“The Best of the West” Parade returns for Bu alo Bill Days Sheri ’s o ce looking for a sexual predator at Flying J

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BY DEB HURLEY BROBST DBROBST@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Je erson County Sheri ’s O ce continues to look for an unarmed sexual predator targeting female hikers in Flying J Ranch Park in Conifer.

Anyone who was hiking in the park in the last month who saw anything unusual or suspicious should contact the sheri ’s ofce at 303-271-0211, according to spokeswoman Karlyn Tilley. As of July 31, the person had not been apprehended.

“Even something they think might be nothing,” Tilley said. “If they got an uncomfortable feeling and remember seeing someone who ts the description in the park, we would like to know the day and time they saw this person.”

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

During the nal weekend of July, Golden’s cowboys and cowgirls ride again.

e Bu alo Bill Days festival hosted its annual “ e Best of the West” Parade July 29, as thousands of people lined Washington Avenue to see their favorite reenactors, horseriders, re ghters and more. e parade, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, returned last year. e event is a quintessential part of the four-day festival, drawing thousands of people to the festival and downtown Golden, organizers have said. e suspect is described as a white male, 20-30 years old, t/ athletic build with dark-colored hair. He has carried a darkcolored backpack in some cases. In each incident, the suspect has run o into the woods, avoiding capture.

Dozens of local businesses, nonpro ts and equestrian groups like the iconic Bu alo Bill Saddle Club ride or march in the parade every summer. Attendees over the years have shared how much they appreciate the parade’s traditional Western air.