Letter to the editor: Partisanship, not partnership
In his final Douglas County School Board meeting before resigning, Mike Peterson used his platform to preach “partnership not partisanship.” However, when the board including newly elected Brad Geiger,...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Thankful for tornado help
June 22 was a historic day in Highlands Ranch. The tornado that touched down in Highlands Ranch created many challenges by damaging homes, taking down historic trees, and impacting parks and open space...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Sidewalk sham
My wife and I were excited to read an announcement in the 15 Sep 2023 edition of the Littleton Report about the city’s Concrete Sidewalk Rebate Program: “Residents can apply online for rebates for the...
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Lisa D. Heart: Discovering serenity with tea during the festive frenzy
As the festive season circles around us in a whirlwind of excitement and activity, finding moments of serenity becomes essential. Amidst the chaos and celebrations, it’s crucial to carve out spaces...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Time for recall
Based on the lead article in the Dec. 14 issue it seems that many Douglas County residents are fed up with the infighting of the county commissioners. I’m wondering if someone has begun the process for...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Boo for two
I attended the Oklahoma City/Nuggets basketball game on Dec. 16. I would like to share an observation from the game experience. Oklahoma has a player named Josh Giddey. He is alleged to have had a...
View ArticleLetter to the editor: Tired of Laydon and Teal
Thanks, Cindy Dalton, for helping organize the speakers who told Laydon and Teal how they feel about their treatment of fellow commissioner, Lora Thomas. I agree that she has been treated outrageously...
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Good Luck 4-H Club prepares for new year
The Good Luck 4-H Club Achievement Banquet was held on Dec 2, 2023. The event was organized by Club Leader, Gloria Cundall, to highlight the hard work the members and project leaders put forth this...
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Library check it out: Discover more at your Clear Creek County Library in...
The Clear Creek County Library District empowers our community through literacy, human connection, and equal access to resources. Library programs are always free. SPECIAL EVENTS FROZEN SING-ALONG...
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Arvada Chamber of Commerce: Aiming for a soft landing
Part of my role as the Arvada Chamber CEO is to keep a close eye on data, trends and business feedback to determine how we can ensure that we are providing the resources our community and economy need...
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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 a report to the state legislature on June 15. Coloradans for Metro District...
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Morrison: Colorado industry should reduce methane emissions
Although I’m only a first-year student in college, I’ve been acutely aware of the importance of reducing methane emissions from a young age. At nine years old, I learned of the negative environmental...
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Just so we’re clear: A planning project for Dumont-Lawson-Downieville
Clear Creek County is investing in planning for the Dumont Lawson Downieville community. In late 2022, the county was awarded funding by Henderson Mine’s Social Impact program to conduct an $80,000...
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Roberts: One month in at the Capitol
Things are really starting to pick up at the Colorado General Assembly. We are one month into our 120-day legislative session and while bills are still being introduced, the year’s priorities are...
View ArticleAging Well: Preserving your precious vision
Research shows that when asked which of our five senses is most important, most people say vision is the most valuable. Older adults may face some challenges when it comes to maintaining good eyesight....
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Community Voices: After second submittal, Jeffco and key agencies say bike...
It’s been more than three years since the proposition of a lift access downhill commercial bike park first startled many of us in Conifer and surrounding areas. The sizable project would verifiably...
View ArticleParker Town Talk: Parker launches events platform
One of Parker residents’ favorite aspects about living in our community is the ability to participate in a wide variety of community events and activities. In our latest Community Survey performed in...
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Column: Centennial Water plans for future
Centennial Water and Sanitation District has a 40-year history of providing safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services to the community of Highlands Ranch. We’re proud of the great...
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Arapahoe County commissioners on their budget: ‘How did we get here?’
Arapahoe County commissioners recently kicked off a public engagement process regarding the county’s financial challenges. Growth in the county’s budget has been flat for 25 years, despite increasing...
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From the wildlife officer’s desk: Who are Colorado’s wildlife officers?
We are known by many names in Colorado: district wildlife managers, game wardens and wildlife officers, among others. As a wildlife officer in Colorado, every day brings the opportunity for adventures...
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