Hundreds rally for reproductive rights in Denver

LIFE IN JEFFCO

Edgewater Art Gala celebrates diverse voices of Jeffco youth

Yun Craddock talks about the importance of diversity in Jeffco during the Murals and Photovoice Art Gala on June 30 in Edgewater.

Artists and activists came together to showcase work created earlier in the summer for the Rise Above: Youth Mural Project Gala Event on June 30 at the Edgewater Public Library.

Arvada fireworks show adds touch of sparkle to rough summer season

A crowd gathers to watch fireworks in Arvada on July 4.

At just a few minutes after 9 p.m. on July 4, fireworks lit up the sky over Arvada's Stenger Sports Complex.

Golden gem offers scenic getaway just outside the metro

Trail running is a popular activity in Golden's White Ranch Park.

At nearly 4,000 acres, White Ranch Park is the largest park in the Jeffco Open Space system.

Native plants find room to bloom at Crossroads Memory Care

Betty Jackson enjoys the new garden being planted by volunteers from the Butterfly Pavilion at Crossroads Memory Care in Lakewood on June 28.

Residents and staff at Crossroads Memory Care in Lakewood were treated to a presentation on pollinators and a planting event for a native species garden in their courtyard on June 28.

Street Food Social brings festival vibe to Belmar

A perfect kickoff to summer at Street Food Social in Belmar.

Food trucks brought a feast for the palette while acoustic bluegrass versions of country classics provided nourishment for the soul at the June 17, Street Food Social event at Lakewood's Belmar shopping plaza.

JEFFCO SPORTS

A Ride the Rockies participant bikes up the El Rancho to Genesee bike path on June 17. The six-day ride took participants across the state, and the final day's route had participants start in Breckenridge, go over Loveland Pass, through Clear Creek County and finish in Golden.

Ride the Rockies' final day takes cyclists through Clear Creek, west Jeffco

For some Ride the Rockies participants, those final miles through Clear Creek and Jefferson counties on June 17 were the literal home … Read More

D’Evelyn catcher Kannon Perry fouls off a pitch at the plate during the Class 4A baseball state tournament game Friday, June 3, at UCHealth Field in Colorado Springs. Ponderosa defeated D’Evelyn 8-2 — scoring six runs in the top of the seventh inning — on the way to the Mustangs winning their second straight 4A state title.

D’Evelyn baseball bows out against back-to-back 4A state champs

COLORADO SPRINGS — D’Evelyn junior Tate Aurich was the most challenging obstacle Ponderosa faced on its path to a second straight … Read More

Green Mountain captains hoist the Class 4A girls lacrosse state championship trophy after a 16-10 victory against Thompson Valley on Sunday, May 22, at Peter Barton Stadium on the University of Denver campus. Senior Shea Murphy (19) led the Rams with eight goals to complete the remarkable postseason run by Green Mountain.

Green Mountain girls lacrosse completes revenge tour to win first state title

DENVER — Green Mountain junior goalkeeper Gina Meyer held the ball until the final buzzer sounded to end the Class 4A girls lacrosse … Read More

Golden senior Bryce Reeburgh (6) runs during the Class 4A boys 3,200-meter final during the Colorado state track and field championships Saturday, May 21, at Jeffco Stadium. Reeburgh placed 6th in the 3,200 and 4th in the 1,600 on Sunday.

Photos: Colorado state track and field championships

MORE NEWS IN & AROUND JEFFCO

First Tee coach Jill Boerner talks with a group of students about the proper golf swing techniques.

Parmalee students learn about golf and character

Who knew a golf game could teach life skills?

The Gold Strike Station Little Free Library adorned with Saint Patrick's Day Decoration.

Little Free Libraries at RTD stops a labor of love for Arvada Artist

About a year ago, Nikki Biefel was playing Pokémon Go at Gold Strike Station in Arvada when she noticed an old newspaper box. The newsstand was empty and dilapidated, but Biefel, a local artist, found a flicker of inspiration.

Boatright presents to North Arvada Middle School Students.

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright visits Arvada North Middle School

Eighth graders at Arvada North Middle School got a visit from a special guest on March 11 when Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Brian D. Boatright came for a Q&A with students from history teacher Matt Chisholm’s class. Chisholm said the visit arose from a letter that one of his students sent Boatright.

Exterior and signage at the Colorado Tap House.

Colorado Tap House opens massive facility along Ralston Creek Trail in west Arvada

Low temperatures and some snow flurries didn’t stop community members from coming out en mass to the Colorado Tap House on March 9 for the long-awaited grand opening of the expansive facility on 69th Avenue in west Arvada.

More than 40 janitors who clean and maintain the Coors Brewery in Golden and their commercial offices joined Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105.

Coors janitors join union, win wage increases

More than 40 janitors who clean and maintain the Coors Brewery in Golden and its commercial offices joined Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 105 following a majority union vote and negotiations with Integrated Cleaning Services.

Veteran news leader named Colorado Community Media editor

The next editor-in-chief of Colorado Community Media is Lisa Schlichtman, an experienced, award-winning news executive and an industry leader.

Jeffco Eats receives record food donation

Jeffco Eats, a nonprofit on a mission to feed hungry school children and families in Jeffco, received a record-setting donation of 4,856 pounds of food Feb. 10.

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