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Storms never last, or do they?

Life is for one generation. A good name (or a bad one) is forever. The area known as “the Divide” has a historically strong name or reputation for inclement Colorado weather. The May snowstorm of …
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Clear Creek under an overcast sky, after the rain, does not look so dangerous. But, it only takes a few minutes for a flash flood to happen under these conditions.

10 ways to prepare for flood season in Jefferson County

May to October is the annual flood season in Colorado. And, like most of the natural happenings around the state, the swollen rivers and creeks are naturally beautiful, but they are also powerful and very dangerous.
Former Campbell teachers reunite.

Campbell Elementary School hosts End of an Era event to commemorate 60 years

The slated-to-closed school had one last hurrah with community members and families.
Contestants in the 2023 Colorado Civics Bee.

Arvada 7th grader wins Colorado Civics Bee

Local 7th grader Sriram Yalavarthy had an impressive showing at the first-ever Colorado Civics Bee, besting 15 finalists to win first place and win the $1,000 prize at the May 19 Civics Bee finals. …
Karen Rensink shared this picture of the old Casa Bonita uniform. She says the girls wore white button-downs and short black skirts "that were about four or five inches above the knees."

An original Casa Bonita server reminisces about the Pink Palace

Lakewood native Karen Rensink remembers Casa Bonita from the other side of the pass bar. She was one of the original servers when the restaurant opened in 1974. Rensink shared some insight into the structure and the food of the old Casa Bonita. 

Past and present Chamber Awards winners.

Arvada Chamber of Commerce Awards honor local change makers

The 72nd Arvada Chamber of Commerce Awards Luncheon took place on May 18 at the Arvada Center, and saw the Chamber honor the 2022 Man and Woman of the Year, as well as the recipients of the Rising Star Award, Image Awards, and Young Professional Leadership Award.
Arts & Entertainment
Folks walk around Grandview during the first Second Saturday of the year on May 13.

Second Saturdays kick off in Arvada

Second Saturday's kicked off in Arvada on May 13, with vendors filling the streets and musical performances from Night Routine on the Grandview Stage and Boot Gun in the Square. The first of four …
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Denver Fashion Week returns to city’s runways

Everybody has an outfit or two they love but don’t have the occasion or courage to pull out of the closest. Celebrating style like that — and providing an opportunity to bust out these gems — …
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SeriesFest returns for a blockbuster Season 9

After a bit of a pandemic slowdown, SeriesFest, which celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, is back bigger and better than ever, overflowing with top-notch television viewing for all audiences.  
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Chicks Fly at Wings Over the Rockies

Women have played a role in aviation since humans first took to the sky, but as is so often the case, they don’t receive nearly the recognition and celebration their male counterparts do. The Wings Over the Rockies’ Chicks Fly! Showcase aims to do something about this fact.  

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Women+Film Festival brings small stories to big screen

There are many features that make film festivals special events for attendees, but one that keeps me returning every year is the opportunity to catch films on the big screen you might not be able to any other time.
Columnists

Column: The U.S. national mammal: Introducing the red dog

Arguably cuter than an Irish setter, unmistakably larger than a Vizsla, and with shorter ears than a bloodhound, this species of red dog is found in a 2,000-acre fenced habitat surrounded by intimidatingly large, fiercely protective mothers.
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A brewery party under the big top

Starting a new business is never an easy prospect and that’s never been truer than in recent years. So, it’s no wonder that Arvada’s LUKI Brewery is making its birthday party one of the biggest …
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Asking the hard questions at the Benchmark Theatre

It is an unfortunate truth that some topics will always be relevant, no matter how many decades (or centuries) pass. Questions of race and identity are near the top of this list, and as we’ve seen …
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Strong summer starts for Denver

The Denver metro area really shines during the summer months. There are all kinds of outdoor options for dining, live music and activities, while classic concert spots and cultural hubs are still …

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An LGBTQ+ history lesson

There’s no way for a single exhibit to fully detail the history of LGBTQ+ Coloradoans, but it’s still important to take steps to share the stories of people whose experiences have largely been …
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