A 26-year-old Lafayette man was in critical condition at a Denver hospital Friday evening after he apparently lost control of a company utility truck on U.S. 36 at the north edge of Boulder, rupturing a gas tank and quickly engulfing the cab in flames.

Officials view deal as positive for city

Boulder officials reacted positively Friday to news that Macerich Co., the primary owner of Crossroads Mall, will buy the company that built Broomfield's FlatIron Crossing.

Sievers in Dem regent primary

University of Colorado Regent Robert Sievers won't need a petition to get on the ballot for this summer's Democratic primary after all.

May 31, 2002
Pipeline project to close Sugarloaf Road

Sugarloaf-area residents have had more than a decade to prepare mentally, but now there's only a week left before the dynamite and bulldozers move in.

Udall commends demonstrators

After first getting the cold shoulder, demonstrators from the Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center were given a warm welcome Thursday night by U.S. Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colo., during a town meeting he held in Boulder at the National Institute for Standards and Technology.

Woman accused of stealing from her friend's business

Woman accused of stealing from her friend's business

May 30, 2002
Cities on target for water goals

Telling, not asking, residents and businesses to cut back on water use is bringing the results that cities first sought earlier this year when it became clear that a drought was inevitable.

Steinem in Boulder for fund-raiser

The star-power of feminist legend Gloria Steinem drew local abortion-rights supporters to open their wallets for the cause Wednesday at a Boulder home. There she headlined the Boulder Valley Women's Health Center's Third Annual "Lunch with ..." event.

Agent: Galvan tried to kill clerk

A man charged with 17 felony counts in a trio of robberies earlier this year tried to kill a Westminster liquor store clerk for taking too long to give him the cash, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Boulder commits money to homeless

Boulder is giving the area's homeless shelter a $1.2 million boost toward building a larger, new shelter.

Government in Action

The Board of Commissioners will meet today at 3 p.m. in the hearing room on the third floor of the County Courthouse, 13th and Pearl Streets, and consider the following:

May 29, 2002
Boulder water department is swamped with calls

Boulder water officials have been getting deluged in recent days, just not in a way that will put an end to drought.

Water restrictions

Restrictions: Boulder properties will be allowed to water outside twice a week for 15 minutes in each area, and only between hours listed.

May 28, 2002
Hoses out for race; good beat for finish

Rob Knapp couldn't hold back. Despite the city's pleas to save water, the 31-year-old kept up his six-year tradition of hosing down Bolder Boulder runners at the four-mile mark on Pine Street.

Projects get aid despite sagging economy

Bicyclists will be able to ride in new bike lanes on north Broadway, which they've said are the most needed in Boulder.

Creek Festival draws thousands

Hundreds of people cheered as a gaggle of plastic yellow ducks bobbed around a corner in Boulder Creek and came into view of the Duck Race finish line.

Movie houses lose tax fight

A lawsuit that bounced around state courts for the past five years gave Boulder movie theater companies no reprieve from a city admissions tax.

May 27, 2002
Hiking season brings danger of tick diseases

Springtime means ticks, and Boulder County officials would like to inform residents of the dangers posed by the disease-carrying insects and of methods to detect them.

May 26, 2002
Race draws loud crowd

At 7:10 a.m. Monday, Gov. Bill Owens will set down his coffee, fire the starting gun and unleash about 42,000 runners, strollers, wheelchair jockeys and stilt walkers onto the streets of downtown Boulder.

Fans asked to put hoses, sprinklers away

In years past, sprinklers and hoses have been as much a part of the Bolder Boulder as the belly dancers and live music. Can't have 42,000 participants overheating, after all.

Drought puts off Boulder plants

A planned welcoming landscape for drivers coming into Boulder from the south on U.S. 36 will be dulled by drought this year.

Food, music, fun for 3 days

From tango dancers to Magical Ju-Ju Goddesses, the Boulder Creek Festival has a little something for nearly everyone.

Today's watering schedule

Following are the outdoor watering schedules for areas with restrictions:

Holiday closings

State of Colorado, Boulder County and city offices in Boulder, Broomfield, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, Nederland, Superior and other area communities will be closed today and Monday, reopening Tuesday.

May 25, 2002
Groups say bear rules a necessity

More than a dozen environmental groups have asked the Boulder County commissioners to consider ticketing county residents who attract or feed bears, and to launch a public education campaign to reduce human-bear interactions.

Snow storm a welcome surprise

Thursday night's surprise snow shower couldn't have fallen at a better time for a parched Boulder County.

Fire concerns rise

The city of Boulder enacted an "ignition" ban in response to high wildland fire conditions and the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

May 24, 2002
Boulder won't make water exceptions

Boulder announced Thursday that it will not issue permits for special outdoor watering needs that would have made some residents or businesses exempt from new water restrictions.

May 23, 2002
Drought turns water to 'liquid gold'

Michael Munson waits for it like a bus, checking his watch and anxiously taking on other chores that need completing.

Lawn sections get 15 minutes to quench thirst

In the future, pop artist Andy Warhol said, everyone will get 15 minutes of fame. In Boulder, each part of everyone's garden and lawn can get 15 minutes of water.

May 22, 2002
Boulder imposes restrictions

Boulder residents will be watering their lawns and gardens less and swimming in fewer places due to outdoor water restrictions enacted Tuesday.

Council backs Crossroads idea

Boulder City Council members signaled support Tuesday for a recommendation for redeveloping Crossroads Mall, though the idea of sharing a potential $80 million in tax revenue with the developer gave some members pause.

Front Range enrollment surges

A slow economy and increased interest in community colleges are the reasons behind an expected doubling of students enrolled in Boulder County Front Range Community College classes, according to college officials.

Police and Courts

A 25-year-old woman threw an iron at her common law husband after the two argued about what to watch on television, police said.