Mailbag: House Bill calls for including LGBT history in school social studies
In 2019 the Colorado General Assembly passed House Bill 19-1192 requiring that the Colorado Social Studies Standards include ‘diverse histories’
The Board of Education is currently considering the adoption of these standards.
Read why this is crucial to the wellness of LGBTQ+ youth.
Your support of this school is needed; diverse & refugee population
Lyons resident Sara Olson is a principal at a low-income school in Thornton, with a growing refugee population, that needs donations of foods, toiletries, sports equipment, teapots, volunteers, and more. Read about ways you can make a difference for these students.
Mailbag: News from Boulder Community Foundation on Wildfire Fund
Letter from Boulder County Wildfire Fund representative stating how much has been raised for the MARSHALL FIRE victims and how it will be distributed. Includes links on how YOU can get help, or donate.== They advise that victims should register at the Disaster Assistance CENTER Regardless of whether you are in financial need or not, as there are helpful resources you may not know about, and Boulder County staff would like to be informed of all residents situations.
Mailbag: Court denies Martin Marietta Materials’ petition
Colorado Supreme Court has denied Martin Marietta Materials’ petition seeking further review. — see details
Mailbag: Farewell from Community Farm Project leader
Vasi Smith was the key person who promoted and instigated the Lyons Community Farm Project (along with the help of Adrean Kirk). They have two plots of land (leased) to build a community Food Forest, incl educational and volunteer opportunities. == This is Vasi’s resignation letter == Read More.
Mailbag: Frozen Dead Guy Days chillin till 2022
Why and when the frozen Dead Guy Days will be cancelled/and/ return to Nederland