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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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Colorado Community Media honored with 10 regional journalism excellence awards
The staff of Colorado Community’s Media’s two dozen newspapers received 10 awards, including three first-place honors, at the esteemed Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism competition over the weekend. This year’s contest, hosted by the Colorado chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, attracted a record number of participants, with more than 80 news…
Former Littleton schools bus paraprofessional now facing 11 child assault, abuse charges
A former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional, who was hired to assist non-verbal autistic students on their school bus, is facing 10 additional child assault and abuse charges. The charges are added to an initial charge filed by police in April. Kiarra Jones, 29, faces nine counts of crimes against at-risk children or adult, third degree…
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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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…
Sports
Valor Christian soars over Denver East in rugby state championship
The sun shone down upon the Infinity Park stadium in Glendale as the Denver East Angels and the Valor Christian Eagles clashed in a thrilling high school championship rugby showdown on May 11. In a match that showcased grit, determination and moments of brilliance, the Eagles emerged victorious with a final score of 38-24, etching…
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Paint Box Guild art show brings learning, peace to artists, viewers
On the lower floor of the Bemis Public Library, several walls are lined with paintings that show landscapes, abstract scenes, figures and a deep love for art. It is the annual juried exhibit of the Paint Box Guild, a Littleton painting group for artists of all levels. “We support each other,” said Monique Moore, who…
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,…
Coming Attractions: SeriesFest celebrates a decade of television greatness
There are many things about SeriesFest, the annual event that celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, that make it truly unique. But what really stands out as the event reaches its 10th season is how it charts a decade’s worth of change in television – both in programming and how people access shows.…
Wood, weavings and watercolors on display in ‘Oscillations’ at Englewood’s SeeSaw art gallery
Four local artists with vastly different styles working in tandem with each other will be on display at the SeeSaw Art Gallery in Englewood for its third exhibition, “Oscillations.” Hayley Schneider, gallery owner, said the exhibit features artists Leslie Fitzsimmons, Jamie Gray, Ilan Gutin, and Autumn T. Thomas. The show opens to the public on…
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…
Patricia Kummer: Good advice for your golden years
Your financial future should not be left to fate. Many pre-retirees may think that the stock market will control their…
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
Letters
Hospitals are struggling
Colorado hospitals face an unprecedented fiscal squeeze — and the effects are rippling across our state. The one-two punch hitting…
Letter: Englewood reader appreciates good work
Thank you for your story about Sonya Ellingboe. She has been a real treasure to the Littleton and Englewood area…
Letter: Stop HB-1048
As a transplant from a very rural state and a new Coloradan, I fully expected this state to be more…
Local LIFE
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…
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