Bill Roberts ECE-8 in Central Park celebrated being named a National Blue Ribbon School in the category “Exemplary High Performing Schools.”
Bill Roberts School Celebrates Award
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Christie Gosch
Bird Sightings: Bald Eagle and Say’s Phoebe
A bald eagle was recently spotted at the west end of Prairie Meadow Park in North Central Park. The Say’s Phoebe is one of the more common flycatchers that arrive here early in the spring and depart late in the fall.
Bird Sightings: Great Blue Heron and Yellow Warbler
These photos of the great blue heron, a ubiquitous large shorebird that hangs around shallow water hunting for fish, and the yellow warbler, a common song bird with bright color and a beautiful melody, were photographed recently at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge around Lake Ladora.
Bird Sightings: Rare Sighting of Tropical Bird—Groove-billed Ani
Local bird watcher and photographer George Ho, MD captured this photo of the Groove-billed Ani in Sand Creek.
Denver City Council opposes Initiated Ordinances 303 and 304
Editors Note: The City of Denver sent out this statement of City Council’s unanimous vote opposing Initiatives 303 and 304.
DAM—An “Architectural Gem”
After three years of renovation and new construction, The Denver Art Museum will reopen to the public on October 24 with a free general admission day. Director of The Denver Art Museum, Christoph Heinrich, says, “As part of the transformation of the Martin Building, we had a once in a lifetime opportunity to rethink and rehaul each and every one of the galleries.
‘21 Ballot: Denver and State Issues
Set aside some study time before voting this year—the ballot is long and complicated. We turned to an expert, Todd Engdahl, to provide background information and explanations of the ballot questions including three separate ballot questions on the subject of housing and/or homelessness.
Leaders Behind the J&W Transformation
Thanks to the vision and persistence of leaders at Denver Public Schools and the Urban Land Conservancy, the redevelopment of the former Johnson and Wales complex in East Park Hill will uphold and broaden the historical mission of the campus, while ensuring that it becomes more diverse and inclusive.
Project Worthmore: Welcoming Refugees as they Start a New Life
With Afghan refugees starting to arrive, Project Worthmore’s years of experience and range of programs offer the structure needed to provide a warm welcome for these newcomers.
Northfield Students Walk Out and Speak Out about Sexual Harassment
Student leaders at Northfield High School who organized the Sept. 20 rally against sexual harassment say they had concerns even before School Board Member Tay Anderson was censured by his fellow board members for comments “unbecoming” a board director.
More Comfort & Better Treatments for Breast Cancer Patients
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and What’s New in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment.
Letters to the Editor
Protect Local Voices—Vote Yes on 302; Vote Yes on 301 for Parks and Open Space; and Tween Drugs
