Colorado Community Media

08/07/2025

After more than 15 hours at the bargaining table on July 31, Jefferson County Public Schools reached a compensation and benefits deal with two of its employee unions. But for many educators and support professionals, the agreement felt less like progress and more like a letdown. Read more:

Jeffco educators call out low raises and rising costs after a 12-hour union bargaining session ends in a disappointing deal.

08/06/2025

August’s gallery exhibition of the Elbert County Artists Guild (ECAG) features mixed mediums by Wendy Finch and Liana Labriola, showcasing the differences and similarities within two-dimensional and three-dimensional art and its creation.

August’s gallery exhibition of the Elbert County Artists Guild (ECAG) features mixed mediums by Wendy Finch and Liana Labriola. Finch’s works are two-dimensional using pencil, watercolor, colored pencils and pen and ink while Labriola’s is three-dimensional, focusing on colors and textures in ...

08/06/2025

Montview Flats is set to become a cornerstone for affordable living in Littleton, bringing 50 new homes to one of the city’s most connected neighborhoods. Click the link to learn more.

Montview Flats is set to become a cornerstone for affordable living in Littleton, bringing 50 new homes to one of the city’s most connected neighborhoods.  Rising on 5848 S. Rapp St., the four-story development by Littleton’s housing authority, South Metro Housing Options (SMHO), will offer a m...

08/06/2025

Longer Tables Littleton will take place on Sept. 24 in downtown Littleton, aiming to bring the Littleton community together for a meal.

Longer Tables Littleton is a branch of Longer Tables, which is a Denver-based nonprofit that began 10 years ago with a mission to cultivate connection and belonging — one meal at a time.

Across America, a dining transformation is quietly underway at our tables — literally. According to the World Happiness Report, the number of people dining alone has risen sharply since 2003, and the trend shows no sign of slowing.  In 2023, about a quarter of Americans reported eating all of the...

08/05/2025

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.

08/05/2025

According to Isabel Guzman, an arraignment hearing for the man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a young girl while riding her bike in Littleton in April was postponed until Sept. 29 to allow more time for case resolution discussions.

An arraignment hearing for the man who allegedly attempted to kidnap a young girl while riding her bike in Littleton in April was postponed until Sept. 29 to allow more time for case resolution discussions. Judge Laqunya Baker granted the defense’s request for the postponement during a hearing on ...

08/05/2025

A 32-year-old man was sentenced last week to 25 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for a series of violence crimes committed in Westminster and Thornton, including the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Read more:

A 32-year-old man was sentenced earlier this week to 25 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections for a series of violence crimes committed in Westminster and Thornton, including the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Jeremiah Mullins was sentenced July 29 by Adams County District Judge Brett Marti...

08/04/2025

This August, Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery commemorates its 63rd anniversary, marking more than six decades of transformations and work from local artists. From Aug. 5 through Sept. 6, the gallery will host its anniversary show. Isabel Guzman provides all the details.

This August, Littleton’s Depot Art Gallery commemorates its 63rd anniversary, marking more than six decades of transformations and work from local artists. From Aug. 5 through Sept. 6, the gallery will host its anniversary show. This year’s anniversary exhibition features 51 selected works, chos...

08/04/2025

Xcel Energy subsidiary Public Service Co. of Colorado has sued Elbert County in district court in Kiowa as the utility seeks to build 48 miles of “Colorado’s Power Pathway” through the heart of the county. The lawsuit urges the district court to overturn the county commissioners’ denial of Xcel’s application.

Xcel Energy subsidiary Public Service Co. of Colorado has sued Elbert County in district court in Kiowa as the utility seeks to build 48 miles of “Colorado’s Power Pathway” through the heart of the county. The lawsuit urges the district court to overturn the county commissioners’ denial of X...

08/03/2025

Englewood School Board member Davon Williams, a twice-convicted felon who said in 2023 that his days of “past errors” were behind him, is accused of civil theft in a new lawsuit. https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/29/lawsuit-accuses-englewood-school-board-member-davon-williams-of-civil-theft/?fbclid=IwY2xjawL6NWdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkjW6eKKSkrRq6vP5gYk_aoh30kdtn1IVY29rR8a9DO3OkGcnPYq50VvH96Z_aem_ZgBS_UNxElbAZ7fWN1kcdg

08/02/2025

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities.

Toddlers, parents and caregivers are invited to take part in a free four-part “Play and Learn” series at the Sheridan Public Library, where the adults can talk with early-childhood professionals while the little ones explore educational toys and activities. The series for children ages 1-3 will ...

08/01/2025

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July.

Residents in Centennial and broader Arapahoe County are being urged to take extra precautions after mosquitoes caught near East Arapahoe Road and South Parker Road tested positive for West Nile virus in July. This marks the official start of West Nile season in Colorado, which typically begins in Au...