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Citing ‘devastating’ impact to budget, Douglas County schools leader opposes proposed funding change
A school funding proposal moving through the state legislature would put Douglas County School District’s financial future in jeopardy by limiting state monies to the district. So says district Superintendent Erin Kane, who joined other public school administrators to testify at the Capitol…
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Sports
Golden Hour: Demons dominate Lobos 10-0 as soccer season nears end
Even as the temperature dropped, the Golden Demons were fired up. On April 17, their red-hot offense took down the Conifer Lobos, as the Demons scored 10 unanswered points and ended the game 11 minutes early due to the CHSAA mercy rule. With the win, Golden advanced to 7-3 overall and 3-1 in league play…
Arts & Culture
Everyone is welcome in Commerce City’s art scene
Commerce City is no different to other places in including public art in the city, as a way to capture its residents’ creativity. As the weather gets warmer, more public art projects are looking to be completed so that residents can enjoy the works of art laid out throughout the city.
Todos están bienvenidos a la escena de arte de Commerce City
Commerce City no es diferente a otros lugares en incluir arte público en la ciudad para capturar la cultura de la ciudad creada por sus residentes. A si como se mejora el clima, más proyectos de arte público están siendo completados para que residentes puedan disfrutar los trabajos de arte por toda la ciudad.
Westminster Arts Week starts April 20
Local artists will get a showcase April 20 at Westminster’s Orchard Town Center as the city’s annual Arts Week begins. The kick-off event at the Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St., will feature activities from 1-5 p.m. April 20, including live music performances, pottery demonstrations, a painting project hosted by Whimsy Paint & Sip, chalk…
Art Students League of Denver hosts papel picado artist Guadalupe Hernandez for residency program
Guadalupe Hernandez was born in 1993 in San Miguel de Allende, which is located in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. At 5 years old, he and his family relocated to Pleasanton, Texas, a town south of San Antonio. But each winter celebration season, they would return to Mexico to attend weddings, baptisms and ornate parties.…
LOCAL LIFE
Columns & Opinion
Patricia Kummer: Making the most of tax time
Springtime should be all flowers and bunnies and sunshine … and taxes. Hopefully yours have been filed and you did…
Michael Norton: Professionalism, assertiveness and aggression in sales
In the dynamic world of sales, assertiveness reigns supreme as a defining trait that separates the good from the great.…
Botox is not just for the face — it’s for the bladder, too
Botox is not just for cosmetics anymore. Women receive Botox treatment in the bladder to help with overactive bladders, urgency…
Michael Norton: Some restaurants are special places for family times
One of our favorite dining experiences is at Fattoria in Avon, Colorado. As we allowed ourselves to experience everything that…
Letters
Letter: Shaw for mayor
I’ve known Wynne Shaw since 2001, when we both moved into new homes in Carriage Club. Only a year later,…
Letter: Support Calvarese and women
This year’s CD4 election is an opportunity to move forward. A big reason why it may not make sense to…
Letter: Voters, choose Shaw
During the past eight years, Wynne Shaw has actively represented Lone Tree by serving as: · Lone Tree City Council…