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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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Jeffco teachers union delivers vote of no confidence in Superintendent Dorland
In a rare and highly public rebuke, the Jefferson County Education Association delivered a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Tracy Dorland during the May 29 school board meeting, accusing her of “undermining trust,” excluding educators from decision-making and destabilizing schools through top-down leadership. The vote represents a significant escalation in tensions between district leadership…
New mobility hub in the works for Thornton commuters at Colorado Highway 7 and I-25
The groundbreaking for a new mobility hub at Colorado Highway 7 and I-25 Wednesday signaled a huge step forward for residents in Thornton and others who yearn for a mass transit option to travel on the northern Front Range, Thornton Councilmember Chris Russell said. “This definitely momentous,” said Russell, who heaved the first shovel full…
Westminster approves environmental sustainability center to educate and inform
The initial plans for a $1.2 million community center that will boost efforts to educate residents on ways to protect the environment and relieve the effects of climate change got the unanimous approval of the Westminster City Council Monday night. The facility, which will be built near the city’s new drinking water treatment plant on…
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 excited to introduce a…
Moms warn of Medicaid cuts as Pettersen pushes back, Evans signals
“If Medicaid was taken away, I would lose half my family before the year was out.” That’s the warning Kat, a Jefferson County mother of five, gave U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen during a roundtable just before Mother’s Day, describing how she relies on Medicaid to care for a child with autism, a son with speech…
Sports
Rockies fans’ resilience: How to enjoy the worst team of all time
Dismayed Colorado fans still turn up at Coors Field to their spiraling Rockies, with yells of “Sell the team!” ringing out behind hot dog bites and swigs of beer. But it’s the results on the field that are often…
5A, 4A, 3A recap: girls tennis teams shine at state championships
The 2025 girls high school tennis season concluded on May 13 with the team championships in 3A, 4A and 5A. History was made. Through upsets, repeats and undefeated seasons, below is everything you need to know about this year’s girls…
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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 Johnny Cash. Over the years,…
Clarke Reader: Butterfly Pavilion celebrates insects’ legacies in Mexico
Invertebrates represent many of the most ecologically important species on the planet, as well as some of the most culturally relevant. They’ve inspired religious beliefs, landscapes, traditions and much more.…
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. That simplicity is what makes “Once,” one…
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 world. That’s the case for…
Butterfly Pavilion plays host to ‘Morph’ Butterfly sculpture until Denver beckons
Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion is playing host to Morph, a five-foot-tall monarch butterfly sculpture crafted from found objects and repurposed materials that will one day find a permanent spot on 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 hibernations and start enjoying more…
Columns & Opinion
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…
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…
Bill Christopher: Mark your calendars for Hyland Hills board election
Too often, the election of special district boards of directors get lost in the shuffle regardless of the size of…
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: Enough toxic empathy
In a recent city council meeting the police chief asked for the ability to enforce the law when people refuse…
Letter to the Editor: Home heating tax credits worth saving
My family recently replaced our aging furnace and air conditioner with a cold-weather heat pump system because we wanted an…
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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