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A bad day for climbers on Boulder’s Flatirons
Jan 17th
Fallen Climbers
Monday, January 16, 2012
On January 15, 2012, at approximately 5 pm, the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, the Boulder Fire Department, AMR Ambulance Service and Rocky Mountain Rescue responded to the second flatiron, west of Boulder. Harry Bucy and his son were climbing when Harry fell approximately 30 feet. Mr. Bucy was rescued and transported to the Boulder Community Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Forty minutes after responding to the for-mentioned rescue, rescuers were called to another fallen climber on the first flatiron. Daniel Garcia had fallen approximately 15 feet, also sustaining non-life threatening injuries and transported to the Boulder Community Hospital.
Neither rescue, nor the victims were associated with each other.
Yawpers debut videos, Announce Winter Dates
Jan 16th
This Saturday night, the Yawpers play the Mercury Cafe in Denver for the first time. Until then – we’ve got some new live videos to share.
Captured by Mountain to Sound at the Thin Man Tavern’s intimate Ubisububi Room in Denver last month,the Yawpers’ performances of “Mother” and “Garbage Man” present the Boulder indie-rock and country band at its down-and-dirtiest. Hope you enjoy. These two songs are not on the Yawpers’ just-released debut, Savage Blue, but will be on our first full-length, to be recorded soon.
In other news, the Yawpers are keeping busy this winter with repeated visits to Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas, as well as a few just-announced home-state dates leading up to our first-ever appearance atSouth by Southwest in Austin, this March. Check out the attached press release for more information, and have a peek below at the Yawpers’ winter dates confirmed thus far.
Mountain To Sound Presents: The Yawpers – “Garbage Man” from Mountain to Sound on Vimeo.
January 21 – Mercury Cafe, Denver CO
January 27 – Singer’s, Hays KS
January 28 – Bobby T’s, Manhattan, KS
February 3 – The Garage, Kearney NE
February 10 – Vinefield Showcase at the Meadowlark, Denver CO
February 11 – Shug’s Shack, Boulder CO
February 16 – Lucky’s, Manhattan KS
February 10 – Vinefield Showcase at the Meadowlark, Denver CO
February 11 – Shug’s Shack, Boulder CO
February 16 – Lucky’s, Manhattan KS
February 18 – Triple Nickel Tavern, Colorado Springs
March 2 – Shug’s Shack, Boulder CO
March 3 – The Walnut Room, Denver CO
March 15 – Mike Galaxie Showcase, Austin TX (SXSW)
March 23 – Oskar Blues, Longmont CO
March 29 – Lucky’s, Manhattan KS
March 30 – The Garage, Kearney NE
March 31 – Front Range BBQ, Colorado Springs CO
April 26 – Conor O’neills, Boulder CO
April 27 – Dickens Opera House, Longmont CO
Boulder police –Well-disguised robber hits Circle K on 28th
Jan 13th
Robbery suspect sought in Circle K hold-up
Boulder police are looking for a suspect they believe is responsible for robbing the Circle K store at 3185 28th St. on Jan. 8, 2012. The robbery occurred at 11:12 p.m.
The male clerk told police that a customer had loitered in the store for several minutes before approaching the counter and demanding cash from the register. The suspect did not show a weapon, and the clerk complied with the suspect’s request for money. The clerk was not hurt.
It’s not known if the suspect is male or female because the suspect’s face was not visible during the robbery. He/she was wearing a maroon or red-colored hoodie, tied tightly around his or her face with a white drawstring. The suspect is:
- 5’10” tall, with broad shoulders
- Dark eyes, wearing eyeshadow & mascara
- Boot-cut blue jeans with a tear or hole in the left knee
- Long black gloves
- Black fabric shoes
The case number is P12-347.
There is no other information available.
Police would like to speak with anyone who recognizes the suspect, or who may have information about the robbery of the Circle K store. Those who have information but wish to remain anonymous may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or 1-800-444-3776. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www.crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the arrest and filing of charges on a suspect(s) may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000 from Crime Stoppers.
