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 Chautauqua Park in Boulder, CO 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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“I am a current client of this provider They have a huge impact. They help the most by driving us since I do not drive. They also help change the bedding and make the bed since it is difficult for us to do. I think that they have been excellent. I am very fond of the person I am assigned to.”
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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 in Boulder, CO 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 Mork Mindy House, 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.
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON FINDS HEART AND HUMOR IN THE CHAOS OF INDEPENDENT CINEMA AND THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF FILM FESTIVALS Now Streaming Free on Tubi, the Documentary Follows Filmmakers Who Turned a Chaotic Festival Experience Into an Unexpected Mission to Keep Independent Cinema AliveBOULDER,...
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NEW DOCUMENTARY SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON FINDS HEART AND HUMOR IN THE CHAOS OF INDEPENDENT CINEMA AND THE UNCERTAIN FUTURE OF FILM FESTIVALS
Now Streaming Free on Tubi, the Documentary Follows Filmmakers Who Turned a Chaotic Festival Experience Into an Unexpected Mission to Keep Independent Cinema Alive
BOULDER, CO | October 15, 2026 — When filmmakers Evan Cannon and Tyson Kroening submitted their work to ScorpiusFest, they expected to screen their project alongside fellow independent filmmakers. Instead, they arrived in Park City to discover a chaotic film festival operating out of a conference room without a projector, where screening schedules shifted without warning, the festival director periodically disappeared, and participating filmmakers found themselves holding the event together.
That extraordinary experience became the inspiration for SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON, a new feature documentary directed by filmmaker Evan Cannon, now streaming free on Tubi.
Behind the dysfunction was festival founder Steffon Olsen, whose passion for independent cinema was complicated by personal struggles, including his mental health. As the filmmakers came to understand Olsen’s circumstances, an absurd festival experience evolved into a human story about ambition, vulnerability, and determination.
Rather than walk away, Cannon and Kroening returned the following year, cameras in hand, to document the festival and help bring another edition to life. The resulting film finds humor in the unpredictability of running an independent film festival while offering a compassionate portrait of those whose ambitions sometimes exceed their resources.
“This experience has been an example of what happens when you keep saying yes,” said Cannon. “We didn’t know what the documentary would become, but the more we discovered, the more compelled we were to keep going. Steffon has this extraordinary ability to bring people together, even when the details overwhelm him. At its heart, this is a story about empathy, perseverance, and the power of community in independent film.”
And the story didn’t end when the cameras stopped rolling. After Olsen was forced to cancel future editions of ScorpiusFest, Cannon and Kroening approached him about acquiring the festival and relocating it to Boulder, Colorado. With Olsen’s blessing, the filmmakers and a team of former festival participants revived the event in 2026, welcoming its founder back as Guest of Honor. In a full-circle moment, SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON premiered at the newly revived festival. The founder who once struggled to keep his festival afloat was now watching it become the celebration of independent cinema he always envisioned.
The documentary earned an 8/10 review from Film Threat and has screened at the Indiewood Film Festival at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre, alongside recognition on the independent festival circuit, including Best Documentary and Best Feature awards.
Produced by Cannon, Kroening, Connor Foley and Isaac Brockshus, SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON follows the filmmakers’ earlier collaboration on I WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF YOU, a feature-length anthology of short films.
Presented by SUBJECTIVE, in association with ONEOFMANY FILMS and RAVENHEART MEDIA, SPECTACULAR BY COMPARISON (94 minutes, TV-MA) is now available to stream free on Tubi.
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Following a year of record hot and dry conditions, Boulder County water providers are encouraging community members to continue conserving water as the region heads into fall and winter. While cooler temperatures typically reduce outdoor water demand, the region is still experiencing drought conditions and continued conservation can help protect regional water supplies and prepare communities for another potentially dry year.“Conservation is a year-round effort,” said Cari Bischoff, water resources manager for the City of ...
Following a year of record hot and dry conditions, Boulder County water providers are encouraging community members to continue conserving water as the region heads into fall and winter. While cooler temperatures typically reduce outdoor water demand, the region is still experiencing drought conditions and continued conservation can help protect regional water supplies and prepare communities for another potentially dry year.
“Conservation is a year-round effort,” said Cari Bischoff, water resources manager for the City of Lafayette. “Even as seasonal water demand decreases, the choices we make now can help protect our water supplies and prepare our communities for continued dry conditions.”
Water providers carefully plan for long-term sustainable water supplies and prepare for drought. The response to dry conditions may vary between communities because each relies on different water supplies and has different water demands. While recommendations and rules may differ across water providers, conservation remains an important tool to support water supply resilience throughout the region.
As temperatures cool, Boulder County water providers recommend reducing lawn watering and turning off automatic sprinkler systems in October, following guidance from your local water provider. Established grass in residential landscapes can generally remain dormant through fall and winter, while trees and shrubs, especially newly planted trees and evergreens, may need supplemental water during extended dry periods.
“Protecting trees and conserving water go hand in hand,” said Chris Smith, general manager of Left Hand Water District. “Letting lawns go dormant and focusing watering on trees and shrubs that need it can maintain healthy landscapes while reducing unnecessary water use.”
Community members may still see watering in parks and athletic fields to help grass withstand heavy use, or around trees and shrubs during dry conditions. Municipalities adjust watering based on weather and landscape needs while continuing to conserve water.
Fall and winter precipitation can vary significantly from month to month. Community members are encouraged to continue conserving water indoors and outdoors and adjust watering based on weather conditions. Follow your local water provider’s guidance on when and how to water trees and shrubs during extended dry periods and watch for updates as conditions change.
Find more water conservation tips and water use guidelines for your community on these water provider websites:
Bobby Stuckey helped turn a Pearl Street restaurant into a nationally celebrated dining destination. Along the way, he has used that success to help students find their own footing in hospitality.Now his alma mater is recognizing him.Northern Arizona University has named Bobby Stuckey, a 1992 graduate and co-founder of Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine, its 2026 Dwight Patterson Alumnus of the Year. The honor adds another distinction to his restaurant career—and offers a reason to look at the opportuni...
Bobby Stuckey helped turn a Pearl Street restaurant into a nationally celebrated dining destination. Along the way, he has used that success to help students find their own footing in hospitality.
Now his alma mater is recognizing him.
Northern Arizona University has named Bobby Stuckey, a 1992 graduate and co-founder of Boulder’s Frasca Food and Wine, its 2026 Dwight Patterson Alumnus of the Year. The honor adds another distinction to his restaurant career—and offers a reason to look at the opportunities he is creating for others.
According to NAU’s announcement of its 2026 honorees, the award recognizes outstanding professional achievement in the private sector. The university highlights Stuckey’s accomplishments as a Master Sommelier, restaurateur, and advocate for independent restaurants.
Stuckey and chef Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson met while working at The French Laundry in California. In August 2004, they opened Frasca Food and Wine in Boulder, bringing their enthusiasm for northeastern Italy’s Friuli-Venezia Giulia region to Pearl Street.
Their vision centered on the neighborhood restaurant: a place where food, wine, and a warm welcome belonged together.
More than two decades later, Frasca’s influence reaches well beyond Boulder. The restaurant has earned a Michelin star and multiple James Beard Awards, including Outstanding Wine Service in 2013, Outstanding Service in 2019, and Outstanding Restaurant in 2025.
Those achievements have helped strengthen Boulder’s nationally recognized dining scene, giving the city a place in conversations about exceptional American restaurants.
But the latest recognition also brings attention to what Stuckey has done beyond the dining room.
In 2025, Stuckey received the Julia Child Award from the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts.
The award came with a $50,000 grant to an organization of his choosing. He selected the Bobby and Danette Stuckey Endowed Scholarship at NAU, directing that support toward first-generation hospitality students.
He and his wife established the scholarship in 2022. As described in NAU’s reporting on the scholarship and Julia Child Award, it supports first-generation students in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management who maintain at least a 2.5 GPA and have remaining attendance costs after other financial aid.
His commitment preceded the grant. NAU reported that donated speaking fees supplied nearly all of the scholarship’s early funding.
For students preparing to enter hospitality, that assistance can help close the gap between available financial aid and the cost of continuing their education.
Stuckey’s support reflects his own experience as a student.
He has spoken about dyslexia and the academic difficulties he faced growing up. In NAU’s account, he credited the university’s smaller setting and dedicated faculty with helping him develop confidence and succeed.
That history gives the scholarship a personal foundation. He understands that ability and ambition do not always fit neatly into traditional academic expectations.
The connection has also extended to his restaurant. In its May 2025 article, NAU reported that Stuckey had three university graduates working at Frasca—a tangible link between the hospitality classroom and a celebrated Boulder dining room.
Stuckey’s industry involvement also includes co-founding the Independent Restaurant Coalition, which advocated for independent restaurants and their employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taken together, his restaurant work, student support, and advocacy show a career extending beyond the success of any single business.
For Boulder, the new honor has a familiar starting point: a restaurant on Pearl Street that grew into something with national reach.
Its next chapter includes students working toward careers of their own. Stuckey’s recognition celebrates what he has accomplished—and the opportunities he continues to help create.
BOULDER — So we know Deion Sanders’ Buffs won’t quit. But will they ever start?CU averages 2.0 points per first quarter at the season’s midway point, ranking last in the Big 12 and 124th nationally among 138 Football Bowl Subdivision programs. The Buffs’ 3.4 first-half points per game ranks dead last in the country.“When we score, we can beat anybody in the country,” Sanders, the Buffs’ fourth-year football coach, said Tuesday at his weekly news conference. “We’ve just...
BOULDER — So we know Deion Sanders’ Buffs won’t quit. But will they ever start?
CU averages 2.0 points per first quarter at the season’s midway point, ranking last in the Big 12 and 124th nationally among 138 Football Bowl Subdivision programs. The Buffs’ 3.4 first-half points per game ranks dead last in the country.
“When we score, we can beat anybody in the country,” Sanders, the Buffs’ fourth-year football coach, said Tuesday at his weekly news conference. “We’ve just got to score the football.”
Coach Prime’s crew is 14-3 under Sanders when they score 30 points or more. The problem? They’re 4-22 when it’s 29 points or fewer. And they haven’t scored at least 30 points against a Power 4 team since the last time they met Oklahoma State — a 52-0 CU shellacking at Folsom Field back on Nov. 29, 2024.
That was 23 months, four starting quarterbacks and two offensive play-callers ago.
“We’ve got some guys that I feel like can do the job,” Sanders said, “and if they can’t, that’s on us.”
You know what else is on you, Coach? Penalties. Mercy.
CU (2-4, 0-3 Big 12) got flagged 10 times against the Utes. It’s the fourth time this season the Buffs have incurred nine or more penalties in a game. It’s the sixth time that’s happened over CU’s last 10 contests.
If twice is a pattern and three times is a problem, four times is an identity. A brand. CU ranks 136th out of 138 Football Bowl Subdivision schools in penalty yards this season. In 2024, the Buffs ranked 121st out of 134 programs; in 2023, they finished 132nd out of 133 schools. Only 2025, in which CU ranked 53rd out of 136 teams, feels like an outlier.
The Buffs visit 4-2 Oklahoma State on Saturday (5 p.m. FS1), feeling pretty darn good for a team on a four-game losing skid. CU rallied in the third quarter at home against No. 10 Utah last weekend before falling short, 27-24. Yet Sanders also hasn’t won away from home since Nov. 9, 2024, and some of that is because the Buffs can’t get out of their own way.
“(The Utah game) was a tremendous advancement on us showing up together,” Sanders said. “I don’t think there were a lot of blemishes out there.”
But the blows that landed really hurt. Last Saturday evening against the Utes, a CU penalty wiped out:
• A 2-yard Wilson keeper on fourth-and-1 for a first down on CU’s opening drive. The Buffs wound up punting.
• A 2-yard Micah Welch run on second-and-5, turning a third-and-3 into a second-and-15. The Buffs wound up punting.
• A 10-yard pass on second-and-6 from Wilson to Joseph Williams, bringing up a 2nd-and-16 instead.
• A third-and-8 incompletion by Utah QB Devon Dampier while the visitors were at their own 23 because of a holding call. The Utes would kick a field goal to end that drive.
That’s discipline. That’s coaching. And if it feels like a pattern, you’re dang right it is.
CU’s 1,987 yards accrued in penalties since 2024 is the most of any Big 12 program over the last three seasons — and among peers, only Baylor (1918 yards) has come relatively close.
The Buffs’ penalty yardage is 378 yards higher, on average, than the typical Big 12 school (1609) over the last two-and-a-half seasons, or 23.5% higher than their peers. Since 2024, the Buffs have averaged 64.1 penalty yards per contest.
Over its last 18 games, CU has amassed 80 or more penalty yards seven times. They’re 1-6 when that happens. They put up a record of 4-4 with 80 or more penalty yards in ’23 and ’24, largely because Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter could convert from third-and-just-about-anywhere, escape any death trap.
But in the Isaac Wilson Era, being a country mile behind the sticks matters again.
It also goes a long way in helping to explain why the Buffs are 2-4 in games decided by eight points or fewer since August 2025. And why they’re 1-11 in conference matchups since the start of last year and just 5-13 overall. And why they’re carrying a nine-game losing streak away from Folsom Field into Stillwater.
“Penalties in the second quarter disarmed us last week,” Sanders said Tuesday. “We got it right in the third and fourth (quarters), which were our goals — we break down practice into those types of quarters. But that first quarter, second quarter, we can’t do what we’ve been doing this season. We must have a repeat of last week’s second half. Now, we did some things differently, and we’ll do it again to come out and ensure that things would be different in the second half, as well as the first half, closing the first half.”
But the little things keep adding up. Since the start of the ’25 season, CU is 1-6 when giving the ball away two or more times in a game. The Buffs are 2-10 in their last 18 contests when their turnover margin against an opponent is even or negative.
Context: In the Buffs’ last 30 games in the Pac-12 under Karl Dorrell, Mike Sanford, or both, they averaged 53.8 penalty yards per game. In 2021 and 2022, CU ranked fifth among “classic” Pac-12 in penalty yardage. Middle of the pack.
Can you imagine how good these Buffs might be if they weren’t leading the Big 12 in stepping on rakes?
“The second quarter of football, we’ve really got to be more focused,” Sanders said. “And understand the little things … those things that cripple us and disable us (from) winning the football game. We can’t overcome that. We’re not good enough to overcome those adversities.”
Not remotely. And you won’t beat the other guy, especially on the road, until you learn to stop beating yourself first.
Posted and last updated BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Two people were found dead at a crash site south of Boulder Monday morning following an extensive search and rescue operation involving dozens of crews after a plane was last spotted by radar in the Eldorado Springs area Sunday evening.During a news conference Monday morning, county sheriff officials said they received a report of the possible downed aircraft at 9:42 p.m. on Sunday from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center."At that point in time, resc...
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BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — Two people were found dead at a crash site south of Boulder Monday morning following an extensive search and rescue operation involving dozens of crews after a plane was last spotted by radar in the Eldorado Springs area Sunday evening.
During a news conference Monday morning, county sheriff officials said they received a report of the possible downed aircraft at 9:42 p.m. on Sunday from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center.
"At that point in time, rescuers were sent out to try to locate the possible crash site. They've been doing that overnight, and again, they just restarted that effort again just a little while ago," said Boulder County Sheriff's Office spokesman Vinnie Montez earlier in the day.
Boulder County provided an update later in the day about the crash. Watch it in the video below:
The missing plane — a private, single-engine fixed-wing aircraft — flew out of Longmont Airport, Montez said, though information about where the plane was headed or details about its tail number were not immediately available.
At around 10:15 a.m., a MedEvac helicopter and the Civil Air Patrol found the crash site of the missing aircraft north of Eldorado Canyon State Park and south of the Flatirons, deputies said in a news release later Monday. Rescuers reached the crash site at around noon.
"Two individuals were located deceased, and no survivors were found," deputies said.
Montez said a temporary flight restriction was in effect for that area, and those restrictions were expected to be lifted sometime Tuesday.
"We just want to ask the public: Please don't come into the area around El Dorado Springs or in the areas that I've previously described and fly any personal aviation aircraft or drones," he said. "It will jeopardize any other operations that are going with our drone operations in the area."
Watch Monday's earlier news conference from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in the video below:
The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the National Transportation Safety Board, will be conducting the investigation which will be led by the NTSB, deputies said.
The Boulder County Coroner’s Office is also conducting an independent investigation to determine the cause and manner of death of the two individuals. Their names will be released following positive identification and notification to family members, deputies said.
Besides the sheriff’s office, Boulder County Emergency Services, Rocky Mountain rescue, Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Rangers, Colorado Search and Rescue association, medevac, and civil air patrol are all included in the search and rescue operation, Montez said.
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