Sunday, July 21, 2019

Jackie Chavez was finally starting to feel settled. Chavez, 28, spent her younger years moving from place to place in east Denver, with her young children in tow. Three years ago, she landed a …

Centennial Airport taking FAA to court over flight paths

Englewood shooting leaves one dead, one injured

TLC Meals on Wheels moves into former Las Delicias

BLM headquarters change could mean more jobs for Lakewood

TLC Meals on Wheels finds a new home: Las Delicias

Summit hopes to change mental health approaches

One-ring scam calls back in circulation

Flooding opens sinkhole in Sheridan on second July in a row; Englewood fields storm drain questions

Man killed girlfriend for flirting with ex-boyfriend, prosecutors say

Centennial Airport taking FAA to court over flight paths

After years of complaints and forewarning about a federal plan to reroute airplane traffic in the Denver metro area, Centennial Airport has filed legal action over how much care the government is …

TLC Meals on Wheels finds a new home: Las Delicias

First, the good news: TLC Meals on Wheels has a new home. TLC, a nonprofit that provides healthy meals, companionship and other services to seniors and homebound adults, finally landed a new …

Federal and Bowles intersection faces slow road to upgrades

No new safety improvements have been implemented at the intersection of Federal Boulevard and Bowles Avenue, nearly two years after voters approved more than a half-million dollars in funding to …

Protests converge outside immigrant detention facility

A Mexican flag flew over Aurora's immigrant detention facility the evening of July 12, as two very different protests converged to condemn American immigration policy. Hundreds of protesters, …

My Name Is... MK Holody

Making things easier I help nonprofits increase their impact by doing more with their data. The company I work for, CiviCore, does data management for nonprofits. Say a group provides services to …

5th Annual Multi-State Horse Ride Moves Through Front Range

The LakotaRide: A Ride of Reconciliation, leaves Sedalia on July 13th and moves north through the Front Range with Lakota cultural events planned in multiple communities.

FREE Yoga Before Brunch with CorePower Yoga North Denver

Join CorePower Yoga North Denver for a FREE all levels yoga class at the Bradburn Green Pavilion. Bring your own mat, towel, water and a smile!

5th Annual Multi-State Horse Ride Moves Through Front Range

The LakotaRide: A Ride of Reconciliation, leaves Sedalia on July 13th and moves north through the Front Range with Lakota cultural events planned in multiple communities.

5th Annual Multi-State Horse Ride Moves Through Front Range

The LakotaRide: A Ride of Reconciliation, leaves Sedalia on July 13th and moves north through the Front Range with Lakota cultural events planned in multiple communities.

Food Truck Tuesdays - Back this Summer!

Bringing the community together for Food Trucks and family fun the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays each month this summer at St. John's Wash Park.

5th Annual Multi-State Horse Ride Moves Through Front Range

The LakotaRide: A Ride of Reconciliation, leaves Sedalia on July 13th and moves north through the Front Range with Lakota cultural events planned in multiple communities.

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Federal land agency poised to move to western Colorado

Some Westerners have long complained the U.S. government is an absentee landlord, managing vast tracts of public lands in their states from the nation's capital instead of closer to the properties …

Jeffco commissioners urge residents to provide input on possible TABOR ballot question

Jefferson County is looking at the excess revenue from the limits set by the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights …
In Their Business

New Northwestern Mutual office Northwestern Mutual is opening a new office in Castle Rock, which will be …
Businesses warned about misleading filing solicitations

Small business owners are being warned about potentially misleading notices requesting an extra fee for a …

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Academy takes in-depth look at criminal justice system

Residents who live in the 18th Judicial District are invited to apply for the 2019 fall citizens academy, …
A peek into opioid users’ brains as they try to quit

Lying inside a scanner, the patient watched as pictures appeared one by one: A bicycle. A cupcake. …

ACC Foundation receives $80,000 grant

The Arapahoe Community College Foundation has received an $80,000 grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell …
No new complaints about shooting range, officials say

A south Littleton shooting range that has been the target of controversy over the past year is …

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Lightning strike on tree damages Carson Nature Center

South Platte Park rangers happened upon an electrifying scene on July 1, after a tree outside …
Historical Preservation Board member announces council run

Littleton Historical Preservation Board member Pam Grove has announced a bid for an at-large seat …

Life

Cultural fun under the summer sun

Latino culture is a vibrant and dynamic one that defies stereotypes and easy categorization, and with the Latino population in the state and country steadily growing, exploring it can be both …

Annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration returning to Golden July 25-28

Buffalo Bill Days is a community event that people have been enjoying for decades. The volunteer …
Kaleidoscope spans variety of works from area artists

Straight ahead to the right as a visitor walks into Kaleidoscope: A Juried Community Exhibition at the …
Music festival benefits Habitat for Humanity

The upcoming Blues and BBQ for Better Housing music festival will help provide critical repairs on homes …

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Phamaly brings ‘Chicago’ to Denver Center

Singer/actor Leonard Barrett Jr. will star as Billy Flynn in productions of “Chicago,” the …
Enjoying airborne adventures

Coloradans are known for their love of outdoor adventures. Traditionally, these activities take …
Five things to know about The Fray

Denver-based band The Fray made a pitstop in Castle Rock on July 13. Headlining the annual Castle …

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Sports

Coloradans add kick to history of women’s soccer

Colorado soccer players have played a role in FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournaments from the very beginning. In the recently completed 2019 World Cup in France, former Mountain Vista player …

Caddies earn Evans Scholarship

Thirteen Colorado students were awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant …
Summer run club offer free weekly workouts

Workers looking to get fit after work or destress from a tough day in the office can join …
This sport is the real dill

James Pinkel, 69, of Centennial, plays pickleball three or four days a week against a variety of players …

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For her, great performances are par for the course

Katie Berrian didn’t get herself in too much trouble on the golf course this season to test her …
Vista, Creek athletes dominate diamond

Mountain Vista's Sam Ireland did his usual thing this season, while Nathan Mitchell of Cherry Creek …
'He meant so much to this community'

On Jan. 25, 1998, Littleton residents Sandy and David Alexander were sitting at Qualcomm Stadium in …

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