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University of Denver to partner with Colorado Air and Space and Altitude Aviation Group
A new program aimed at increasing career opportunities in aerospace, aviation and more will be coming to Adams County’s Colorado Air and Spaceport, thanks to an agreement with the University…
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Adams County seeks to use the ‘heat beneath our feet’ for two facilities
Adams County will get $352,000 in grants from the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to support geothermal heating initiatives, according to the Colorado Energy Office. “We are thrilled to receive these geothermal grants from the Colorado Energy Office for the Waymire Dome and Colorado Air and Spaceport CASP tower projects,” said Lynn Baca, Chair of the…
Colorado sues Trump administration over $80M freeze in school funding
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a lawsuit in coordination with more than 20 other states Monday against the Trump administration, accusing it of unlawfully freezing approximately $80 million in federal education funding intended for Colorado schools. The freeze, announced June 30 by the Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of Education,…
$3M federal funding freeze threatens Jeffco student services
Thousands of Jeffco students could lose access to language support, counseling and community-based services this school year after the U.S. Department of Education froze key federal funding streams with little warning. The decision puts approximately $3 million in planned programming at risk, district leaders said. Superintendent Tracy Dorland and the Jefferson County school board called…
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 of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.…
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
Ice hockey: New rule in place for pucks, crossbars and goal frames
Three new rules will be in play when the 2025-2026 ice hockey season begins in Colorado. The puck is unplayable if it comes to rest on top of the goal between the crossbar and the goal frame. According to the National Federation of High Schools’ web page, the rule also clarifies the rules for pucks…
Area athletes decorate spring sports All-State teams in Colorado
Colorado is home to some of the country’s best high school athletes. Players like Christian McCaffrey, Dalton Knecht, Mallory Swanson and more have ascended to the highest levels of accomplishment in their sports. But before all that, they were All-State student athletes in the Centennial State. Several from across the Colorado Trust for Local News…
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Eclectic octopus mural livens up Rheinlander Bakery’s exterior
As a giant Pacific Northwest octopus climbs a tree stump in a forest, a western bluebird perches on its head while monarch butterflies fly around the octopus, which is also drinking a cup of…
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…
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…
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…
Colorado music legend Hazel Miller to host birthday bash at Elks Lodge on June 30
Colorado Music Hall of Famer Hazel Miller is no stranger to a spectacle, and her birthday celebration this year — dubbed “Hazelpalooza” — will be no exception. Set for 6:30 p.m. on June 30…
Clarke Reader:Arvada Center Hosts a Range of Pride Events
June is Pride Month and the Arvada Center is going big with three events that celebrate LGBTQ+ communities all over the state. “We’re excited to invite the community to celebrate Pride with these three unique events…
Columns & Opinion
Dominic Shayler: Protect scientific freedom and funding
Fifteen years ago, my father walked 1,000 miles in 1,000 hours. Despite worsening pain from blisters and muscle tears, he…
Jeannie Stamberger: This mountain was listed for sale — but not to you
Editor’s note: Senate Energy Chairman Mike Lee’s plan to sell off thousands of square miles of Western public lands has…
Clarke Reader:DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story
Ever since the development of film as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both…
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…
Letters
Letter to the Editor: Pickleball: How seniors can play safe, have fun, stay fit
Pickleball has taken the fitness community by storm, offering a fun, low-impact way to stay active and socialize. Preventing pickleball…
Letter: City should support Mission Arvada efforts
Mission Arvada has been providing a severe weather overnight shelter solely through donations and volunteers. The city of Arvada asked…
Letter: Thanks to the helpers
On a sunny early afternoon in February, I had lunch with friends and decided to walk to Olde Town on…
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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