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New 2theXtreme exhibit at Wings Over The Rockies museum explores math
The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum launched its brand-new 2theXtreme exhibit on June 1, offering an exciting new learning experience for kids and families seeking fun and…
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Denver mayor names National Western Center Authority CEO as interim Community Planning and Development director
To quickly but temporarily fill the role that leads Denver’s Department of Community Planning and Development, Mayor Mike Johnston today named Brad Buchanan, the CEO of the National Western Center Authority, as the interim director. “We are thrilled Brad is willing to return to lead CPD in an interim capacity,” Johnston said in a press…
Art Contained Del Sol to host opening reception June 13
The studio Art Contained Del Sol will host an opening reception from 6-9 p.m. June 13 for its next show, “Rejectamenta II,” which hopes to support artists and bring attention to the massive amount of trash discarded by humans. The show will run from June 13 to Aug. 2. “Throughout centuries, artists and crafters have…
Colorado AG warns parents about AI chatbots that can harm kids
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued a consumer alert warning parents about the growing risks posed by social AI chatbots. Chatbots are tools designed to mimic human conversation, which, in some cases, can lead young users into harmful interactions. “These chatbots interact with people as if they were another person,” Weiser said. “They can take…
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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…
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Jersey retirement a bit much? CU Buffs fans on Hunter, Sanders
Just days before Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders land at their new NFL homes in the draft, the Buffaloes took one more opportunity to honor the two program-changing players in a big way. On April 15, a social media post announced that Hunter’s and Sanders’ jersey numbers (No. 12 and No. 2, respectively) would…
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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 of the best and most unique musicals to come around in some time. And now its elegant beauty is coming to the Town Hall Arts Center,…
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 world premiere at Miners Alley Playhouse. “This the first play I wrote when I was 20…
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some of those perceptions may be true, but others are the results of limited knowledge and lack of information. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s newest temporary exhibition, “Angkor: The Lost Empire of…
Clarke Reader: BIFF goes big in its 21st Year
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not only is the state’s film community constantly becoming more dynamic and diverse, but people outside the state are catching on. With Boulder’s status as one of the finalists for the Sundance Film Festival, there’s no telling…
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Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Patricia Kummer: Midyear economics
We are halfway through summer already and economic uncertainty remains prevalent this year for consumers, taxpayers and investors. Consumers are…
Michael Norton: Halftime adjustments
In sports, halftime is more than a breather; it’s a recalibration. It’s a chance for coaches and players to analyze…
Michael Norton: It’s your move
When the lights are the brightest, the stakes are the highest, and all eyes are watching, those who rise to…
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Letter: Dougco BOCC messed up recycling
Regarding the article “An eco-friendly and safe way to recycle paint, electronics in Parker”: It used to be easy to…
Letter: Medication plan is bad idea
I’m fortunate to be in generally good health, but like many others, I rely on maintenance medications to keep it…
Letter: A moment of kindness
During my 9-year-old grandson’s baseball game, I asked my wife if I should offer my portable fold-up chair to a…
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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…
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