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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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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,…
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…
Rocky Mountain Metro Airport officials invite residents to discuss noise reduction strategies
An open house is scheduled for July 10 to learn about a potential noise reduction strategy for Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. The open house will be at Omni Interlocken Hotel Centennial Ballroom, 500 Interlocken Boulevard in Broomfield, from 6 -7:30 p.m. The meeting will be an informational “come and go at your leisure” open house…
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…
Goldenites pack the park to celebrate Independence Day
For many Goldenites, the best way to celebrate Independence Day is with live music, food and fun activities in Lions Park. The Golden Lions Club kept the tradition alive at its 53rd annual 4th of July Festival, where thousands of people turned out to celebrate the holiday. This year’s event kicked off with a yoga…
Sports
Colorado Alpenglow players named inaugural WUL All-Stars
For the first time, an All-Star showdown is set between the Western Ultimate League and the Premier Ultimate League during the 2025 United Frisbee Association Championship weekend. Three Colorado Alpenglow players are making the trip to Madison, Wisconsin, on Aug. 23 to represent the WUL. The Alpenglow is an ultimate frisbee team of women and…
6 experienced campers detail Colorado’s best summer spots
Summertime is in full bloom in Colorado, meaning perfect temperatures and picturesque backdrops for some hiking, camping and stargazing along the Front Range and beyond. But in such a saturated state for adoring nature, plus those weekend crowds on I-70, how do you know where to start? Just like trying to pin down a hike…
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Arts & Culture
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…
High (flyin’) arts: Foothills Art Center celebrates ARTSWEEK GOLDEN
Goldenites love art across all media and forms, from painting and sculpture to music and other performing arts. And somehow, Foothills Art Center manages to encapsulate that love in seven days with ARTSWEEK GOLDEN. For the seventh year in a row, FAC,…
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 Foothills Art…
One (Musical) Piece at a Time: Golden Mill hosts Johnny Cash-themed fundraiser for MAPAC
For the last month, the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center has been hosting a Johnny Cash-themed party. On June 4, that party temporarily relocated to the Golden Mill, as the venue hosted “Ring of Fire” cast members for a special performance that…
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 this June,” said Sarah Kolb, marketing and communications…
The Black Keys hold Record Hang at Morrison Holiday Bar
Morrison Holiday Bar soundman Tom Smith got the call in early May: The Black Keys wanted to do a Record Hang — a late-night party with the band’s two leads spinning 45s for fans — at the bar after their May 27…
Columns & Opinion
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…
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…
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.…
Letters
Letter: Spending other people’s money
A recent Transcript article stated that the City of Golden is purchasing an apartment building with six units for $1.35…
Letter: Creating a hunger-free community — The pathway to a healthier, more equitable future for Golden
In a world where many of us have easy access to healthy, fresh food, it’s hard to imagine the daily…
Letter: In response to Councilor Cameron’s Sept. 19 op-ed
Councilor Cameron’s recent op-ed began by noting the impact to Golden residents from the forest fire smoke, but then went…
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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