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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.…
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Moms warn of Medicaid cuts as Pettersen pushes back, Evans signals
“If Medicaid was taken away, I would lose half my family before the year was out.” That’s the warning Kat, a Jefferson County mother of five, gave U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen during a roundtable just before Mother’s Day, describing how she relies on Medicaid to care for a child with autism, a son with speech…
Westminster pauses to honor the officers, and K-9, that lost their lives in the line of duty
With a deep line of police officers looking on, Westminster Police Chief Norm Haubert on Thursday steadily recalled the deadly sacrifices made by Colorado peace officers while protecting the lives of others in 2024. “Let us take time to these lives as they once lived,” Haubert said during a ceremony honoring police officers who…
Martingano sworn in as RTD Chief of Police and Emergency Management
The new police chief for the Regional Transportation District was sworn in this week and will head up new efforts to keep more than 3,000 employees and customers safe across a service area in eight counties and 40 municipalities. Steve Martingano is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who ed RTD in 2015 as a commander…
PRESS RELEASE: “Staycation” adventures await: Discover summer fun at Bear Creek Lake Park
May 19, 2025 – Skip the long drives and discover adventure right in your backyard. Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood offers a “staycation” style escape with a…
Adams DA charges man for unlawful sexual on State Rep. Willford
A man posing as a ride share driver who allegedly sexually assaulted a lawmaker while she was using Lyft last year in Northglenn, was charged Tuesday by the Adams County District Attorney. Mukhammadali Mukadyrov, 42, faces a felony charge of unlawful sexual for the attack on State Rep. Jenny Willford on Feb. 24, 2024,…
Sports
5A, 4A, 3A recap: girls tennis teams shine at state championships
The 2025 girls high school tennis season concluded on May 13 with the team championships in 3A, 4A and 5A. History was made. Through upsets, repeats and undefeated seasons, below is everything you need to know about this year’s girls…
g Day: 8 Riverdale Ridge Ravens move on to college sports
Eight athletes from Riverdale Ridge High School put pen to paper to continue their sports and educational pursuits next year. Here’s a quick synopsis: Addison Goff – George Fox University Goff signed to play women’s volleyball at George Fox University…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insects’ legacies in Mexico
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more.…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes “Once,” one…
Clarke Reader: Meet Miners Alley’s ’National Bohemians’
There’s no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the world. That’s the case for…
Butterfly Pavilion plays host to ‘Morph’ Butterfly sculpture until Denver beckons
Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion is playing host to Morph, a five-foot-tall monarch butterfly sculpture crafted from found objects and repurposed materials that will one day find a permanent spot on the…
Clarke Reader:Spring offerings for the blossoming season
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter hibernations and start enjoying more…
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some of those perceptions may be…
Columns & Opinion
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…
Bill Christopher: Governor Polis vetoes bill to change Open Records Law
Thank you, Governor Polis on your decision to torpedo a Bill which would play “favorites” on timely access and increase…
Bill Christopher: Mark your calendars for Hyland Hills board election
Too often, the election of special district boards of directors get lost in the shuffle regardless of the size of…
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: Enough toxic empathy
In a recent city council meeting the police chief asked for the ability to enforce the law when people refuse…
Letter to the Editor: Home heating tax credits worth saving
My family recently replaced our aging furnace and air conditioner with a cold-weather heat pump system because we wanted an…
Local LIFE
A literary road trip: Denver metro’s best libraries
With the weather getting warmer and summer just around the corner, it’s time to hit the road — and the stacks. While Denver Public Library’s Central Branch is a Colorado landmark, it’s not the only library worth the trip. Scattered throughout Denver metro are unique libraries, filled to the brim with books and other resources…
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