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Renée Peterson Finds Her Way Back to Painting
This artist almost gave up on ever being able to create ‘her way.’ Instead of painting images that moved her, she was employed as an illustrator where the images she
Traffic Cameras Slow Wheat Ridge Speeders
Wheat Ridge police have declared a traffic camera program a success after eight months and plan to expand it in the new year. In April, solar-powered automated speed camera trailers
More Than “Caw Caw”: A Closer Look at Crows
Happy February my nature loving friends. Ken Hall here, aka Bird Nut. Being asked to help out my friends at the Neighborhood Gazette by sharing short articles about my passion
Part One: Teachers Seek Funding, Support to Launch Board-Building Program at Wheat Ridge High
When Burke Edgar was in high school, he cut classes to skateboard with his friends. Now the drawing and painting teacher at Wheat Ridge High School, Burke hopes to launch
Around Town
Pet Nutrition in the Wintertime
As winter arrives and temperatures drop, many pet owners begin to notice changes in their dog or cat’s routine. Pets may sleep more, spend less
The Year Ahead, Fashion Forward
As we step into 2026, the Year of the Horse invites us to think about style the way horses move: strong, intuitive, elegant, and built
U.S. Home Heating Fires Peak During Winter Months
Heating fires peak during the winter months, with nearly half of all U.S. home heating equipment fires (46 percent) occurring between December and February. In
Wheat Ridge Meats Finds Its Footing Under New Name
Three months after opening, Wheat Ridge Meats owner Jeff Prah is still working to carve out the business’s own identity. The shop at 5650 W.
Serving Your Community: How to Join Edgewater’s HARP Board or Planning & Zoning Commission
Edgewater’s boards and commissions play a vital role in shaping the city’s future, strengthening community engagement, and ensuring that resident voices guide long-term planning. Two
Why Wheat Ridge’s Bowling Scene is Booming
Covid-19 killed a lot of things, but bowling wasn’t one of them. In fact, according to Wheat Ridge Lanes owner Spencer Frame, the pandemic did
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