Happy July my nature loving friends. Ken Hall aka Bird Nut here… The title of this article is a question that will get a bit of a frown from this old guy. Some will say birding is just not for them. Well my response is, it should be. One of my greatest regrets is that
Mestizo (/mɛˈstiːzoʊ, mɪˈ-/ mest-EE-zoh, mist-, Spanish: [mesˈtiθo] or [mesˈtiso]; fem. mestiza, literally ‘mixed person’) is a term primarily used to denote people of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry in the former Spanish Empire – Wikipedia There is something about this small Mexican brewery on 38th and Pierce. Attracting a community of beer connoisseurs and lovers
Join the thousands of Denver area residents who are taking simple steps to improve their community’s air quality and help their neighbors breathe easier! Ground-level ozone impacts our health and environment in the Colorado Front Range each summer. This pollutant we can’t see or smell accumulates the most on hot and sunny blue-sky days, when
When you pull to a stop at a busy four-way stop intersection, what should you do? The correct answer is D. And for the sake of all that is good and proper and safe, we can only hope that more motorists take notice. It really isn’t that difficult, but it does require some concentration, and
Ten years ago, Rise Dance Center opened its doors to the Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County community with a vision: to make dance accessible to everyone. Today, they’ve become not just a studio, but a sanctuary of joy, healing, and community. Karen, the owner and a fellow cancer survivor, has created a space where movement
Plastics are convenient in the short term, but is convenience worth our health? Once thought to be inert, plastic products don’t just take up space in landfills; they break down into microscopic particles called microplastics. These particles find their way into the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, and even
The internet has no shortage of get-rich-quick schemes. One of the most persistent plays on our fear of missing out: “If you’d invested a thousand bucks in Apple in 1984, today you’d be a millionaire!” It suggests wealth is just one lucky guess away. And yes, a few people have built fortunes through speculative investing—but
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 is taking shape. From medical breakthroughs to heartfelt patient stories, this interview connects our readers with the pulse of local healthcare. Do Lutheran employees that spent so many years at
I was so excited when my little cousins were born. I remember holding my baby cousin, fully supervised of course and marveling at how beautiful she was. At the time, my aunt and uncle lived in an old home that my uncle was gradually remodeling himself. I remember, as I sat there holding her, that
In a world that seems to choose hatred and violence time and time again, how do you find your way to happy? And is it even worth it? Yes, a thousand times over, yes. You doing the inner work, healing, and shining your bright light out into the world is the greatest antidote to hate.
Karen A. Funk, Senior Medical Director, Primary Care-Peaks Region, MD, MPP Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults in the US, and is a complication of diabetes. However, with early detection and appropriate treatment, the risk of blindness from diabetic retinopathy can be reduced by over 95%. Intermountain Health is making
The seasons are over, titles bestowed, equipment returned. It is summertime in Wheat Ridge. While many student athletes are finding employment over the summer, going on family trips or just hanging out at historic Anderson Pool, most will be doing some sort of training, work out or skills development over this long break. I asked
With the constant progression and advancement of technology in the modern world, it is difficult to predict what life will look like in the near future. Just ten years ago, the limited capabilities of Siri and Alexa were considered revolutionary, Roomba vacuum robots were new and exciting, and self-driving cars were viewed as futuristic. Fast
One of the greatest gifts of living in a small town like Mountain View is how closely our lives are woven together. In a big city, it’s easy to feel lost in the crowd. But here, we celebrate each other’s milestones as neighbors and friends. This week, I was reminded once again of this beautiful
This July, we’re proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of National Park and Recreation Month, launched by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. Each year, communities across the country take time to recognize the people, places, and programs that make parks and recreation a cornerstone of community life. This year’s theme, “Build
Evidence of a community called Wheat Ridge dates back as far as 1859. Before becoming an official city, the Wheat Ridge streets were patrolled by one Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department car, covering from Bellevue Avenue in Lakewood to 52nd Avenue in Arvada. The lack of police involvement didn’t come from a lack of crime. Wheat
I read an article about fads recently that I found intriguing. It said that fads are apt to appear when society is shaken up for some reason. Perhaps they sooth our collective psyche when the culture is clouded with unknowns. Take, for instance, fads in the Roaring Twenties, like flappers or yoyos. Flappers represented new
If you’ve ever admired Wheat Ridge’s classic mid-century gems or modern renovations and wondered what stories lie behind those inviting front doors, the 2025 Mid-Century and Modern Home Tour is your chance to find out. Hosted by Localworks, the popular biennial event returns Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This self-guided tour
Mentoring is something Karen O’Donnell has done for 15 years. But she never thought she’d win an award for helping others grow and find their way in life. The Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation Department director for the last six years, O’Donnell will receive the Dirk Richwine Professional Mentoring Award at the 2025 National Recreation
Highlighting the Amazing Members of the City of Wheat Ridge Staff Name: Beth June Explain your job: As the Event & Volunteer Coordinator for the city through the Parks & Recreation Department, I’m proud to help bring our community together through fun and engaging events. I coordinate many of our large-scale celebrations, including the Holiday
In 2023, Wheat Ridge voters placed their trust in our community’s future by approving the 2J, an extension of the city’s .5 cent sales tax. Today, I’m proud to share that we are preparing for the next chapter of 2J investments, aimed squarely at building a safer, more connected, and more resilient Wheat Ridge. At
Members of the Jefferson County Education Association’s opposition to the District’s superintendent caused concerns among former Jeffco School Board members. During the May 29 Jeffco Board of Education meeting the Jefferson County Education Association’s executive team presented a letter detailing reasons for their vote of no confidence in the District’s superintendent Tracy Dorland, requesting her
July 4th is my favorite holiday of the year. It means the world to me to live in the USA. It’s something I had tried to accomplish since I was 16 years old. Going down every year to the US consulate in Montreal and then Toronto to get a chance to win the green card
I had been wanting to meet with Chris Elliott for a while and was so grateful when Kim Calomino made the introduction. I started sending out feelers into the community about what specific questions people had of the developer that would shape the 110 acres left behind by Intermountain Health, otherwise known as Lutheran Hospital.
