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Thornton not ing land use lawsuit against the state
The City of Thornton is not ing six other home rule cities in a lawsuit that claims new state laws and Gov. Jared Polis are usurping their authority over local…
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Commerce City’s Central Elementary gets ing grade from state officials
An Adams 14 elementary school put under state scrutiny for its past academic problems got a ing grade last week by the Colorado State Board of Education for its efforts to rebound by becoming a community learning center. Central Elementary in Commerce City was put on the state’s Performance Watch – which means the school…
Holy Family celebrates classes of 1975 and 2025 graduation
Holy Family graduated 189 seniors on May 22, making it the 100th graduating class in the school’s history. The graduation ceremonies also marked the 50th anniversary of the Holy Family class of 1975. In his speech, Paulson said all Holy Family graduates should be proud of what they accomplished and that they will always be part of the…
Bill Christopher: Searching for the ‘secret sauce’ in Downtown Westminster
While the residential component at the New Downtown Westminster has been successful, the retail/commercial portion has languished. `After losing the Tattered Cover Bookstore, there has not been any notable retail store to point to. There have been a smattering of service-oriented small businesses like a dentist, nail salon, financial services company and a veterinary, but…
PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College Expands Its Portfolio of Bachelor’s Degree Programs
A New Bachelor of Applied Science in Business istration Now Enrolling Students for Fall 2025 Lakewood, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is…
Thornton doles out over $307,000 in funds to assist non-profits in the city
The City of Thornton will give over $307,000 to 32 nonprofit and other organizations this year to fund services to help residents meet food, housing and medical needs. Earlier this month the city council gave its approval to a slate of funding recommendations from a committee of residents who weigh the needs of nonprofits and…
Sports
g Day: 8 Riverdale Ridge Ravens move on to college sports
Eight athletes from Riverdale Ridge High School put pen to paper to continue their sports and educational pursuits next year. Here’s a quick synopsis: Addison Goff – George Fox University Goff signed to play women’s volleyball at George Fox University…
Riverdale Ridge softball celebrates first state title with ring ceremony
Riverdale Ridge High School’s softball team gathered on April 24 for a ring ceremony commemorating its first Class 5A state softball title in school history. The Ravens won the title in October using a 15-hit attack, mainly singles, to beat…
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There aren’t a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is…
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love ’Once’ Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You don’t need a lot of games and obstacles—just two people trying desperately to connect.…
Clarke Reader: Meet Miners Alley’s ’National Bohemians’
There’s no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the…
Clarke Reader:Spring offerings for the blossoming season
We’re on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado — spring. We can finally come out of our winter…
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some…
Clarke Reader: BIFF goes big in its 21st Year
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not only is the state’s film…
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Bill Christopher: Crown Pointe Academy breaks ground on new building
There is exciting news to share regarding the Crown Pointe Academy Charter School in Westminster. They broke ground on a…
Clarke Reader: Take a Deep Dive in Jurassic Oceans with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science
During the age of the dinosaurs, some of the most impressive animals the planet has ever seen walked the earth.…
Bill Christopher: Trump’s first 100 days were chaotic and harmful
Let’s give the man credit where credit is due. He had his game plan ready regardless of the motivations and…
Bill Christopher: Governor Polis vetoes bill to change Open Records Law
Thank you, Governor Polis on your decision to torpedo a Bill which would play “favorites” on timely access and increase…
Letters
Letter to the Editor:Evans must protect benefits for children
Evans must protect benefits for children As a pediatrician in the Thornton area, I am calling on our representative, Gabe…
Letter to the Editor:Colorado needs strong food protection
Colorado needs strong food protection Arriving in Colorado, I quickly noticed its proud history of standing up for animals, public…
Letter to the Editor: Two are invaluable for North Metro Fire Rescue District
As a citizen of the North Metro Fire Rescue District (NMFRD), I am writing to express for two current…
Local LIFE
Relocating Evergreen’s historic Buffalo Park School a delicate endeavor
How do you move a 148-year-old schoolhouse from Wilmot Elementary School to Marshdale Park? Very, very carefully. You might even say one inch at a time. A Parker company specializing in moving historic buildings used hand-jacks to painstakingly inch Buffalo Park School from its concrete foundation in front of Wilmot Elementary on May 19, moving…
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