The town of Dearfield, near Wiggins, Colo., was founded in 1910 by Oliver Toussaint Jackson as an African-American agricultural colony and later abandoned in the 1930s during the Dust Bowl. Read about this almost-forgotten town.
Christie Gosch
Making Police and Community One
The death of unarmed 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo. and the decision not to indict white officer Darren Wilson, who shot him, has captured national attention. While the exact details of the interaction and subsequent events remain unclear, it is very clear the American public is reacting…
2015 Front Porch Guide to Sports
An annual list of all the local leagues and their contact info.
What happens after you choice out of your boundary school?
How DPS sets your priority after you choice out.
$7.1 Million for “Partial” Commons Building Approved by Board
The DPS Board has approved $7.1 million in funding for a “partial” commons building at Northfield High School.
City Sends Tree Trimming Notices to Stapleton Homeowners
Stapleton trees are growing large enough to block stop signs—and that’s a code violation. Homeowners get notices to trim.
$7.1 Millon Recommended for Partial Commons Building at Northfield High School
After a year of bad news when it looked like Northfield High School would not have a commons building in the first phase of construction, a slimmed down version of the building is now being recommended.
Eastbridge Grocery/Gas Station Update
King Soopers will be meeting with the city in January and will meet with the Stapleton Design Review Committee following that meeting to continue the development of their plans for a grocery store.
Thoughts from CDOT on the I-70 East Project
Colorado Department of Transportation clarifies a few point about the 11-year planning process for the I-70 East project.
Risks of Benzene Emissions from Gas Stations
SUN, as stated in the November SUN Spot, has taken an official position opposing the 14-pump gas station in Eastbridge.
Waste-to-Energy at Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo will convert animal waste and trash into energy right on site, saving 1.5 million pounds in waste every year.
Panasonic Deal Along East Rail Line a Big Win
Panasonic Enterprise Solutions Company has announced that they will locate a hub for their business solutions operations at 61st and Peña Blvd.










