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Mobile Vets Bring Compassionate Care to Your Doorstep
For many, a trip to the vet is a cacophony of chaos. It begins with trying to stuff the family cat, which has suddenly developed the temperament of a cornered
First of Two Charged in Peter Arguello Murder Convicted
A measure of justice was achieved in August for the family and friends of a Wheat Ridge businessman shot and killed in a 2023 robbery. On Aug. 6, a Jefferson
Doug Dawson Paints Order From Disorder
“Creating a piece of artwork is a matter of starting with disorder and organizing it as you go,” says Wheat Ridge artist Doug Dawson of a concept presented to him
The Magic of September: Nature’s Transition to Fall
Happy September, my nature-loving friends. Ken Hall here—aka, Bird Nut. September is one of my two favorite months of the year, the other being April. One is four months into
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The Hidden Dangers of Foxtails: Protecting Your Pet on Colorado Trails
As a veterinarian living in the mountains and practicing in Denver and Wheat Ridge, I love that so many of my clients share a deep
Supporting Our Local Restaurants and Bars: Why It Matters More Than Ever
It has never been more critical to support your favorite neighborhood watering hole. Rising costs are forcing bars and restaurants into tough decisions. Staff wages
Feeding Jeffco Together Launches Hunger Action Month Fundraiser to Fight Local Food Insecurity
Jefferson County food pantries have joined forces to launch Feeding Jeffco Together, a collaborative fundraiser running September 2–30, 2025, during Hunger Action Month. The campaign
Coffee with Andrea Burch, President of Intermountain Lutheran Hospital
Each month, Andrea Burch, President of InterMountain Lutheran Hospital, shares insights on healthcare innovation, community wellness initiatives, and behind-the-scenes updates on how the new hospital
Lawn Mowing App Greenpal To Expand To Wheat Ridge
GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with local, vetted lawn care professionals, is launching in Wheat Ridge. Nashville-based GreenPal allows homeowners to find local, pre-screened
Clip it. Clear it. Clean it.
Residents are important partners in keeping Edgewater’s sidewalk free from obstructions and accessible for all. Edgewater’s City Code requires residents to maintain bushes/trees/flowers/grass lawn areas located
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