Editorial
Boulder Channel 1 News Editorial: Time to Fire Police Chief Stephen Redfearn – Boulder Deserves Better
Apr 29th
April 29 2026 By Jann Scott Boulder, long celebrated as a progressive, open community that values transparency, accountability, and trust between citizens and law enforcement, now faces a serious leadership crisis at its Police Department. Chief Stephen Redfearn must be fired immediately. His decision to encrypt police radio communications and deny broad news media access to scanner traffic represents a dangerous step toward secrecy that misjudges the very character of this city. dailycamera.com He als denied access to this very news org and individual crime reporters
Redfearn claims encryption protects officer safety and prevents criminals from monitoring movements. These concerns echo national trends, yet in Boulder’s context, they ring hollow. The department offered a handful of select outlets costly encrypted radios tied to restrictive contracts that limit real-time reporting and expose media to liability—conditions major outlets like the Daily Camera rightly rejected. Public scanner access, a longstanding tool for journalists to alert the community to unfolding events like emergencies, fires, or incidents, has been curtailed. Redfearn’s team insists this enhances inter-agency coordination and privacy, but the move effectively hides real-time police activity from the public eye.
This isn’t transparency; it’s control. Boulder residents expect open government, not a department that decides what the press—and by extension, the people—can know in the moment. History shows scanner listening rarely compromises operations but frequently empowers timely, accurate reporting that holds everyone accountable. By restricting it while promising “dashboards” and delayed releases, Redfearn underestimates Boulder’s sophisticated, engaged citizenry that demands real oversight, not curated narratives. bouldercolorado.gov
Redfearn’s tenure has been marked by controversy, including past scrutiny from his Aurora days and local tensions over oversight and community relations. Boulder’s crime picture is mixed—property crimes have declined in recent years, yet residents still grapple with theft, safety perceptions, and calls for balanced policing. A chief who prioritizes encryption over partnership misreads this town’s ethos of openness. Progressive Boulder rejects opacity; it thrives on sunlight. boulderreportinglab.orgCity leaders must act now. Replace Redfearn with a chief who respects Boulder’s values—someone committed to genuine access, not restrictions dressed as safety. Our community deserves policing that builds trust through visibility, not walls. Fire Chief Redfearn before more damage is done to the public’s right to know.Jann Scott, Boulder Channel 1 News. Voice of reason in Boulder since 1989.
Spine West Spotlight
Nov 20th
“While Colorado is well-known for its high quality, active lifestyle, Spine West is known for its trusted, patient-centered care,” says Cliff Gronseth, M.D., founder and managing partner at Spine West. “Our goal is to treat you like family. Our mission is to promote health, hope and function and to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. We abide by our motto: trust – care – excellence.”
A patient-centered, team-oriented approach with many convenient, in-office, diagnostic tools ensures timely diagnosis and treatment of simple and complex nerve, muscle, joint, and spine problems. It’s this kind of approach that won Spine West the Best Medical Facility – 2017 Boulder County Gold People’s Choice Award.
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Nerve testing (EMG) helps assess muscle and nerve health. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
The physicians and physician assistants at Spine West specialize in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (also called “Physiatry”). They provide comprehensive, high quality, patient-centered care for patients with joint, muscle and nerve problems. “Each person is unique,” says John Tobey, M.D., partner at Spine West. “When evaluating patients, we look at many factors including biological, social, and vocational issues that can contribute to symptoms.”
Physiatrists are experts in diagnosing and treating various joint problems, back and neck pain, joint pain, weakness, and numbness. Their specialized training includes nerve and muscle function, physical exam techniques, biomechanics, gait analysis, bracing and pain management. Says Dr. Gronseth, “You could say we are ‘Externists.’ We focus on not just one internal body system but the entire outer part of the body – the joints, muscles and nerves. We’re experts of body movement and function, with a strong focus on non-surgical care.”
The Spine West team strives to maximize performance no matter what the patient’s age or circumstances, by using state of the art non-surgical treatments. “We work together to personalize your care and to make you feel like family,” explains the friendly staff at Spine West.
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Ultrasound is useful for diagnosis and injections like stem cells and PRP. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
“We provide more than just spine care. We treat any part of the body that helps you move – from your head to your toes.”
Easy access to in-office diagnostic imaging is essential for effective treatment. Spine West patients receive comprehensive evaluations that may include: fluoroscopic x-rays, ultrasound scanning, nerve testing, in addition to a thorough physical examination.
Spine West’s open-sided MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is unique for Boulder. “We are proud to have the only open-sided MRI machine in Boulder County,” says David Rodriguez, office manager. The open design helps reduce claustrophobia and anxiety often associated with more traditional “tunnel-like” machines. Vaheed Sevvom, P.A.
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Spine West is proud to have the only open-sided Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine in Boulder. (Photo: Jonathan Castner)
explains, “Providers and patients appreciate having access to an open-sided machine in the community and our patients appreciate the convenience of having an MRI in our office.”
Technology works together with the hands-on treatment at Spine West. For example, fluoroscopy-guided spine injections and ultrasound-guided joint injections provide real-time imaging to ensure that medicine is delivered to precise locations. This is especially important when injecting stem cells and platelet-rich plasma to promote healing. Advanced electrodiagnostic testing, such as nerve conduction studies and electromyography (EMG), help diagnose the cause of symptoms and how much damage (if any) has occurred.
Spine West works closely with physical and occupational therapists, optimizing patient outcomes. Physical Therapy helps patients return to an active lifestyle at their own pace and guides patients on individualized home exercise programs to prevent injuries. Occupational therapy helps patients with hand and elbow problems like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and elbow pain. Prevention is always preferred over treatment.
Spine West has close and trusted relationships with many providers in the region that allows for efficient, high quality, coordinated care. Dr. Gronseth confides, “The best complement is when a patient or another health care provider refers their family member to us. Then we know we have earned their trust.”
The providers at Spine West also love to teach. Dr. Gronseth started an organization to teach ultrasound to skilled birth attendants working in remote parts of the world to help save mothers and babies lives. The Spine West Team has presented many enjoyable educational lectures to the Boulder community. They will soon begin hosting a series of interactive, live webinars covering a range of topics, from back pain to arthritis to regenerative medicine. For more information send an e-mail to admin@spinewest.com or visit their website at SpineWest.com.
Reference: Daily Camera Business Spotlight
Boulder radical leftists back Hamas terrorism by Jann Scott Editorial
Jul 27th
I just can’t stand by while RNPJ and the Daily Camera back Hamas and Palestine. It is hatred of America. This is treasonous 
editorial behavior.
The Rocky Mountain Peace and Justice Center views the United States as an imperialist nation who are out to suppress Muslims, the homeless in Boulder and the rest of the world. In accordance radical leftists in Boulder often back terrorists like Hamas or Alcaida. Osama bin Ladin loved the American left because they had so much in common. RNPJ rhetoric is the same as radical Islam.
Messages to the world by Osma bin Ladin review by Simon Kovar of the Liberal
“It is true that bin Laden’s statements define his jihad as reactive: that is, as a legitimate response to Western aggression against Muslims, and one that will cease once its causes have been removed. But let us be clear about what he perceives those causes to be. They include the “Crusader-Jewish” presence in all the lands of Islam. By this he is not referring solely to the presence of US troops in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Afghanistan, or to Israel’s incursions beyond its 1967 borders. He is referring to the entirety of Israel-Palestine, and (a tricky one for the EU) to Moorish Spain. Bin Laden goes further: “In our religion, it is not permissible for any non-Muslim to stay in our country” (emphasis added). Lawrence et al. might view giving bin Laden what he wants as a “rational” response to the threat of terrorism, but moral honesty requires that we call this solution what it is: ethnic cleansing as a mode of appeasement.
History, of course, teaches us that such fantasies can never be satisfied. And here we come to a second problem with Lawrence’s analysis, one he himself alludes to in his introduction but does not resolve. While “rationality” might tell us that bin Laden’s foe is “American imperialism”, bin Laden himself has an intriguing habit of telling us that his real concern is actually something else: what he calls “global unbelief”. The unbelievers are the Jews, the Christians, and more generally, the liberal, “permissive” societies of the West, epitomized by the US, although bin Laden is explicit in identifying the Jews as the root evil. There can be no permanent peace with the Jews, he states, and scripture demands their annihilation before the Day of Judgement may arrive. American society – its economy, media and politics – is subordinated to the Jews. More generally: “Every Muslim, from the moment they realize the distinction in their hearts, hates Americans, hates Jews, and hates Christians”.
I know there are a lot of you vulnerable new lefties in Boulder, but if you think for your self and not follow the new business startup new atheist crowd down this path, you won’t regret it later. Israel is exactly who they say they are. A modern peace loving country who are trying to live their lives in their little corner of the world. Of course the united states would back them. The Arab nations and Palestine Hamas are unfortunately mostly backward third world countries steeped in hatred, antisemitism and tribal fighting. It is Hamas who are monsters. Before them it was the Palestinian Liberation Army. Remember these are the people who murdered the entire Isreali 1972 Olympic team in Munich.
I covered for International Times in London. I covered the PLO, Yassir Arafat and watched Muslim Jihadists try to Kill Jews and Americans over the past 40 years. Right . I don’t get it. Why are radical Islamist trying to kill all Jews and Christians.
We are not trying to kill them. Hamas tries to penetrate Israels Iron dome. They attack Israel. Then Israel retaliates in a thunderous response. Wouldn’t you?
America ?? Do not mistake Barrack Obama or Hillary Clinton ( when she gets there) Any attacks or attempted attack on American soil by radical Muslims will be met with a terrifying response from the USA. Look what happened after 911. Look what is happening now. Look at our NSA, FBI and CIA. Look at all of our special forces. Look at our financing of intelligence gathering world wide. It is 10 x what it was pre 911.
I would also not rule out our use of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Really? yes. If one of the radical Arab nations gets their hands on a nuke and uses it against Israel or us you can expect nuclear retaliation from Israel and the United States backed by Russia china, India and Pakistan.
I would not rule out a widening Middle Eastern war and African war where the nuclear powers would invade, conquer and occupy all of the Arab nations for good. if one nuclear weapon goes off there, watch and see. Islam will become a religion of the past; or at least the uncivilized kind will be outlawed.
Jann Scott
Jann Scott is the voice of reason, culture and careful thought in
Boulder Colorado
