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Arapahoe County hosts racial equity community meeting
A large meeting room at the CentrePoint Plaza in Aurora was packed on Sept. 27, where community members gathered for the second-ever Arapahoe County Racial Equity Subcommittee community event. The…
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Rigoberto Valles-Dominguez sentenced to 128 years for shooting Littleton Police Officer David Snook
Rigoberto Valles-Dominguez was sentenced to 128 years in prison after a jury found him guilty in the 2021 shooting of Littleton Police Officer David Snook. This was the maximum sentence under the law using the applicable statutes and judicial rules, 18th Judicial District spokesperson Eric Ross said. Valles-Domnguez, 35, was sentenced on Sept. 25. A…
Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns kicks off the season with opening night event at Hudson Gardens
From the Hogwarts Express to a giant pirate ship and dinosaurs roaming the lands, residents kicked off the spooky season at the opening night of the Magic of the Jack O’Lanterns. Hosted by 13th Floor Entertainment Group, the event was held on Sept. 22 at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. The annual event features various displays…
Non-credible threat made against Cherry Creek Schools following “hundreds” of false claims about staff, library books
False claims about staff and library books in the Cherry Creek School District led to a threat being made against five buildings, according to a Sept. 26 letter from Superintendent Christopher Smith. In the letter to families, Smith said that last week, the school district received hundreds of emails, calls and social media comments “making…
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Two undefeated teams, one victor at LPS Stadium: Arapahoe vs. Columbine
Columbine remains undefeated after a narrow win against Arapahoe On Sept. 15th, two undefeated teams, the Arapahoe Warriors and the Columbine Rebels, clashed on the field at LPS Stadium, ending in a victory for the Rebels, scoring 31 points to the Warriors 29. This was a tough battle that lasted until the final seconds. The…
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Coming Attractions: Hard questions and healing at ‘The Laramie Project’
When a tragedy happens, how do the victims and community at large pick up the pieces? Twenty-five years after the murder of Matthew Shepard, the Wyoming town of Laramie is still grappling with the reverberations of the event. That story is the focus of “The Laramie Project,” the latest production at the Arvada Center,…
“Thoughtful Intuition”: Denver-based artist Taiko Chandler’s exhibit opens at the Littleton Museum
In traditional printmaking, an artist creates a design on wood, metal, stone or another material and transfers it onto a different surface, usually paper or fabric. Denver-based Japanese artist Taiko Chandler lets her intuition, memories and emotion drive her printmaking practice, which allows her to use the medium in new and innovative ways. A solo…
Coming Attractions: Autumn ushers in the cool and creepy
Your favorite equinox guy is back, checking in right before we officially begin the best season of the year — autumn. Now that we’re about to jump into the time of chilly evenings, falling leaves and hearty foods, it’s my duty to round up some of the best ways to welcome fall. The spirit of…
Cheer through chalk: Littleton merchants put on first chalk art festival
Downtown Littleton exploded with color the second weekend of September, as artists from across the state decorated the sidewalks of Main Street with chalk. It was Littleton’s first Walk the Chalk Festival, organized by a group of downtown merchants working together in a grassroots approach to create fun, family-friendly events in the area. Kelsey Riley,…
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Jean Spahr: What does ageism have to do with aging?
Having worked as a career coach for many years, I know that finding a good job is always a challenge…
Ed Bilsky: Observing pain awareness and national recovery months
September’s transitions can be both daunting and beautiful in the Rocky Mountain west with golden aspen leaves contrasting with fresh…
From the Editor: Gaining invaluable insight into Vietnam Veterans
Since becoming the south metro editor for Colorado Community Media, I do not get out into the communities as much…
From the Editor: Weight of healthcare
Over the years, the women in our family have often joked about being cursed as soon as we reach adulthood.…
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Letter – Able Shepherd off-base
Able Shepherd off-base Regarding the Colorado Community Media article “Emails show Able Shepherd organized PrideFest protest, despite denial”: Given the…
Letter – Stop bad-mouthing equity
Stop bad-mouthing equity In the recent LTE by Susan Renton, she erroneously combines equity with preferential treatment of certain identity…
Letter – Financial follies
Financial follies I’m not a financial genius, but I do have a family member who believes he is. After all,…
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Get a food writer’s picks to unique eateries in Denver suburbs
Colorado Community Media asked former local food writer Mark Antonation what restaurants outside of Denver stand out to him. Here are some of his favorites.
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