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How do you let community members know you appreciate them? With games for kids, refreshments for adults — and ice cream. Volunteers handed out ice cream treats to all attendees at the Community …
Monday, July 12 — An Idaho Springs officer responded to a disturbance between two men in the 2600 block of Colorado Boulevard. The officer found that a maintenance man and a tenant were arguing …
The 2021-22 school year will be one of one newness and freshness at Carlson Elementary. Not only does the school have a new principal, but some of its interior will have a new energy. Principal …
Clear Creek residents asked a host of questions at community meetings in the last two weeks to get a better understanding of the condition of Clear Creek School District buildings and of the $33 …
From its humble beginnings to today being able to boast the most state-of-the-art facilities, the Denver Zoo has quite the story. Here is a timeline with just some of the …
The Denver Zoo has been hosting visitors for the past 125 years, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Colorado Community Media visited the Denver Zoo on July 21 to find out …
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Education
Graphic Design and Print Production students at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) now have another way to apply their Associates Degree credits toward a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree. RRCC and …
Rowan Raetz has grand ideas for his high school, an aged building that could use a little sprucing up. He envisions an outdoor classroom or, at the very least, a relaxation space — one filled with …
King-Murphy Elementary School received about $24,000 in security upgrades thanks to a grant from Convergint Technologies. King-Murphy was one of two schools in Colorado to be picked for the …
Carlson Elementary School’s new playground opens to the public on July 10. The playground is available this summer from dawn until dusk on weekends and after the Kidz Korner program finishes at …
In yet another major lifting of state-imposed coronavirus restrictions, Colorado released an updated public health order that removes mask requirements for schools and repeals the mandate for school …
Clear Creek School District employees will get a 3.5% pay raise for the 2021-22 school year. That means a teacher with a bachelor’s degree and no experience will make $38,709. The salary increase …
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Business
Justin and Tyler Fukae have appreciated meeting people who also have a passion for sustainability. In mid-March, the Lakewood couple opened Sabel at 507 Taos St., which offers a variety of home, bath …
Evergreen businesses are on a fishing expedition — trying to find the right bait to lure in a great catch of new employees. Some are offering wages in the range of $15 to $20 an hour, hoping that …
The Highlands Ranch Herald took two top honors in its weekly newspaper division with General Excellence in Editorial and Advertising in the 2021 Colorado Press Association’s Better Newspaper …
Old Dominion Freight is holding an in-person job fair at 5601 Holly St. in Commerce City Saturday, May 15. Dominion is hiring 10 truck drivers and numerous dock workers. Individuals with Class A CDL …
Colorado Community Media staff members won 19 awards in the 2021 Top of the Rockies contest, a regional contest that includes journalists in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The contest is …
All construction on the gondola system and Idaho Springs' Virginia Canyon Mountain Park is on hold while Mighty Argo Cable Car LLC sorts out its financial situation. The company recently filed a …
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