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How Colorado’s medication collection boxes aim to increase safety
A couple times a year, drivers might see a sign on the side of the road with bold letters that state, “Prescription Drug Take-Back” and take part by bringing unused…
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Castle Pines boil-water advisory will likely continue until at least Thursday afternoon
UPDATED 4 p.m. May 16: The water provider has lifted the boil-water advisory and issued new safety instructions. The News-Press’ earlier story follows below. A water main break left many residents in Castle Pines west of Interstate 25 without water service, and the local water provider has issued a boil-water advisory for all residents and…
Aging with independence and dignity, Executive Home Care comes to the Front Range
When it comes to in-home care for seniors, In and Janet Kim, long-time Colorado residents, believe it’s more than providing a service to a rising number of older residents. It’s about creating a trusting relationship while improving the quality of life for the clients and their families. “Our main focal point of services is that…
RTD’s bus design contest celebrates 60 years of the Civil Rights Act in Colorado communities
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Movement with an art contest. The agency is asking Coloradans for Civil Rights-themed artwork that will be wrapped onto an RTD bus. “I believe that public transportation is the great societal equalizer, and the delivery of transit services is inherently linked to…
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PRESS RELEASE: Don’t Let Foodborne Illness Spoil Your Summer Cookouts
When the winter weather turns into spring, giving way to sunny summer days, many of us look forward to attending – or hosting – barbecues and picnics with…
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CHSAA adopts high school shot clock for varsity teams
After several months of debate, the Colorado High School Activities Association formally adopted the use of a 35-second shot clock in prep basketball. The decision came during the association’s legislative council meeting on April 23. The change takes effect in the 2026-2027 school year for varsity boys and girls teams. The association’s legislative council approved…
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Coming Attractions: Miners Alley Shows ‘The Full Monty’
Hearing the name “The Full Monty” probably conjures up a very specific set of images for most people. Namely, six men whom you wouldn’t think of as strippers doing just that. And to be honest, it’s not like the story isn’t about that. But as Nick Sugar, director of the musical version at Miners Alley Performing Arts Center,…
Coming Attractions: SeriesFest celebrates a decade of television greatness
There are many things about SeriesFest, the annual event that celebrates emerging and underserved voices in episodic storytelling, that make it truly unique. But what really stands out as the event reaches its 10th season is how it charts a decade’s worth of change in television – both in programming and how people access shows.…
Young musicians give Mexican folk music new life at Denver mariachi conference
Cuevas-Lara, a senior at Skyline High School in Longmont, is one of many students from across the state and country who convened at the university over the weekend for the Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference. From beginner trumpeters to advanced vocalists, the university’s King Center was full of vibrant sound as young people honed their musicianship…
Coming Attractions: Benchmark takes ‘The Road to Lethe’
What does it mean to be a true ally? Like many people, Denver playwright Jeffrey Neuman found himself pondering this question following the 2020 murder of George Floyd and the ensuing Black Lives Matter movement. “I always thought of myself as a really strong ally, but I began to wonder what does true allyship mean…
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David L. Corliss: Castle Rock adds major acreage to open space
The Town of Castle Rock started May with the acquisition of Lost Canyon Ranch. This 680-plus-acre property is the newest…
Michael Norton: From fear to confidence in sales
In last week’s column I shared how to navigate the sales spectrum. Encouraged by someone I look up to and…
Michael Norton: The vital role of ER teamwork
Ski resort hospital emergency rooms stand at the intersection of adventure and safety, catering to the needs of winter sports…
Patricia Kummer: Good advice for your golden years
Your financial future should not be left to fate. Many pre-retirees may think that the stock market will control their…
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Letter: Flora is most sensible candidate
While all eyes seem to be focused on the race for president, we have a very important primary election coming…
Support Calvarese
This year’s CD4 election provides a unique opportunity for us to move forward in Congress. With Ken Buck’s resignation, we…
Conservatives, consider Calvarese
I have been inspired by recent letters describing why it may not make sense to elect a Republican to Congress…
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Where did those red, blue and black Colorado license plates come from?
A ubiquitous image in Colorado, the state’s standard license plate features an artsy depiction of white mountains against a green background. So when all-red, all-blue and all-black designs with white letters — without mountains — started popping up in traffic, you probably took notice. In 2023, roughly 180,000 vehicles were registered with those seemingly new…
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