Commerce City Sentinel Express

10/27/2025

Chris Gdowski, who graduated from Adams 12 schools and now leads the district as superintendent, won Colorado's 2026 Superintendent of the Year award. He will now represent Colorado in the National Superintendent of the Year competition through the School Superintendents Association.

Chris Gdowski, a product of Adams 12 schools, wins Colorado's 2026 Superintendent of the Year award. Significant academic achievements under his leadership, including improved graduation rates and test scores.

10/20/2025

Organizers of Oct. 18’s Bridge to Brighton No Kings protest said they initially expected to bring as many as 50 local people out to fill the U.S. 85 pedestrian overpass. In fact, the number was closer to 130.

Organizers of Oct. 18’s Bridge to Brighton No Kings protest said they initially expected to bring as many as 50 local people out to fill the U.S. 85 pedestrian overpass.

10/10/2025

At its Sept. 24 meeting, the 27J Board of Education celebrated Brantner Elemen- tary as the first school to earn a ‘leading’ rating on the district’s Academic Dash- board. https://www.thebrightonblade.com/news/brantner-elementary-leads-as-district-updates-targets/article_279e58e7-3812-4fee-bc9d-da2df454fc24.html

09/30/2025

Adams County is working with Brothers Redevelopment to help residents qualify for a new mortgage, small business loan or school loans through Colorado Housing Connects.

Adams County is working with Brothers Redevelopment to help residents qualify for a new mortgage, small business loan or school loans through Colorado Housing Connects.

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...