Denver’s unusually warm and dry winter has many people worried about the potential for drought and fire danger this summer. At a recent meeting of Lowry United Neighborhoods, Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Denver Water’s Bea Stratton briefed residents on current conditions and shared tips for how to prepare for the spring and summer months.
Three local high school robotics teams are heading to the Denver Regionals competition this month with two goals: first, beat the competition; second, collaborate with the competition.
Northfield Juniors Take Business Skills to DECA Nationals and Second Graders Turn Bluff Lake Trash into Art
April brings one of my favorite festivals of the year, the ACT Human Rights Film Festival. Sundance has taken up most of the oxygen recently, but Colorado has had an active film festival scene for a long time, and this one is a gem. We also continue our Cube Cinema Series with Join or Die on Friday, April 10.
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Here are five black and white male ducks and some of their distinctive field marks. Ducks are plentiful here in Denver during the winter months. Where there is water, there is a duck, provided the water is not frozen.
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.
A group of local parents is on a mission to change the world, with their kids leading the way.
East Colfax residents are shaping how millions of dollars will be spent to improve the city of Denver. The participatory budgeting program, known as the Denver People’s Budget, launched its third cycle in October, giving residents decision-making power over how $2 million in infrastructure funding is allocated.
The Cube Cinema Series continues on March 13 with “The Quiet Girl,” a beautiful and touching film you don’t want to miss. And our annual Oscar column.
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Winter birding brings ducks to our viewing pleasure. Ducks are in open waters unobscured by obstacles. The males are colorful and have distinctive field marks that facilitate their identifications.