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Rocky Mountain Metro Airport director makes sudden departure
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Director Paul Anslow has suddenly departed from his post, leaving behind mixed impressions about his management and handling of local issues. Anslow did not return calls…
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Lakewood man pleads not guilty to killing Jeffco Sheriff’s K-9
The Lakewood man who reportedly killed a Jefferson County Sheriff K-9 and pointed a gun at a Golden police officer has pleaded not guilty to the eight charges filed against him. Eduardo Romero, 30, is now scheduled for a pretrial conference at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Jefferson County Courthouse. He was arrested Feb.…
How one enterprising electrician made Denver the Christmas capital of the world
Around Christmastime in 1914, David Dwight Sturgeon’s son fell ill and became bedridden. Sturgeon, an electrician who would go on to start the Sturgeon Electric Company, devised a plan to dip light bulbs in red and green paint and string them on a tree outside the family’s home on 34th in Denver. The elder Sturgeon…
Dignity Tuesday provides Thanksgiving meals to dozens of local families
Whether they heard about it on the radio, at a local food pantry or at their church, dozens of Denver-area individuals and families found their local Thanksgiving meal waiting for them outside Lakewood’s Mile Hi Church. 96.9 The Cloud and its local partners assembled for the third annual Dignity Tuesday, which provides boxes of free…
Sports
Columbine punches ticket to 5A championship game
On a freezing cold night at Jeffco Stadium, Columbine football heated things up in the second half. The No. 2-seeded Rebels scored on their first three offensive possessions in the second half and got a pick-six from senior defensive back Troy Johnson in a 35-16 victory over No. 14 Chatfield in the Class 5A state…
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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…
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…
From stone to sterling: Meet the artisans shaping the local jewelry scene
The heat of the torch, the smell of pickling solution, the sound of metal on a mandrel and the look of a completed piece are common aspects silversmiths and jewelers in the Denver metro area enjoy about their craft. Sarah DeAngelo Jewelry: “Southwest, feminine, natural and detailed” For Englewood business owner and professional jeweler Sarah…
What’s Happening in Jefferson County? Early Vote Week BOGOs and freebies, first-week ballot return stats and more
Early vote week specials An Early Vote Week Promotion is happening throughout Jefferson County. Local businesses are offering discounts, BOGOS and a few freebies to anyone wearing their 2023 “I Voted” sticker. Here are a few more specials to look for from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. Clerk and Recorder announces first-week ballot return stats…
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…
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…
Column: Unwind after work
Stress has become part of our daily lives thanks to the never-ending demands of work, family and other responsibilities that…
Letters
Letter: We must protect the Dolores River Canyon Country in SW Colorado
The need to keep wild spaces wild is more apparent than ever. A call for another monument in Colorado has…
Letter: The art of politics
I have volunteered and worked on campaigns since 2007. I have seen my fair share of dirty tricks and smear…
Letter: AQCC needs to push the full rule for EVs
The Advanced Clean Cars 2 rule that will be happening at the Air Quality Control Division (AQCC) on October 18th.…
Local LIFE
WinterFest brings magic to Thornton
Thornton’s WinterFest — a family-focused holiday celebration highlighted this year by fireworks and drone displays — returns Dec. 8-10 to Carpenter Park, 11000 Colorado Blvd. During WinterFest, the city creates a holiday village on the park’s playing fields, with structures that include Santa’s house, an elves’ cottage, a reindeer hospital and a gingerbread house, all…
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