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Ralston Valley's Class of 2019 graduation

As Ralston Valley High School’s class of 2019 held its graduation ceremony on May 17, the students celebrated four completed years of high school and the years ahead of them. “No matter how …

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Citizens rally at Capitol for gun rights

Dennis Gatchalian has lived in the Unites States since 1984, the year he left his home in the Philippines. He’s resided in Denver for 35 years. On May 18, he stood in front of the state Capitol …

'While we may not be invincible ... we are STEM strong'

Standing tall in their royal blue gowns, STEM School Highlands Ranch graduates ignored the dark skies, …
Wonderful day for Wildcats' Class of 2019

Arvada West High School’s Class of 2019 had its commencement on May 17. The 1st Bank Center in …
Summer reading program to hold kickoff events

Douglas County Libraries patrons of all ages are encouraged to read as part of the district's Great …

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Standley Lake High School's class of 2019

There were nothing but smiles at the FirstBank Center on May 16 as Standley Lake High School's class of …
Messages of faith, hope as Kendrick Castillo laid to rest

More than 80 men, decorated in red, purple and green regalia, gathered in front of St. Mary Catholic …

Celebration of Kendrick Castillo's life: 'We need to be more like him'

Live like Kendrick Castillo. Be brave. Be industrious. Have integrity. Show love. That was the …
Juvenile STEM shooting suspect charged as adult

Two key revelations emerged May 15 during the second court appearances for suspects in the May 7 …

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Community members welcome STEM students back with words of love

On a cloudless day, the sun beaming down, a small group of parents and children stood along Barrons …
Police officers do pushups for charity

On May 6, recruits from Jefferson County police departments came together to raise money for …

Life

‘One Fell Swoop’ invites a visit

Curving entries almost suck you in as you stand in front of Patrick Dougherty’s swirling, swooping new Stickwork sculpture, “One Fell Swoop” on the lawn behind the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor …

Book’s live-or-die story proves impossible to ignore

You’ve been told it’s impossible. No one can do it. You may as well not even try because it’s never …
Arvada Center announces first wave of summer concert series

Rock & Roll power couple Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will hit the stage at the Arvada Center for the …
W. Alameda Kiwanis Club gives donation for new natural playscape

On April 17, members of the W. Alameda Kiwanis Club gathered at Bear Creek Lake Park to present a $10,000 …

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Cinco de Mayo celebrates history, culture

Margaritas. Sombreros. Cervezas. Tequila. Across cities and college campuses in the United States, …
A glimpse of history

Cinco De Mayo — or the fifth of May — is an annual celebration honoring the Mexican Army’s …
Consider ‘Trav’lin’ to see this play’s regional premier

Harlem in the 1930s was one of those cultural flashpoints that happen throughout history. Artists …
Colorado playwright’s work takes stage

Two weathered facades with shutters are set side by side at the back of a busy New Orleans square …

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Sports

Coach floored by response after 800th win

Cherry Creek baseball coach Marc Johnson has had an impact on many of his players and he learned recently of the power of social media. Johnson’s baseball team beat Arapahoe 12-2 on May 13 to give …

Piper picked perfect penalty placement

LAKEWOOD — Sarah Piper admitted she got a little lucky May 15 at Lakewood Memorial Field. “Sometimes …
Running all around Golden and Gunnison — and now Austria

Two Golden High School graduates have been running around the Rocky Mountains nearly all their lives. But …
Hunt throws no-hitter, Ralston Valley baseball wins 5A Jeffco title

ARVADA — The senior baseball players made their final day of classes at Ralston Valley High School a …

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Freshman helps Wheat Ridge girls soccer net 4A quarterfinal berth

LAKEWOOD — Emily Browne didn’t play like a freshman May 11 at Lakewood Memorial Field. The Wheat …
Green Mountain girls soccer mounts back-to-back playoff wins

LAKEWOOD — Green Mountain girls soccer’s postseason began right where its regular season started this …
Girls finished golf tourneys before weather went subpar

Girl golfers haven’t had much time to fine-tune their games because of damp spring weather but all the …

Hunt leads Ralston Valley baseball in race to 5A Jeffco title

LITTLETON — Ralston Valley senior Calvin Hunt was a one-man wrecking crew on the baseball diamond …

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Centennial Teen Earns Berth At 2019 Men’s National Gymnastics Tournament

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Wheat Ridge baseball stays undefeated in 4A Jeffco

WHEAT RIDGE — Wheat Ridge baseball coach Adam Miller would love to have newly named Chuck …
No. 7 Golden boys lacrosse back on track with win over Littleton

ARVADA — A tough triple-overtime loss the previous week made it an uphill climb for Golden boys …
CHSAA panel gives green light to three pilot sports

When spring rolls around, it’s the time that the Colorado High Schools Activities Association …
Pomona comes up just short on the baseball diamond

LAKEWOOD — Dakota Ridge baseball has found a flair for the dramatics earlier during Class 5A …

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