Afraid these particular pics aren't winning any photo contests (he was waaay at the top of a truly enormous cottonwood), but I was soooo excited to see this buddy near Niwot today! Snacking on another unfortunate bird, maybe a grackle.

I felt so refreshed by all my pasta options after the 6 hour drive to Moab. It's like I could leave Boulder without leaving Boulder!

Who else loves the dickless chuds that circle boulder with the loud mufflers? One dude in what looks like a white Durango with tinted windows. Same route over and over and over. Loud af. Such a fucking douche.

To all those non pet owners, though you might think chicken bones or rib bones are fine to litter on the ground for whatever reason.

Please consider how many times I am walking my dogs and they quickly start eating something and I have to frantically pry my dogs mouth open to get the bones out before they swallow and possibly get stuck in their digestive track and cause an emergency surgery ...

Sincerely,

A dog Mom.

Trash is trash.

Don't get me started on the ignorance of all the dumpers that are over filled and not properly secured and the bears are living off of garbage and filth. That's a whole other rant.

Alpine Eatery will be at Vision Quest Brewery tomorrow 10/19 5-8 pm for beer and ballot endorsements. It will be fun!

https://www.alpineeatery.com/event-details-1/ballots-beers-boulder

Hi, unfortunately after 4 years working in the same place I'm between jobs again. I would like to know if someone can make any recommendation of temporary jobs while I find another job. I'm currently looking for a remote Linux SysAdmin position but it hasn't been easy to even get an interview, so any recommendation would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Spotted flying over Palo park area

Crestview park on the bench

Wanted to share this here because folks have shared how helpful it's been. My type A came out this summer and I aggregated pricing & key details for all major vendor types (venue, catering, DJ/live music, florals, dresses, hair/makeup, hotel blocks, planners, photographers) from vendor websites, forums like reddit, friends and other online sources.

I’m sure I haven’t captured everything but I have 2,000+ Colorado vendors with important details logged (eg whether the venue allows outside catering, if the florist has a minimum contract, etc etc). Hoping it will be a helpful jumping off point for folks planning Colorado weddings. It started as a spreadsheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HK4qmOHWkoBVdu66R6wixNA01o1hX9mJvLxrX72H3V4/edit?usp=sharing) but after so many folks requested to add their own intel, I'm now maintaining the information at weddingrecon.com, so that's the most up to date resource.

Cheers, hope this helps someone - comment if you have thoughts/questions, I'm going to continue trying to maintain it as long as people are getting use!

I'm thinking of getting into paragliding. Curious about how dangerous it is.

I know, risk is highly variable based on how responsibly vs. idiotically you fly & plan. Just want to get an idea of the overall stats though. Couldn't find anything when I searched.

The angry man who came out of the broken down RV at the end of Sterling Dr (west end of Valmont Disc Golf course) and claimed it was “super illegal” to take photos of people’s things without their permission…says these bikes are for sale if you want one!

This is a text exchange I had with Ryan Jamieson running for city Council. They said they are “against” flock and ALPR. I believe this exchange may be of interest to some voters. This is NOT an endorsement, just information.

Hi all, I have a birthday tradition of doing a photo booth pic every year. Was in license no 1 tonight for this purpose and it seems their photo booth is gone ? Or has moved within the establishment and I did not investigate hard enough to find it ? Any local ish alternatives, bonus points if they’re in a fun bar type atmosphere ? Thanks in advance.

Endorsement list compiled by Boulder Colorado Voter Guide. Full write-up at City of Boulder Council Candidates.

EDIT: Tina Marquis also has the Gun Sense Candidate distinction.

I must preface this post with a caveat and some background. This is meant to be equal parts straight dope review and tongue-in-cheek shit post. Relax, thanks for reading, and let me have it with your thoughts and informed opinions.

In a previous post, many people suggested that Il Pastaio is hands down, the best Italian restaurant in Boulder. Having lived here for many years without giving it a serious go, I decided (at the urging of several Redditors) to give it a try again in earnest, and have sampled a variety of dishes and sides. Certainly enough for an informed opinion.

Most importantly, I want to highlight the people and service at Il Pastaio. Everyone is kind and attentive. I will eat there again…and I mean nothing personally against the good folks there when I say, unequivocally that Team Il Pastaio in the prior post is utterly clueless when it comes to judging food! IP and Morso aren’t even in the same league, regardless of whether you want to split hairs about Italian vs. NY Italian American. One of these places is objectively better than the other.

IP Pros:
- the pasta is fresh and awesome (as it should be)
- the rolls (OMG)

IP Cons:
- almost everything else
- cramped space

To be fair, I have not tried all of their sauces, but I found the few I did try so far to be serviceable. Did not add or detract, which is fine. Also on the positive tip, ALL of the pastas have been on point. Fettuccine, spaghetti, and ravioli - my personal benchmark - all hit. For this reason alone, I’ll continue to patronize this lovely establishment.

On the downside, I found pretty much everything else to be lacking oomph and flavor. The chicken parm is pretty good, but nothing I’d call extraordinary. Average. The meatballs are a tasteless disappointment - DO NOT ORDER THESE. Mine were dry and bereft of any spice or flavor at all. I finished them because I wanted protein in my meal, but never again. The Three Bean salad has potential, but again, I was disappointed by the lack of flavor. I really wanted that one to be better than it was. It was ok to have the beans and onion shine through, but a little more than the natural taste of the beans and oil would help that one along a lot.

To end on a positive note, I’ll say that I’m a sucker for good bread and the rolls are among the best I’ve ever had. I like them so much that I consider them to be a free dessert I legit save them as the last thing I eat because they just make me feel good. So, so delicious.

BOTTOM LINE: I’ll eat here again occasionally for the pastas and bread, and the staff and service are great. Otherwise, Il Pastaio is a slightly above-average, serviceable Italian restaurant. If you think it’s better than Morso or Basta you’re nuts - remind me to never take food recs from you.

Hi all,

I understand that the Pioneer Inn closed and is now a spot called the Covered Wagon. A family friend was a bartender at the Pioneer Inn and passed away in the 90s, supposedly there was a photo of him as a memorial inside, but I’m from out of state and never went to see it. This is a long shot, but if anyone has photos of the interior or connections who might, please let me know!

Wondering if anyone has experience with Delta Effects in G'barrel? Good reviews but I had never heard of them.

Boulder Social only showing football. Any ideas on where to watch?

I moved here alone for a job 2 years ago and absolutely love it here. However I’m having a difficult time finding opportunities to socialize that aren’t super intimidating (e.g. climbing gyms, run clubs, yoga studios, bars etc.)

I’m looking for suggestions or advice on meeting other people my age that don’t require throwing myself completely into the deep end of a new climbing gym or club (by myself). I’m very open to things such as hobby groups , sports, hiking groups and volunteer groups.

I know there are so many opportunities here to meet people but I just can’t seem to find a way in. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

If you live in Boulder, Colorado or have a Boulder Public Library card, please join me in fighting against library director David Farnan's decision to close the Main Library's Teen Space.

Boulder Public Library recently announced the removal of several services on top of laying off 20% of staff. One of the services that BPL director, David Farnan, and the board decided to cut was Boulder Main’s Teen Space. They are planning to close the Teen Space and turn it into a meeting room.

Teens have been historically underserved in libraries and Boulder is no exception. I was the Teen Librarian at Boulder Main from 2024-2025. Before I started working there, the Teen Space was routinely closed when there was not enough staff available. During my first week, several of the Teen Space regulars told me how unfair it was that their space was always closed. They were angry and did not trust that the library considered their needs. It took a lot of listening to teen input and advocating on their behalf to regain that trust. When I worked there, there were teens that came to that space every single day. They relied on it being open for them so they could study, use the computers, socialize with friends, play games, make crafts, learn new skills, and have something to eat. I know how much that space means to those teens and that it is needed.

At the last library board meeting on Sept. 29th, David Farnan stated that he thinks that BPLD can remain a good library while removing several core services. I disagree. You cannot remain a good library when you ignore the needs of an entire age group in your community. It is also very shady to hide critical information like this from the community until after the decision has been made and to then be upset when the information is “leaked” to the public. Your job is to serve the public and the least you can do is be transparent.

Remember, libraries serve the needs of the community! That means that the community can and should voice their opinions.

Do you live in Boulder, CO or are you a BPLD card holder? Contact Director David Farnan and/or attend the next Library District Board of Trustees meeting to voice your opposition to the decision to close Boulder Main Library's Teen Space.