Home Care In Boulder, CO

Routine hygiene + grooming concept expands its Colorado footprint with new Pearl Street location.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sparkle Grooming Co., the rapidly-growing dog grooming franchise is proud to announce the opening of its newest salon in Boulder, Colorado, officially welcoming pets and their people beginning January 12.

Located at 2770 Pearl Street, Unit B, Boulder, CO 80302, Sparkle Boulder will be open 7 days a week, Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Offering flexible scheduling and a low-stress, modern experience built around each dog's comfort and wellbeing.

As part of its commitment to accessible, high-quality care, Sparkle Boulder offers a $45 Guest Pass for first-time guests. The visit includes an external wellness exam, bath, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, paw and sanitary cleanup, and a complete blow-dry and brush, providing pet parents with a clear introduction to Sparkle's hygiene and grooming experience. Booking is now available.

An Open House Celebration

To celebrate the opening, Sparkle Grooming Co. will host an open house on January 10 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., inviting local pet parents to tour the salon, meet the team, and learn more about Sparkle's wellness-first approach to grooming.

Proudly Serving the Community That Raised Us

For many families, grooming is more than a routine appointment, it's an essential part of their pet's health and happiness. At Sparkle, every visit is guided by wellness-focused products, thoughtful handling, and a concierge-style experience designed to reduce stress and create consistency pets can trust.

"I'm most excited to be opening a business in the local community I grew up in and to be able to bring this high-quality care to their pups," said Krysi Henry, Co-Owner of the Boulder location. "This salon is incredibly personal to me, and I can't wait to welcome our neighbors and their dogs into a space built with intention, care, and heart."

About Sparkle Grooming Corp.

Founded in 2022, Sparkle is a QSPC, wellness-focused dog grooming franchise offering membership-based hygiene, salon-style grooming, and hospitality-led operations. Designed for consistency, efficiency, and scale, Sparkle delivers an elevated experience for pets and parents alike, while empowering franchisees with proven systems and support.

SOURCE Sparkle Grooming Corp.

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BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — A former Arvada High School English teacher was arrested Monday for allegedly creating and distributing sexually explicit content involving juveniles in hypnotic poses, according to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office.

Patricio Alejandro Illanes, 39, was booked into the Boulder County Jail on several charges, including 40 counts of sexual exploitation of a child — creating, distributing, and possessing.

At the time of his arrest, Illanes was an English teacher at Arvada Senior High School. He was immediately placed on leave and later terminated, the sheriff’s office said.

Illanes' arrest followed an investigation spanning several months, which was conducted by the county’s digital forensics lab and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, according to the sheriff's office.

Detectives began looking into the former teacher in September 2025, after they received multiple CyberTips from Meta regarding an account—later identified as Illanes’—allegedly creating and selling sexually explicit content.

The sheriff's office said that a search of Illanes’ phone uncovered videos of apparent juveniles engaged in sexual acts, shared across encrypted messaging apps and paid pornography platforms.

Investigators say Illanes also filmed juveniles performing “scripts” in front of a green screen while mimicking a hypnotic state, later editing the footage for sexual purposes. Platforms have since removed the content and deactivated his accounts.

Four out?of?state individuals have been identified so far, all confirming they were minors during these recorded hypnotic role-play sessions, which, according to the sheriff's office, led to them removing articles of clothing and performing sexually explicit acts at Illanes’ instruction.

Investigators said they also found additional hypnosis?style images that appear to show clothed students in a school setting.

Previous employers and school programs where he had access to youth—including facilities in Longmont, Boulder, Lafayette, Erie, Denver, and Arvada—have been notified and cooperated with the investigation.

Below is a list of programs and schools where Illanes was known to have access to students:

2010-2015: City of Longmont Children and Youth Services, Longmont, CO2013-2025: TGTHR (formerly known as Attention Homes) in Boulder and Longmont, CO2013-2017: New Meridian Alternative High School (formerly known as Olde Columbine) Longmont, CO2015-2021: Longmont Library – Children and Teens Section, Longmont, CO2017-2019: Centaurus High School, Lafayette, CO2019-2020: Mapleton School District (intern), Denver, CO2019-2023: Erie Middle School, Erie, CO2019-2023: Erie High School, Erie, CO2024-2025: Arvada Senior High School, Arvada, CO

Authorities are seeking information from current or former students, coworkers, or anyone with additional details related to the case, and urge potential victims to contact the law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction where any suspected victimization occurred.

Winter mornings in Boulder have a special kind of quiet. The air is sharper, the skies are often clearer, and the rising sun paints the Flatirons and foothills in soft pinks, golds, and deep blues. While summer sunrises can feel rushed, winter rewards those who slow down, layer up, and step outside early. Here are some of the best spots to catch a winter sunrise in Boulder, each offering a different perspective on the city’s natural beauty.

Mount Sanitas is one of the most popular sunrise destinations in Boulder for good reason. In winter, the trail is quieter, and the climb warms you up quickly. From the summit, the sun rises over East Boulder, illuminating the plains while the Flatirons remain silhouetted behind you. Snow-dusted rocks and frost-covered grasses add texture to the scene, making winter sunrises here especially dramatic. Microspikes are often helpful after snow, but on clear mornings the trail can be very manageable.

Flagstaff Mountain offers one of the most accessible winter sunrise views. You don’t need to hike to enjoy it—simply drive up Flagstaff Road and pull into one of the overlook areas. From here, the sun rises over Boulder and the Front Range plains, often revealing low clouds or fog glowing in early light. In winter, the stillness up here is striking, and the cold air often delivers exceptionally crisp visibility.

Chautauqua Park is known for sunsets, but winter sunrises here are underrated. Facing east with the Flatirons towering behind you, the park glows as first light hits the meadow and historic cottages. Snow on the grass reflects the sunrise colors beautifully, and the quiet of early morning makes this a peaceful place to start the day. It’s ideal for photographers who want a classic Boulder foreground without a long hike.

Boulder Valley Ranch is one of the best places for wide-open sunrise views. Located north of town, this open space looks out over sweeping plains with the foothills behind you. Winter mornings often bring frost, mist, and pastel skies that feel expansive and calm. The flat trails make it accessible even when conditions are icy, and wildlife sightings—especially birds—are common at sunrise.

Wonderland Lake is a winter sunrise favorite for reflections. When the lake isn’t frozen solid, it mirrors the rising sun and surrounding foothills beautifully. Even when iced over, the snow and frozen surface catch subtle color changes as the sun comes up. The loop trail is easy, and the views toward the foothills give a peaceful, almost alpine feel without leaving town.

Winter sunrises come later, which makes them easier to catch, but conditions can change quickly. Dress warmly, check trail conditions, and give yourself extra time. Clear, cold mornings after a storm often produce the most vibrant colors. Most importantly, slow down and let the quiet do its work—winter sunrises in Boulder aren’t just about the view, they’re about the feeling.

Whether you hike up high or stay close to town, Boulder’s winter sunrises offer moments of stillness, beauty, and perspective that make early mornings more than worth it.

A grass fire southwest of the U.S. 287 and Northwest Parkway interchange in the southeastern corner of Boulder County has been contained to a haystack after burning 35 acres, and evacuation orders have been lifted.

Lanes in both directions of U.S. 287 also reopened after a two-mile stretch had been closed for safety.

All evacuations were lifted as of 4:30 p.m., according to Everbridge. The evacuation order had covered parts of Louisville and Lafayette extending to the southeast corner of Boulder County. Before it was contained, the fire was spreading east and northeast, according to Boulder County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Carrie Haverfield.

The blaze burned 35 acres, according to Mountain View Fire Rescue spokesperson Rick Tillery.

The fire was in a field west of U.S. 287 and south of the Northwest Parkway, but crews appear to have gotten it under control, Haverfield said. Earlier information indicated the fire was burning in Rock Creek Open Space, which is northeast of the U.S. 287 and Northwest Parkway interchange.

Smoke from the fire had been visible from miles away.

Lafayette Fire Chief Pete Bradshaw and Louisville Fire Protection District Chief Kevin Milan said that as of 5:30 p.m., ?there were still flames to be put out.

Milan said the initial report was that the fire could have been started by a combine on part of the open space being leased to grow corn, but that is unconfirmed pending investigation, he added.

Six fire agencies responded to the event with what Milan estimated to be “hundreds” of firefighters.

“None of us are big enough to do it on our own,” he said.

Bradshaw said Monday’s weather conditions were “similar” to the conditions that spawned the Marshall Fire in 2021 but, fortunately, less severe.

“Certainly very similar,” Bradshaw said. “The wind wasn’t as severe from the firefighting perspective, but I’m sure from the residents’ view, it was a cold, windy, dry day, and those were all the things that were true at the time of Marshall. It just wasn’t the same intensity today.”

Numbers for how many residents were told to evacuate are still uncertain, Bradshaw said, but he and Milan agreed that issuing the evacuation order was made to be better safe than sorry, and encouraged residents in the area to sign up for local emergency notification systems.

Bradshaw and Milan said Good Samaritan Hospital was not affected by the evacuations.

They said a fire weather watch is expected on Tuesday.

The Louisville Fire Protection District, which led the response to the fire, said in a Monday evening Facebook post that crews would remain on scene since the fire could continue to burn inside the haystack for the rest of the evening.

The right southbound lane of U.S. 287, which had been closed, was reopened by 6:30 p.m., according to CDOT’s online trip planning map.

Sparkle Grooming Co., a rapidly-growing dog grooming franchise is proud to announce the opening of its newest salon in Boulder, Colorado, officially welcoming pets and their people beginning January 12.

Located at 2770 Pearl Street in Boulder, Sparkle Boulder will offer flexible scheduling and a low-stress, modern experience built around each dog’s comfort and well-being.

As part of its commitment to accessible, high-quality care, Sparkle Boulder offers a Guest Pass for first-time guests. The visit includes an external wellness exam, bath, teeth brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming, paw and sanitary cleanup, and a complete blow-dry and brush, providing pet parents with a clear introduction to Sparkle’s hygiene and grooming experience.

To celebrate the opening, Sparkle Grooming Co. will host an open house on January 10, inviting local pet parents to tour the salon, meet the team, and learn more about Sparkle’s wellness-first approach to grooming.

For many families, grooming is more than a routine appointment, it’s an essential part of their pet’s health and happiness. At Sparkle, every visit is guided by wellness-focused products, thoughtful handling, and a concierge-style experience designed to reduce stress and create consistency pets can trust.

“I’m most excited to be opening a business in the local community I grew up in and to be able to bring this high-quality care to their pups,” said Krysi Henry, co-owner of the Boulder location. “This salon is incredibly personal to me, and I can’t wait to welcome our neighbors and their dogs into a space built with intention, care, and heart.”

Founded in 2022, Sparkle is a QSPC, wellness-focused dog grooming franchise offering membership-based hygiene, salon-style grooming, and hospitality-led operations. Designed for consistency, efficiency, and scale, Sparkle delivers an elevated experience for pets and parents alike, while empowering franchisees with proven systems and support.