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Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca was unanimously elected as chair of the Board of County Commissioners for 2025 and C...
01/23/2025

Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca was unanimously elected as chair of the Board of County Commissioners for 2025 and Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica was elected vice chair, according to a news release on Jan. 21.

Adams County Commissioner Lynn Baca was unanimously elected as chair of the Board of County Commissioners for 2025 and Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica was elected vice chair, according to a news release on Jan. 21. “I am deeply honored to serve as chair and work collaboratively with this board in...

A mother shares her daughter's story of being a victim of s*x trafficking to raise awareness about this critical issue. ...
01/22/2025

A mother shares her daughter's story of being a victim of s*x trafficking to raise awareness about this critical issue. She urges parents to remain vigilant, especially when their child becomes isolated from friends and family or overly dependent on another person. Story by Monte Whaley.

When she first met the young man in her 16-year-old daughter’s life, Stacey was struck by how little he said. “He was just so quiet, and something felt off about him,” she said. “Turns out he had a lot to hide.” What she didn’t know is that he was working behind the scenes to shackle [.....

A 39-year-old man was convicted of multiple charges in Adams County District Court earlier this month for driving his ve...
01/21/2025

A 39-year-old man was convicted of multiple charges in Adams County District Court earlier this month for driving his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend and her family. Click the link below to read the full story.

A 39-year-old man was convicted of multiple charges in Adams County District Court earlier this month for driving his vehicle into his ex-girlfriend and her family. Jurors Jan. 13 found Manuel Handboy guilty of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second degree murder, attempted manslaughter, fi...

Brighton artists working out of studio businesses in the city’s urban renewal area can qualify for up to $15,000 in annu...
01/21/2025

Brighton artists working out of studio businesses in the city’s urban renewal area can qualify for up to $15,000 in annual rental assistance through the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority. The authority is offering the Brighton Hearts art rental assistance grants, according to a Jan. 13 news release. Click the link to learn more.

Brighton artists working out of studio businesses in the city’s urban renewal area can qualify for up to $15,000 in annual rental assistance through the Brighton Urban Renewal Authority. The authority is offering the Brighton Hearts art rental assistance grants, according to a Jan. 13 news release...

“It has been an honor to serve this community for 17 years, a journey marked by growth challenges and most importantly, ...
01/15/2025

“It has been an honor to serve this community for 17 years, a journey marked by growth challenges and most importantly, the unwavering spirit of collaboration,” County Commissioner Eva Henry said during her farewell address on Jan. 14 during the county’s 2025 inaugural ceremony.

County officials celebrated a new path for Adams County, saying the county has moved from a checkered past to a bright future. “It has been an honor to serve this community for 17 years, a journey marked by growth challenges and most importantly, the unwavering spirit of collaboration,” County C...

United Power has hired David Johnson as senior vice president and Chief Information Officer, starting his position on Ja...
01/14/2025

United Power has hired David Johnson as senior vice president and Chief Information Officer, starting his position on Jan. 13.

United Power has hired David Johnson as senior vice president and Chief Information Officer, starting his position on Jan. 13, according to a news release on Jan. 8.

Don’t miss the excitement of the 119th National Western Stock Show, running through Jan. 26 at the National Western Comp...
01/14/2025

Don’t miss the excitement of the 119th National Western Stock Show, running through Jan. 26 at the National Western Complex! From thrilling rodeos and a lively music concert to youth livestock competitions and unique vendors, lasso up and enjoy some fun.

The 119th National Western Stock Show kicked off on Nov. 9 with a parade starting at Union Station down 17th Street. The stock show events continue at the National Western Stock Show Complex through Jan. 26, with various entertaining events, a music concert, youths showing livestock for prizes, rode...

A 51-year-old man was handed a 20-year prison sentence for dragging a Brighton Police Officer and fracturing his hip aft...
01/10/2025

A 51-year-old man was handed a 20-year prison sentence for dragging a Brighton Police Officer and fracturing his hip after a confrontation with police in the parking lot of a middle school. Learn more:

A 51-year-old man was handed a 20-year prison sentence for dragging a Brighton Police Officer and fracturing his hip after a confrontation with police in the parking lot of a middle school. Robert Trujillo was sentenced Wednesday by Adams County District Court Judge Brett Martin after Trujillo plead...

United Power will get $262 million in grants for the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will boost clean energy and job...
12/31/2024

United Power will get $262 million in grants for the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will boost clean energy and jobs and bring down taxes. Belen Ward provides the details.

United Power will get $262 million in grants for the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will boost clean energy and jobs and bring down taxes, the energy provider said. United Power submitted its formal agreement letter to receive $262 million in new grant funding ) for its Rural Utilities Service....

Red card ejections in high school soccer have risen in 2024, with 39 issued to girls and 242 to boys. Coach ejections ar...
12/19/2024

Red card ejections in high school soccer have risen in 2024, with 39 issued to girls and 242 to boys. Coach ejections are also increasing, prompting CHSAA to discuss potential solutions. Learn more:

The number of red cards in boys and girls soccer matches is going up among both players and coaches. In 2023, game officials handed out 27 red cards (ejections) to girls players and 236 to boys players, according to Justin Saylor, assistant commissioner for the Colorado High School Activities Associ...

The City of Brighton joined the Wreaths Across America, laying wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans to honor them at...
12/17/2024

The City of Brighton joined the Wreaths Across America, laying wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans to honor them at Elmwood and Fairview Cemetery on Dec. 14.

The City of Brighton joined the Wreaths Across America, laying wreaths on the graves of fallen veterans to honor them at Elmwood and Fairview Cemetery on Dec. 14. The ceremony was held on Dec. 14 at the Veteran Memorial at 14800 Brighton Rd. in Brighton. Volunteers across America participated in lay...

The magic of the season lit up Bridge Street at Brighton's annual Festival Parade of Lights. ✨ Families gathered to watc...
12/16/2024

The magic of the season lit up Bridge Street at Brighton's annual Festival Parade of Lights. ✨ Families gathered to watch local schools, businesses and churches march with dazzling floats and festive music. The grand finale? Santa himself riding in on his sleigh! 🎅🎄

The City of Brighton hosted its annual Festival Parade of Lights as families lined up on Bridge Street to see the floats covered in lights on Dec. 14. Several local schools marched, playing Christmas music, and many local businesses and churches entered floats draped in lights to celebrate Christmas...

Brighton’s got a new favorite food spot in town! 🍗 Over 100 people braved the cold on Dec. 10 for the grand opening and ...
12/10/2024

Brighton’s got a new favorite food spot in town! 🍗 Over 100 people braved the cold on Dec. 10 for the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers at Prairie Center. Don’t miss your chance to try the chicken everyone’s lining up for.

More than 100 people lined the driveway in cold temperatures on Dec. 10 to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening of Raising Canes Chicken Fingers in Brighton’s Prairie Center. The store, the 186th restaurant for the company and the 21st in Colorado, is located at 1986 Prairie Cen...

Regional Transportation District users can now plan their trip to work or a concert with the district’s Next Ride Trip P...
09/24/2024

Regional Transportation District users can now plan their trip to work or a concert with the district’s Next Ride Trip Planning Tool. The new services will make planning travel via RTD bus or trains “more convenient and accessible.” Learn more in the link below.

Regional Transportation District users can now plan their trip to work or a concert with the district’s Next Ride Trip Planning Tool. The new services were introduced last week to make planning travel via RTD bus or trains “more convenient and accessible,” according to an RTD news release. Cus...

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