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Jeffco GOP cancels South Dakota Gov. Noem fundraising appearance over ‘safety concerns’
The Jefferson County Republican Party has canceled a fundraiser scheduled for Saturday with South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem. Noem has faced extensive criticism this week for her account of shooting…
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Holistic help: Denver-area organizations provide comprehensive services for people in need
Healthcare, affordable housing, food insecurity, homelessness, violence and inflation are among the top issues facing Americans and Coloradans, according to a study by Pew Research Center. While the state and the country struggle to resolve these issues through legislation, nonprofits in the Denver metro area are attacking the issues using a holistic approach. The Merriam-Webster…
Prosecution, defense negotiating plea agreement in Applewood car shooting case
The Lakewood man accused of shooting at an occupied car last May near Golden and his defense team are negotiating a plea agreement, based on his most recent court appearance. Paul Behme, 32, was arrested June 13 on two counts of attempted first-degree murder. His bond was set at $1 million cash only. On March 4, he…
New trial set for August in murder case against former Clear Creek deputy in shooting death of Christian Glass
A new trial is set for Aug. 12 in the murder case against former Clear Creek sheriff’s deputy Andrew Buen in the shooting death of Christian Glass. Prosecutors asked for a new trial at an April 29 hearing following a hung jury last week. Prosecution and defense attorneys in the Buen trial will have an…
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PRESS RELEASE: Celebrate Talent and Creativity at Red Rocks Community College’s Fine Woodworking Exhibition
LAKEWOOD, CO – Join us for an exceptional celebration of craftsmanship and creativity at Red Rocks Community College’s (RRCC) End-of-Semester Fine Woodworking Exhibition. Date: Saturday,…
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Arvada West baseball slides past Dakota Ridge
Arvada West baseball stayed within shouting distance of Valor Christian in the race for the Class 5A Jeffco League title on Tuesday. The Wildcats (12-6, 4-1 in league) took a dominating 11-1 road victory against Dakota Ridge to stay one game behind league leading and defending 5A state champion Valor (12-6, 5-0). Valor’s 5-1 win…
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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…
Green Mountain High School celebrates 50 years of theater with alum benefit concert
Current students and graduates of Green Mountain High School’s theater, choir and orchestra programs took to the stage earlier this month to celebrate 50 years of performances at the Lakewood school, which opened in 1973, and to raise money for a new projector. The concert included 20 performances featuring songs and compositions from a sample…
Coming Attractions: Benchmark takes ‘The Road to Lethe’
What does it mean to be a true ally? Like many people, Denver playwright Jeffrey Neuman found himself pondering this question following the 2020 murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter movement. “I always thought of myself as a really strong ally, but I began to wonder what does true allyship mean…
Review: Flamenco dance elevates the COVID experience into modern folklore in ‘Fronteras’ show at Lakewood Cultural Center
Dance company Flamenco Vivo performed “Fronteras” for a packed opening matinee on April 17 at the Lakewood Cultural Center. The show’s theme was boundaries, but the illusions to the COVID-19 pandemic experience were undeniable. According to the Flamenco Vivo company’s founder Carlota Santana, the connections to the pandemic are not a coincidence. “The choreographers started…
Columns & Opinion
Duncan: What is hospice?
Having a spouse who was in hospice care at the time of his death does not make me an expert…
Avenue Flashes: An entire weekend of partying in Wheat Ridge for St. Patrick’s Day
Ah, March is here. We can finally feel things warming up and spring is in the air and…What am I…
Coming Attractions: Miners Alley takes audiences to a modern Algonquin
If you set a play in a senior facility, most people probably would expect something either really sad or overly…
Ruszczyk: Coloradans for Metro District Reform
A legislative task force began studying homeowner’s rights in metro districts on Dec. 5, 2023. The task force will issue…
Letters
Letter: Voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil
With Super Tuesday behind us, we must now face the reality of a Trump/Biden rematch in November. I was a…
Letter: Memory loss
The 2024 Presidential election is all about memory loss. Not President Biden’s, but that of Republican MAGA clan members. They…
Letter: Gaza needs justice now
History was made recently at the International Court of Justice. The Court ruled there is a plausible risk that Israel’s…
Local LIFE
Not just tacos and tequila: Group wants to reclaim the resistance history of Cinco de Mayo
While many holidays are celebrated and recognized in the United States, Cinco de Mayo is one of the few Latino-centric dates that has taken hold in American culture. However, Latinos at its founding might raise an eyebrow when they see what it has become.
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