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Chris Bjork

Month in Review: Condensing the News of 104th North

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

On Saturday morning, May 20, the bodies of John “J.P” and Elizabeth “Stacy” Farrar and their four-year-old son Ian were found in their Erie home at 1973 Gordon Court. Police believe John Farrar stabbed his wife and son to death…

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Northern Coalfield History: Lafayette Elementary Fire

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

Ask any longtime resident of Lafayette, and they will remember the day Lafayette Elementary burned down. They will even remember where they were, or what they were doing when the rising smoke plumes were seen from miles away. Fires have…

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Flower Power: Wildflower Festival a Crested Butte Staple

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

There is arguably no better place to witness this magnificent botanical transformation then in Crested Butte. For over three decades the town has been recognized as the wildflower capital of the state and continues to uphold its reputation through the…

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Greeley Stampede Celebrates Historic Tradition of Festivity and Charity

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

Colorado has a knack for preserving its western heritage in some pretty unique ways. Whether it be through the careful conservation efforts of protecting its old mining ghost towns, educational programs initiated through the National Western Stock Show or even…

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Making Educational Enlightenment the New Superpower at Denver Comic Con

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

On any normal day, it is commonplace for the average American citizen to become absolutely inundated in a world of pop culture. Many of us experience it before we even leave our homes. The movie posters that line our walls…

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Rock, River or Road: The Front Range is Famous for its Natural Playgrounds

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

June Snaking vertically through a number of Denver’s parks and attractions, the South Platte River might as well be called the Denver River. What better way to kick-off the summer than a two-day, environmentally friendly, beer-soaked festival on the South…

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Toasting Colorado’s Progressive Brewing Culture

June 30, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

At this day and age, Colorado’s economy has become synonymous with its brewing industry. To provide some context, the state is home to four of the top 50 brewing companies in the nation and is ranked number one in terms…

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Recycling: Where To Send Those Old Gadgets

June 26, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

We love our gadgets, especially the latest and greatest. When it comes time to retire old electronics, trash is not an option. Not legally or conscionably. Many cell phone providers and charities will take used, working devices for a trade-in…

Month in Review

Month in Review: Condensing the News of 104th North

June 26, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

RTD now provides real-time updates for its trip planning Next Ride program: rtd-denver.com/app/nextride. Lafayette has appealed a Boulder judge’s ruling which denied their claim for a “buffer” property along Nine Mile Road. Businesses can help make Boulder County more bike…

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Scene: Rocky Horror Picture Show at Bug Theatre

June 26, 2017 Like 0 Chris Bjork

Equinox Theatre Company is known for cult classic, film-to-musical adaptations on stage. With huge hits like Evil Dead: The Musical, Carrie The Musical and Reefer Madness. Finally, Equinox brings that sweet transvestite from transsexual Transylvania to the stage at The…