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Thornton not ing land use lawsuit against the state
The City of Thornton is not ing six other home rule cities in a lawsuit that claims new state laws and Gov. Jared Polis are usurping their authority over local…
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Jesús David Muñoz usa la danza para reivindicar la identidad latina y desafiar la eliminación cultural
Jesús David Muñoz, artista de danza y percusionista latinx, cuya obra conecta tradiciones indígenas, mexicanas y cubanas con formas dancísticas eurocéntricas como el…
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Highlands Ranch residents can now use free ride share service
Whether it’s getting to and from work, appointments, school or shopping, Highlands Ranch residents now have a new and free way to get around the community through Via’s Link on Demand service. It’s an app-based service that connects s to specific destinations across Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree, such as the Wildcat Shopping Center, the…
Jeffco teachers union delivers vote of no confidence in Superintendent Dorland
In a rare and highly public rebuke, the Jefferson County Education Association delivered a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Tracy Dorland during the May 29 school board meeting, accusing her of “undermining trust,” excluding educators from decision-making and destabilizing schools through top-down leadership. The vote represents a significant escalation in tensions between district leadership…
Douglas County uses AI detection system to respond to wildfires faster
It’s no secret that Colorado has been the home to numerous disastrous wildfires within the past decade, as it has one of the hottest red zones on wildfire heat maps. The state has even set records for having some of the largest wildfires in the nation, according to the NASA Earth Observatory. In Douglas County,…
PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College Expands Its Portfolio of Bachelor’s Degree Programs
A New Bachelor of Applied Science in Business istration Now Enrolling Students for Fall 2025 Lakewood, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is excited to…
More than spinning a stick: A first-person on the multiple facets of baton twirling
With a baton in my hand, I stood in front of the judge with a big performance smile on my face and prepared myself to march 32 steps in a square. The music started. And as I began my routine, the 7-year-old me accidentally flung my baton at the judge, hitting her. With mixed emotions,…
Sports
Rockies fans’ resilience: How to enjoy the worst team of all time
Dismayed Colorado fans still turn up at Coors Field to their spiraling Rockies, with yells of “Sell the team!” ringing out behind hot dog bites and swigs of beer. But it’s the results on the field that are often difficult to stomach. The old adage in baseball is that before the season even begins,…
3 Fort Lupton High School athletes sign to play college sports
Fort Lupton High School celebrated the accomplishments of three of its athletes during a letter-of-intent g ceremony earlier this month. Two of the signees — Roberto Ortiz and Christopher Galicia — are attending Otero Junior College to continue wrestling in La Junta. Christopher Galicia Galicia, a 165-pounder, finished with a mark of 47-11 this season,…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on pretty much every kind of car there is. With that in mind, who better to…
Northglenn’s Parsons Theatre features Denver Feminist Chorus and Denver Gay Men’s Chorus
Northglenn’s Parsons Theatre is hosting a PRIDE show on Sunday, June 8 that will feature the Denver Feminist Chorus and Denver Gay Men’s Chorus. The two groups will stage Leather and Lace, a collaborative Pride month event featuring both choruses performing a concert together for the first time since 2019, according to a news release.…
Jesús David Muñoz uses dance to reclaim Latino identity and challenge cultural erasure
Jesús David Muñoz is a Latinx dance artist and percussionist whose work bridges Indigenous, Mexican and Cuban traditions with ballet, modern and contemporary forms.
Artists selected for the Brighton Traffic Box Project
Five adult finalists and one youth finalist were selected as winners for the 2025 Traffic Box Mural Project, according to a news release on April 28. The contest began earlier this year, inviting artists to submit artwork for the traffic signal boxes as part of the city’s effort to beautify Brighton through public art. The…
Aims showcasing the next generation of filmmakers
Aims Community College is hosting its Film and Animation Showcase to highlight the creative talents of students in the Graphic Design & Rich Media and Communication Media departments. “Each film is unique, and they all resonate with me in different ways,” Communication Media Instructor Eric Taylor said in an April 29 news release. “It’s amazing…
Local author brings family to Cinco de Mayo celebration
The Fort Lupton Library celebrated the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo a few days early with plenty of indoor and outdoor games for the kids, including mini golf, face painting, Loteria and hitting the piñata. But one of the indoor events featured local author Jolene Gutiérrez, who read from one of her books, “Mamiachi &…
Columns & Opinion
Bill Christopher: Searching for the ‘secret sauce’ in Downtown Westminster
While the residential component at the New Downtown Westminster has been successful, the retail/commercial portion has languished. `After losing the…
Bill Christopher: Crown Pointe Academy breaks ground on new building
There is exciting news to share regarding the Crown Pointe Academy Charter School in Westminster. They broke ground on a…
Bill Christopher: Trump’s first 100 days were chaotic and harmful
Let’s give the man credit where credit is due. He had his game plan ready regardless of the motivations and…
Carlos Barron: Beware bad apples in metro districts
Elections matter! On May 6th, Coloradans in metro districts, and other special districts, will have the opportunity to vote for…
Letters
Letter to the Editor:Evans must protect benefits for children
Evans must protect benefits for children As a pediatrician in the Thornton area, I am calling on our representative, Gabe…
Letter to the Editor:Colorado needs strong food protection
Colorado needs strong food protection Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public…
Letter to the Editor: Two are invaluable for North Metro Fire Rescue District
As a citizen of the North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD), I am writing to express for two current…
Local LIFE
Relocating Evergreen’s historic Buffalo Park School a delicate endeavor
How do you move a 148-year-old schoolhouse from Wilmot Elementary School to Marshdale Park? Very, very carefully. You might even say one inch at a time. A Parker company specializing in moving historic buildings used hand-jacks to painstakingly inch Buffalo Park School from its concrete foundation in front of Wilmot Elementary on May 19, moving…
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