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Castle Pines water provider lifts boil-water advisory and issues new safety instructions
After a water main break this week left many residents in Castle Pines without water service, the local water provider has lifted a boil-water advisory. “After comprehensive testing and thorough…
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Local swimmers eye Olympic splash
Between slews of different strokes, roughly 320,000 competitive swimmers across America come up for air unsure of their placings as they compete against other swimmers and themselves. The athletes can only hope with bated breath that their score is Olympic-worthy when they breach for the final time. Only about 800 will make it. Just seven…
5 Coloradans advance to final qualifying for U.S. Open
It’ll be a master-versus-apprentice situation for Littleton’s Jason Preeo and Englewood’s Jake Staiano; both are among five Coloradans who advanced out of the U.S. Open local qualifying round at Collindale Golf Course in Fort Collins on April 30. Preeo has coached Staiano since Staiano was a golfer at Valor Christian High School, and both tied…
Aging with independence and dignity, Executive Home Care comes to the Front Range
When it comes to in-home care for seniors, In and Janet Kim, long-time Colorado residents, believe it’s more than providing a service to a rising number of older residents. It’s about creating a trusting relationship while improving the quality of life for the clients and their families. “Our main focal point of services is that…
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PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College’s 54th Annual Commencement
LAKEWOOD, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) will hold its 54th annual commencement exercises on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the picturesque Outdoor Pavilion…
Sports
Valor Christian soars over Denver East in rugby state championship
The sun shone down upon the Infinity Park stadium in Glendale as the Denver East Angels and the Valor Christian Eagles clashed in a thrilling high school championship rugby showdown on May 11. In a match that showcased grit, determination and moments of brilliance, the Eagles emerged victorious with a final score of 38-24, etching…
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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…
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
Paige McFarland: Water conservation is priority for Centennial Water
After last month’s near-record snowstorm, I know I am not alone when I say that I am ready to get…
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…
Letters
Letter: Flora is most sensible candidate
While all eyes seem to be focused on the race for president, we have a very important primary election coming…
Support Calvarese
This year’s CD4 election provides a unique opportunity for us to move forward in Congress. With Ken Buck’s resignation, we…
Conservatives, consider Calvarese
I have been inspired by recent letters describing why it may not make sense to elect a Republican to Congress…
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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