September 2025

Community

What Would It Take for You to Get On the Bus?

Public transit use across the RTD system remains nearly 40% lower than pre-COVID levels. With so many residents choosing their cars over buses and trains, the question remains: why isn’t public transportation regaining traction? RTD’s average rating—2.9 out of 5 stars across 720 reviews—suggests widespread dissatisfaction among riders. At the same time, it’s worth noting

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Opinion

Small Town USA

Before I moved to the US I had always read and watched movies about small towns in America. I listened to John Mellencamp and Bruce Springsteen sing about life in small towns. Our family vacations were always spent up and down the east coast. Small towns like Wildwood NJ, Ocean City MD, Myrtle Beach SC

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Community

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 County District Court jury found Charles Robinson Shay, 42, guilty of several counts — including first-degree murder — for the killing of Peter Damian Arguello

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Marketplace

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 badger, into a plastic carrier. This is followed by a drive where the beloved pet voices its discontent, culminating in an invoice that could require

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Community

Humble Healer: Dr. Jennifer Caskey’s Name Joins Lutheran’s Breast Care Center

In early 2025, Lutheran Medical Center named its new Breast Care Center after oncologist and hematologist Dr. Jennifer Caskey. Caskey, who has been involved with the Lutheran Hospital Foundation since her retirement in 2017, wasn’t eager for the recognition. She preferred to stay out of the spotlight. “She practiced what she preached,” said her colleague

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