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Lead donor David Smith, Executive Director Rachel Hutchens and camper Lily Prutch cut a bright red ribbon at the entrance of Bluff Lake Nature Center during the Feb. 14, 2026 grand opening celebration, surrounded by staff, families and community members applauding inside the new net-zero facility lobby.

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February 22, 2026 Ruby Jones

Bluff Lake Nature Center Marks New Era for Urban Wildlife Refuge

After welcoming roughly 1,000 community members to a Valentine’s Day grand opening, Bluff Lake Nature Center has officially opened its $8.75 million

Group photo inside MSU Denver’s atrium shows fraternity members, university leaders and students gathered around a large ceremonial $17,000 check in front of oversized red “MSU” letters and black-and-gold balloon décor.

February 21, 2026 Ruby Jones

Alpha Phi Alpha Invests in Student Success at MSU Denver, Strengthening Pathways for Campus Scholars

Demonstrating more than a century-long commitment to scholarship and service, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. made a generous investment in

Dr. Daddio sits in a radio studio wearing headphones and speaking into a broadcast microphone, smiling toward the camera in front of colorful station signage and equipment.

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February 18, 2026 Ruby Jones

A Royal Sendoff for Denver Radio Icon Dr. Daddio

Family, friends and generations of listeners gathered last month to honor the life of James “Dr. Daddio” Walker, a pioneering

Close-up version of the “Breathe With Intention” poster highlighting the title, Black History Month reflection text, and box breathing instructions, with a Black man calmly breathing with eyes closed.

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February 5, 2026 Colorado Men of Color Collaborative

Breathe With Intention: A Black History Month Reflection on Wellness, Strength, and Stillness

Written by Dr. Fernando Branch Black History Month is often framed through the lens of struggle, resilience, and achievement –

A distressed, sepia-toned collage featuring three well-known historical political and civil rights figures from the 1960s arranged side by side beneath the torn word “Camelot.” In the foreground, a hand holds a smartphone recording a modern-day parade or motorcade, visually contrasting past and present against a cracked, aged background.

Far from Camelot: A View from a Different Lens

This submission was originally published as an essay in the “Between the Lines“ Substack I was maybe in my thirties

A speaker addresses a crowd through a megaphone while protesters hold signs calling for ICE out of Colorado during a labor- and community-led rally outside Palantir Technologies in Denver.

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January 23, 2026 Ruby Jones

Palantir Explained: The Data Giant at the Center of Protest and Power

As Palantir expands its footprint in Colorado, supporters cite innovation while critics raise concerns over surveillance and civil liberties Palantir

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Federal Nutrition Guidelines Call for Return to Whole Foods as Diet-Related Disease Rates Climb

New federal nutrition guidelines released this week make a clear case for a return to whole, nutrient-dense foods. Officials unveiled

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January 3, 2026 Ruby Jones

U.S. Military Strikes in Venezuela; Maduro Captured

The United States launched a dramatic military operation early Saturday against Venezuela’s government. The Jan. 3 attack targeted the capital

An older couple stands and sits beside a piano onstage during a performance of The Notebook musical, sharing a quiet, emotional moment under soft stage lighting.

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December 18, 2025 Ruby Jones

“The Notebook” on Broadway Delivers a Poignant, Vocally Powerful Love Story in Denver: A Review

The Notebook, a Broadway adaptation of the beloved American romance, opened in the Mile High City on Dec. 16. The

A festive outdoor celebration at the Light the World Giving Machines in Denver. Mayor Mike Johnston and several community members stand in front of bright red Giving Machines, smiling and clapping as colorful confetti falls around them. All are bundled in winter clothing and wearing red Light the World scarves. Large red balloons and holiday decorations frame the scene.

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November 18, 2025 Ruby Jones

Denver’s Giving Machines Light the Way Forward

Mayor Johnston to kick off annual Light the World Giving Machine Denver season at 2025 Grand Unwrapping with new digital

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