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Letter - Question about cost

Question about cost It has come to my attention that Abe Laydon, Douglas County commissioner, has registered for a seminar entitled “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” at the … more

5/25/23 01:28 PM

As the Herald has reported, there is a recall effort underway for four of our Englewood City Council members. As former mayor, and past District 2 council member for 12 years, I implore us all to Please Decline to Sign the Petitions. more

5/23/23 10:28 AM

OPEN LETTER: Property tax relief – local governments can and should act

Editor’s note: This is an open letter written by the Elbert County commissioners in response to the spike in assessed valuations. more

5/10/23 01:40 PM

Letter - The freedom to read

The freedom to read Recently, the Douglas County Library Board held their monthly business meeting. The meeting was well-attended, something that usually doesn’t happen. But this session was no … more

5/9/23 08:48 AM

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$33,100,000 in grant money available to Colorado non profits

The Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced the Nonprofit Infrastructure (NPI) Grant Program, a statewide grant program for small, community-based, nonprofit organizations. View more Post your news

Letter - Short on common sense

Short on common sense A few days ago we received our 2023 Water Wise Guide Guide from Centennial Water. This guide was an excellent instruction guide for the novice homeowner to conserve water. It … more

4/25/23 09:21 AM

Letter - Cartoon was over line

Cartoon was over line As news spreads across the country exposing Republican racist roots, we have our local GOP crawling out from under those same rocks. GOP posted an insensitive, tone-deaf cartoon … more

4/25/23 09:20 AM

Letter - Survey says ...

Survey says ... Two years ago (May 2021), Douglas County Commissioners released their bi-annual “Citizen Survey” results. It showed a continued decline in things being in the “right … more

4/25/23 09:20 AM

Letter - Zoning plans hurt homeowners

Zoning plans hurt homeowners Douglas County commissioners are considering zoning regulations changes that would let them approve new high-density developments without regard to the character of the … more

4/25/23 09:20 AM

Letter - Polis wants renters, not owners

Polis wants renters, not owners Jared Polis' SB23-213 is designed to make us all renters forever instead of homeowners who can build wealth and equity by living happily in our beautiful Colorado … more

4/25/23 09:20 AM

Letter - Choose Eller for South Suburban

Choose Eller for South Suburban As former members of the South Suburban Parks & Recreation District Board of Directors, we join many others in asking district voters to elect Pam Eller in the May … more

4/18/23 12:31 PM

Letter - Zoning plans hurt homeowners

4/18/23 10:38 AM

Letter - Polis wants renters, not owners

Polis wants renters, not owners Jared Polis’ SB23-213 is designed to make us all renters forever instead of homeowners who can build wealth and equity by living happily in our beautiful Colorado … more

4/18/23 10:38 AM

Letter - Choose Eller for South Suburban

4/13/23 03:15 PM

Letter - Choose Eller for SSPR

P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;} Choose Eller for SSPR I am writing to indicate my strong support for Pam Eller, who is a candidate for the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District Board of … more

4/11/23 09:45 AM

Letter - Stop smearing Thomas

Stop smearing Thomas I have received two anonymous mailings regarding Lora Thomas, Douglas County commissioner. This person stated that “Lora Thomas is dividing our party from within.” The … more

4/11/23 09:22 AM

Letter - Back assault-weapons ban

Back assault-weapons ban Cavitation (noun): the formation of an empty space within a solid object or body. This is the mechanism by which the ammunition from an assault-style weapon penetrates … more

4/11/23 09:22 AM

Letter - Misguided affordable housing bill

Misguided affordable housing bill Senate Bill 23-213 is a 105-page jerrycan of gasoline ready to pour onto the fire of housing shortages in Colorado. The bill’s title alone is 148 words long. SB213 … more

4/11/23 09:22 AM

Letter - Reformers Redux

Reformers Redux On April 6, Colorado Parent Advocacy Network (CPAN) will hold a Denver rally for conservatives supporting “parents' rights” at the state Capitol. The related legislation in the US … more

4/4/23 10:03 AM

Letter - Pick a name

Pick a name Compared to Colorado, with our weak gun laws, the State of Tennessee has almost no gun laws. The six people who died in the Nashville school shooting were simply traded for the right of … more

4/4/23 10:03 AM

Letter - Loved the headline

Love the headline Your headline in the Lone Tree Voice for the week of March 23...”Laydon, Thomas attempt civility”...was a journalistic gem! Editors of a major newspaper would be envious of your … more

3/28/23 10:11 AM

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Sports

Medicine on ice: hockey

On a typical Wednesday morning at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, skates cut into a sparkling, freshly cleaned sheet of ice. Patrick Donnelly is standing on the bench spitting blood because his wisdom teeth were pulled the day prior. But he wouldn’t miss supporting his friends and teammates at a practice. Not for pulled teeth. Not for the mid-March snowstorm. And certainly not for his heart condition.

Fort Lupton athlete has earned 10 letters, wants four more

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Stutzman finally wins her state titles in record-setting fashion

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A 70s love story from Casa Bonita

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Drone soccer players from Westminster compete in South Korea

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