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With the return of spring, many Coloradans look forward to welcoming back the hummingbirds that flew south for the winter. The hummingbird season in Colorado is mid-April through October. These fascinating, zippy little creatures start to command attention in mid-April. Four species of hummingbirds can be seen in Colorado. The most common is the…
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Arvada Farmers Market Location: Olde Town Square, 5702 Olde Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (June 2 – Sept. 29) A moderately-sized market with a variety of specialty items, this market features produce, honey, baked goods, artisan products and prepared foods. Enjoy libations in Olde Town Arvada. https://www.arvadafarmersmarket.com/ Boulder County…
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Joseph Pulitzer, a visionary newspaper publisher and Hungarian immigrant, single-handedly raised the bar for American journalism. Establishing the first collegiate-level journalism program at Columbia University, Pulitzer further endowed the university with guidelines and funds to establish the Pulitzer Prize “as an incentive to [journalistic] excellence,” states the Pulitzer website. There are currently 23 categories, most…
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Some residents got a little help decorating their yards this past Easter. The Easter Bunny could not take all the credit, but some Valor Christian High School (Valor) Eagles sure could. Sixteen students raised money for an upcoming summer mission trip to Kolkata, India by “egging” yards across Douglas County. This definition of egging…
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This crossword brought to you by Allstate Insurance – Tammy Lopez (720) 733-1331 Across 1. Killer whale 5. Popular cooking spray 8. Native New Zealander 13. Like a millionaire’s pockets 14. Beak 15. The _____ Limits (1960s and 1990s tv show) 16. Big show 17. “___ go bragh” 18. Pointed arch 19. Sinful…
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Just to our north at Colorado State University’s Flint Animal Cancer Center (FACC), researchers are on a mission to conquer cancer in all species and believe cures for pets could work for humans as well. The nonprofit One Cure was founded in 2011 to spread the word about FACC and support important clinical trials…
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Born in 1863 of Scotch lineage, George Patrick Stewart hailed from Murchison, Victoria, in Australia’s gold belt. After his storekeeper/postmaster father died when George was 7 years old, his uncle Izett Stewart transported him to the Isle of Jersey in England to live with his Aunt Helen. Nine years later, at 16, George rejoined Uncle…
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Six baton twirlers from Castle Rock and Castle Pines had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, on March 17. Led by baton twirling coach Tina Hansen, performers Carleigh Hansen, Chandler Hansen, Jaylyn Luber, Jolene Luber, Lilly Traver and Evelyn DeRossett marched the two-mile parade wearing vibrant green…
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Dear Mrs. A, Just wanted to reach out and ask that you kindly remind readers about trail etiquette as we move into the warmer days. – Looking Ahead in Lagae Ranch Dear Reader, I had a chuckle at your request. My hiking shoes have three-inch heels, needless to say, this is not Mrs. A’s forte.…
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The Colorado Rockies enjoyed warm weather at Spring Training in Arizona as they prepared for the upcoming 2024 regular season. Colorado players have been working out in Scottsdale since mid-February. They share a complex with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale. The Rockies hosted the Chicago Cubs on March…
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