Colorado Community Media

Highlands Ranch Water issues drought watch Due to the ongoing warm and dry conditions in the region, below-normal snowpack and an increase in water demand, a drought watch has been issued for the Highlands Ranch Water

Due to the ongoing warm and dry conditions in the region, below-normal snowpack and an increase in water demand, a drought watch has been issued for the Highlands Ranch Water service area. https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_3a56908d-fc47-4a11-af8d-42a1fe2ed231.html 

DougCo deputy faces criminal charges following arrest in Parker A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated from the agency following his arrest in the Town of Parker.

A deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated from the agency following his arrest in the Town of Parker. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_971c6d43-1ded-40ca-9a66-4c51b4f47b37.html 

Evergreen High School shooting investigation complete Five months after shots rang out at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation into the shooting is done.

Five months after shots rang out at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation into the shooting is done. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_25e64376-bf2e-4120-86e0-4905ce37a707.html 

Puppy stolen from Centennial pet store The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two suspects involved in the theft of a puppy from a Centennial pet store.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help from the public in identifying and locating two suspects involved in the theft of a puppy from a Centennial pet store. Details: https://www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_ccb55c16-804f-4aa1-acf6-4b115ee94489.html 

Times Media Group to Acquire Moser Community Media, Expands Community News Footprint Into Texas Times Media Group (TMG), a leading community news publisher with operations across the Southwest, and Moser Community Media – also known as Texas Local Media Company – today jointly announced

“Local journalism matters because local communities matter,” said Steve Strickbine, Founder and Publisher of Times Media Group. “Our mission has always been simple and unwavering – to serve as a protector of community and a defender of truth.” (2/2) www.phoenix.org/times-media-...

Colorado Community Media owner Times Media Group is expanding into Texas! (1/2)

Arapahoe County seeks input on transit planning Arapahoe County is working with several government partners to improve how people move through urban areas of the county, and it wants to hear from residents to help shape the

Arapahoe County is seeking input on its Arapago: Transit Connections Plan, which aims to make it easier to travel through the urban parts of the county. https://www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/article_1c2019c4-941d-442a-95e7-231662d5de42.html 

Parker’s turf pilot program will evaluate water efficiency Those who use the ballfields at Salisbury Regional Park will notice a slight change to one of the fields later this year as the town takes part in a pilot

Those who use the ballfields at Salisbury Regional Park will notice a slight change to one of the fields later this year as the town takes part in a pilot program to evaluate water efficiency. Learn more: https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_5dce6e68-5825-4884-9562-8c4266b60fd4.html 

Goldens in Golden returning Feb. 7, with improvements Every dog has their day, and golden retrievers’ is almost here.

Every dog has their day, and golden retrievers’ is almost here. On Feb. 7, thousands of people and their pups will take over downtown Golden for the annual Goldens in Golden event. 🐕 https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_26038cfb-9876-4563-8255-d662bcde3daa.html 

South Metro Fire Rescue warns people to stay off frozen ponds, lakes With temperatures finally reaching freezing, many people might be eager to go outside and enjoy the winter weather, however, South Metro Fire Rescue is warning people to stay off the

South Metro Fire Rescue is warning people to stay off the frozen ponds and lakes. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6608376d-859a-4232-8336-f3b295f82818.html 

Arvada High School students walk out in protest of ICE Dozens of students from Arvada High School walked out of class on Jan. 29 to protest recent actions by the federal government — specifically, acts of police violence against Renee

Dozens of students from Arvada High School walked out of class on Jan. 29 to protest recent actions by the federal government. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_53227560-c361-4d00-9977-a60ac256ce62.html 

Pride flags in Parker’s ‘Shrek the Musical’ spark online controversy The appearance of Pride flags in a production of “Shrek the Musical” at Parker’s PACE Center has led to backlash following its opening weekend.

The appearance of Pride flags in a production of “Shrek the Musical” at Parker’s PACE Center has led to backlash following its opening weekend. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_6581ecec-e7a6-44b0-a3f2-6c16b244e8d1.html 

State Patrol plans DUI crackdown on Super Bowl weekend The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will team up this Super Bowl weekend to increase patrols over the Front Range to catch drivers under the influence of alcohol,

The Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement will team up this Super Bowl weekend to increase patrols over the Front Range. https://www.northglenn-thorntonsentinel.com/news/courts-crime/state-patrol-plans-dui-crackdown-on-super-bowl-weekend/article_c28a4291-2468-4af4-a96d-9c0ec178e162.html 

Englewoodsters celebrate Cushing Park Dog Park opening Furry, four-legged Englewoodsters have a new place to roam free and play, as the new Cushing Park Dog Park is officially open.

Furry, four-legged Englewoodsters have a new place to roam free and play, as the new Cushing Park Dog Park is officially open. https://www.littletonindependent.net/englewood/article_7b814b26-cff5-4677-b55e-a6d6e4e787be.html 

Jefferson County Public Libraries names new branch  Libraries are a place to gather and grow, get a glimpse into the world through books, movies, CDs and more. Each library is unique, bringing together its own community under

Jefferson County Public Library’s newest branch officially has a name: Deer Creek Library. Deer Creek Library is the district’s latest expansion, meant to serve the community in south Jefferson County. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_e190ecc5-2c1b-4c0d-9f35-e8e4070d981c.html 

Arvadans hold vigil for man killed by Border Patrol On a frigid, snowy night in Olde Town, over 100 Arvadans came together to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti, a Minneapolis man who was killed by United States Border

Over 100 Arvadans gathered in Olde Town on Jan. 25 to hold a vigil for Alex Pretti, who was killed by Border Patrol agents. Pretti's parents live in Arvada. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_a843ba6d-df37-4be8-a0e8-f4dc6a2e2280.html 

Aims Community College again offering tax help for free Aims Community College is offering free tax assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program, with e-filing beginning in February, according to a Jan. 21 news release.

Aims Community College is offering free tax assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program, with e-filing beginning in February. https://www.thebrightonblade.com/news/aims-community-college-again-offering-tax-help-for-free/article_42169df5-826b-566e-9fa0-08df4047657a.html 

System upgrade taking DMV offline in February A big upgrade to Colorado’s DMV website will delay online transactions Feb. 13-17.

A big upgrade to Colorado’s DMV website will delay online transactions Feb. 13-17. Learn more: https://www.thebrightonblade.com/news/system-upgrade-taking-dmv-offline-in-february/article_7ce08697-a8d0-5dfe-bad2-db7d6ec50a48.html 

Littleton Public Schools to pay families of abused nonverbal autistic children $3.85 million The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved a $3.85 million settlement with the families of three students who were abused on an LPS bus.

The Littleton Public Schools Board of Education has unanimously approved a $3.85 million settlement with the families of three students who were abused on an LPS bus. https://www.littletonindependent.net/news/article_4f8578ae-65fe-4e6a-905b-1f2c0a77496b.html 

City of Arvada abandons 72nd Avenue railroad underpass plan After years of stalled negotiations with the Union Pacific Railroad, the City of Arvada announced on Jan. 21 that it would no longer pursue a roadway underpass at the railroad

The City of Arvada announced that it has abandoned plans to build a railroad underpass at the Union Pacific crossing at 72nd Avenue. The future of the bond project — which was approved by voters in 2018 — is uncertain. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_2e293426-f15d-4a7d-9865-ac4b46b72983.html 

First look: How Jeffco's $45M in cuts will hit schools Jefferson County Public Schools provided its most detailed accounting yet of budget cuts at the Jan. 7 board meeting, spelling out which departments will lose the most positions and revealing

Jefferson County Public Schools will eliminate 139 positions, including 50 filled jobs, as part of a plan to cut $45 million in spending to close a $60 million budget gap. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_ee708bc1-2b47-4e7c-ac46-c527ff9025b8.html 

DougCo residents can explore resources at Strive to Thrive event Douglas County residents experiencing hardships will have the chance to explore the county’s one-stop-shop resource fair in Castle Rock later this month.

Numerous nonprofit organizations and partnering agencies involved in the Douglas County Community Care Network are coming together once again to bring forth the Winter 2026 Strive to Thrive event on Jan. 27.https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_28e21d64-70ce-4787-a0d5-6360e70ca022.html

Donating blood could give Denverites a chance to see the Broncos in the Super Bowl While many Denverites dream of attending and seeing their beloved Broncos win the Super Bowl, for many, it's an unattainable dream. The costs of travel add up quickly, combined with

The NFL is teaming up with the Red Cross to celebrate National Blood Donor Month this January. Everyone who donates between Jan. 1 and Jan. 25 will be entered in a giveaway for a trip to Super Bowl LX. https://www.denvernorthstar.com/news/article_138ef5b3-cfd7-4359-8fbb-bae0c3ea911a.html 

Denver Comedy Underground celebrates 1st anniversary Ben Bryant didn’t set out to start North Denver’s hottest comedy club.

What started as a simple idea has turned into one of North Denver’s hottest comedy spots. Denver Comedy Underground celebrated its first anniversary on New Year’s Eve, embracing a year of laughs. https://www.denvernorthstar.com/article_a48fada5-1f63-4dbf-a266-7dc6dc868c6b.html 

Pinery Pediatrics brings personalized, compassionate care to pediatric healthcare With the goal of offering a more personalized and thoughtful approach to pediatric healthcare, a new primary care practice, Pinery Pediatrics, has opened its doors in Douglas County.

With the goal of offering a more personalized and thoughtful approach to pediatric healthcare, a new primary care practice, Pinery Pediatrics, has opened its doors in Douglas County. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_c3c83264-8c4f-4414-96bc-1192b7a0ea63.html 

Man charged with arson, fraud after I-70 car fire A 25-year-old man has been arrested after local investigators determined the Oct. 24 car fire that closed westbound Interstate 70 was a hoax.

25-year-old Elvyn Ramos of Routt County was arrested Dec. 30 after local investigators determined the Oct. 24 car fire that closed westbound Interstate 70 was a hoax. https://www.jeffcotranscript.com/news/article_a525654c-26a7-4dff-9248-0ef8f577d5ee.html 

Volunteers do their part for Simla As the holiday season draws to a close, the Simla Community Action Committee and the Simla Family Thrift Store are gearing up for another year of giving back to their

The Simla Community Action Committee and the Simla Family Thrift Store are gearing up for another year of giving back to their community and supporting those who need help the most. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/elbert/article_d4d6dbde-af98-4efc-8819-0bee9ed13f93.html 

Highlands Ranch man arrested for sexual assault A 35-year-old Highlands Ranch man has been arrested on multiple charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.

A 35-year-old Highlands Ranch man has been arrested on multiple charges including sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. https://www.highlandsranchherald.com/news/article_81d062ee-bfb3-41ad-a816-8bccb7e47f0f.html 

Arvada Library to close on January 7 for redesign construction Jefferson County Public Library’s remodel of the Olde Town Arvada Library will see the library close for construction on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and a temporary library located at the former

The Arvada Library is getting a facelift. The library will close for construction on Wednesday, Jan. 7 and a temporary library located at the former home of the Arvada K-8 School will open on Saturday, Jan. 10. https://www.arvadapress.com/article_c3e60b6c-425d-4ecf-82e4-501b8608aba0.html 

Highlands Ranch graduate brings western fashion to healthcare Growing up in Douglas County, Haley Jacobs used to say that she had the best of both worlds.

Haley Jacobs, a ThunderRidge High School graduate, mixes western fashion with healthcare function with her business, Spurrin’ Scrubs. https://www.parkerchronicle.net/news/article_8c979fc6-3a7a-4c48-9c95-90c9ea948c81.html