Nearly 55 percent of U.S. infants sleep with potentially unsafe bedding, according to a December 2014 study by the National Institutes of Health. The rate is higher among babies of young, low- income, non-college-educated, and/or African-American or Hispanic moms.
Christie Gosch
Bringing Back the Bison
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees gather every year at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in northeast Denver for the Bison Roundup, a major event to manage the bison population.
The Perfect Crime
Stapleton has the highest rate of preventable crimes in northeast Denver. These crimes can be prevented just as easily as they are committed.
Mark Your Calendars
December is packed with holiday events, including the Denver Zoo Lights, which runs every night from December 5, 2014 to January 4, 2015.
2014 Winter Welcome
The holidays have officially arrived. The 2014 Winter Welcome attracted the biggest crowd yet.
Ski Pool Program Takes On I-70 and Metro Area Traffic
To cut down congestion in the metro area and on I-70 during ski weekends, Ski Pool will provide Chevy Traverses for carpooling commuters who drive at least 15 miles each way to work. Cars can also be used to go to ski resorts.
Holiday Giving
For those considering end-of-year contributions, check out these local charities, some with tax credit opportunities.
Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century exhibit
Craftsmanship, history, social mores and status, and jewels galore mix at the Denver Art Museum’s exhibit, Brilliant: Cartier in the 20th Century.
Despite Vaccine Benefits, Colorado Opt Out Rate is High
Experts in the field provide overwhelming evidence that vaccines are universally recognized as very safe and effective, and that Colorado is at risk with extremely low vaccination rates.
Talking About Race
The History Colorado Center is initiating conversations about race and provides tips for parents.
What Middle Schoolers Have to Say About Being Busy
Faced with increasingly busy schedules, 12- to 14-year-olds experience a different adolescence than any generation before. Students from Bill Roberts School talk about their busy lives.
Denver Police Front Line for Mental Crises
From the day cops put on their badges they deal with mental health crises, but are now officially trained for it. The Denver Police Department is leading the nation in Crisis Intervention Training.













