A Hero to Animals Award is on its way from PETA Kids—part of PETA’s Youth Division—to 13-year-old Wheat Ridge resident Elsa VanDeusen, who in just over two years has helped provide foster care to 66 kittens, giving them safety, socialization, and comfort while working tirelessly to find them loving homes. Inspired by her love of
Sometimes quitting is the best decision someone can make. Val Nosler Beck launched a campaign for State House District 23, serving Wheat Ridge and the surrounding area, in the 2026 election. Last month, she decided to drop out. Nosler Beck runs a small business specializing in political campaign management and community engagement consulting. Her resume
Where final moments 
are meaningful One common misconception about hospice care is that it is centered around death and dying. The staff at Intermountain Health Hospice at the Collier Center, located on the Wheat Ridge Lutheran Legacy Campus, push back on that idea. They focus on patient goals. “We are working on the quality, not
