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Four Front Range power utilities cooperate to improve electricity service
Four Front Range electrical utilities — Colorado Springs Utilities, CORE Electric Cooperative, Platte River Power Authority, and United Power — are teaming up in an effort to modernize in-state electricity…
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Having a Ball: Kayakers enjoy CWA’s newly-formatted downriver race
When playing sports outdoors, there can be some interference from the elements — the wind, rain or snow. But it is unusual to navigate the ball around a minefield of tubers, swimmers and other kayakers. Still, six teams of kayakers managed it July 10, as the Colorado Whitewater Association hosted its annual downriver race –…
Rock House providing summer fun
Leaders at the Rock House in Idaho Springs want to remind parents about free activities and meals on Wednesdays throughout the summer. The non-profit organization, at 542 Hwy 103, serves kids hot meals and provides entertainment from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesdays until the start of school. “We make tie-dye shirts, we do karaoke, archery, rafting…
Fourth of July reminds Rockies fans baseball is more than winning
To cap an extravagant Fourth of July weekend on the diamond, the Colorado Rockies went all out to celebrate local veterans and military members with a parade on July 6. It was the finale of a packed weekend of promotions, including back-to-back fireworks shows following the first two games against the Chicago White Sox on…
PRESS RELEASE: America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission Invites Coloradans to Unite as Countdown to 2026 Begins
DENVER, Colo. (July 1, 2025) — The America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission recognizes this Fourth of July as the start of the one-year countdown to the national commemoration…
Clarke Reader: Summer Theater Rocks at PACE Center
There are some musicals that are just made for the summer, and “Rock of Ages” certainly falls into that category. The show not only captures some of that wild freedom of the best summer days, but also is full of quintessential 80s songs. “The show is all about bigger and better. It embraces the big hair of…
Sports
Foundation Golf Tournament to benefit Colorado students
Arrowhead Golf Course in Littleton will host a golf tournament at the end of the month to cap the All-Schools Summit put on each year by CHSAA. The July 29 fundraising event will use proceeds to benefit and enhance experiences for Colorado students through the Foundation for the Colorado High School Student Activities Association. Tee…
Sports medicine symposium welcomes aspiring athletic trainers
Future sports doctors, athletes and trainers should get some insights into their careers July 28 at the Colorado High School Activities Association’s symposium at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Parker. It’s the fourth such event, and features 10 speakers from across the sports science spectrum, tackling issues like concussions, nutrition for young athletes, preventive strategies…
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Clarke Reader: Head to Evergreen for an Arts Celebration
There are few better ways to spend a summer day in Colorado than in the mountains, and if you can pair this with some wonderful cultural activities, how can you go wrong? That’s what makes the Evergreen Mountain Art Celebration such a…
Clarke Reader: A Collection of Summer Artistic Activities
Summer is officially here, which means Colorado truly shows itself as a place with cultural options for every interest and activity. The days are lovely and long, so you’ll want to take advantage of all there is on offer. I’ve…
Clarke Reader: ARTSWEEK GOLDEN Highlights Community Importance
Summer is the perfect time to get out and about and enjoy beautiful public spaces, and if you can add some artistic touches to the mix, so much the better. That’s just what visitors can do as part of the…
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, I’ve seen the “God Bless Johnny Cash” bumper sticker on…
Clarke Reader: Can You Solve The Disappearance of Thomas Riha?
Many people think of museums as places that have all the answers, but that’s not always the case. And sometimes that makes for a more intriguing story. Such is the case for the latest exhibition at the History Colorado Center, The Disappearance…
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 local actor and playwright Luke Sorge, whose “National Bohemians” is making its…
Columns & Opinion
Raising chickens in wildlife territory? Electricity is your friend
By Christie Greene, Wild Aware The next time you find yourself standing between a bear and a chicken, be sure…
Protect Coloradans’ health care
We are facing a reality where health coverage for 1 in 5 Coloradans is in jeopardy. Congressional discussions are underway…
Guest Column: Clear Creek Schools explains: Budget and teacher salaries
Submitted by the Clear Creek School District Board of Education Each year, the Clear Creek School District’s District Accountability Committee…
Fabyanic: ‘The Great Gatsby’ and déjà vu all over again
When writing “The Gift for Hope” for “Food for Thought: Essays on Mind and Spirit,” I approached “The Great Gatsby”…
Letters
Letter: Thankful for ‘special needs’ people
I’ve known a “special needs” person for 43 years. As his life was coming to an end, I got to…
Letter: Initiative 1A will help rebuild and strengthen your sheriff’s office
Clear Creek voters received their General Election ballots recently and may be wondering about Initiative 1A: what does it mean…
Letter: Vote Rebecca Lloyd for Clear Creek County Commissioner
I’m writing in support of Rebecca Lloyd, candidate for Clear Creek County Commissioner. I have known Rebecca since her son,…
Local LIFE
‘Come for the dogs’ – Denver pets are more than pals, they’re business partners
In Denver’s bustling neighborhoods, it’s not uncommon to find a shop cat curled up by the register or an excited dog greeting customers at the door. Across the city, small businesses are embracing their four-legged companions, not just as pets, but as part of the store experience. At Crystal Castle Beads, located at 2240 S.…
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