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āUniquely Englewoodā: A guide to Englewoodās South Broadway murals
Lining the side of a building on South Broadway, four towering murals capture the spirit of Englewood ā both past and present. āWe have four large murals on our wall,āā¦
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Englewood named as finalist in 2025 All-America City competitionĀ
The City of Englewood announced May 19 that it was named as a finalist for the 2025 All-American City award, which is a national award given by the National Civic League. The National Civic League is an organization that recognizes municipalities that work with their communities to solve local issues. āBeing named a finalist forā¦
Woman badly hurt in roadway incident, Englewood police seek suspect
A woman was listed in critical condition May 19 after falling or being pushed from a car and then being dragged along South Broadway near Quincy Avenue the day before, Englewood police reported. About 1 p.m. May 18, police were dispatched to the intersection on a report that a woman had been thrown from aā¦
āThe bike guyā: Former Englewood Schools parent assists with Charles Hay World Elementary School bike program
When Paul Altenhofen first laid eyes on the large tower of old and damaged bikes, he took in the chaotic sprawl of mangled bike frames, flat tires and sun-bleached seats. But amid the wreckage, Altenhofen saw promise. One-by-one, he set aside about 30 of the sturdiest-looking ones ā battered, but fixable ā and loaded themā¦
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 excitedā¦
Navigation center for homeless opens doors
The facility in Englewood that houses the Tri-Cities Homelessness Navigation Center and the Bridge House Ready-to-Work program held its opening ceremony May 15. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis said the opening of the center was a great day for the city. āIt’s an incredible moment for Englewood and the Tri Citiesā¦
Sports
Golden View Classical Academy runners shine at 2A state meet
Two Golden View Classical Academy runners stood out in a crowded field at the 2A track and field state championships this spring, with one even making history with his times. While GVCA’s boys team finished seventh (out of 45 teams) among 2A teams and the girls team finished 19th (of 43), senior Bobby Kiesewetter andā¦
Ore 4 Orediggers: Mines earns four medals, eight podium spots at track & field nationals
When faced with her final two races as a college athlete, Colorado School of Mines senior Jenna Ramsey-Rutledge decided to go out in true Oredigger style ā securing a piece of precious metal. On May 22, Ramsey-Rutledge won the silver medal in the womenās 10K race at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Fieldā¦
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There arenāt 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, Iāve seen the āGod Bless Johnny Cashā bumper sticker on pretty muchā¦
Clarke Reader: Take a Deep Dive in Jurassic Oceans with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth. But the oceans were equally full of breathtaking creatures, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Scienceās newest exhibit brings them to vibrant lifeā¦
Parker woman leads effort for AdventHealth Parker hospitalās art cart
Like many children at the age of four, Marie Williams enjoyed drawing. As decades began to by, her interest in art never faded and her desire to help others grew. Williams attended the University of Colorado Boulder in 2013 to pursueā¦
Clarke Reader: Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insectsā legacies in Mexico
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. Theyāve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more. Now the critical role invertebrates play in Mexican culture is explored in Legacies:ā¦
The power of words: Native American Short Play Festival comes to Littleton
āWe travel carrying our words. We arrive at the ocean.Ā With our words we are able toĀ speak of the sounds of thunderous Waves.ā These are the words of Ofelia Zepeda, Tohono Oāodham poet and linguistics professor at the University of Arizona.ā¦
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love āOnceā Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You donāt need a lot of games and obstaclesājust two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes āOnce,ā one of the best and most unique musicals to come around in someā¦
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: Curiosity, the quiet super power
If you want to build stronger relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere in between, there’s one often overlooked superā¦
Patricia Kummer: Economy facing many challenges
Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty flowers blooming. But whileā¦
Michael Norton: Communicating through the storm
We are living in a time of incredible pressure, and tragically, it’s our children who are carrying the heaviest burden.ā¦
Megan Trask and Cody Galloway: Surviving the chaos: A real parent’s guide to kids in all the things
Let’s be honest: āSurvivingā multiple kids in sports and activities is the bar. We’re not out here thriving. We’re notā¦
Letters
Letter: How was the City Ditch dug?
Your reporter Isabel Guzman did a very good job of describing the issues surrounding the City of Englewood’s project forā¦
Letter: Frank the Pizza King is treasure
I have known the Krascek family since about 1964. Frank sponsored an Old Timers baseball team playing at Denny Millerā¦
Letter: Regarding federal cuts to library agency
I love the library. I’ve lived in four different counties since I moved to Colorado over 20 years ago andā¦
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, movingā¦
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