Commerce City Sentinel Express

08/04/2025

When school lets out for the summer, many children lose access to the consistent meals they rely on during the academic year. In Colorado, one in seven children faces food insecurity.

In response, Anythink Libraries has maintained a long-standing partnership with Food Bank of the Rockies to offer more than just books. At three Adams County branches, families can count on a nutritious meal and a welcoming space. Learn more:

Anythink Libraries and Food Bank of the Rockies provide free summer meals to kids in Adams County, helping fight hunger and support families in need.

07/18/2025

The Spaceport and AltitudeX Aviation Group have signed a lease with the University of Denver to establish a Six Sigma Center of Excellence at CASP as a public-private partnership, according to a news release on July 11.

A new program aimed at increasing career opportunities in aerospace, aviation and more will be coming to Adams County’s Colorado Air and Spaceport, thanks to an agreement with the University of Denver. The Spaceport and AltitudeX Aviation Group have signed a lease with the University of Denver to ...

07/10/2025

The City of Thornton this week sent a clear message of support to six home rule cities suing the State of Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis for overstepping onto local land use policies. Westminster is one of the cities that is part of the lawsuit.

The City of Thornton this week sent a clear message of support to six home rule cities suing the State of Colorado and Gov. Jared Polis for overstepping onto local land use policies. Westminster is one of the cities that is part of the lawsuit. The six cities claim that two bills passed in the […]

07/08/2025

United Power promoted Jonathan Aust to Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Resource Officer, according to a press release on July 2.

United Power promoted Jonathan Aust to Senior Vice President and Chief Energy Resource Officer, according to a press release on July 2. “We are fortunate to have someone with the professional background and high level of expertise that Jonathan brings to this position,” said Mark A. Gabriel, Pre...

07/08/2025

The Larimer County District Court on Thursday ruled in favor of the City of Thornton and the Larimer County Commissioners who in May approved the Larimer portion of the 70-mile pipeline which will divert water from the Cache La Poudre to help feed housing growth in Thornton.

A district court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit trying to block the construction of a water pipeline from the Cache La Poudre River in Larimer County to Thornton means the project can continue as planned, city officials said Monday. The Larimer County District Court on Thursday ruled in favor of...

07/03/2025

Summer fun is here! Catch the high-energy “Rock of Ages” at the PACE Center for a nostalgia-filled escape that will have you singing along all night. Looking for other ideas? Click the link to find other events for you and the family!

There are some musicals that are just made for the summer, and “Rock of Ages” certainly falls into that category. The show not only captures some of that wild freedom of the best summer days, but also is full of quintessential 80s songs. “The show is all about bigger and better. It embraces ...

07/02/2025

A former teacher at Landmark Academy in Commerce City faces a felony sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust charge after police investigated an incident in 2016.

The teacher turned herself in on June 29 to the Adams County Detention Center.

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A former teacher at Landmark Academy in Commerce City faces a felony sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust charge after police investigated an incident in 2016. The teacher – 44-year-old Michelle McMillan – turned herself in on June 29 to the Adams County Detention Center. Comm...

06/27/2025

Dan Medina faced plenty of dire situations in his former role as a United State Navy technician who routinely rendered harmless deadly underwater explosives.

Thus, his attempt to sink a 20-foot putt under the sun-drenched sky at Commerce City’s Buffalo Run golf course last week appeared pretty drama-free.

Dan Medina faced plenty of dire situations in his former role as a United State Navy technician who routinely rendered harmless deadly underwater explosives. Thus, his attempt to sink a 20-foot putt under the sun-drenched sky at Commerce City’s Buffalo Run golf course last week appeared pretty dra...

06/25/2025

Construction and IT upgrades are in full swing across Adams 12 Five Star Schools as crews take advantage of the summer break to carry out a long list of improvements funded by the district’s $830 million bond, passed by voters in November 2024.

Construction and IT upgrades are in full swing across Adams 12 Five Star Schools as crews take advantage of the summer break to carry out a long list of improvements funded by the district’s $830 million bond, passed by voters in November 2024. General construction began shortly after students and...

06/16/2025

On a dusty plateau in Commerce City, with the Rocky Mountains silhouetted against the evening sun, district leaders, city officials and future students gathered June 12 to celebrate the start of construction on Rocky Vista High School.

Community leaders and families gathered in Commerce City to celebrate the Rocky Vista High School groundbreaking, marking a major milestone for 27J Schools and its 2021 bond-funded expansion.

03/15/2023

https://www.thebrightonblade.com/stories/shooting-puts-brighton-schools-on-secure,425265

A shooting in Brighton prompted authorities to put several area schools on secure status and one -- Prairie View High School -- on lockdown.   A lockdown means all exterior and interior …

03/07/2023

Former Adams City High School athlete Liban Shongolo had a pretty good prep career. In 2017, he played quarterback for the Eagles, threw for more than 1,500 yards and 12 touchdowns. In 2018, Shongolo …