Brighton Standard Blade

04/22/2025

Caps are ready to fly, speeches are being polished and high school seniors across the Denver metro area are counting down the days. 🎓 Get your one-stop shop for when and where to be as students walk across the stage and into their next chapter here: https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/17/ccm-2025-graduation-guide/

04/22/2025

The Adams County Sheriff's Office, Colorado is looking for more information about a shooting Sunday afternoon that led to one person being taken to a local hospital.

The Adams County Sheriff is looking for more information about a shooting Sunday afternoon that led to one person being taken to a local hospital. Three people have been taken into custody in connection with the shooting that began at a home in the 10700 block of Brighton Road. The sheriff’s offic...

04/22/2025

Nine Brighton High School athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their careers and their education in college last week. Click the link below for a synopsis.

It’s as much of a rite of spring as snowstorms in the Rockies. Nine Brighton High School athletes signed their letters of intent to continue their careers and their education in college last week. Here’s a synopsis. Nick Griffin – Dodge City Community College Griffin is taking his baseball ski...

04/18/2025

The Mt. Calvary Lutheran church is having its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 10th. Mt. Calvary Church 650 So. Park Ave., Brighton, CO.

Lots of plants and baked goods. It's from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, contact Sylvia at 303-349-8605.

04/16/2025

Denver International Airport is hiking parking fees at some of the airport’s parking lots while cutting the price of Premium Reserve parking starting May 14.

Denver International Airport is hiking parking fees at some of the airport’s parking lots while cutting the price of Premium Reserve parking starting May 14. The changes have come as parking management and shuttle costs at DEN have increased by an average of 44.5% over the past three years, accord...

04/16/2025

Voting is officially closed! 🗳✨ Get ready — we’re rolling out the red carpet to reveal your winners soon! 🏆 This year’s celebration honors the extraordinary people, businesses, and services that make our CCM communities truly exceptional. It’s more than an award—it’s a tribute to the everyday heroes who shape our vibrant neighborhoods. https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Brighton-Best-of-the-Best-2025/

04/15/2025

Yadira Caraveo wants to reclaim her 8th Congressional District seat by taking on Republican Gabe Evans, who defeated her in November.

Yadira Caraveo wants to reclaim her 8th Congressional District seat by taking on Republican Gabe Evans, who defeated her in November. Caraveo, a pediatrician, on Tuesday announced her candidacy in next year’s mid-term election saying Evans has shown he has little interest in representing the peopl...

04/11/2025

Hey, Brighton readers. The 2025 BEST of the BEST Contest is wrapping up soon! 🏆

Whether it’s your favorite local shop or a service that has made a difference in your life, your vote helps shine a spotlight on those who make our community a better place every day!

🗳 Voting closes April 15. Every vote matters! Cast yours today and help decide this year’s BEST of the BEST.

Vote here: https://coloradocommunitymedia.secondstreetapp.com/Brighton-Best-of-the-Best-2025/

04/10/2025

El departamento de policía de Commerce City se ha unido recientemente a una iniciativa estatal diseñada para mejorar la comunicación entre los oficiales y las personas con discapacidades invisibles o desafíos en la comunicación: el Programa del Sobre Azul.

El departamento de policía de Commerce City se ha unido recientemente a una iniciativa estatal diseñada para mejorar la comunicación entre los oficiales y las personas con discapacidades invisibles o desafíos en la comunicación: el Programa del Sobre Azul.

04/10/2025

The Commerce City Police Department recently joined a statewide initiative designed to improve communication between officers and individuals with invisible disabilities or communication challenges: the Blue Envelope Program.

The Commerce City Police Department recently joined a statewide initiative designed to improve communication between officers and individuals with invisible disabilities or communication challenges: the Blue Envelope Program.

04/03/2025

The Opioid Abatement Council of Adams County this month will start weighing which groups and their drug prevention and treatment programs will get a boost from the over $7 million available under a 2022 settlement agreement with companies that helped fuel the opioid crisis.

The Opioid Abatement Council of Adams County this month will start weighing which groups and their drug prevention and treatment programs will get a boost from the over $7 million available under a 2022 settlement agreement with companies that helped fuel the opioid crisis. The Adams County organiza...

04/03/2025

Adams County inaugurated its first-ever podcast, “All in Adams,” on April 1. Tune in for a fresh way to stay connected and informed about what’s happening in the community. Details:

Adams County inaugurated its first-ever podcast, “All in Adams,” April 1 as a new way to communicate with the people that live here, according to a news release on April 1. “We’re all in for our residents and employees, and this podcast is another way we’re making sure they have direct acc...

04/01/2025

Commerce City is looking for local veterans and their families to lead the annual Memorial Day parade this year on May 26. Find all the information you need to know to become a nominee in the link below.

Commerce City veterans from any branch and their families are being sought to lead the annual Memorial Day parade, set for May 26. The grand marshal will be recognized before the parade during a ceremony at the monument in Veterans Memorial Park. The grand marshal then leads the 2025 Memorial Day Pa...

04/01/2025

Many folks wandered into the Brighton Memorial Armory March 25 to view plans for improving Brighton’s downtown. According to Scott Taylor, seven programs are under discussion. Learn more:

Downtown Brighton resident Izzy Maloney said she’s not opposed to eliminating parking along Main Street if it makes the road friendlier for foot traffic. “I feel like we need to help the ascetic and the experience on Main Street, with bigger sidewalks,” Maloney said. She was one of the many fo...

03/27/2025

On June 26, soccer enthusiasts can catch the U.S Women’s National Team square up against the Republic of Ireland at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The star-studded match will be the first of two meetings between the two teams.

Local fans of professional women’s soccer have enjoyed 2025 so far in the Denver area. Just two months after the city was awarded the newest National Women’s Soccer League expansion team, a blockbuster matchup has been announced for this summer in Commerce City. On June 26, soccer enthusiasts ca...

03/26/2025

Food truck owner David Sevcik, who operates 10 trucks in the metro area, navigates not only his diverse menu but also the costly and complex web of local health and fire safety permits.
As he strives to keep his business running safely, he is urging state lawmakers in 2025 to ease these regulatory burdens.

David Sevcik knows all about the Mac ‘Noodles, Mile High Cheeseteak and Walking Tacos as well as other culinary delights he serves up in his 10 food trucks that circulate in the metro area. His menu aside, Sevcik also has to keep track of which city and county requires him to get new health and [....

03/24/2025

Brighton City Councilor Tom Green discovered his Facebook account had been hacked, leading to a scam that misled friends and even prompted a stranger to show up at his door claiming they had purchased a motorcycle and trailer.

Tom Green discovered his Facebook account had been hacked on Monday, but it wasn’t until Wednesday that it really hit home. “I had friends calling me all asking about it, but on Wednesday someone was pounding on my door, saying he was there to pick up the motorcycle and the trailer he’d purcha...

03/17/2025

The Colorado Air and Space Port is becoming an important economic catalyst for both Adams County and Colorado, according to a study that rates the economic impact of the state’s airports.

The Colorado Air and Space Port is becoming an important economic catalyst for both Adams County and Colorado, according to a study that rates the economic impact of the state’s airports. The facility – also known as CASP – is classified as a National General Aviation Reliever Airport with ove...