The Lyons Recorder – Local news for Lyons, Colorado, and the surrounding areas

This Week in Lyons
6/5/2025

JUNE SENIOR NEWS: fathers take it casual

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News you can use, gathered into one article
==SENIOR NEWS::: May crafts / Denver Botanic Gardens / AI advances disease diagnosis / bone mass measurement / Monday supper free / BCAAA overview session / free concerts / recycling tip / Shingles and RSV news / Boulder anti-Semitism attack / flag day / Sr Property Tax work program gone / drug prices / tax on SS / demonstrations / wildlife spotted / waterwise seminar and sale / RMNP news / new scam advisor / 1st SS card issued / overpayment payback / SS new director / 10 news in Arts & Culture / 8 museum exhibits / exercise in Bohn Park / new caterer for senior lunches and changes / 10 Things to Do, plus Open Spaces / pickleball summer days / June birthdays

Four news items that open roads to Rocky Mt National Park

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==Fall River entrance now open
==Timed-entry reservations now open; see info and link
==transponders help speed up the line; buy one now
==artists in residences chosen for 2025; see who they are and what they will do for you
==updates on Old Fall River Rd, and Trail Ridge Rd.

Act of Terror on Pearl Street Mall, Boulder

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==summary of the event
==who is Soliman
==statement by Mayor Rogin
and our Colorado state and US representatives

Honoring graduation class of 2025, who experienced many firsts

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Milestone 50 years, and more
==Senior Night Program
==Commencement/graduation Program
==list of speakers and honor students
==photos

Walk among glorious gardens and speak to the Garden guides

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==teaser description of three of the homes on the tour
==info on how to get tickets, and maps
==Talk with the homeowners about their gardens and get some great tips
==fundraiser for Lyons Garden Club

Combine student excellence with local financial , equals Lyons pride

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Awards Night: 100 students with academic and athletic honors, and a record high in scholarships
LOCAL WINNERS:
==Lyons Community Foundation
==Lyons Lions Club
==Hilltop Guild
==Johnson Memorial
==SVVSD local
==summary comments about the graduating class Awards Night

Was noise ordinance protest much ado about nothing?

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==initial post by Eric Kean, MainStage Brewing, about the drafted ordinance on sound decibel level restrictions that he allegedly saw published by the Town of Lyons; and the “call out” he did to the town’s people and business owners to protest the restrictions at the BOT meeting
==concluding comments by various parties, including Mayor Rogin
==addtl. comments about sound ordinances

Celebrating Pride Day, in Lyons, and beyond

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==painting crosswalk in Lyons with LGBT colors
==Honoring location of first gay marriage license (Boulder)
==date of Lyons Pride Festival and parade
==Boulder 1970s theme Pride Party
==Denver annual Gay Parade, and 2-day Festival

Police Reports and disturbing incidents in and near Lyons

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==Terror incident Pearl St Mall
==death investigation Megan Trussell
==house explosion
==kids on razors/scooters
==golf cart violations (and link to rules)
==teens in truck driving recklessly

Gather with friends at LEAF’s front porch sessions

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LEAF has a fresh set of wellness, fun offerings for the summer, for all ages. Even more to chose from!
==see list, with descriptions
==Many Lyons instructors that you will recognize

Lyons curbside limb pickup, June 9, 2025

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Town of Lyons scheduled a vendor to do a CURBSIDE LIMB pick up for RESIDENTIAL properties.
== Starts week of June 9th
==See LONG LIST of acceptable materials, and “pile” guidelines

It is Summer Reading Time at the Library

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==new Marketplace for craft free for all
==SIX! programs for kids, including outside activities
==Author Shelley Read speaking
==meet/speak with County Coroner
==do art with local artist
==virtual reality demo – folks needed
== in annual Summer Reading Club

Seeking artist: huge outdoor mural representing town’s culture or history

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==large ‘canvas’ mural 26 x 9 feet
==Lyons cultural or historical identity.
==Call out for artists — need to submit design sketches, work experience, artist statement

Lyons Fire Protection District Community Meeting on Wildfire Protection

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Lyons Fire Protection District hosts a Community Meeting for residents of Lyons regarding the ongoing update to the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
==purpose is the collect community input on wildfire prevention, hear questions and concerns, areas needed, barriers faced…

Longmont Museum has major closures and expansion

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EFFECTIVE May 28th, 2025
==galleries closed for 1.5 years
==new feature gallery
==new children’s gallery
==impacts to parking and entrance and more
==programs continue, including summer camps

DEI rollbacks affect June festivals/parades in Colorado

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Read about the cut backs due to DEI restrictions
==Juneteenth, Denver Historic Five Points Neighborhood — 5,000 people march in the parade — includes a festival and live music all day
==Denver Pride Parade is one of the country’s largest. Plus a festival.

Boulder County explains position on Sanctuary Jurisdiction

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Boulder County Commissioners state their position as to being a “sanctuary jurisdiction” (or not) as to the implied listing on the US Department of Homeland Security.

NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 6/5/25

=====NEWS BRIEFS::: weather report – drought, rain // measles // airport travel // new BHA chief // 16th St Mall open // Hootenanny sponsors deadline // Juneteenth news // flag day // Pope Day // Bo Mobility Hub groundbreaking // ports in Lyons // goats are back // Bohn Bike Park rebuild // construction news // farmers markets open // Ray Cote obit // summer concerts start // Apple Valley art vendors // artists teaching at library // Dylan concert success // Historic Bunce School tours // new Ford Amphitheater kick off // library summer reading club open // Town summer camps // new school superintendent // 7 “business news” items // 9 “Nature news” items, plus spotting bears, mt lions // 5 “government news” // Biden cancer // // 4 Wash DC news // news on 2 wars // 7 ”sports news” – big winners and update on Rockies // 5 activities to attend

About Town with LaVern Johnson

==announcing the ing of LaVern Johnson, May 14, 2022
==brief background and list of articles devoted to her
==ing of the torch to Kathleen Spring for a weekly social column

Things Happening in Lyons~ Classes, Events & Deadlines – 6/5/25

June 2025
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+++activities / speakers / events / concerts / art exhibits+++
See details on what’s happening in LYONS ==Items listed by date.
==Includes most local links.
==also small preview of next month’s activities
=======and
a few unique events close by,
and a couple of Big Colorado events