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RTD’s bus design contest celebrates 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in Colorado communities
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement with an art contest. The agency is asking Coloradans for Civil Rights-themed artwork that will be…
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Two Denver publications join the Colorado Community Media fold
The Denver North Star and the G.E.S. Gazette, established in 2019 and 2021 as free monthly publications and digital products, are joining the Colorado Community Media portfolio.
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Workload for food assistance, Medicaid services in Arapahoe County rising
Federal changes to aid programs and rising demand for services have pushed up the workload of the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services over the past few years. “We’ve seen some pretty unprecedented times in terms of working with an extremely large volume of people in need, and also complexity of the (Medicaid) program,” Human…
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PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College’s 54th Annual Commencement
LAKEWOOD, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) will hold its 54th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the picturesque Outdoor Pavilion…
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CHSAA adopts high school shot clock for varsity teams
After several months of debate, the Colorado High School Activities Association formally adopted the use of a 35-second shot clock in prep basketball. The decision came during the association’s legislative council meeting on April 23. The change takes effect in the 2026-2027 school year for varsity boys and girls teams. The association’s legislative council approved…
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Arapahoe Libraries seeks submissions for annual Teen Art Show
Arapahoe Libraries is seeking applicants for its annual Teen Art Show, which will be held at Eloise May branch in August. Applications are open until July 1. The juried art exhibit is for ages 12 to 18 years old. Artists from across the district may apply, Nicole Dumville, coordinator of volunteer services and art galleries,…
Young musicians give Mexican folk music new life at Denver mariachi conference
Cuevas-Lara, a senior at Skyline High School in Longmont, is one of many students from across the state and country who convened at the university over the weekend for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. From beginner trumpeters to advanced vocalists, the university’s King Center was full of vibrant sound as young people honed their musicianship…
Coming Attractions: Benchmark takes ‘The Road to Lethe’
What does it mean to be a true ally? Like many people, Denver playwright Jeffrey Neuman found himself pondering this question following the 2020 murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter movement. “I always thought of myself as a really strong ally, but I began to wonder what does true allyship mean…
Coming Attractions: Painting the Town Hall Arts Center ‘Red’
Most theaters take a similar approach to their seasons – it’s a blend of musicals and stage plays that usually run for about a month each. But at Littleton’s Town Hall Arts Center, they wanted to try something different. Matthew Kepler, programming director, thought a wider audience could be reached by removing one of the…
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: From fear to confidence in sales
In last week’s column I shared how to navigate the sales spectrum. Encouraged by someone I look up to and…
Michael Norton: The vital role of ER teamwork
Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports…
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
Michael Norton: A guide to making better choices
Last week I shared thoughts on what happens when we postpone decisions. Many of you asked how to make good…
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Worthwhile discussion
Gretchen Rydin, Littleton City Council member at large, and Krista Kafer, a local television and radio personality, hosted a documentary…
Hospitals are struggling
Colorado hospitals face an unprecedented fiscal squeeze — and the effects are rippling across our state. The one-two punch hitting…
Letter: Join fight against ADUs in Centennial
May 7, 2024 is a day of profound permanent change for the single-family neighborhoods in Centennial. City Council has been…
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Indian Market & Powwow set for June 1 & 2 in Morrison
The 23rd annual Indian Market & Powwow is June 1 and 2 on the grounds of The Fort restaurant, 19192 Hwy. 8 in Morrison. The two-day event is a tribute to Indigenous people who helped shape the cultural community of Bent’s Old Fort, an international trading post operating along the famous Santa Fe Trail that…