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How Colorado’s medication collection boxes aim to increase safety
A couple times a year, drivers might see a sign on the side of the road with bold letters that state, “Prescription Drug Take-Back” and take part by bringing unused…
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church to kick off Pride Month with family-friendly event
From painted faces to decorated bicycles, the parking lot at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will be bursting with rainbows on June 1. The Pridefest event — complete with live music, food trucks and activities — aims to be an outward expression of the church’s mission to “welcome everyone and follow Jesus Christ” with compassion. “Pridefest…
Mountain Vista boys volleyball wins first state title
After 11 match points and a certain number of gnawed-off fingernails among its fans, Mountain Vista’s boys volleyball team captured its first boys state volleyball title on May 11. The Golden Eagles (27-2) turned back Fountain-Fort Carson 25-21, 25-23, 26-28, 30-28 at Overland High School. The Trojans finished with a mark of 26-4. “A lot…
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 wrapped onto an RTD bus. “I believe that public transportation is the great societal equalizer, and the delivery of transit services is inherently linked to…
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PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Summer Cookouts
When the winter weather turns into spring, giving way to sunny summer days, many of us look forward to attending – or hosting – barbecues and…
Sports
Dakota Ridge boys lacrosse mounts remarkable rally against Evergreen
Junior Tyler Read was Dakota Ridge’s savior Friday tonight at Jeffco Stadium. The No. 8-seeded Eagles trailed league rival No. 9 Evergreen 8-5 with less than eight minutes remaining in the Class 4A boys lacrosse second-round playoff game. Dakota Ridge went on a 4-0 run in the final seven-plus minutes to pull off a remarkable…
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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…
Coming Attractions: Miners Alley Shows ‘The Full Monty’
Hearing the name “The Full Monty” probably conjures up a very specific set of images for most people. Namely, six men whom you wouldn’t think of as strippers doing just that. And to be honest, it’s not like the story isn’t about that. But as Nick Sugar, director of the musical version at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center,…
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.…
Young musicians give Mexican folk music new life at Denver mariachi conference
Cuevas-Lara, a senior at Skyline High School in Longmont, is one of many students from across the state and country who convened at the university over the weekend for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. From beginner trumpeters to advanced vocalists, the university’s King Center was full of vibrant sound as young people honed their musicianship…
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
Worthwhile discussion
Gretchen Rydin, Littleton City Council member at large, and Krista Kafer, a local television and radio personality, hosted a documentary…
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…
Local LIFE
Where did those red, blue and black Colorado license plates come from?
A ubiquitous image in Colorado, the state’s standard license plate features an artsy depiction of white mountains against a green background. So when all-red, all-blue and all-black designs with white letters — without mountains — started popping up in traffic, you probably took notice. In 2023, roughly 180,000 vehicles were registered with those seemingly new…
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