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Mental health issues in the midst of homeless shelter closures in Boulder
By Lila Nuttle (The Source, Boulder’s only youth homeless shelter, which TGTHR closed in May 2025. Lila Nuttle) Content Warning: This story contains talk of mental illness and suicidal ideation.… more
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Jaipur Literature Festival in Boulder Connects to Writers Worldwide
By Henry White Stephen Alter (Left) and Sonora Jha (Middle) speaking with library bookstore owner Arsen Kashkashian (Right). (Henry White/Radio 1190) The Jaipur Literature Festival is an annual event held… more
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My Morning Jacket Delivers End of Summer Performance at Red Rocks Amphitheater
By Samyukta Sarma My Morning Jacket, Red Rocks Amphitheater. (Samyukta Sarma/Radio 1190) Red Rocks Amphitheater seemed to go back to the year 2007. The warm summer air felt thick, mixed… more
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Trident Author Series: Andrea van de Loo
By Tatum France-Kelly Andrea Van de Loo reading her book at Trident Booksellers & Cafe (Tatum France-Kelly/Radio 1190) Sept. 2, Trident Booksellers & Cafe invited author Andrea van de Loo… more
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The Heat is on: CO State Patrol Lead Labour Day Crackdown on Impaired Driving
The crackdown follows the accident-prone period between memorial and labor day, as state patrol increased the number of officers on the roadway and set up sobriety checkpoints. By Juliana Krigsman… more
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“Punk is such a dirty word:” punk rock’s “first wave” in colorado in the late 70s
By Nicholas Merl A timeline of Colorado’s “first wave” of punk rock artists. (Nicholas Merl/Radio 1190) Colorado is home to an incredibly vibrant and diverse musical underground with a rich… more
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There Aren’t Enough Teachers in America
By Rian Korb Students working in Norlin Library at the University of Colorado Boulder on April 10, 2025. (Rian Korb/Radio 1190) The teacher shortage in the United States has been… more
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Growing Up and Growing Old: ‘The Summer Book’ Movie Review
By Lucy Forde Emily Matthews as Sophia (front), and Glenn Close as Grandmother (back) in Charles McDowell’s “The Summer Book.” (Charles McDowell/”The Summer Book” [2025]) On March 15 Charles McDowell’s… more
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The Psychedelic Post-Punk Paranoia of Plastic Mystic
By Nicholas Merl The cover of Plastic Mystic’s “AMERICAN SPIRIT / SEVERANCE,” published March 2025. Art by Thomas Corbin. Plastic Mystic is a post-punk psych freakout trio based in Denver.… more
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Brava! An Homage to Visual Artists and the Women Who Inspired Them
By Emily Doskow “Make a Wish” by Claire Ibarra (Emily Doskow/Radio 1190) The “Brava!” exhibit at the Boulder Public Library showcases local photographers, painters, and sculptors and the works of… more
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What Will Dark Horse’s Relocation Mean for Boulder?
By Gavin Orth Dark Horse’s interior, famous for its zany decor. (Anna Tolette/Coloradan Magazine) Dark Horse Bar & Grill, a staple of nightlife in the Boulder community, will be leaving… more
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Denver Organizes to Protect Neighbors
Story and Photos by Payton Cordova Listen to the audio feature here. Denver, CO—people gathered at the Denver State Capitol to protest anti-immigrant rhetoric and recent deportation raids conducted by… more
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Just The Beginning
By Lex Chavez Listen to the audio feature here. On Wednesday Feb. 5, the walk to the Denver capitol building was accompanied by the steady beating of a drum. Hundreds… more
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Transgender Athletes, Colorado Law And LGBTQ Resilience: A Breakdown of Trump’s Recent Executive Orders
Rocky Mountain Equality, a Boulder-based resource center for the LGBTQ community. (Celia Frazier/Radio 1190) Editor’s Note: This story was cross-published on the digital webpage of the University of Colorado Boulder’s… more
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What Will Dark Horse’s Relocation Mean for Boulder?
By Gavin Orth Dark Horse’s interior, famous for its zany decor. (Anna Tolette/Coloradan Magazine) Dark Horse Bar & Grill, a staple of nightlife in the Boulder community, will be leaving… more
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Review: A Dazzle of Darkness
By Juanita Hurtado Rebecca DiDomenico’s newest BMOCA exhibit explores the universe of darkness. more
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Concert Review: When Punks go to Church
By Nicholas Merl Chair Bomb performing at the Wesley Foundation United Methodist Church. (Robert Esteban Vera/Radio 1190) It was far from the usual crowd piling into the Wesley Foundation United… more
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The Vanishing Wild West
Story and photos by Payton Cordova Listen to Jason Baker, “Buffalo Bill,” here! In 1893, American Historian Frederick J. Turner said that “the frontier has gone, and with its going… more
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Photo Essay: 1190 News at Boulder Parade of Lights
Photos by Juan Jose Monterrey and Lily Wright Photos taken at Boulder’s Parade of Lights event on December 7th, 2024. more
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1190 at Louisville’s Parade of Lights
Photos by Lily Wright Photos of The City of Louisville’s Annual Parade of Lights taken on Dec. 6 more