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Highlands Ranch Historical Society delays 'Tree of Hope' event due to COVID surge

The Highlands Ranch Historical Society has canceled its planned Jan. 17 presentation by "Tree of Hope" author Cara Wilson-Granat and scheduled a Zoom presentation on wildfire in its place. more

Staff Report | 1/13/22 04:50 PM

The Power of Horses lives at History Colorado

One of the first things a visitor to Denver sees as they leave the airport is the infamous Blue Mustang sculpture. Football fans cheer for the Denver Broncos and plenty of students go to schools … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 12/20/21 11:39 AM

A holiday JAAMM that celebrates all arts

So often festival experiences are centered around a particular kind of creation - film, music, books, etc. The JCC Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s 14th annual Neustadt Jewish Arts, Authors, Movies … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 11/3/21 02:23 PM

In 1993, Colorado lost a Black pioneer in medicine. Now it has lost his Denver home

Not many in Denver have heard about Dr. Charles J. Blackwood Jr., one of the city’s most accomplished residents. Now seems like an especially opportune time to share his story, with the unfortunate … more

Guest column by Dr. Terri Richardson, Travis Leiker, Bruce Caughey and Kevin Kelly | 10/29/21 12:52 PM

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Get an advantage in today’s real estate market.

According to a recent report by the Denver Metro Association of Realtors, the average days a house is in the MLS is down 41% from a year ago to 23 days. For home buyers, that means you need to be … View more Post your news

Digging for history at Golden’s Astor House

Archaeology isn’t all holy grails and temples of doom — there’s also community archaeology, which focuses on members of the community exploring the stories of people who lived their lives in … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 9/28/21 10:51 AM

A family story ‘Before You Go’

Families are not always easy, even under the best of circumstances. So, when a family of three adult siblings gathers at the home of their dying mother, it’s a safe bet it will be a fraught … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 9/1/21 02:29 PM

Discovering new old places: Denver metro area offers lesser-known historical sites

While the Denver metro area is dotted with well-known aging ranches and charming historical homesteads, some history lovers of the area may be in search of a different kind of site — one they … more

Elliott Wenzler
ewenzler@coloradocommunitymedia.com | 8/18/21 08:57 AM

50 Ways to Leave Your Boredom Behind in Denver

Most people in the metro area are at least a little familiar with historic sites like the Molly Brown House and the Brown Palace. But there’s undoubtedly some who will not recognize the Gonzalez … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 8/11/21 12:01 PM

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Colorado Needs to be Counted or Will Lose Out — Here's How NextFifty Initiative Can Help

For Immediate Release Contact: Michael Booth at The Bawmann Group, 303-868-7972 DENVER, Colo., Jan. 27, 2020 – With hundreds of millions of dollars at stake in funding … View more Post your news

125 years of the Denver Zoo

From its humble beginnings to today being able to boast the most state-of-the-art facilities, the Denver Zoo has quite the story. Here is a timeline with just some of the … more

7/30/21 02:01 PM

History Colorado unveils tribute to Five Points

In late June, the History Colorado museum opened a small but potent new show celebrating the Five Points neighborhood — Denver’s famous pre-war jazz mecca and center of Black middleclass life. … more

Kirsten Dahl Collins
Special to Colorado Community Media | 7/30/21 01:11 PM

Meet the new State Historian

For a lot of children, books about magical worlds and bigger than life adventures are the best way to spend their time. But when she was young, Dr. Nicki Gonzales immersed herself in the chronicles … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 7/27/21 08:35 PM

Arvada Harvest Fest

This year's Arvada Harvest Festival again featured a fantastic parade. Here are some of the sights from this year's festivities. more

9/12/14 02:06 PM

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Miss Rodeo Colorado loves Western lifestyle

Ashley Baller of Parker was crowned as the 66th Miss Rodeo Colorado on Jan. 8 at the National Western Stock Show, after more than a decade in the rodeo royalty circuit.

Brighton introduces new aquatics hotline

The city of Brighton's aquatics department responded to the increasing number of COVID cases and resulting staffing issues with a new aquatics hotline .. 303-655-2251. The city said it …

Arapahoe Community College to be mostly remote until Feb. 1 amid COVID surge

Arapahoe Community College President Stephanie Fujii announced that most ACC classes would begin virtually on Jan. 18 and continue on a remote status until Feb 1. The decision came amid a continued …

Littleton schools study could help in fight against youth suicide

A two-year study focusing on the relationship between social environments and youth suicide could provide a “partial roadmap” for schools and communities looking to improve the promotion of …

Front Range blood supplies running low

The American Red Cross has been sending up the red flag, stressing that there is a nationwide blood shortage and Colorado is no different. In fact, along the Front Range, hospitals are managing but …

Adams 14 schools return to in-person learning Jan. 18

COMMERCE CITY -- Students and staff in the Adams 14 School District return to in-person learning Tuesday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is Monday, Jan. 17, is a federal …

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