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Hike and bike trails in progress at Virginia Canyon Mountain Park
Developers say phase two of Trek Trails in Idaho Springs at the Mighty Argo could be completed early next year. The project is a collaboration between Idaho Springs, The Mighty…
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Evergreen Fire/Rescue board sets rules for communication with department staff
The Evergreen Fire/Rescue board has laid out a series of rules for communication between the elected board and the department’s staff and volunteers, stressing that staff and volunteers must follow the chain of command rather than going to board members first. The board released an opinion from its attorney and two statements about board conduct…
Dozens get first look at Tower Arts Complex in Idaho Springs
Architects, engineers and artists gathered Nov. 28 to walk through the fourth floor of Building 103 in Idaho Springs where plans call for a mainstage theater, a 175-seat cabaret-style theater, an 80-seat black-box stage and additional meeting and performing spaces. Clear Creek Center for Arts & Education President Mary Jane Loevlie led the tour into…
Lighting the night: Conifer Community Church’s Christmas lights ablaze with holiday cheer
You know the holiday season is here when Conifer Community Church starts its Christmas lights show. The premiere of the lights on Nov. 25 did not disappoint the people who braved the 14-degree temperature to watch the lights twinkle in time to old favorites such as “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “Little…
Sports
Want to referee basketball? There’s a class for that in Evergreen
Kids as young as 13 can become certified referees for real middle and high school games with the right training. The course offered through Evergreen Sports Officials is taught by Clear Creek Middle and High School Coach Phil Mauro. The idea, according to Mauro, is to get kids involved in sports by teaching the rules…
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Arts & Culture
Arvada Center hosts ‘Cinderella’ this holiday season
The holiday season is a time filled with stories, whether they come in form of traditions long passed down or the fantastical kind we all gather round to hear for another year. For this year, the Arvada Center’s holiday show is a bit of both —Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” “Cinderella is a great holiday show…
Coming Attractions: A myriad of ways to kick off the holiday season
The arrival of Thanksgiving marks the official beginning of the holiday season, with families and friends getting together to share a meal and some great memories. And once dinner is over, what’s next on the itinerary? I have some options that will help you and your loved ones start the season off right. A…
Idaho Springs Library celebrates 15 newly published authors
The culmination of 10 weeks of writing and rewriting in Meghan Phillips’ third grade class was recognized Nov. 14 with a ceremony attended by more than 60 kids, parents and community leaders. “You need these skills and will use them every day for the rest of your life,” Idaho Springs Mayor Chuck Harmon told the…
Coming attractions: Pay tribute to 10th Mountain Division at History Colorado
There are all kinds of stories that get forgotten in the fog of war, stories that need to be retold to give those who served the respect they deserve. That’s the ethos behind Winter Warriors, the History Colorado Center’s, 1200 Broadway in Denver, latest exhibition, which is a tribute to World War II’s 10th…
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Columns & Opinion
Column: There is a critical need for veteran mental health care
It’s time that we need to amplify our voices to ensure that veterans and their families have access to necessary…
Column: The meaning of life
I enjoy watching “Valley of the Dolls,” a movie based on the novel by Jaqueline Susann. The flick, in my estimation, is…
Michael Norton: Goal-oriented and results-focused
Life can often feel like a disorganized mess of to-do lists, distractions, and looming deadlines. It’s easy to lose sight…
Coming Attractions: DFF46 aims to entertain and create empathy
Routines are easy things to fall into, especially when it comes to our viewing habits. Many find a genre or…
Letters
Letter: Clear Creek voters and students deserve the truth
The public should be able to trust both elected officials and candidates running for public office to tell the truth…
Letter: Why we say “yes” to consolidation
We are firefighters from the Elk Creek Professional Fire Fighters, Local 4710. On October 12, a roomful of firefighters –…
Letter: Opposition to Elk Creek Fire District consolidation
The Elk Creek Fire District consolidation question is not ready for prime time, and needs more discussion before being on…
Local LIFE
Game shops foster thriving communities amid a booming $26 billion board game market
When game shop owners throughout the metro area talk about the reasons they got into the business, they all use the same word: Community. Games stores are more than just a center for play or a place to buy games. They serve as social hubs, something shop owners say is increasingly hard to find and…
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