It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Lost Gulch Overlook gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Boulder, CO is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Chautauqua Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Flagstaff House or visit Colorado Chautauqua, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Boulder, CO, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Boulder, CO understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Boulder, CO 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The Sundance Film Festival is Boulder bound, leaving its home of four decades in Park City, Utah, for a new chapter in neighboring Colorado.Organizers announced their decision Thursday after a yearlong search in wh...
The Sundance Film Festival is Boulder bound, leaving its home of four decades in Park City, Utah, for a new chapter in neighboring Colorado.
Organizers announced their decision Thursday after a yearlong search in which numerous U.S. cities vied to host the nation’s premier independent film festival. The other finalists were Cincinnati, Ohio, and a combined Salt Lake City and Park City bid.
Festival leaders said politics did not influence their move from conservative Utah to liberal Colorado. They did however make “ethos and equity values” one of their criteria and referred to Boulder in their announcement as a “welcoming environment.”
Boulder stood out to organizers as an artsy, walkable and medium-sized city close to nature. It has one of the highest concentrations of professional artists in the U.S. and is home to the University of Colorado, where the film program contributes to a vibrant art scene, Sundance leaders said. They noted the large student population and campus venues will create new opportunities to engage young people in the event.
Nearby nature in the Rocky Mountain foothills offers room for visitors and artists to stretch their legs and draw inspiration from high country scenery. It’s also just over half an hour from downtown Denver and not much farther to the city’s international airport. There is not currently a light rail system connecting Denver to Boulder, but a bus runs between the two cities.
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When Sundance leaders began their search for a new home, they said the festival had outgrown the charming ski town of Park City and developed an air of exclusivity that took focus away from the films. Boulder, a city of 100,000 people, has space for a more centralized festival. But it’s not all that more affordable for attendees. The cost of living is estimated to be 31% higher than the national average, versus Park City’s 33%, according to the Economic Research Institute. Visitors also say it can be difficult to find available hotel rooms and short term rentals when the university hosts large events or home football games.
Actor Jonah Hill, “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and — perhaps most significantly — Sundance founder Robert Redford all attended the University of Colorado in Boulder. The school has a heady party culture that sometimes spills into the surrounding streets. The city is also home to a private Buddhist college.
Redford, 88, gave the festival’s relocation his blessing.
Redford is remembered in Boulder with a mural inside The Sink, a restaurant and bar where he worked as a janitor back in his college days.
“It’s gonna be really fun to see what happens and when people are introduced to the beauty of Boulder and how amazing this place is. It’s just gonna elevate Boulder’s presence on the world stage, I think,” said Chris Heinritz, a co-owner of The Sink.
Just outside Denver’s suburbs, Boulder has its own identity — and decades ago a very unique, hippie vibe. Well before Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2012, thousands of University of Colorado students and others would gather on campus to smoke pot every April 20.
Today, Boulder retains its charm at the foot of the sandstone Flatirons, a foothill range crisscrossed by hiking trails that begin at the Colorado Chautauqua, a cultural and performing arts hub dating to the 1800s. The pedestrian-only Pearl Street Mall with its nearby theaters could provide a similar central hub to Park City’s Main Street.
It’s no longer ideal for hippies, however. The university kicked the 4/20 weed fest off campus and soaring housing costs — the median home price is now $1.1 million — make living there unattainable for most.
Films have been shown in Boulder since 1898, when the first kinetoscope, a device co-invented by Thomas Edison, showed moving pictures to one person at a time at the Chautauqua Auditorium.
Besides Redford, Hollywood names who attended the University of Colorado include Dalton Trumbo, a screenwriter for “Spartacus” and “Roman Holiday” who was among the Hollywood Ten blacklisted for suspected communist sympathies in the late 1940s and 1950s.
In the 1970s and 1980s, Boulder locations featured as backdrops in the Woody Allen film “Sleeper” and Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining.” And Boulder was the fictional setting of the TV show “Mork & Mindy.”
Today, it’s home to more than a dozen smaller film festivals, including the Boulder International Film Festival and Chautauqua Silent Film Series.
“It just makes perfect sense. We’re a small teeny tiny town but we’re filled with so much. We have so much art so much history, so much vibrancy,” said Hannah Givens, a University of Colorado graduate who lives in the Boulder area.
Sundance has called Park City home for 41 years. Past leaders of the festival said Redford chose the mountains of Utah as a space to foster independent filmmaking away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood. Utah’s iconic red rock landscapes have served as a backdrop to many films, including “Thelma and Louise,” “Forrest Gump” and “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” for which the festival is named.
This year, thousands of festivalgoers affixed bright yellow stickers to their winter coats that read “Keep Sundance in Utah” in a last-ditch effort to convince its leaders to keep it local.
Sundance will have one more festival in Park City in January 2026 before moving to Boulder in 2027.
Over four decades, Sundance helped transform its quaint mountain hometown into a renowned winter destination. Home prices skyrocketed, luxury hotels emerged and some local businesses shuttered while others thrived.
Out-of-state visitors spent an estimated $106.4 million in Utah during the 2024 festival. Its total economic impact that year was estimated at $132 million, with 1,730 jobs for Utah residents and $70 million in wages for local workers. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said he was sad to see Sundance go, but the state’s economy could sustain the loss.
Utah offered Sundance $3.5 million to stay. Colorado lawmakers proposed $34 million in tax credits over 10 years to lure it away.
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Associated Press journalist Thomas Peipert contributed to this report from Boulder, Colorado.
The Colorado Buffaloes first made an offer to four-star defensive back recruit Preston Ashley back in March. Ashley, who plays for Brandon High School in Mississippi, has emerged as one of the most sought-after prospects in the defensive backfield. The 5-11, 180-pound standout is ranked the No. 20 safety in the nation and the No. 9 overall player in Mississippi, per 247Sports. He also boasts a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and a 4.0 GPA—something he proudly hig...
The Colorado Buffaloes first made an offer to four-star defensive back recruit Preston Ashley back in March. Ashley, who plays for Brandon High School in Mississippi, has emerged as one of the most sought-after prospects in the defensive backfield. The 5-11, 180-pound standout is ranked the No. 20 safety in the nation and the No. 9 overall player in Mississippi, per 247Sports. He also boasts a 4.5-second 40-yard dash and a 4.0 GPA—something he proudly highlights in his X (Twitter) bio.
Ashley embodies the type of athlete Colorado coach Deion Sanders has prioritized since arriving in Boulder.
"Well, when we recruit, we recruit character," Sanders told CBS Colorado last spring. "We recruit smart, tough, fast, disciplined young men with character."
Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images / Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images
Ashley was selected to the Under Armour Next All-America Game, adding to his impressive resume and further cementing his status as a premier talent in the 2026 class.
Ole Miss was one of the first schools to come calling, and the family tie to the Rebels through Ashley's father, Tyrone—who played for Ole Miss—has kept them firmly in the mix. Other top programs, including Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida, Florida State, and Auburn, have also been working to secure his services.
Sam Spiegelman of Rivals recently reported that Auburn may have a slight edge over Colorado, "I can definitely see myself being there," Ashley said of the Tigers.
The Tigers are pitching early playing time and coach Hugh Freeze’s vision for a resurgent program. But "Coach Prime" offers the same, perhaps on a bigger stage. After all, since Sanders arrived in Boulder, the Buffaloes have become must-see TV.
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Ashley acknowledged the intensity of Colorado's pursuit on social media: "Ever since I got the offer, they [Colorado] been stomping on my throat about going up there for an official visit."
Still, Colorado might be offering exactly what Ashley is looking for.
"Look at everything they are doing, taking a program that was just a few years ago considered a joke to a dominant powerhouse team," Ashley told 247Sports.
Ashley’s official visit to Boulder isn’t just a final stop—it could be the tipping point. Under Sanders, Colorado has developed a reputation for turning visits into commitments, especially with elite talent.
Buffaloes offensive lineman Jordan Seaton announced his commitment to the University of Colorado live on FS1's Undisputed in December 2023. During the broadcast, Seaton, the nation’s top offensive tackle in the 2024 class, declared his allegiance to "Coach Prime" and the Buffaloes, challenging others by stating, "If you ain't rocking with us and you claim you a dog, why you not coming to Colorado?"
Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos offensive tackle Jordan Seaton (77) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Another high-profile prospect, five-star quarterback Julian “JuJu” Lewis, flipped from USC to Colorado after a pivotal trip to Boulder, announcing his commitment live on The Pat McAfee Show in November.
For defensive backs like Ashley, the opportunity to develop under one of the greatest to ever play the position—combined with national exposure and a program culture built on discipline and character—makes Colorado a compelling destination.
With Ashley visiting Colorado again on June 20, the Buffaloes have one more chance to close strong and potentially land another blue-chip recruit in the 2026 cycle.
Boulder, Colorado, has been named as the new home for the Sundance film festival starting in 2027.The festival, which was started in 1978 by Robert Redford, will move...
Boulder, Colorado, has been named as the new home for the Sundance film festival starting in 2027.
The festival, which was started in 1978 by Robert Redford, will move from its home in Park City, Utah. Sundance brings more than 20,000 people a year to the ski town, which many had seen as too small to house something of this size.
The cities in contention had been limited to Salt Lake City, Boulder and Cincinnati. Earlier today, Film Cincinnati’s CEO, Kristen Schlotman, released a statement to say she was “proud of how our city demonstrated its dynamic role within the film industry”.
While the main home of the festival had been Park City, there has long been a component in Salt Lake City, with screenings and events, leading many to assume a closer move.
A press release claims that Boulder offers “small-town charm with an engaged community, distinctive natural beauty, and a vibrant arts scene”.
“What we’ve created is remarkably special and defining,” Redford said in a statement. “As change is inevitable, we must always evolve and grow, which has been at the core of our survival. This move will ensure that the Festival continues its work of risk taking, supporting innovative storytellers, fostering independence, and entertaining and enlightening audiences.”
Eugene Hernandez, the head of programming, said that Boulder was “ready to embrace emerging and established global storytellers, our staff and volunteers, and, of course, global audiences”.
The decision comes amid concern over anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Utah targeting Pride flags. A state senator, Daniel McCay, has been targeting the community and the festival itself, claiming it promotes porn and “alternative lifestyles” which do not fit with Utah’s values.
Earlier this year, a Colorado bill was introduced that would offer up to $34m in refundable tax credits for any film festival.
The festival reached a 10-year deal with city officials.
The festival has seen major premieres over the years including Little Miss Sunshine, Get Out, Reservoir Dogs and Call Me by Your Name. This year’s festival saw a slower sales market than usual with many buzzy titles still awaiting acquisition.
BOULDER — From incoming freshmen and transfers taking Folsom Field for the first time to the starting quarterback battle, the Colorado Buffaloes' 2025 Black and Gold Day spring football game on Saturday features no shortage of intriguing storylines.Perh...
BOULDER — From incoming freshmen and transfers taking Folsom Field for the first time to the starting quarterback battle, the Colorado Buffaloes' 2025 Black and Gold Day spring football game on Saturday features no shortage of intriguing storylines.
Perhaps most notably, fans will get their first in-person look at early enrollee Julian "JuJu" Lewis and Liberty transfer Kaidon Salter, who are fighting for Colorado's starting quarterback job along with returner Ryan Staub. All three should see significant playing time during the scrimmage.
"They're getting better and better," Colorado coach Deion Sanders said of Salter and Lewis. "They're starting to understand the system. It's tougher on (offensive coordinator) Pat (Shurmur) and our offensive coaches because you have two different types of quarterbacks. You're pretty much calling in two different offenses. When this guy's in, you call it this way. When this guy's in, you called it that way."
Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Liberty Flames quarterback Kaidon Salter (7) throws the ball under pressure from Oregon Ducks linebacker Emar'rion Winston (32) during the second half in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Other players to watch include wide receiver Kam Mikell, left tackle Jordan Seaton, defensive tackle Jehiem Oatis and defensive end Arden Walker.
Outside of the actual scrimmage, Colorado's decision to retire quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter's jersey numbers has drawn plenty of attention. Sanders' No. 2 and Hunter's No. 12 will be formally retired during a pregame ceremony.
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The Buffs' third spring football game under the leadership of "Coach Prime" begins at 2:45 p.m. MT on ESPN2.
Follow along below for updates throughout the game.
The announced attendance of 20,340 is the third-highest in Colorado spring game history.
USF transfer safety broke up a pass from Lewis in the backfield and later had a nice tackle on a running back.
First-team running back Dallan Hayden erupted for a 25-yard gain.
Julian Lewis connected with Joseph Williams for a touchdown during the 7-on-7 portion of the spring game. Williams also caught a touchdown pass from Ryan Staub later in 7-on-7s.
Running back Brandon Hood had a 2-yard rushing touchdown late in the scrimmage.
True freshman safety TJ Branch intercepted a Kaidon Salter pass near the end of the scrimmage.
Mid-game, Colorado announced it will erect a statue of the late coach Bill McCartney outside of Folsom Field. The statue is expected to be unveiled before a home game this fall.
McCartney led the Buffs to their lone national championship in 1990.
Placekicker Buck Buchanan, an incoming transfer from Louisiana Tech, nailed a 60-yard field goal.
Julian Lewis rolled with Colorado's first-team offense and couldn't move the chains. Defensive end Arden Walker recorded a sack on the game's opening series.
Kaidon Salter was Colorado's second-team quarterback and completed passes to Zach Atkins (22-yard gain), Charlie Williams, Joseph Williams, Isaiah Hardge and Quentin Gibson. Titus Bautista and Christian Sarem had carries at running back.
Shedeur Sanders arrives ahead of his jersey retirement ceremony.
Julian Lewis warms up prior to his first college spring game.
Injury update: Cornerback Colton Hood, wide receivers Omarion Miller and Kaleb Mathis, defensive ends Samuel Okunlola and Keaten Wade, defensive back Preston Hodge, defensive tackles Taurean Carter and Amari McNeill, running backs Micah Welch and Charlier Offerdahl, and offensive linemen Kareem Harden, Jay Gardenhire and Aki Ogunbiyi were not in uniform when the Buffs took the field for pregame warmups.
A committee backed by dozens of downtown Boulder businesses has launched a formal campaign to oppose a ballot measure that would close a two-block stretch of West Pearl Street to most vehicles.The group, Keep West Pearl Open, reflects growing tensions over the future of one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors. Supporters of the measure want to transform the street into a pedestrian-focused public space. But business owners say the closure could deter customers and saddle the city with costly infrastructure changes at a ti...
A committee backed by dozens of downtown Boulder businesses has launched a formal campaign to oppose a ballot measure that would close a two-block stretch of West Pearl Street to most vehicles.
The group, Keep West Pearl Open, reflects growing tensions over the future of one of the city’s busiest commercial corridors. Supporters of the measure want to transform the street into a pedestrian-focused public space. But business owners say the closure could deter customers and saddle the city with costly infrastructure changes at a time of economic uncertainty.
The proposed measure would bar most private vehicles from Pearl Street between 9th and 11th Streets. Commercial and emergency vehicles would still be permitted. The measure does not specify whether the HOP bus could continue running on the stretch.
Proponents say they want to bring back the open-street atmosphere that emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the city closed the area to cars and allowed restaurants to expand outdoor dining into the road. The closure, enacted in May 2020, was lifted in 2022, with city officials citing concerns from struggling businesses and a desire to restore the HOP bus route.
A city survey conducted after the pandemic-era closure found that most respondents believed it improved the “overall appeal” of West Pearl. But business owners have said the closure hurt their bottom line, especially during the colder months when outdoor dining declined. Several said that removing parking in front of their restaurants drove customers elsewhere.
More than 100 representatives of Boulder businesses have signed onto the Keep West Pearl Open campaign, according to the group’s website. Among them are Cedar & Hyde, Jungle, Pasta Jay’s, Hapa Sushi, Wonder Press, Salt, University Bicycles, Zoe Ma Ma and My Neighbor Felix. A majority of Boulder City Councilmembers also support the opposition campaign, including Taishya Adams, Matt Benjamin, Tina Marquis, Nicole Speer, Mark Wallach and Tara Winer.
“This is going to create a problem rather than solve one,” Peter Waters, owner of the Mexican restaurant T/Aco and co-chair of the opposition campaign, told Boulder Reporting Lab. “It will divide the community to some degree at a time when we need nothing more than to come together.”
Also co-chairing the campaign is former City Councilmember Rachel Friend, development director for Community Cycles, who supported keeping the street closed in 2022 while on council. She says the new proposal would divert limited city resources away from higher-priority pedestrian and cycling safety projects.
“On a straight equity basis, you would not pick the two [West Pearl blocks] that are adjacent to where you already have four blocks closed and ideal access to the creek path,” as priorities for closing, Friend told Boulder Reporting Lab. “There are some pedestrian deserts in this town.”
The proposed ballot measure text calls for supporting “public use, outdoor dining, and street activities including art installations, green spaces, and community activities.” But the measure does not include a specific design.
City officials estimate the closure would cost the city roughly $325,000 per year in lost on-street parking revenue. The city has not estimated the financial impact of the proposed measure. But any investment in the street would come as Boulder faces slowing sales tax growth and potential reductions in federal funding due to changing policies under the Trump administration.
Kurt Nordback, a city Planning Board member who is chairing the pro-closure ballot measure campaign, Pearl For You, said people would still pay to park nearby and that improvements to the street could be made incrementally.
Nordback said no businesses have publicly endorsed the measure, but some have privately said they could manage with the street closed. He acknowledged the economic uncertainty under the Trump administration. But he said that the street closure could enable more people to organize protests and connect.
“We also need gathering space for people to come together at this very troubling time,” Nordback told Boulder Reporting Lab.
Efforts to broker a compromise between the petitioners and opponents of the measure, including the Downtown Boulder Partnership, have stalled. Nordback said the petitioners want the street changed to allow for more people to sit outside and accommodate more healthy trees. But the opponents of the measure say they won’t support proposals that require major city investments.
To qualify for the 2025 ballot, organizers must collect 3,401 signatures from registered Boulder voters by May 28.
Clarification, April 18, 2025 10:27 am: This story was updated on April 18 with a clarification about the results of a city survey to indicate it reflected the views of respondents, not city residents.
John Herrick is a reporter for Boulder Reporting Lab, covering housing, transportation, policing and local government. He previously covered the state Capitol for The Colorado Independent and environmental policy for VTDigger.org. Email: [email protected]. More by John Herrick
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