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.

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.

June 2, 2002
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.

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
Mother sentenced to probation

A Lafayette mother who attorneys said was suffering from depression when she and her 9-year-old daughter ingested 175 pills in an apparent suicide attempt pleaded guilty to reduced charges on Thursday.

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.

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
Church gets temporary permit for space

LAFAYETTE — All seems to be forgiven between the city and Flatirons Community Church.

Lafayette has banned new water taps for most

LAFAYETTE — The city's water restrictions will slow home building this year. But they will not stop it.

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 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
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.

Today's watering schedule

Following are the outdoor watering schedules for areas with restrictions:

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.

May 24, 2002
County approves needed pipeline

Plans for a pipeline critical to drought-hampered Lafayette's future water service were approved by Boulder County officials Thursday.

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.

Lafayette seeking aid

LAFAYETTE — City officials have asked the governor's office for state and federal emergency disaster money to help the city make it through this year's drought, which has devastated Lafayette's drinking water supply.

May 22, 2002
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.

Lafayette votes to tighten taps

LAFAYETTE — More than 100 residents turned out Tuesday as the City Council imposed drought-plagued Colorado's strictest municipal water restrictions to date.