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A home for family and business

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

  Dr. James and Nicole Pacheco had only been in Castle Pines for about ten minutes when they decided it might be “home.” After living in Ohio for six years,…

Unique little dog

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Long legs, a fluffy tail and ears as big as his body make Oliver a unique little dog. He is a mix of seven breeds, primarily chihuahua, poodle and rat…

A trailblazer flying high in aviation

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

“Everyone has something to teach you, so always be curious and always be kind.”   Lauren Hanna is a wife, mother, friend and artist. Lauren is also a trailblazer: a…

Giving kids in Rwanda a chance

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Hope Haven Rwanda (HHR) opened in 2012 by Susan Hollern of Sedalia. The nonprofit Christian school began as a small classroom under a cascading acacia tree and has blossomed into…

2026 Easter and Passover services

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Canyons Community Church 4825 Crowfoot Valley Road, Castle Rock Easter Sunday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. canyonscc.org   Castle Oaks Covenant Church 826 Park Street, Castle Rock Easter Sunday, April 5,…

Earth Day in Castle Pines and beyond

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Earth Day on April 22 is a chance to celebrate the home we all share, whether it is joining an event or simply looking for ways to appreciate the natural…

Colorado living: State symbols & emblems, part 2

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

This month’s segment of Colorado’s official emblems and symbols looks at the official state insect: the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly. This distinctively colored butterfly that lives in Gambel oak groves was…

A mouse that roared: 1775-1850 (Part 2 of 5)

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

  That the Revolutionary war began after the Battles of Lexington and Concord was unsurprising. The British monarchy did not tolerate challenges to its authority. American pioneers were upstarts by…

Counting Geigers: A rich Spring Valley history

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

  Northeast of Castle Rock, near Elizabeth, are the remains of Spring Valley, a historic rural settlement known to most as a stagecoach stop on the West Cherry Stage Road…

Be In The Know – Squishy toy craze

By CPC | Mar 28, 2026

Squishy toy craze Middle and high school students cannot get enough of squishy toys like NeeDohs and Rainbow Mystery Dumplings. The toys come in different shapes, colors and sizes and…

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