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Here’s to the great moms that make great families possible

There is a Mexican proverb that goes, “The house is not built upon the ground, but upon a woman.” Or, at least, according to an episode of “Criminal Minds,” there is such a proverb. The idea, … more

Column by Michael Alcorn | 5/5/21 02:22 PM

Small Mouth Sounds, big heart feelings

Back in early March of last year, I had a piece all written about “Small Mouth Sounds,” the final play of the Arvada Center’s 2019/2021 season. I had spoken to director Lynne Collins about the … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 5/5/21 10:58 AM

Finding consistency in a world of inconsistency

“I pray to be like the ocean, with soft currents, maybe waves at times. More and more, I want the consistency rather than the highs and lows.” — Drew Barrymore There have been some very famous … more

Column by Michael Norton | 5/3/21 06:15 AM

This knock-knock stuff is no joke

Occasionally, this is an opinion column. Here comes one now. Advertisements taped or left hanging on front doors should be against the law. The mischief-makers of advertisements taped or left hanging … more

Column by Craig Marshall Smith | 5/3/21 06:15 AM

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Ask a Therapist: Anxiety

Q: I have anxiety and recently it’s been worse. Between work, parenting, and the pandemic, I feel like I’m always stressed out. Everything is overwhelming, and I’m exhausted. What can I do to … more

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Jefferson Center for Mental Health | 4/30/21 06:26 PM

A participation trophy for my generation

We have failed. I say this to my generation. We have failed in this: is it not the unspoken (or spoken) desire of every generation of Americans (at least since the industrial revolution) to make the … more

Column by Michael Alcorn | 4/30/21 09:30 AM

The audacious optimism of the NFL draft

Hey, you want to see a bunch of grown — and sometimes overgrown — men get very, very worked up about something that they have no control over and which they have absolutely no idea how it will … more

Column by Michael Alcorn | 4/30/21 09:28 AM

House concerts provide live music alternative

One of the first responses many people give when they’re asked what they’ve missed most during the COVID-19 pandemic is live music, and while it appears that this summer will feature more … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 4/28/21 04:24 PM

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Let’s all join together to beat the banned

Once a year, I invite readers to nominate words or expressions they wish were banned, an idea appropriated from Lake Superior State University’s “Annual List of Words and Phrases Banished from … more

Column by Craig Smith Marshall | 4/23/21 02:53 PM

Celebrating the construction zones of life

We all know that feeling of entering a construction zone while we are driving, don’t we? Whether it is a major highway or just a single-lane road that gets shut down, we are either forced to find a … more

Column by Michael Norton | 4/23/21 02:53 PM

New Thornton Arts exhibit unites range of cultures

Audiences aren’t the only ones missing cultural events like art shows during the pandemic shutdown - the creatives have also been missing the opportunities to have their work seen and connected … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 4/20/21 09:18 AM

Listening to the whispers of success

This past week I was reminded of something as I once again experienced the intimacy, joy and power found in a whisper. Although it is just my wife and I who live in our home now, for some reason I … more

Column by Michael Norton | 4/20/21 09:10 AM

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A century ago wasn’t just any old time

Things were different one hundred years ago. For example, no one wore flip-flops to the airport. However, there were no flip-flops and few airports. That makes a difference. They had a presidential … more

Column by Craig Smith Marshall | 4/20/21 09:09 AM

Miners Alley returns with a little zen

It may be more than a year later than hoped for, but Golden’s Miners Alley Playhouse is finally getting a new season off the ground - and it’s doing so with the world premiere of a show written … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 4/14/21 02:38 PM

Third time definitely not the charm for Jefferson County

I’d hoped the third time would be the charm. But the Jefferson County Board of Education disappointed me and insulted all Jefferson County taxpayers by naming a single finalist for its … more

Column by Greg Romberg | 4/13/21 01:04 PM

‘The 60 to 60 Success Plan for Life’

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be a passenger in my friend’s Porsche 911 as he demonstrated how fast going from zero to 60 MPH in less than 3 seconds feels. And I will share with you … more

Column by Michael Norton | 4/13/21 09:15 AM

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The sun comes up, and here we go again

The sun comes up right behind Sue and Andy’s house. At least that’s what it looks like from where I am. They live directly across the street and have an even better view than I do because … more

Column by Craig Marshall Smith | 4/13/21 09:15 AM

What I can do today

If you didn’t receive a text from me last Sunday, you’re not alone. I didn’t send any … not because of a purposeful or even conscious decision, but because the time slipped … more

Column by Andrea Doray | 4/9/21 10:16 AM

Boulder shootings and a time for reflection

Usually I think of the six weeks of Lent, which began on Ash Wednesday, as a time of reflection, almsgiving and prayer. I then think of Easter, which this year will fall on April 4, as a time of hope … more

Column by Mary McFerren | 4/6/21 05:17 PM

Biennial of Americas encourages artistic grieving process

The immensity of loss as a result of COVID-19 is something that the state, country and world are going to be grappling with for a long time to come, and as is so often the case, the arts will play a … more

Column by Clarke Reader | 4/6/21 08:28 AM

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Arvada Fire Protection District breaks ground on new station

Construction crews' broke ground on the Arvada Fire Protection District's Station 9 on April 24. The station is located near Candelas Parkway and Highway 72 and will be completed by spring 2022, …

Jeffco schools struggle to stay open due to rising COVID counts

With the finish line so clearly in sight, Jeffco Public Schools officials are arguing for schools be able to finish the year, even if it means tolerating certain levels of COVID-19 spread. The last …

100 days of DA King’s reign

Last year, Alexis King promised voters she would make big changes in the DA’s office if they made her the first Democrat to lead that office in recent history. Voters apparently liked what they …

Spring cleaning on a global scale

For most people, just getting some spring cleaning done around the house is a good way to spend April. Arvada 10-year-old Madhvi Chittoo is on a mission to clean up the whole world though, so her …

Hope House hosts 8th annual 5k and Fun Run

Hope House Colorado, an Arvada-based nonprofit that provides resources to teen moms, hosted its 8th annual 5k and Fun Run event on May 1 at Lake Arbor Park. The event raised $68,000 for the …

D’Evelyn club making a big difference

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. It’s an old saying that puts in perspective how enormous some tasks can be. And reminds you how much perseverance it can take to do something really …

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