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Here’s what you can expect from Wheat Ridge’s 55th annual Carnation Festival
Wheat Ridge’s most anticipated yearly event, the Carnation Festival, is coming to town Aug. 9-11. The 55th year of the festival promises three days of fun, food, music, a parade,…
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RTD marks 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with a newly designed bus wrap
The Colorado Regional Transit District commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with a bus wrap contest. On July 20, the agency announced the contest winner and unveiled the winning design on a bus operating right now in the Denver Metro area. In a previous interview with Colorado Community Media, RTD…
‘Don’t be daunted’: Why climbing in Colorado is for everyone
Perhaps a more captivating piece of evidence that humans truly descended from apes is our natural inclination to climb. We see something big and we want to conquer it, stand on top of it and say that we did. From ascending neighborhood trees as children to summiting mountains when searching for ourselves in our 20s,…
Local single moms use low-cost automotive services to provide for families
Danicka Thomas’ car was on its last leg. For weeks, the Denver resident asked her neighbors for rides or spent hundreds of dollars on ride-shares. With six children who all needed to be in different places at varying times, Thomas said public transportation wasn’t a viable option. She needed a car — a real, working…
PRESS RELEASE: Doug Moss, CFO of Adams County 14 School District Awarded Colorado Association of School Executives 2024 DBO Distinguished Service Award
Commerce City, CO, July 25, 2024 – In a ceremony held today at the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASE) conference being held in Breckenridge,…
What’s happening with The Ives Phase 2 Project in Wheat Ridge?
The Ives is an affordable housing development at the corner of 44th Avenue and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge. The Foothills Regional Housing Project is being completed in phases, and the first phase is complete and currently occupied. The next phase begins with a $1.9 million bond assignment with the city of Wheat Ridge. Amy Case,…
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‘Don’t be daunted’: Why climbing in Colorado is for everyone
Perhaps a more captivating piece of evidence that humans truly descended from apes is our natural inclination to climb. We see something big and we want to conquer it, stand on top of it and say that we did. From ascending neighborhood trees as children to summiting mountains when searching for ourselves in our 20s,…
Where to begin when tackling 14ers: Tips from a seasoned hiker
The Rocky Mountains dazzle natives and transplants alike with their stunning peaks and seemingly endless hiking trails. From quick outings to day hikes, it’s easy to get out there and explore the beautiful Colorado landscape. For diehards, 14ers are the Goliaths just waiting to be conquered. But they aren’t to be taken lightly. If you’re…
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RTD marks 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act with a newly designed bus wrap
The Colorado Regional Transit District commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with a bus wrap contest. On July 20, the agency announced the contest winner and unveiled the winning design on a bus operating right now in…
Coming Attractions: Evergreen festival returns for a celebration of jazz
When most people think of live jazz, many probably imagine dimly lit, smoke-filled clubs. However, the music sounds just as great at a higher elevation. That’s the idea behind the Evergreen Jazz Festival, which is returning for its 21st year on Friday, July 26…
Wheat Ridge Theatre Company’s ‘Manny for Us’ takes a hilarious and unique look at love and aging
The Wheat Ridge Theatre Company production of “Manny for Us” opens at 7:30 p.m. on July 26 at 5455 W. 38th Ave., unit J in Wheat Ridge. The production is written by local playwright James “Jim” P. Hayes and directed by the…
Coming Attractions: Miners Alley goes back to school
There are many ways to approach school, and not every student thrives under the same conditions. Or, in the case of Dewey Finn, every teacher. But that just provides the opportunity for more creativity in learning, and as the musical “School of Rock” at Miners…
Docomomo sheds light on Richard Crowther’s work at Lakeside Amusement Park
The Colorado chapter of the Documentation and Conservation of the Modern Movement (Docomomo) organization met recently at Lakeside Amusement Park. The group was there to study the works of architect and artist Richard Crowther. The July 10 meeting included a walking presentation…
DMNS Explores ‘The Power of Poison’
Ever since most of us were young, we’ve been exposed to stories that include poisoning of some kind — think about classics like Snow White and Greek mythology. And poisoning still features in murder mysteries and true crime sagas that enthrall adults.…
Columns & Opinion
Anthony Hartsook and Lisa Frizell: Free-market success vs. bureaucratic overreach
In Colorado policymaking, a stark divide emerges in how economic issues like education, healthcare, and taxation are approached. On one…
Michael Norton: Lessons from the playground
Getting along well with other people is still the world’s most needed skill. With it … there is no limit…
Fabyanic: Feeling awe-full
During our study of American Romantic and Transcendental literature, I would challenge my juniors to choose between two high-risk ventures:…
Michael Norton: How to become a part of the community
In an increasingly digital world, the importance of being part of a physical community cannot be overstated. Communities form the…
Letters
Letter: Vote intelligently, or you will lose what our country has fought so hard to maintain
Perhaps we should remember that there are more than 7 billion people on this planet and THEN define “freedom” and…
Letter: Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil
With Super Tuesday behind us, we must now face the reality of a Trump/Biden rematch in November. I was a…
Letter: Memory loss
The 2024 Presidential election is all about memory loss. Not President Biden’s, but that of Republican MAGA clan members. They…
Local LIFE
A ripe region for Colorado watermelon-growing
Every year, on one day in the summer, a group of people line up at the edge of a long, yellow tarp in southeastern Colorado. The tarp is stationed next to a building to prevent the wind from impacting a competition, for which some people practice seriously. Others decide to give it a try on…
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