This article focuses on issues around suicide and may be distressing for some readers. If you are experiencing suicidal emotions or know someone who is, Colorado Crisis Services can be reached by calling 844-493-8255 or texting TALK to 38255. Other resources are listed at the end of this article. The March 28 Elbert County Public […] The post Elbert County Public Health works to prevent suicide appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

The Golden Junior Baseball Association has revamped in the offseason — a new name, a new vision, big plans and upgraded amenities at its primary baseball field. And local baseballers felt there was no better way to inaugurate these improvements than with a full-scale Opening Day celebration. On April 13, hundreds of young T-ball/baseball players, […] The post A Little League of Their Own: Young Goldenites kick off baseball season appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

The Colorado School of Mines football team is going to look different this fall. The Orediggers lost about 30 seniors, including their star quarterback, several key linebackers and safeties, and veteran offensive and defensive linemen. With so many of those well-known Game Day names gone, the Orediggers will have to rebuild in some capacity. But, […] The post New faces, same standards: Mines football closes out spring season appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

For the past two decades, Jefferson County Public Health has held an annual luncheon to celebrate and award its partners. The Jefferson County Public Health Champion Awards recognizes the health department’s partners and their projects that benefit public health in the county.  “Our 2023 Public Health Champions inspire us with their passion, commitment and innovative […] The post JCPH Champion Awards honors those making an impact on Jeffco appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

A forthcoming park in south Golden is now 6 acres bigger. The Golden City Council has approved annexing and rezoning the former Bachman farm property near the corner of Heritage Road and Colfax Avenue — also called the South Neighborhoods Property in official city documents. It was zoned for agricultural uses, but is now zoned […] The post Golden adds 6 acres to future park site off Heritage Road appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

The “I Voted” stickers for Jefferson County will take on a different look heading into the 2024 election thanks to the efforts of local artists who interpreted what it means to participate in democracy. The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder’s Office held a contest for the new sticker design last year and recently announced three […] The post Why the ‘I Voted’ stickers for Jefferson County have new looks appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

Douglas and El Paso counties are suing Colorado over laws that prevent local law enforcement agencies from working with federal immigration officers, arguing the ban hurts public safety. Two laws, passed by state lawmakers in 2019 and 2023, prevent police from being able to arrest or detain people for civil immigration violations, as well as […] The post Douglas County pushes for overturn of Colorado laws that bar deputies from communicating with federal immigration officers appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

In one moment, the sky over Stenger Sports Complex was blocked out by a menagerie of flying fabrics — in the next, it was clear again. Such is life when you’re at the mercy of the wind, as about 10,000 folks were at the 19th Annual Arvada Kite Festival. The festival’s sizable attendance marks a […] The post 19th Annual Arvada Kite Festival goes off without a hitch appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

High Plainz Strains, a new cannabis dispensary, opened its shop in Fort Lupton April 2 with something a little different: a four-lane drive-thru where you can stop and order without leaving your vehicle. “Our goal is to provide a convenient, safe, and enjoyable shopping experience for all our customers while continuing to uphold the highest […] The post High Plainz Strains comes to Fort Lupton appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more

As HealthONE’s North Suburban Medical Center’s new president and CEO, Ryan Thornton vows to keep the hospital’s status as the most reliable healthcare resource for its diverse community of patients. “I think here in Thornton we have multiple and different social and economic backgrounds among the patients we serve,” Thornton said this week. “And we […] The post New North Suburban Medical Center CEO understands the unique stature of the hospital appeared first on Colorado Community Media ..read more