The Urban Farm’s Secret to Success: Grit!

“We would clean stalls, take care of chickens, that kind of thing, and for a reward we got to ride the horses. I loved it."
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Health & Wellness

Helping Build Medical Capacity in Tanzania “Without Creating Dependency or Harming the Dignity of the People”

Based on her experience as the International Ministry Program Lead for SCL Health, Michas suggests that Western practitioners have much to learn from Tanzanians’ more holistic conception of health, which addresses an individual’s physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing.
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Entertainment

Roots to Ranches: Undomesticating Your Dinner

Executive Chef/Owner of Cattivella Elise Wiggins was only six years old the first time she went hunting with her father in the woods of Louisiana where she grew up. “If you do this, you have to understand we don’t take life to take life. If we take life, you will eat it. Are you ok with that?”
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Development

Stock Show Grows into the National Western Center

After over 110 years, the National Western Stock Show’s home is undergoing an overhaul that will increase visitor and livestock amenities and offer opportunities for greater year-round activities.
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State Issues

Budget Realities Threaten Lawmaker Plans as 2020 Session Opens

The State Budget, School Finance, Economic Security, Hot Issues, A Big Grab Bag, and Northeast Denver in the Legislature.
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Technology

Senior Planet: Where Boomers Learn, Work, Create and Thrive

Mile-high seniors are flocking to a program called Senior Planet that offers new opportunities through technology.
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Indie Prof

Indie Prof: The Irishman

This month, Indie Prof reviews The Irishman, currently streaming on Netflix. Follow “Indie Prof” on Facebook for updates about film events and more reviews.
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News Updates

…NE News Updates

This Month: 1) East Area Plan Update; 2) Community Donates Welcome Baskets for New Neighbors Who Have Been Homeless; 3) Familiar Faces—Bacon and Douthit—Jump into State House District 7 Race, and 4) You can make a difference...
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Events

January and Early February Events

Diana DeGette, Denver’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, was chosen to preside over the impeachment proceeding on Dec.18. Events were submitted online so double check dates/times with contact info provided. Events submitted by the 17th of the month are considered for printing as space allows.
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Elections

Coleman Challenges Williams for Colorado District 33 Senate Seat

A Democratic primary fight has gotten underway in Colorado Senate District 33. Incumbent Angela Williams is facing a challenge from Representative James Coleman (House District 7).
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SUN

January SUN News

This Month: Considerations on Potential City Support for RNOs; Save the Date: Annual Community Forum; and Seeking Volunteers to Serve on the SUN Board.
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History

Dolores Huerta: “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back!”

For those who think nostalgically about the 1960s’ activism, Dolores Huerta says, “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back.” A crowd of 300 chants “Sí se puede!” (Yes you can!), the motto of the United Farm Workers (UFW), as she takes her seat at History Colorado.
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