25-year-old Elvyn Ramos of Routt County was arrested Dec. 30 after local investigators determined the Oct. 24 car fire that closed westbound Interstate 70 was a hoax. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_a525654c-26a7-4dff-9248-0ef8f577d5ee.html 

The Simla Community Action Committee and the Simla Family Thrift Store are gearing up for another year of giving back to their community and supporting those who need help the most. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_d4d6dbde-af98-4efc-8819-0bee9ed13f93.html 

A 35-year-old Highlands Ranch man has been arrested on multiple charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_81d062ee-bfb3-41ad-a816-8bccb7e47f0f.html 

The Arvada Library is getting a facelift. The library will close for construction on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and a temporary library located at the former home of the Arvada K-8 School will open on Saturday, Jan. 10. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_c3e60b6c-425d-4ecf-82e4-501b8608aba0.html 

Haley Jacobs, a ThunderRidge High School graduate, mixes western fashion with healthcare function with her business, Spurrin’ Scrubs. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_8c979fc6-3a7a-4c48-9c95-90c9ea948c81.html 

The Arapahoe Sertoma Club recently made a donation of $200,000 to the Craig Foundation, which will be used to invest in the hospital’s future as expansion plans are underway. Details: www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/ar...

The Colorado High School Activities Association has released the coaches preseason polls for girls and boys basketball in Class 1A through 6A. Get a breakdown of it here: www.jeffcotranscript.com/sports/artic...

Jefferson County is decking the halls and welcoming winter through a variety of events this time of the year. Click the link below to find some staff picks that will surely make for a merry and bright season! 🎄 www.jeffcotranscript.com/lifestyle-an...

Arvada breast cancer survivor Tina Somes didn’t let her diagnosis define her — instead, she turned her fight into fuel. Now, Somes is empowering others through the Colorado Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation, the charity she founded after her own battle. www.arvadapress.com/article_e7a2...

Eagle’s Nest Ranch, a horse ministry in Elizabeth, will be collecting cards until Dec. 6 for their Christmas Cards for the Troops program. Click the link for details. www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/artic...

🎨 Art lovers are urged to visit “The Harvest of Our Imaginations,” November’s monthly art gallery exhibit of the Elbert County Artists Guild in the Elizabeth Section House on Main Street, curated by Jeff and Karen Kendig of Dancing Hawks Studio. Details: www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/artic...

Westminster’s Shannon Bird announces bid for 8th Congressional District Former Westminster City Councilor and current State Representative Shannon Bird announced Tuesday she is entering the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District. Bird hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Gabe Evans,…

The state of comedy in the suburbs: When Comedy Works owner Wende Curtis’ attorney first took her to the future site of her second club in Greenwood Village’s Landmark complex, she was lost. “My tiny world is downtown and Cherry Creek,” she said. “I had to follow him out there. I didn’t know where…

Westminster, other cities, suing the state over who has control over local land use issues Westminster and five other home rule cities are suing the state over new laws and actions the municipalities say ride roughshod over their ability to govern local land use issues. “We have to stand up,”…

Second Saturdays return to Arvada with a bang Olde Town Arvada’s summer concert series returned with aplomb, as Second Saturdays debuted this year with performances from local favorites Guerilla Fanfare, Jive Bomberz, May Be Fern and The Hip Snacks. This year’s festivities kicked off on May 10…

Out for a hike on Green Mountain? Keep an eye out for wildflowers and explosives It was a warm spring morning over a decade ago when Jim Bullecks headed out for a walk in William Fr. Hayden Park on Green Mountain. Bullecks had been involved with cleanup efforts on the sloping ridges of the open…

Woman badly hurt in roadway incident, police seek suspect A woman was listed in critical condition May 19 after falling or being pushed from a car and then being dragged along South Broadway near Quincy Avenue the day before, Englewood police reported. About 1 p.m. May 18, police were dispatched…

PRESS RELEASE: Old Testament Scholar Dr. Tremper Longman to Lead Shannon Preaching Lectureship at Denver Seminary, June 2-5. Denver Seminary is pleased to welcome Dr. Tremper Longman—renowned Old Testament scholar, professor, and author—as the keynote speaker for the 2025 Shannon Preaching…

Elbert County Marketplace returns to Elizabeth In the shade of numerous pine trees, the lively and eclectic Elbert County Marketplace in Elizabeth is back for the season. The market runs from April to December and features local farmers, artisans and other vendors. People selling everything from…

Blue Dolphin Swim School visits local schools to teach youngsters water safety With summer fast approaching, youngsters are clamoring for the chance to get back in the pool. Some of the littlest swimmers will do so with a bit more water safety knowledge than they had last year, as…

Letter: Charter plan doesn’t measure up On December 10, 2024, the “Kids First” majority members of the Douglas County School Board voted to release a proposed classical charter school, John Adams Academy (JAA), to the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) rather than consider the application…

Adams Count hit by Sunday tornadoes, damaging structures damaged but no fatalities Adams County officials Monday morning began assessing the damage caused by high winds and tornadoes that blew through and around the county Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported Sunday that…

Town hall meeting planned for Thursday at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport   A “town hall” meeting for community members and users of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is scheduled for May 22 to ask questions about airport operations and the facility’s future growth. The meeting will be…

Red Rocks Elementary marks 70 years with time capsule celebration Students at Red Rocks Elementary in Morrison stood shoulder to shoulder on the blacktop May 16 and formed a giant “70” while a drone buzzed overhead, capturing the image from above. Students at Red Rocks Elementary form the number…

Golden baseball makes 4th consecutive trip to 4A state tournament The beat goes on for Golden baseball. The Demons won their fourth straight Class 4A regional title on Saturday to send Golden to its fourth consecutive 4A state tournament in Colorado Springs. Golden defeated Longmont and Pueblo…

Class 5A girls soccer title game set: Castle View vs. Fossil Ridge Elly Bowers was where she wanted to be in the shootout game during the Class 5A semifinal girls soccer game on May 15 at the University of Denver’s Ciber Field. Bowers was the sophomore goalkeeper for Castle View who was asked to…

Valor girls lacrosse rallies comeback to win program’s first state title It started with a major gut punch: 30 players losing their coach just a few weeks before the start of the season. It ended with those same 30 players storming the field at the University of Denver as Class 5A state champions.…

Golden’s Class of 2025 now faces ‘a wild frontier’ There may be “a wild frontier” ahead of them, as valedictorian Nathan Reynolds described, but who’s better prepared to face it than the young people who grew up “Where the West Lives”? On May 16, the Golden High School community celebrated about…

Arvada Summerfest set to replace Arvada on Tap and Arvada Days The Arvada Festivals Commission is shaking up its summer programming, as Arvada on Tap and Arvada Days have been discontinued and combined into a new event, Arvada Summerfest. A free, all-ages event, Arvada Summerfest will take place…

Turning Back Time: Golden elementary school opens time capsule from 1987 When Ralston Elementary School’s graduating classes from 1986 and 1987 put together a time capsule, they filled it with some of their favorite things: cinnamon toothpicks, Garbage Pail Kids cards, physical photographs, a…

Local estate-planning company wins Business of the Year award by Littleton Business Chamber Many families find themselves in a scramble trying to organize funeral arrangements, managing estates and tracking down accounts after losing a loved one. For Maria Fraietta, a long-time Littleton Public…

Northglenn celebrates Class of 2025 Northglenn HIgh School sent the class 2025 off on their futures May 13 in the CU Event Center with the school’s graduation ceremony. The ceremony was the final graduation for outgoing Principal Sheree Blunt, telling the graduating seniors she was proud of them…

Thornton class of 2025 claim their diplomas Thornton High School’s class of 2025 celebrated their graduation May 12 at the CU Event Center, surrounded by teachers, school officials, family and freinds. Senior class president Charles Valdez told the 291 graduates that to grow and learn from their…

PRESS RELEASE: Inspire Arts Lakewood, May 30 to July 3 Presented by Lakewood Heritage, Culture & the Arts May 15, 2025 – Discover Lakewood's vibrant arts scene during the monthlong celebration of INSPIRE Arts Lakewood! From May 30 to July 3, explore a diverse array of free and low-cost arts and…

Lighting grads, families burst the rafters at CU Legacy High School’s class of 2025 marched May 13 in the CU Event Center, collecting their diplomas at their High School graduation ceremony — the 25th graduation for the school. Class Speaker Ethan DeBoo talked about the challenges of growing up,…

PRESS RELEASE: Eat, Drink, Dance Like a Greek at the 2025 Denver Greek Festival Eat, Drink, and Dance Like a Greek at the 2025 Denver Greek Festival DENVER, Colo., May 8, 2025 — Get ready to celebrate a beloved Mile High tradition as the Denver Greek Festival returns on June 6, 7, and 8, 2025, at…

PRESS RELEASE: DeAngelis Center Foundation Offers FREE Innovative Training Programs to Promote School and Community Safety The DeAngelis Center Foundation announces its spring and summer training schedule supporting school and community safety with a variety of free events. These state-of-the-art…

Conifer kids write the book on kindness to animals At West Jefferson Elementary School in Conifer, every kindergarten through fifth-grade student can now call themselves a published author. Their book, “Conifer Cares: Helping Animals Find FOREVER HOMES”, debuted May 9 during a schoolwide book…

Westminster pauses to honor the officers, and K-9, that lost their lives in the line of duty With a deep line of police officers looking on, Westminster Police Chief Norm Haubert on Thursday steadily recalled the deadly sacrifices made by Colorado peace officers while protecting the lives of…

‘The bike guy’: Former Englewood Schools parent assists with Charles Hay World Elementary School bike program When Paul Altenhofen first laid eyes on the large tower of old and damaged bikes, he took in the chaotic sprawl of mangled bike frames, flat tires and sun-bleached seats. But amid the…

Brighton Public Arts Committee looks back on what they’ve accomplished With a new guidebook coming that showcases all the art and sculptures around Brighton and their locations, the Brighton Public Art Committee is taking some time to reflect on where they've been and what they've accomplished.…

Fort Lupton Boys & Girls Clubhouse closes Economics are behind the Weld County Boys and Girls Club's decision to shut down the Fort Lupton Clubhouse on May 16.  "We are saddened to have to close the Boys & Girls Club of Fort Lupton Clubhouse," said Emily Stanfill, CFO of the Boys & Girls Club of…

Parker Police Department becomes third law enforcement agency to join a state-wide benefits trust Despite the high level of pressure that both law enforcement and firefighters face on a daily basis, for years, just firefighters have had cardiovascular screenings available to them to help find…

Navigation center for homeless opens doors The facility in Englewood that houses the Tri-Cities Homelessness Navigation Center and the Bridge House Ready-to-Work program held its opening ceremony May 15. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Englewood City Manager Shawn Lewis said the opening of the…

Community Table collects 60,000 pounds of food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Scores of Arvadans in need will have access to food this spring thanks to the 60,000 pounds of food collected by Community Table at this year’s National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger food drive on May…

Rocky Mountain Prep seniors celebrate 100% acceptance rate The Denver Coliseum roared to life with the energy of a rock concert as more than 4,000 students, families and educators gathered for Rocky Mountain Prep’s Senior Signing Day. Lights pulsed, music boomed and students danced through the…

School-record 18 Prairie View students move on to college athletics It’s an understatement to say that the dais at Prairie View High School was a busy place on May 13. A school-record 18 Prairie View High School students signed letters of intent to move into the world of college athletics. “We…

Harrington, Salmen make history for Evergreen swimming & diving Evergreen swimmers and divers have emerged as constant titans to be defeated in Class 4A every spring. And again, the titans stood tall after a victorious and historic showing at the 2025 state meet. Carson Harrington, the Cougars'…

Rabid bat found in Weld County A bat was found crawling on the ground in Weld County and exhibiting unusual behavior is the first animal this year to test positive for rabies, according Weld County Health officials. The bat was found on ground just east of Highland Lake in Mead on May 5 and was…

Englewood students recognized by educators, board of education Seven Englewood Schools students were recognized May 6 for their dedication, leadership, community involvement, integrity and more. Students are often recognized during monthly Englewood Board of Education meetings. Faculty and staff…