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Ashes to ashes to glass

February 08, 2012 | 12:55 PM
A row of small paperweights lines the windowsill of Marcie Miller's glass studio in Golden. In each one, delicate lines of color and tiny bubbles swirl together....more>

City skeptical of state measures

February 08, 2012 | 03:35 PM
With the legislative session in full swing, Wheat Ridge officials on Monday urged local representatives to vote no on any unfunded state mandates presented on the floor this year....more>

Jeffco straw poll backs Romney

GOP enthusiasm seen as Santorum takes state

February 08, 2012 | 03:33 PM
Caucus meetings around Jefferson County were all business as Republican party members voted in a straw poll that saw Mitt Romney come out ahead and Jeffco voters diverging from state results....more>

Jeffco in line for trail funds

February 08, 2012 | 01:13 PM
Jefferson County Open Space staff has been invited to submit an application for funding for a trail project in Clear Creek Canyon. The funds are being distributed by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) as part of the new River Corridors Initiative....more>
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Creation fixation

'All I wanted to do' is paint, says artist featured in show

February 02, 2012 | 02:42 PM
Lillian Montoya found her niche in life years ago. After getting married and raising a family, she decided to take a shot at painting, something she's always dreamed of doing....more>
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Having it both ways

Dual-language learning offered at Thornton site

February 02, 2012 | 03:44 PM
Leslie Winters saw an opportunity to enhance her personal and professional life when she heard about the dual-language program at Universidad Regis University....more>
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More than a game

Hoops program fosters meaningful partnerships

February 02, 2012 | 12:42 PM
Just a month away from the NCAA basketball tournament, Lakewood High School hosted a special tournament of its own on Tuesday. The school played host to a tournament for special needs basketball teams from all over Jefferson County....more>

Rabbit owner guilty of cruelty

February 02, 2012 | 12:35 PM
The owner of an Arvada rabbit farm has been found guilty of animal cruelty. Debe Bell, 59, was found guilty on 35 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty for keeping 193 rabbits in "deplorable" conditions, according to the Jefferson County District Attorney's Office....more>
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Water treatment steps up safety

February 02, 2012 | 04:14 PM
When we sip a tall glass of water, take a hot shower or water the lawn, we're enjoying a product that has taken a long and calculated journey. Water treatment plants are the behind-the-scenes workhorses that transform our water before we even turn on the faucet – an everyday action people might not think much about....more>
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Water treatment steps up safety

February 02, 2012 | 04:15 PM
When we sip a tall glass of water, take a hot shower or water the lawn, we're enjoying a product that has taken a long and calculated journey. Water treatment plants are the behind-the-scenes workhorses that transform our water before we even turn on the faucet – an everyday action people might not think much about....more>

Joe Coors makes it official

Congressional campaign launched at college

February 02, 2012 | 11:59 AM
With the message that he will push for free enterprise with limited government, Joe Coors announced Tuesday that he will seek the District 7 seat in Congress....more>
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Putting his career on ice

Golden businessman helps winter fishermen

February 02, 2012 | 11:48 AM
Mark Taylor works nights at Woody's Wood-fired Pizza, but he lives for the daytime hours when he can help people get out and enjoy ice fishing. Taylor opened the doors of Ice Fishing Colorado last year after two years doing research, building a website and gathering the equipment he needed....subscribers>

D'Evelyn jars Valor

Jags prevent Eagles from claiming 4A Jeffco hoops title

February 09, 2012 | 10:47 AM
The Force with was with D'Evelyn in crunch time Wednesday night in Highlands Ranch. D'Evelyn prevented Valor Christian from winning back-to-back Class 4A Jeffco League boys basketball titles with a dramatic 75-73 victory....more>
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Hang the banner

D'Evelyn girls win first conference title

February 08, 2012 | 11:09 AM
The dream of winning a conference championship became reality Tuesday night for D'Evelyn's girls basketball team. D'Evelyn edged previously undefeated Valor Christian, 56-54, on the Jaguars' home court in the Class 4A Jeffco League finale for both squads....more>
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Rematch is a repeat

Orediggers hold off Metro for regular season sweep

February 08, 2012 | 10:48 AM
On a night when Trevor Wages battled foul trouble and Brett Green was all but shut down in the first half, the Colorado School of Mines bench held Metro State College at bay....more>
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British humor not everyone's cup of tea

Play either sophisticated or overly dry and stuffy

February 02, 2012 | 12:28 PM
If you find British humor to be sophisticated and upper crust, then Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Earnest" is your kind of play. If you find British humor to be too dry and stuffy, then don't plan on seeing the newest Arvada Center production, which runs through Feb....more>
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Green Mountain teacher honored

Earth science instructor wins foundation award

February 08, 2012 | 03:25 PM
Green Mountain High School teacher Jonna Gentry never had an interest in teaching earth science. With a bachelor of science degree in physical science and a double minor in chemistry and biochemistry from Colorado State University, Gentry breezed through her geology classes without a thought....more>

Board has aim of limiting pain

Effects of budget cuts on schools examined

February 02, 2012 | 11:51 AM
The effects of budget cuts on student achievement and building maintenance were on the minds of the Jefferson County school board members during their meeting last week....more>
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