Chief Niwot's Love Curse

Chief Niwot's curse, placed on the lands around Boulder, Colorado, in the 19th century, revolves around the curse of love. Chief Niwot foresaw that people attracted to the beauty of the Boulder Valley would want to stay, leading to conflicts and the undoing of the land's beauty. The curse proved effective, as settlers decided to stay, bringing about more conflict and murder, and Chief Niwot himself died in the aftermath of a massacre. The curse persists today, with people still drawn to Boulder, capturing the hearts of visitors for better or worse.