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“Red, White & Blue”

Core Art Space is proud to present “Red, White & Blue”, a juried exhibition of artists from the Front Range and across the country. This summer marks the 250th Anniversary of the United States. To honor this moment, Core Art Space is presenting a juried exhibition on the theme of “Red, White and Blue.” The theme was interpreted broadly as artists submitted works that simply feature the colors of red, white and/or blue; or treated the theme as inherently political. Some of the pieces expressed the concepts associated with “red, white and blue,” whether or not those colors are actually employed in the works. All in all, this is a spirited exhibition held during this time of celebration and reflection. Juror: Michael Paglia is an art historian and professional art writer whose weekly columns appeared in Westword for 25 years. In addition, Paglia’s art reviews have been published in national periodicals, and he has authored more than twenty books on modern and contemporary art in the American West. Paglia has juried and curated many exhibitions.

Participating artists in “Red, White & Blue”

John Affolter, Vashon, WA

Emma Alcazar, Powhatan, VA

Fred Becker, Denver, CO

Sara Behling, Lakewood, CO

Carol Bivins, Denver, CO

Richard Chamberlain, Westminster, CO

Roj Cooper, Englewood, CO

John Decker, Boulder, CO

Carolyn Doran, Lakewood, CO

Tom Edwards, Evergreen, CO

Jennifer Evans, Denver, CO

Alix Evendorff, Lakewood, CO

Kent Flora, Denver, CO

Patrice Gelband, Los Altos, CA

David Griffin, Broomfield, CO

Scott Hays, Fort Collins, CO

Deidre Holmberg, Richland, WA Mary Hood, Mesa, AZ

Wade Johnston, Fairway, KS

Mirka Knaster, The Sea Ranch, CA

Kimberly MacArthur Graham, Denver, CO

Brian Maly, Helena, MT

Jennifer Marks, RALEIGH, NC

Donna M Meeks, Beaumont, TX

Melanie Mills, Savannah, GA

Antoinette Peshek, Denver, CO

Joshua H Phelps, Edmonds, WA

Marlene Polmear, Greenwood Village, CO

James Rabiolo, Lakewood, CO

Camie Rigirozzi, Broomfield, CO

Beans Ryan, Denver, CO

Sydney Solis, Denver, CO

Marla Sullivan, Centennial, CO

Clifford Traverse, Frisco, TX

Harry Utter, Denver, CO

Chris Warot, Aurora, CO

David Wollmann, Denver, CO

Vlad Zadneprianski, Staten Island, NY

Joseph Ziegler, Colorado Springs, CO

Core Art Space has memberships available, and the Core Annex is available to rent for non-member shows. Please contact coreartspacecontact@gmail.com for more information about membership or renting the annex.

Where:

Core Art Space 6501 W. Colfax Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214

303-297-8428

When: Show Runs: July 10 – 26, 2026

Opening Reception: Friday, July 10, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Gallery Hours: Friday 5:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 PM

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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.6 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming

June 26, 2026

Contact Information: Region 8 News (Region8Media@epa.gov)

DENVER – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $1.6 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, combat Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), remove sources of lead, and address specific local drinking water challenges.

“Reliable access to clean, safe drinking water is essential for American communities to thrive and a top priority for the Trump EPA,” said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water, Jess Kramer. “Clean Air, Land, and Water for Every American is Pillar 1 of Administrator Zeldin’s ‘Powering the Great American Comeback’ Initiative. Small and rural water systems often face disproportionate challenges when it comes to drinking water, and these grants will help them access needed resources to make important water infrastructure investments that will protect Americans from the dangers of PFAS and other harmful contaminants.”

“EPA is committed to advancing safe, reliable drinking water across the country,” said EPA Region 8 Administrator Cyrus Western. “Through strong state partnerships, this funding will help communities across the region improve their water systems, access resources to meet their unique challenges, and deliver the clean, reliable water families depend on.”

Approximately $25 million is available nationwide through the Small, Rural, and Tribal (SmaRT) Drinking Water Assistance Program. This grant program was established under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to help water systems provide clean, safe drinking water. The funding is available to states and territories, who are responsible for administering the grant funds and ensuring that the funds efficiently and effectively reach communities that need assistance with local water infrastructure upgrades or Safe Drinking Water Act compliance.

FY 26 Allocation

• Colorado: $432,000
• Montana: $297,000
• North Dakota: $205,000
• South Dakota: $221,000
• Utah: $280,000
• Wyoming: $235,000

More information on this grant program and this year’s allotments can be found on the SmaRT website. Tribal allotments for this program will be released separately.

Background:

The Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act establishes the SmaRT grant program – formerly known as Small, Underserved, and Disadvantaged Communities (SUDC) – to award funding to states, territories, and tribes to assist public water systems in meeting Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) requirements.

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China Scroggins

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June 26, 2026

Reminders for Voters Ahead of Primary Election Day

Denver, CO – Secretary Griswold is reminding Coloradans of important voter information ahead of Election Day, June 30.

“Election Day is next Tuesday, and we hope every eligible voter makes their voice heard,” said Secretary Griswold.

Colorado voters should return their ballots at a drop box or voting center. It is too late to return a ballot by mail to ensure that it will be received by county clerks by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Coloradans can still register to vote and vote in person at a voting center until 7:00 p.m. on Election Day.

Important information for Unaffiliated voters:

• Unaffiliated voters were sent both the Democratic and Republican Party Primary Election ballots. They may contact their County Clerk to request a Unity Party ballot.
• Unaffiliated voters may only vote and return one ballot. Returning two voted ballots will result in neither ballot being counted.

Important information for all Colorado voters:

• This year, 137 voter centers and 437 drop boxes are available for voters. Voters can look up their locations and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov.
• Coloradans should always use trusted sources when searching for information on elections. Information from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is distributed via ColoradoSOS.gov or GoVoteColorado.gov.
• Voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov and select “Contact my County Clerk” to ensure they are only visiting legitimate Colorado Clerk websites.
• All Colorado voters can sign up to track their ballot from when it is sent to when it is counted using BallotTrax.
• Voters should return their ballot to a drop box or voter center, or they can vote in-person. It is too late to mail a ballot back.
• In-person voting on Election Day, Tuesday, June 30, will be available from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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Friday, June 26, 2026

Media Contacts:

De’Von Kissick-Kelly, Court Administrator, kissick-kellyd@bouldercolorado.gov

Jennifer Ciplet, Communications Sr. Manager, cipletj@bouldercolorado.gov

Community Court to partner with St. John’s Episcopal Church to provide Thursday programming

Location change will take effect on July 23

BOULDER, Colo. – St. John’s Episcopal Church has generously agreed to host the Community Court Program at 1419 Pine Street on Thursday afternoons from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This program has been hosted in the plaza area in front of the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building for the past two years. The location change will take effect on July 23, 2026.

The Community Court Program is a collaborative effort involving the Municipal Court, City Attorney’s Office and a variety of community and non-profit agencies including Deacon’s Closet, TGTHR, Behavioral Health Assistance Program (“BHAP”), Clinica, Focus Reentry, All Roads, the Boulder Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (“HOT”), Annie and Millie’s Place, Haven Ridge, Hazelbrook Recovery, Recovery Café, Soma-Soul Psychotherapy, Veteran’s Affairs, and most recently representatives from the City’s Open Space and Mountain Parks department. A host of community volunteers also assist with the success of this program. St. John’s Episcopal Church has provided resources and support to Boulder’s unhoused population for decades. The Community Court Program is grateful to St. Johns and TGTHR for making it possible for the Community Court Program to continue its outreach to our unhoused community.

For those interested in learning more about Boulder Municipal Court and the Community Court program, click this link: Understanding Boulder Municipal Court | City of Boulder. Our dockets are open to the public and can also be viewed virtually on the city’s YouTube Channel at Boulder Municipal Court – YouTube.

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Friday, June 26, 2026

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Antonia Gallegos, Media Relations, 303-413-7299

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City of Boulder closures for July 3, 2026

City services, facility hours and holiday weekend reminders for the Independence Day observance

BOULDER, Colo. – All City of Boulder administrative facilities and Age Well Centers will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The following facilities and services will be open:

• Scott Carpenter Pool will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Spruce Pool will be open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Flatirons Golf Course will be open normal operating hours.
• East Boulder Community Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; North Boulder Recreation Center and South Boulder Recreation Center will be closed.
• Boulder Reservoir will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the exit gates closing at 5 p.m. The swim beach will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Boats will need to be off the water by 4 p.m. Alcohol and dogs are not allowed at the reservoir on this day.
• The city’s parks will be open normal hours 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Please follow the city’s parks rules and regulations.
• Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) trails and trailheads will be open. Visit OSMPTrails.org or the city webpage to plan your visit to city open space.

Fireworks are illegal in the city, including on open space. The Boulder Police Department and city OSMP rangers will have increased patrols throughout the week to help deter the use of fireworks and asks anyone who sees individuals actively setting off fireworks to call Dispatch at 303-441-3333 with as much information as possible. All ignition sources — including smoking and campfires — are also prohibited on OSMP land. Boulder Fire-Rescue and other city wildland fire resources deployment will be considered on special occasions and on high-risk days. It only takes a small spark to put the community at risk so please be aware of your local fire regulations and recreate responsibly to help prevent wildfires.

Access to Flagstaff will be limited. From 6 to 11 p.m. on July 4, all traffic will be diverted from Baseline Road at 6th Street. Only residents who live west of Chautauqua will be allowed beyond the closure.

Parking will be free on city streets and in all city-owned lots and open downtown garages on Independence Day, July 4. Paid parking will be in effect at/near Chautauqua Park on the holiday, and the free Park-to-Park shuttle will be running from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The HOP bus will operate with holiday service levels.

Parking at Eben G. Fine Park will be open and Urban Park Rangers will be patrolling the entire Boulder Creek corridor to ensure everyone is recreating responsibly. Community members are encouraged to park at the Boulder County Justice Center, 1777 6th St. or the Main Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Alcohol, grills and glass bottles are not allowed at Eben G. Fine Park. The city urges community members to recreate safely around Boulder Creek, as water in the creek can be running stronger, deeper and colder than it looks.

Information about other events in Boulder can be found on Visit Boulder’s website at bouldercoloradousa.com/events.

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June 25, 2026

Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold after Trump Elections Executive Order Enjoined

Denver, CO – Today, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts enjoined much of President Trump’s Executive Order on mail ballots, which mandated the creation of a federal citizenship eligibility list and required the United States Postal Service to only deliver mail ballots to specific individuals.

Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement:

Today, a federal court enjoined major provisions of Donald Trump’s unconstitutional and unlawful executive order on mail ballots. Trump will not be able to use the Postal Service to control which voters receive a mail ballot, and cannot use the DOJ to intimidate election officials into following his unlawful order. The Constitution is clear: States run elections, not Trump. This is a major victory for American democracy.

Today’s ruling focused on an Executive Order signed by Trump on March 31, 2026. It was the second Executive Order he had issued directly related to election administration during his second term. The first executive order on elections issued during his second term has been the subject of numerous legal challenges and is also largely enjoined by the Federal Courts.

In Colorado, every active voter is mailed a ballot. Colorado voters prefer to vote their mail ballot, with over 98% of all Colorado voters using a mail ballot in the 2025 coordinated election.

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For Immediate Release

June 25, 2026

Shannon Carbone

303-441-3804

scarbone@bouldercounty.gov

Boulder County, Colo. – On June 24, 2026, Boulder County District Attorney Michael Dougherty received a second letter from members of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee regarding the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office’s immigration policy.

Our immigrant protection efforts have been in effect since 2018. They have enhanced community safety. And they will continue. Our office had responded to the first letter from Congress, and their reply to our letter is neither productive nor helpful to the interests of Colorado.

District Attorney Michael Dougherty stated, “This latest letter is another example of political theater that does nothing to make our communities safer.

Every day, our prosecutors are focused on holding violent offenders accountable, supporting victims, and protecting public safety. We prosecute criminal conduct based on the facts, the evidence, and the law, not politics and not a person’s immigration status.

Congress has every right to debate federal immigration policy. But local prosecutors are elected to enforce state criminal laws and keep their communities safe. That is exactly what we will continue doing.

While Congress spends time sending repeated letters to local prosecutors, Americans deserve action on issues that directly affect their lives, including affordable housing, public safety, and other pressing challenges facing our communities.

We will continue to respond through the appropriate legal channels, and we will not be distracted from our mission of serving victims, protecting constitutional rights, and prosecuting crime.”

The House Judiciary Committee’s latest letter reiterates requests previously made to the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office regarding its policies and requests additional documents with a July 8 response deadline.

District Attorney Dougherty remains available to discuss how Boulder County prosecutors make charging decisions, protect victims, and work every day to keep communities safe.

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

Media Contact:

Dionne Waugh, Police PIO, 303-518-1894

WaughD@bouldercolorado.gov

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Boulder Police Arrest Man Who Attacked Two People with a Knife

BOULDER, Colo. – Boulder Police arrested a man within minutes this morning after he attacked two strangers with a knife.

At 7:54 a.m., officers received a call that a man had attacked a woman with a knife in the 1300 block of Pearl Street. The woman, 44, was walking to work when the man approached her and began hitting her with the knife. She suffered bruises and cuts to her hand. She was able to get away, and the suspect then walked up to a man walking to work. He cornered him and stabbed at him, but did not make contact. The man, 50, threw his coffee at the suspect and ran away.

The suspect then walked in the opposite direction. Within 10 seconds, officers in the city’s Public Safety Information Center found the suspect via surveillance camera. At 7:56 a.m., officers took the suspect into custody at gunpoint.

Further investigation revealed a possible witness that officers are working to identify. If you recognize her below, please contact detectives.

Based on interviews with detectives, the suspect said he came to Boulder to hurt people. Detectives believe he targeted strangers who were walking alone and that he was the only suspect.

The suspect has been identified as Marcus Ariel Valles, 35, of Lakewood. He has been charged with three felony counts of attempted murder in the first degree, two counts of felony menacing, and one felony count of first-degree assault. These charges can change, and additional charges are likely.

“This could have been much worse. We will not tolerate anyone coming to our community to do harm. I’m proud of the swift response by both our Public Safety Information Center operators and our Patrol officers who were able to find this man within seconds and arrest him within two minutes of the call coming out,” Boulder Police Chief Steve Redfearn said.

Anyone with any information about the suspect or this morning’s crime is asked to contact detectives via the Boulder Police tipline at 303-441-1974 regarding case 26-05470.

As in every criminal case, these charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

Photo of possible witness detectives are trying to identify:

Photo of the suspect’s knife:

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Denver celebrates individuals making a lasting impact through service and leadership. 

Denver, CO — Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP) and Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, P.C. are proud to announce the return of the Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award, reviving the distinguished recognition for the first time since 2022 through a collaborative effort during the firm’s centennial year to honor Monte Pascoe’s enduring impact on Denver.

The Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award, established in 2006, honors the legacy of Monte Pascoe, attorney, civic leader, and one of Ireland Stapleton’s founding partners. Throughout his life, Pascoe exemplified civic engagement, public service, and courageous leadership. Among his many accomplishments, he led the successful legal battle, ultimately before the U.S. Supreme Court, to desegregate Denver Public Schools, helping build a more equitable future for Denver.

“As Ireland Stapleton celebrates its centennial year, we wanted to honor not only our firm’s history, but the civic leadership that has helped shape Denver,” said Kelley Duke, Managing Director of Ireland Stapleton Pryor & Pascoe, P.C. “Monte Pascoe exemplified a deep commitment to community, and we are thrilled to revive this award in his honor. Special thanks go to Director Tom Downey, whose vision and tireless work with the City and County of Denver have been instrumental in bringing this award back to life.”

Presented annually by the Mayor of the City and County of Denver for nearly two decades, the Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award recognizes individuals whose leadership and service have shaped and strengthened communities throughout Denver.

“Denver has always been shaped by people who choose to step forward and serve their communities and Monte Pascoe was one of those leaders,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “His commitment to justice and public service helped make Denver a stronger city, and as we bring back this award, we honor not only his extraordinary legacy, but also the leaders who carry that spirit by strengthening our communities and helping create opportunity for every Denver resident.”

Nominations for the 2026 Monte Pascoe Civic Leadership Award will be accepted through Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The recipient will be recognized during Ireland Stapleton’s Centennial Celebration on September 10, 2026, at the Denver Art Museum.

• To learn more or submit a nomination, please visit Monte Pascoe Awards.
• Click here to view the online version of the news release.

About HRCP: At Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships, we are dedicated to protecting the human and civil rights of our community through advocacy, partnerships, and direct support. At the heart of our work is inclusiveness, building a Denver where everyone feels seen, valued and empowered.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phone: 720.326.7311

Email: mediarequests@rtd-denver.com

RTD launches mobile history tour aboard 16th Street FreeRide

RTD invites customers to discover 16th Street’s story through a free on-vehicle link

DENVER (June 24, 2025) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has launched a one-year pilot of a mobile-first, 16th Street FreeRide history tour, offering customers an enhanced travel experience along 16th Street between Denver Union and Civic Center stations.

The mobile history tour, a collaborative effort among RTD, Historic Denver, Denver Public Library, and the Downtown Denver Partnership, highlights the essential role 16th Street has played as a key connector since the late 1800s, tracing how the street’s development has evolved largely as a result of transit innovations.

With simplicity of customer experience as a key objective, the tour features a QR code that customers can scan from an interior card advertisement while on board a 16th Street FreeRide vehicle, at one of the Public Information Displays at Union and Civic Center station, or at an Interactive Kiosk Experience (IKE) bus stop while waiting for a shuttle. The QR code will direct customers to a platform hosted by RTD that offers multiple options at no cost to them that include:

• An option to access a free, three-minute audio tour of the corridor narrated by noted Colorado historian Tom Noel, about the evolution of transit along the corridor and the pivotal role transit has played in development of 16th Street and downtown Denver; or customers can choose individual segments of the audio tour
• A map of historic sites along the corridor, including Union Station, the Tabor Block, the Daniels and Fisher Tower, the Denver Dry Goods Building, and others.
• Customers can customize their adventure by clicking on photos of individual sites along the route to take a deeper dive into the location’s history through the Historic Denver website
• A link to expanded local history content through Historic Denver and Denver Public Library websites
• A link to RTD services and connections and ability to Plan a Trip through RTD’s NextRide app
• A link to information about the historic anniversaries (250/150) celebrated in 2026. The 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our nation’s semiquincentennial, is happening concurrently with the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s entrance into the Union—our state’s sesquicentennial.

“RTD is proud to have partnered with History Denver, Denver Public Library and Downtown Denver Partnership to capture key milestones in the history of 16th Street and bring this experience to FreeRide customers,” said Debra A. Johnson, RTD’s General Manager and CEO. “It is remarkable to see the transformational role transit has played in providing vital connections along 16th Street that have driven Denver’s growth from the start.”

“The Denver Public Library is pleased to share from its extensive collection of historic photos to help bring the history of Denver’s 16th Street to life for residents and visitors alike,” said City Librarian & Executive Director Nicolle Davies.

The mobile history tour of 16th Street offers a unique chance to learn about Denver’s illustrious history. “Historic Denver is delighted to have collaborated on the content of the FreeRide History Tour, bringing history to life and making it accessible to Denverites and visitors alike,” said Historic Denver President and CEO John Deffenbaugh. “16th Street has been at the heart of our city for decades and this tour will allow riders insight into the previously unknown stories which have shaped the appearance of downtown.”

“The 16th Street FreeRide History Tour beautifully encapsulates how 16th Street has historically brought opportunities to strengthen connections across downtown and to nearby neighborhoods, creating a more accessible, inclusive center city,” said Kourtny Garrett, President & CEO, Downtown Denver Partnership.”

The history tour will continue through April 2027, at which time results of the pilot will be re-evaluated.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) was created in 1969 by the Colorado General Assembly to develop, operate, and maintain a mass transportation system that now benefits more than 3.1 million people in the Denver metro area. The transportation agency is governed by a 15-member publicly elected Board of Directors and has a service area of 2,349 square miles. RTD provides transit services via 126 bus routes, six light rail lines, four commuter rail lines, and paratransit options. 

For more information, visit rtd-denver.com/about-rtd or call 303.299.6000.

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DENVER — June 23, 2026 — As this summer’s twin anniversaries near, History Colorado’s museums across the state are recognizing 250 years of US independence and 150 years of Colorado statehood through a month-long series of events, exhibitions, and experiences.

Whether you’re planning a summer road trip or staying close to home, History Colorado’s museums across the state are hosting a variety of family-friendly activities to engage with our state and nation’s stories this Sesquisemiquincentennial summer.

July through early August officially marks the anniversaries for Colorado and the United States. Coloradans overwhelmingly voted to approve the state’s constitution on July 1, 1876. The nation was then celebrating its Centennial: exactly 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Coloradans held massive unofficial parades and parties in anticipation of imminent statehood. By August 1, now known as Colorado Day, President Ulysses S. Grant officially signed the proclamation welcoming Colorado to the Union as the 38th state. 

The Declaration of Independence similarly went through a month-long process from when the nation’s founders agreed on a plan for independence on July 2 to when delegates signed the declaration and made it official on August 2. 

“The United States is both a place and an idea. Our shared ideals are more than abstractions – they are what weave us together as Americans,” said Dawn DiPrince, History Colorado’s President/CEO and State Historic Preservation Officer. “When you feel untethered, the best antidote is to reconnect to the fundamentals – to reach for our roots… to reflect on the originating ethos of this nation, to re-anchor to our formational ideals and to remind us who we are, who we could be and should be as a nation.”

As Coloradans mark this milestone Independence Day on July 4 and Colorado Day on August 1, History Colorado is offering intriguing ways to connect with this history all across the state – from heritage train rides in the mountains to a trio of thought-provoking America 250 – Colorado 150 exhibitions at the History Colorado Center, outdoor poetry and music, an immersive art installation in Fort Garland, Indigenous perspectives on US history in Montrose, and so much more. 

Community is also invited to come together for free Colorado Day festivities and museum access on August 1. Experience Colorado’s rich history, vibrant culture, and local community spirit at the Colorado Day Community Fest in Denver and at free events at History Colorado museums statewide. 

America 250 – Colorado 150 Exhibitions:

Moments That Made US | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | Now on View!

Moments that Made US brings together extraordinary artifacts spanning eight hundred years of American history – revealing the struggles, triumphs, and resilience that have shaped the nation. Much of what is on display has never before made its way to Colorado – like a silver spoon crafted by American Revolutionary Paul Revere and President Richard Nixon’s tape recorder from the infamous Watergate Scandal. Moments That Made US is a signature initiative of the America 250 – Colorado 150 commemoration.

38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | Now on View!

Colorado’s origin story is full of tension and intrigue, with powerful interests clashing on a long road to statehood. But why did it take five tries and more than fifteen years to become the 38th star on our nation’s flag? As our state turns 150 years old, 38th Star: Colorado Becomes the Centennial State brings you along for the winding journey. Through a unique collection of photographs, artifacts and voices – you’ll see why each attempt at statehood came with challenges and opportunities.

Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domínguez & Escalante | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | Now on View!

At the same time that the nation’s founders were signing the Declaration of Independence on the East coast, one of the earliest European expeditions was traversing the treacherous terrain of the West. Expedition 1776: The Journey of Domínguez & Escalante traces the exploration of two Spanish priests whose maps – spanning what is now Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico – shaped where people settled and created essential trade routes for centuries to come.

New Exhibitions Open Now:

Outside, Looking In | Montrose, CO

Ute Indian Museum | Now Open!

Through Outside, Looking In artist and author Vickie Leigh Krudwig seeks to promote awareness and compassion by examining the past 250 years of American history from an Indigenous perspective, acknowledging both historical injustices and the enduring resilience of Native communities. The exhibition includes 12 mixed-media paintings and short essays that symbolize Indigenous stories and the preservation of ancestral knowledge.

Exhibitions Opening Soon:

Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros | Fort Garland, CO

Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center | Opening June 28

Unearthing Futures / Desenterrando Futuros is an ambitious and sprawling cross-border exhibition exploring adobe as a living practice that connects art, architecture, and ancestral knowledge across the Southwestern United States. The Fort Garland Museum – itself housed in five original adobe buildings – is collaborating with the Harwood Museum of Art in Taos, New Mexico to share unique installations at both locations. Artists show how adobe endures not through permanence but through renewal. Unearthing Futures also extends well beyond the museum galleries, offering a road trip experience guided through a website and phone app highlighting historic and contemporary adobe structures dotting the landscape between these southwestern cities. 

Ed Dwight: Casting A Legacy | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | Opening July 17

Ed Dwight is a living legend whose artwork makes history come alive. Working from his Denver studio since 1977, Dwight has dedicated his artistic career to sharing African American history – while he himself continues to shape history as a trailblazer with astronomical accomplishments. Ed Dwight: Casting A Legacy showcases more than a dozen of Dwight’s artworks and explores his life and contributions as a renowned sculptor and innovator as a pilot, engineer, and the first Black astronaut candidate in the United States.

Avondale: Fields of Devotion | Pueblo, CO

El Pueblo History Museum | Opening July 18

From fertile farm fields to boisterous baseball fields and foreign battlefields, the people of south-central Colorado’s small town of Avondale step up to the plate in many ways. Avondale: Fields of Devotion draws on stories shared with El Pueblo History Museum by the town’s residents through History Colorado’s Avondale Museum of Memory project. Through an intriguing array of historic photographs and artifacts, alongside the stories and voices of community members themselves, this exhibition honors the deep love shared by this community.

Exhibitions Closing Soon: 

Declaration of Sentiments | Denver, CO

Center for Colorado Women’s History | Closing July 6

The oldest-known printing of the Declaration of Sentiments is leaving Denver on July 6. This groundbreaking declaration dared to demand equal rights for women – helping launch the women’s suffrage movement, and paving the way for Colorado to become the first state where men voted to extend that right to women. Displayed alongside the Declaration is a remarkable letter sent by Susan B. Anthony congratulating Colorado activist Ellis Meredith on the successful inclusion of women in the electorate – more than 25 years before the rest of the nation. After this rare copy of the Declaration returns to Washington DC, a reproduction copy will be on view as part of the ongoing Votes and Dreams exhibition. 

July Events and Experiences:

Ethnobotany Tours | Montrose, CO

Ute Indian Museum | July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, & 22, 9:30 – 10:15 am

See what’s blooming in the Ute Indian Museum’s gardens on an ethnobotany tour guided by a museum docent. Hear about the trees, shrubs, and plants connected to the Ute people, and learn about how the Utes found value in these plants for food, fiber and cultural uses. These tours are free and open to the public, with no RSVP required.

Independence Day 250th Celebration Trains & Tours | Georgetown, CO

Georgetown Loop Railroad | July 4, 10 am – 3:50 pm

Ride through towering evergreens, over iconic trestles, and along mountain vistas aboard the Georgetown Loop’s historic narrow-gauge railroad. This special themed train ride is inspired by America’s heritage and legacy, and commemorates a major milestone in our nation’s history with a special celebration honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States. Learn more and book tickets on the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s Events webpage.

4th of July at CCWH: Music, Poetry, Groundbreaking Declaration | Denver, CO

Center for Colorado’s Women History | July 4, 10 am – 4 pm 

Enjoy the gorgeous gardens at the Center for Colorado’s Women History on July 4th for a series of free poetry and music performances featuring women and gender diverse artists. The performances will run from 11 am to 4 pm. The performances are free with advance RSVP. The museum is also open for general admission to see Votes and Dreams and a rare printing of the groundbreaking Declaration of Sentiments, on display for a limited time until July 6th.

Monday Morning Movement & Meditation | Trinidad, CO

Trinidad History Museum | July 6, 13, 20 & 27, 8 – 8:40 am

Join free yoga and meditation classes on the Trinidad History Museum’s Bloom Lawns each Monday morning this summer. Please bring a water bottle and mat or blanket. Enter through the gate on Walnut St. Please note that the class is outside and weather-dependent. Reserve your space to attend this event. For questions or more info, contact Millie Duren at emily.duren@state.co.us. 

Tuesday Night Summer Socials | Denver, CO

Center for Colorado’s Women History | July 7, 14, 21, & 28, 4 – 7 pm

Special summer hours are back at the Center for Colorado Women’s History every Tuesday evening in June. The museum is open until 7 pm. Explore the Votes and Dreams exhibition with General Admission or join a 45-minute Women’s History Tour to also see the rest of the historic home and learn more about Colorado’s trailblazing women. Purchase tickets online or in person. For more information, contact Cat Jensen cat.jensen@state.co.us.

Little Saigon Teacher Professional Development | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | July 8, 8 am – 3 pm

Educators are invited to learn about the historic roots and resilience of Denver’s Little Saigon through a one-day workshop. Engage with a film, oral histories from community members, a featured lecture by Dr. Joie Lê, and a guided tour of the exhibition Big Dreams in Little Saigon. As the community faces many changes today, this workshop will discuss how to share educational resources in classrooms. Register in advance to attend. This workshop is organized in partnership between History Colorado, Colorado Asian Pacific United, and the University of Colorado Center for Asian Studies South, Southeast, and West Asia (SSEWA) Outreach Program. 

Move & Groove: Family Fitness Class | Trinidad, CO

Trinidad History Museum | July 10 & 24, 9 – 10 am

Join the Trinidad History Museum every other Friday on the Bloom Lawns for a movement class that is fun for the whole family! Taught by Sabra Lopez, this class is open to all ages. Tickets are $5 per person or use the discount code 2for8 at checkout when purchasing a child and adult ticket for a total of $8. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Enter the museum grounds through the gate on Walnut Street. For more information, contact Millie Duren at emily.duren@state.co.us.

Low Sensory Tour | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | July 11, 8 – 10 am

The History Colorado Center is happy to open its doors for families and self-advocates who prefer a lower sensory museum environment. For one morning every other month, the museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and sounds in the exhibits turned down. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance.

Dementia-Friendly Tour | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | July 11, 9:30 am or 10:30 am

The History Colorado Center is offering a dementia-friendly tour to promote connection and belonging for adults with dementia and their companions. This tour is designed for those who want to linger and enjoy the museum at a slower pace. Tour participants will sit down and engage in a facilitated discussion, learning new information and contributing their own observations along the way. Tickets are free but space is limited, so reserve your spot in advance. Please reach out to Emily Turner at reservations@state.co.us or (303)-866-2396 with questions about this program.

Poetry on the Porch Series | Denver, CO

Center for Colorado’s Women History | July 11, 18, & 25, 1 – 3 pm

The beloved Poetry on the Porch summer series is back at the Center for Colorado Women’s History every Saturday in July. Join us in our garden to experience the work of women and gender diverse featured poets, and share your own! Hosted by author, educator and poet, Marissa Forbes, this series includes an open mic for all poets, complimentary hand fans and water. Come for the poetry and stay for the community. These events are free and open to the public, but please reserve tickets in advance. The featured poets are Victoria “Tori” Martinez on July 11, Megan Foley on July 18, and Ashley Cornelius on July 25. 

Sasquatch Adventure Trains & Tours | Georgetown, CO

Georgetown Loop Railroad | July 11 – 12, 18 – 19, & 25 – 26, 10 am – 3:50 pm

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly ride through the mountains, explore the Sasquatch Museum, and take part in a Bigfoot scavenger hunt. Each booking receives a 2026 Sasquatch Adventure Faro Chip. Sasquatch Adventure Trains have three opportunities varying in time slots, pricing, and tour activities. Learn more and book tickets on the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s Events webpage. 

Music on the Lawn | Trinidad, CO

Trinidad History Museum | July 16, 5:30 – 7 pm

Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and snacks to enjoy live music on the Bloom Lawns at the Trinidad History Museum. This evening will feature a performance by Desert Mountain Revival. Enter through the gates on Walnut or Chestnut Street. RSVP in advance for free admission. This event is recurring every Third Thursday from May through September, and admission is free!  

Colorado Statehood Teacher Professional Development | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | July 20 & 27, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm 

Explore the 1876 creation of the Centennial State in honor of Colorado’s 150th anniversary. During this professional development workshop, educators will explore new standards-aligned lesson plans and resources that provide a more complete and diverse understanding of the people and events surrounding Colorado’s statehood. These educator materials are a signature initiative of the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission and are generously sponsored by Comcast. A $250 stipend will be provided to educators who complete the workshop. RSVP to secure your spot.

State Historical Fund Webinar | Virtual

History Colorado | July 22, 12 – 1 pm

Historic preservation projects can be expensive. Join presenters Winter Roybal & Laurel Schlegal for a free webinar event to learn more about the variety of grants available from the State Historical Fund and how to apply. Register in advance for the Zoom webinar.

Harlem of the West: A Tribute to Five Points’ Jazz Era | Denver, CO

Dazzle at the Arts Complex | July 23, 7 – 8:30 pm

Harlem of the West: A Tribute to Five Points’ Jazz Era brings the music, style, and spirit of Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood to Dazzle for an evening of live jazz, visual storytelling, and historic interpretation in partnership with History Colorado’s Blaxplanation program. Featuring songs from the 1930s through the 1950s, the concert honors the sounds once heard in the clubs, stages, and gathering places that made Five Points nationally known as the “Harlem of the West.” Book tickets before they sell out. Doors open at 6 pm.

Colorado Day 150th Celebration Trains & Tours | Georgetown, CO

Georgetown Loop Railroad | July 31, August 1 & August 2, 10 am – 3:50 pm

Celebrate the spirit of Colorado with these mountain train experiences dedicated to the state’s history, wildlife, and natural beauty. Featuring special programming with Nature’s Educators and additional Colorado-themed activities, this event honors everything that makes Colorado unique. Colorado Day 150th Celebration Trains have three opportunities varying in time slots, pricing, and tour activities. Additional details for each train tour can be found on the Georgetown Loop Railroad’s Event Page. RSVP to reserve your tickets! 

“Adobe: Past, Present, Future from Fort Garland to Taos” Overnight Trek | Denver, CO

History Colorado Center | September 30 – October 3 (Deadline to register is August 18)

Immerse yourself in adobe art on this two-day excursion through the southwestern towns of Fort Garland and Taos. In this overnight trip with History Colorado’s Tours & Treks series, visit historical places to learn about the practices of adobe making that predate statehood, and see modern interpretations of adobe art through the Unearthing Futures/Desenterrando Futuros installations at the Fort Garland Museum & Cultural Center and the Harwood Museum of Art. Register for tickets by August 18.

About History Colorado

History Colorado is a 146-year-old institution that offers access to our state’s history through enriching experiences at eleven museums and historic sites. As an agency of the State of Colorado and a non-profit organization, History Colorado is committed to serving all Coloradans through generational work that centers communities, deepens knowledge and catalyzes the transformative power of history.

History Colorado is also home to a free public research center, people-centered preservation work done by the State Historical Fund and the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of the State Archaeologist, the State Historians Council, and many other community-driven public history projects such as the Museum of Memory. History Colorado stewards more than 15 million objects, photographs, and archival resources that make up the State’s collection, and serve tens of thousands of learners of all ages each year. History Colorado is one of only six Smithsonian Affiliates in Colorado. Visit HistoryColorado.org, or call 303-HISTORY, for more information. #HistoryColorado

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Jack Todd – Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov 

China Scroggins – China.Scroggins@ColoradoSOS.gov

Secretaria de Estado Jena Griswold Destaca Recursos Disponible para los Votantes de Habla Hispana en Colorado y Línea de Asistencia Multilingüe

NOTE: This release is also included in English below.

Denver, CO – La secretaria de Estado de Colorado, Jena Griswold, recuerda a los votantes de habla hispana los recursos disponibles en www.VayaVotarColorado.gov.

“Todos los votantes merecen tener acceso a información precisa al registrarse para votar y emitir su voto”, dijo la secretaria Griswold. “Votantes elegibles pueden usar VayaVotarColorado.gov para acceder a información electoral precisa antes de las Elecciones Primarias de 2026.”

Los coloradenses elegibles pueden registrarse para votar, actualizar su registro de votante y encontrar otra información importante en VayaVotarColorado.gov en español.

Los coloradenses de habla hispana elegibles también pueden utilizar VayaVotarColorado.gov para:

• Registrarse para votar o actualizar su registro de votante.
• Encontrar al secretario y registrador de su condado local.
• Encontrar los buzones electorales de entrega o el centro de votación más cercano.
• Inscribirse para rastrear su boleta utilizando BallotTrax.
• Informarse sobre los procesos electorales seguros de Colorado.
• Encontrar información precisa sobre las elecciones.

Los votantes de Colorado también pueden llamar a la línea directa de asistencia lingüística para recibir ayuda en la interpretación del contenido de su boleta. La línea directa permitirá que las personas reciban interpretación del contenido de su boleta en tiempo real de un intérprete en vivo en español, vietnamita, coreano, taiwanés, chino y muchos otros idiomas adicionales.

Según la ley de Colorado, los servicios de interpretación solo se pueden proporcionar para el contenido de la boleta, incluyendo:

• cómo marcar las casillas o hacer correcciones,
• cómo colocar su boleta y firmar su sobre,
• cómo devolver la boleta por correo, buzón de entrega o Centro de Servicio y Votación.

Se recomienda a los votantes que necesiten servicios de interpretación que llamen al secretario de su condado para averiguar si este servicio está disponible en un centro de votación cercano durante las elecciones primarias de 2026 y luego acudan a tal centro de votación para acceder a la línea de asistencia junto con un juez electoral. Como alternativa, pueden marcar el 303-860-6970 para que el personal de la Secretaría de Estado les ponga en contacto con un intérprete.

Secretary of State Jena Griswold Highlights Resources Available to Spanish-Speaking Voters in Colorado, Multilingual Hotline

Denver, June 24, 2026 – Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding Spanish-speaking voters in Colorado of the resources available to them at VayaVotarColorado.gov.

“Every voter deserves access to accurate information when it comes to registering to vote and casting a ballot,” said Secretary Griswold. “Eligible voters who speak Spanish can use VayaVotarColorado.gov to access accurate election information ahead of the 2026 Primary Election.”

Eligible Coloradans can register to vote, update their voter registration, and find other crucial information at VayaVotarColorado.gov in Spanish.

Eligible Spanish-speaking Coloradans may also use VayaVotarColorado.gov to:

• Register to vote or update their voter registration
• Find their local County Clerk
• Find their closest drop box or voting center
• Sign up to track their ballot using BallotTrax
• Learn about Colorado’s secure election processes
• Find accurate election information

Colorado voters can also call the Language Assistance Hotline for assistance with interpreting their ballot content. The hotline allows individuals to receive real-time interpretation of their ballot content from a live interpreter in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Taiwanese, Chinese, and many additional languages.

In accordance with Colorado statute, interpretation services may only be provided for the content on the ballot, including:

• How to fill in ovals or make corrections,
• How to properly put the ballot in the ballot envelope and sign
• How to return the ballot by mail, drop box, or Voter Service and Polling Center.

Voters who need interpretation are encouraged to call their County Clerk to determine whether this service is available at a nearby voting center during the 2026 Primary Election, and then visit that center to access the hotline alongside an election judge. Alternatively, they may dial 303-860-6970 to be connected to an interpreter via the Secretary of State staff.

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June 24, 2026

CONTACT:

Amy Norton, 303-204-5183, amy@thecreativeangle.co (.co not .com)

Niza Knoll, 303-902-4313, nizak@mac.com

“Image and Likeness,” a solo exhibition by Fort Collins-based artist Charles Luna

July 17 ­– August 30, 2026, at Niza Knoll Gallery

DENVER, CO — Niza Knoll Gallery is proud to present “Image and Likeness,” a solo art exhibition by Fort Collins-based artist Charles Luna, on view July 17 ­– August 30, 2026, at 915 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The exhibition brings together two related bodies of work made during different times in the 21^st-century, each focusing on the relationships between humanity, technology, and the sacred. The pieces are a compelling array of paintings, digital collage and assemblage works that explore both the connection and visceral tension amongst the subject matter.

The public is invited to an opening reception on Friday, July 17, 5 – 8 p.m., and to an artist reception on Sunday, July 26, 1 – 4 p.m. The show is also on view during First Friday Art Walk on August 7, 5 – 9 p.m., and during regular business hours, Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m.

“All the works are products of reflection on the integrated influence of the sacred and the technological in the human narrative.” Explains Luna, “They offer context for considering how these combined influences weave into the design of the 21st-century social tapestry.”

A Colorado native, Luna was born into a family of artists, art patrons and art enthusiasts. He freely developed as a self-taught artist from childhood through adolescence, synthesizing styles and techniques derived from popular media, art, and culture. Luna received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and drawing at the University of Colorado and a Master of Fine Arts in painting at Colorado State University. Luna is an award-winning artist with an extensive history of public exhibition spanning over 30 years. In addition to his personal artistic accomplishments, Charles has facilitated the artistic growth of countless young people through his service as a visual arts educator in Colorado.

Niza Knoll Gallery at 915 Santa Fe Drive specializes in intriguing conceptual exhibits featuring work by local and regional artists as well as private concerts, guest speakers and workshops. Regular gallery hours are Thursday – Sunday, 1 – 4 p.m., except for during the following district-wide art walks: First Friday, 5 – 9 p.m., and Third Friday, 5 – 8 p.m. Visit www.nizaknollgallery.com to view and purchase works online and for the most up-to-date calendar of events.

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Reel Horrors Film Festival Launches First-Ever Colorado Student Short Horror Film Competition

New Program to Showcase Emerging Colorado Filmmakers at the 2026 Colorado Festival of Horror

Denver, CO- The Reel Horrors Film Festival and the Colorado Festival of Horror are proud to announce the launch of the festival’s first-ever Colorado Student Horror Film Competition, debuting as part of the 2026 festival lineup.

Created to spotlight the next generation of filmmakers working within the horror genre, the competition is open exclusively to Colorado-based students currently enrolled in high school, college, university, or other accredited educational programs. Eligible submissions must be original horror short films with a runtime of 15 minutes or less.

Selected finalists will screen their films as part of the festival’s Opening Night Program on Friday, September 18, 2026, where each filmmaker will have the opportunity to introduce their work to a live audience of horror fans, filmmakers, and industry professionals.

In a unique festival event, a panel of judges will deliberate in real time following the screenings and select a winning film LIVE during the program. The winning filmmaker will receive the festival’s inaugural Best Student Horror Film Award, and their film will be featured during the festival’s prestigious “Best of the Fest” showcase on Sunday, September 20, alongside the top films selected from the entire festival lineup.

“One of the most exciting things about horror cinema is that it has always been a space where new filmmakers can take risks, find their voice, and connect with audiences,” said Festival Director Jack Hanley. “We’re thrilled to create a platform that celebrates the incredible creativity already happening in Colorado schools and universities and to help introduce these emerging filmmakers to the broader genre community.”

The Colorado Student Horror Film Competition reflects Reel Horrors’ ongoing mission to champion bold, innovative voices while building a thriving regional horror filmmaking community.

Submission Details

Submissions are now open through FilmFreeway under the designated Student Competition category:

Submit Here:
FilmFreeway Submission Page: https://filmfreeway.com/COFOHReelHorrorsFilmFest

Students, educators, film programs, and community members are encouraged to share the opportunity with aspiring filmmakers throughout Colorado.

About Reel Horrors Film Festival

Reel Horrors Film Festival was founded on the belief that we ALL have the capacity to fall in love with horror. As a three-day celebration of short-form terror, we aim to make the horror genre accessible to everyone – satisfying the diehard fans who have sustained the genre for decades, welcoming newcomers with fresh voices and diverse perspectives, and attracting cinema lovers who appreciate films that push stylistic and thematic boundaries.

Presented within the Colorado Festival of Horror, a weekend long convention featuring nationally recognized horror icons and diverse artists in the field with over 1,500 attendees from Colorado and beyond, Reel Horrors is in the unique position to blend the worlds of the independent film festival circuit and fan-driven culture of traditional horror conventions.

Rooted in Colorado, we proudly champion local filmmakers while embracing emerging international talents and debut storytellers who dare to challenge and redefine horror. We honor the genre’s rich history while seeking bold new visions that evolve its future—curating films that captivate, unsettle, and keep us up at night.

For additional information, interviews, media inquiries, or submission questions, contact:

Jack Hanley
Festival Director, Reel Horrors Film Festival
jackhanleyco@gmail.com

SUBMIT NOW — and become the next great Colorado horror filmmaker.

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DENVER, Colo. (June 23, 2026) — With an active week of potential severe weather ahead across portions of the state, the American Red Cross of Colorado is reminding Coloradans to be prepared ahead of weather that may occur, including hail, damaging winds and tornadoes like those that affected portions of northeastern Colorado on Monday.

One of the most important things you can do to be ready for severe weather is to know where you will shelter and to have a plan. The Red Cross and National Weather Service recommend the following:

• Find a safe room built to withstand high winds. This can be a basement, storm cellar, or an interior room with no windows on the lowest level of a sturdy building.
• If you live in an apartment and cannot move to a lower floor, shelter in an enclosed hallway in the center of a building.
• If you are at work or school, follow your severe weather or tornado plans and proceed to your shelter location quickly and calmly.
• Stay away from windows and do not go to large open rooms such as cafeterias, gymnasiums or auditoriums.
• Do not shelter from severe weather inside of a shed, storage facility or dugout, or underneath a tree, bleachers or a highway overpass. These locations will not provide adequate protection from lightning, hail, damaging winds or tornadoes.
• Mobile, manufactured, trailer homes and recreational vehicles are not safe in high wind events. Plan ahead by finding a sturdy building to shelter in.

Additionally, follow these preparedness tips to be ready for severe weather or any other emergency:

• Make sure you are signed up for local emergency alerts and know how to receive updates, whether from local news, a weather radio, or the Red Cross Emergency App.
• Know how your community will alert you in case of a tornado. Some may use outdoor sirens, while others may use text messaging. Have multiple ways to receive an alert.
• Have an emergency plan for severe weather and practice that plan. Make sure your plan also includes a meeting place and related information in case you are outside your home during an emergency.
• Have a backup battery or a way to charge your cell phone, and in case of a power outage, have a battery-powered radio. Plan for extra electrical needs, such as medical equipment.
• Have an emergency kit, including food, water, medicine and copies of any personal, financial and medical records (either as a digital backup or a secure hard copy).
• Learn emergency skills, such as first aid or CPR. The Red Cross offers training on these topics; visit https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class to register.

More tips on how to be prepared for severe weather can be found on the Red Cross of Colorado website.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

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LAVENDER FESTIVAL RETURNS TO DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS CHATFIELD FARMS

Weekend-long festival includes food, music, art and children’s activities

Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19

More than 2,000 blooming lavender plants set the scene for Lavender Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Chatfield Farms location in Littleton. The two-day summer event invites visitors to stroll through fragrant rows of lavender while enjoying food, beverages, artisan booths, live music and children’s activities. This year’s event is Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Advance tickets are required.

Admission includes:

• Access to the 1.5-acre lavender garden that features 19 different varieties.
• Dye garden tours with information about dye plants, weaving and spinning demonstrations
• Artists presenting and creating during the festival
• Hands-on paint-by-numbers style murals
• Entertainment by local Colorado bands performing in our newly opened Market Square bandstand.
• Barrel train rides, lawn games and kids craft area
• Access to Chatfield Farms’ historic homestead, trails and curated gardens

Other things to know:

• Tickets are $7 – $17, children 2 and under are free and must be purchased in advance.
• Gardens members save $4 on tickets.
• Group pricing is not available for special events.
• The last entry is at 4 p.m. The event ends at 5 p.m.
• The event is rain or shine; in the case of severe weather, guests will be asked to temporarily seek indoor shelter or go to their vehicles.

What to Eat and Drink

Food and beverages are available for purchase from a variety of vendors and include vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options (available while supplies last and upon request). Breckenridge Brewery and Stem Ciders offerings made with lavender grown at Chatfield Farms will be available along with other fan favorite options.

Live Performances

Saturday’s Lineup:

• 9:30-11 a.m.: South Bandstand, Moon Honey (Country, Americana meets Pop)
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: North Bandstand, Lucky Catch (Classic Rock, Motown)
• 1:30-3 p.m.: South Bandstand, Denver Dolls (Swing)
• 3:30-5 p.m.: North Bandstand, Chris Daniels and the Kings (Blues with Horns)

Sunday’s Lineup:

• 9:30-11 a.m.: South Bandstand, Gio B (Jazz, Rock)
• 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.: North Bandstand, Before The Sun (Bluegrass/Folk)
• 1:30-3 p.m.: South Bandstand,Denver Dolls (Swing)
• 3:30-5 p.m.: North Bandstand, Biff Gore Band (Acoustic Soul)

PRESS CONTACT: Courtney Meihls, 720-457-4261, courtney.meihls@botanicgardens.org

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American Red Cross of Mile High Area

444 N. Sherman St.

Denver, CO 80203

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(970) 261-6282 | caitlin.ballenger@redcross.org

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With Tick Activity Higher This Summer, Red Cross Offers Tips to Avoid Bites

Mild winter across the region helped more ticks survive, but simple steps can greatly reduce risks

DENVER, Colo. (June 23, 2026) — A warm winter means more ticks, and more ticks increases the risk of a tick bite, along with associated illnesses like Colorado tick fever. The American Red Cross of Colorado is reminding Coloradans to be alert and take safety precautions when outdoors to prevent against tick bites.

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the number of ticks in the wild this year is higher than normal due to a record-warm winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also reported in April that weekly rates of emergency room visits for tick bites in the U.S. were the highest for that time of year since 2017.

“While ticks in Colorado do not carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease, a tick bite can still make you sick,” said Andrea Miller, regional chief executive officer of the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. “Bites can cause Colorado tick fever, which causes flu-like symptoms, or other illnesses. A few simple steps, like avoiding tall grass and wearing long-sleeved shirt and pants when going into wildland areas, can help greatly reduce the risk of a tick bite.”

To prevent against tick bites, follow these tips:

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Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov

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June 22, 2026

In-Person Voting for the 2026 Primary Election Available Statewide

Denver, CO – In-person voting is available statewide, with voter centers open to eligible voters. Tomorrow, June 23rd, the minimum number of drop boxes will also be available to voters.

“Over 130 voter centers are open today, and 430 drop boxes will be open tomorrow for Colorado voters to make their voices heard,” said Secretary of State Jena Griswold. “Today is also the last suggested day to return your ballot by mail to ensure it is received by your County Clerk by Election Day.”

This year, 137 voter centers are available for voters. 437 drop boxes will be available for voters by tomorrow, June 23. Voters can look up their locations and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov.

Eligible Coloradans can still register to vote and update their voter registration at GoVoteColorado.gov through today, June 22nd, to be mailed a ballot. After today, voters can register to vote and vote in person until 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Voters who plan to return their ballot by mail using the U.S. Postal Service should do so by today to ensure their county clerk receives it by 7 p.m. on June 30th. Beginning tomorrow, June 23rd, voters should return their ballot to a drop box or voter center.

Important information for Colorado voters:

• Coloradans should always use trusted sources when searching for information on elections. Information from the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office is distributed via ColoradoSOS.gov or GoVoteColorado.gov.
• Voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov and select “Contact my County Clerk” to ensure they are only visiting legitimate Colorado Clerk websites.
• All Colorado voters can sign up to track their ballot from when it is sent to when it is counted using BallotTrax
• In-person voting on Election Day, Tuesday, June 30, will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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June 9, 2026

Tamara Rollison

CDOT Traffic Safety Communications Manager

720-663-9552 | tamara.rollison@state.co.us

DMV Media Relations

dor_dmvmedia@state.co.us

Teen crash fatalities have increased by 91% in the last decade

CDOT provides safe driving reminders for teens as summer break kicks off

Statewide — As teens look ahead to traveling more while school is out for the summer, the Colorado Department of Transportation reminds them that their actions behind the wheel matter. Traffic fatalities among youth aged 15 to 20 in Colorado reached a tragic record high in 2025, with 86 drivers and passengers killed. The spike marks a 91% increase in youth crash deaths since 2015.

A bar graph showing Colorado traffic fatalities among ages 15-20, beginning with 45 fatalities in 2015 and trending up to 86 fatalities in 2025, a 91% increase.

The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer — known for a spike in crash injuries and fatalities — are from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time period last year, 225 people died on Colorado roadways, 16% of whom were between the ages of 15 and 20. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen crashes are the leading cause of death for teens 15 to 18 years old.

Teens face the greatest risk of crashing during the first three months after getting their driver’s license. Once they are driving on their own, studies show their general inexperience and increased risk-taking drastically spike their chances of getting into a crash. According to the Colorado State Patrol, the top factors for teen driving crashes in 2025 were distracted driving, speeding, lane violations, following too close, and animal-involved crashes. Nationally, teenagers consistently have the lowest seat belt usage of any age group, and in Colorado, 39% of teen drivers who die in crashes were unbuckled.

“CDOT cannot stress enough the importance of life-saving actions young drivers must take,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “We have seen some positive trends with teenage drivers who use good behaviors such as putting phones away, respecting speed limits, and wearing a seatbelt. When consistently used, these behaviors help to prevent crashes and fatalities. Driving a vehicle is an immense responsibility requiring safe driving behavior that parents and all adults should model for young drivers, so they observe, learn, and adapt good, safe habits from the very start. ”

Fatalities and crashes can be prevented if all drivers, regardless of age, heed the following:

• Always follow the speed limit. Speeding puts you and others at risk of a crash, especially in vulnerable areas like work zones and school zones.
• Pay attention while driving. Keep your hands off your cellphone and avoid other distractions while driving, including changing the music or eating.
• Wear your seatbelt whether you are the driver or a passenger.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

In addition to the points above, teen drivers 15 to 18 must also follow the specific laws under Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing Laws, referred to as GDL laws. These laws are designed to keep drivers under 18 safe by limiting distractions and high-risk driving situations while they gain experience. Key points include:

• Teens with a learner’s permit must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or licensed adult 21 years of age or older in the front seat and buckled up.
• During the first six months of a learner’s permit, no passengers under 21 unless a parent or other licensed adult driver over 21 is also in the vehicle. Siblings and medical emergencies are exceptions.
• During the first year with a license, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by an instructor, parent, or legal guardian. Exceptions include driving to or from school or work and medical emergencies.
• Driver education is mandatory. For more information, go to CDOT’s FAQ page on teen driving.

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, there will be new requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit in Colorado:

• A 30-hour driver education course for minors 15 to 17 years old (which may include an online course).
• Drivers 18 to 20 years old can choose between a 30-hour course or a 4-hour prequalification driver awareness program (which may include an online course).
• Those applying for a license under the age of 16.5 must still complete six hours of behind-the-wheel training.
• Individuals under 21 years old must successfully complete a motorcycle safety training program approved by Colorado State Patrol before being issued a motorcycle instruction permit.

Traffic Teens, be prepared when it’s time to get your permit!

This update, possible under HB24-1021, also improves the safety protocols and standards of driving schools and among driving instructors. To learn more about these new requirements and access resources, visit codot.gov/teeneducation. Since the passage of GDL laws in 2002, total teen fatalities have fallen by 35%, but crashes and fatalities go up once young drivers have completed their learner’s permit and are driving independently for the first time.

“Getting your license is an exciting milestone, but that freedom comes with responsibility: protecting yourself and your passengers,” said Colorado DMV Driver Services Director Benjamin Mitchell. “A single decision to text, drive unbuckled, or drive impaired can change lives forever. Let’s make this summer memorable for the right reasons—buckle up, drop the distractions and ensure everyone arrives safely.”

In March of this year, the Colorado State Patrol published a press release about the importance of earning and maintaining a driver’s license. It also covered the most common infractions among drivers aged 16 to 21 in 2025, which were speeding, careless driving and not wearing a seat belt.

Colorado Fatal Crash Data Dashboard

Colorado’s Fatal Crash Data dashboard represents the official and most current number of vehicle occupants and non-motorists killed in vehicle crashes on Colorado public roadways. Access the Fatal Crash Data dashboard here.

Crash Not Accident

Note to reporters: Crashes are no accident — they are preventable. We would appreciate you saying ‘crash’ instead of ‘accident’ when reporting.

About CDOT

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide the best multi-modal transportation system that most effectively and safely moves people, goods and information. CDOT maintains more than 23,000 lane miles of highway, more than 3,400 bridges, and 35 mountain passes. Our team of employees works tirelessly to reduce the rate and severity of crashes and improve the safety of all modes of transportation. CDOT leverages partnerships with a range of private and public organizations and operates Bustang, an interregional express bus service. Find more details at codot.gov.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Skyler McKinley

Regional Director, Public Affairs

AAA – The Auto Club Group

Call/Text: 303-720-9200

jmckinley@acg.aaa.com

Visit the AAA Newsroom

Cars Can Spark Wildfires. Here’s How To Stay Safe This Fire Season

As drought deepens and red-flag warnings pile up, the most preventable wildfire risk may be sitting in your driveway.

DENVER (June 17, 2026) — As Colorado heads into a risky stretch of a dangerous fire year, drivers should understand that more than 90% of Colorado fires are human-caused – and that cars, trucks, and trailers in their driveways are part of that risk.

The majority of Colorado’s 64 counties have imposed fire restrictions, with the National Weather Service issuing red-flag warnings at a rate not seen in at least two decades. Today will mark the hottest day of the year in Colorado so far.

Only about 7% of wildfires are caused by lightning, according to estimates from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. That means that just about everything else – a campfire, a cigarette, a spark – traces back to human action or inaction, including when it comes to the cars, trucks, and trailers that Coloradans drive every day.

“On a red-flag day, dry grass doesn’t need a campfire or a downed line to catch and spread. All it takes is a single spark, including from a car,” said Skyler McKinley, regional director of public affairs for AAA and president of the Oak Creek Fire Protection District in Routt County, Colorado. “The good news is that the most common ways a driver can start a fire are also the easiest to prevent: Secure your chains, check your tires, and never ash your cigarettes outside your car.”

How drivers start fires

Cars and related equipment cause enough wildfires that the National Interagency Fire Center treats them as their own distinct ignition category, with several key considerations:

• Dragging chains and metal parts. A trailer’s safety chains, a loose muffler, improperly secured cargo, or anything hanging beneath or falling off a vehicle can scrape the pavement, potentially throwing sparks for miles.
• Driving on a flat or an exposed rim. Driving on a flat tire runs the risk of extreme friction heat, shredding the tire and igniting the rubber. And an exposed metal rim grinding against asphalt can easily spark.
• Hot exhaust and catalytic converters. The underside of a running vehicle can get hot enough to ignite dry grass on contact when drivers pull off into tall, dead vegetation to park or turn around.
• Worn brakes and mechanical failures. Brakes worn to the metal, faulty wiring, and other neglected maintenance can all produce sparks or heat.
• Cigarette butts and ashes. Improperly discarded smoking materials are a leading cause of wildfires nationwide.

What drivers can do to prevent wildfires

AAA urges every Colorado driver to treat the vehicle as fire equipment, something that can either start a fire or help prevent one.

• Secure your tow chains. Always cross trailer safety chains under the hitch to form an X. Use the right length, and make sure they cannot drag. Check the chains at every stop.
• Look underneath. Before a trip, confirm nothing is hanging or dragging, such as exhaust components, heat shields, straps, or chains.
• Secure your load. A shovel, a length of chain, or any piece of equipment that shifts on a trailer or bounces off a truck bed can drag on or strike the pavement and throw sparks, on top of being a road hazard. Tie everything down, recheck anything metal before you pull out, and check your load at every stop.
• Keep tires properly inflated, and never drive on a rim. Correct pressure prevents blowouts. Fill up tires to the pressure number listed on the door jamb or in the owner’s manual in the cool of the morning before heading out.
• Don’t park or drive over dry grass. The heat from your undercarriage and catalytic converter is enough to ignite it. Use pullouts and bare ground.
• Keep up with maintenance. Brakes, wiring, and a properly functioning exhaust system are fire-prevention measures as much as reliability ones. Find a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility at AAA.com/AutoRepair.
• Dispose of cigarette butts and ash properly. Never throw any part of a lit or extinguished cigarette from a car window. Use your vehicle’s ashtray or an airtight container.
• Carry a fire extinguisher. A small ABC extinguisher, plus water and a shovel, can stop a roadside spot fire before it becomes a headline.
• On red-flag days, postpone what you can. If you can delay towing, hauling, or roadside equipment work until conditions ease, do it.

If you see a fire – or drive into one

Spotting a new fire early can save acres – and lives.

• Report it immediately. Call 911 with the most precise location you can give, such as a mile marker, cross street, or highway exit, plus the direction the smoke and flames are moving.
• Don’t try to fight a spreading wildfire. If a small fire has just started and it is plainly safe to act, an extinguisher may help. If there is any doubt, get to safety and let the professionals respond.
• Don’t drive into heavy, dark smoke if you can avoid it. Visibility can drop to nothing without warning.
• Slow down and increase your following distance in smoke, just as you would in heavy snow or fog. Turn your headlights on, keep windows up, and set the climate system to recirculate to keep smoke out of the cabin.
• Stay out of the shoulder. In a fire-related backup, the shoulder is how engines and crews reach the fire. Hold your lane.
• Heed evacuation orders. Colorado fire agencies promote the “Ready, Set, Go!” approach: Be ready with a plan and a packed vehicle, get set when a red-flag warning or nearby fire raises the threat, and go the instant an order is issued. Sign up for your county’s emergency alerts and check CoTrip.org for closures before you travel.

“Colorado’s historically dry winter made for a slow season for our neighbors in the high country,” McKinley said. “Luckily, the summer marks the perfect time to make it up with a classic Colorado road trip, and a few key fire-safety checks on your vehicle before you head out can keep the mountains we’re driving to and through as magical as ever.”

About AAA – The Auto Club Group

The Auto Club Group (ACG), named a 2026 Forbes Most Trusted Company in America, is the second-largest AAA club in North America, with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, financial services, travel offerings, and more. ACG is part of the national AAA federation, which serves more than 66 million members across the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, download the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on social media.

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FRAGMENTED REALITIES

Featuring:
BRYAN LEISTER

DOUG HAEUSSNER

GEORGE KOZMON

BEN STRAWN

SABIN AELL

GARY DAY

Opening Reception: June 12, 2026

On view through: August 22, 2026

In FRAGMENTED REALITIES, six artists examine how images, memories, and materials are broken apart and reconfigured, revealing perception as something fluid, constructed, and continually in flux. Drawing from sources as varied as artificial intelligence, cultural artifacts, cartographic systems, and subconscious vision, the works in this exhibition move between the physical and the virtual, the remembered and the generated. Collage, code, paint, and print become tools for navigating a world where meaning is no longer fixed, but formed through cycles of translation, distortion, and reassembly. Together, these artists explore the instability of what we see and know, offering a meditation on perception as an active, evolving process shaped by technological systems, cultural residue, and the shifting nature of human experience.

BRYAN LEISTER’s work emerges through a feedback loop between artist and algorithm. Beginning with images generated from a model trained on his own paintings, using an app that he developed, he translates these weightless, ephemeral outputs into physical paintings and sculptures through a process of drawing, building, and material transformation. The resulting works exist between digital generation and embodied labor, forming an ongoing dialogue about authorship, craft, and the evolving relationship between technology and the material world.

DOUG HAEUSSNER explores time, memory, and cultural residue through intricately constructed collages made from vintage rock album covers. By cutting, fragmenting, and reassembling these artifacts, he transforms them from carriers of sound into visuals of shared cultural experience. Oscillating between cohesion and disintegration, the works mirror the instability of memory where meaning is continually edited, layered, and reinterpreted. What remains is not nostalgia, but a reconfiguration of cultural energy into new visual forms.

GEORGE KOZMON’s work examines how landscapes are perceived, translated, and abstracted through systems of representation. Using digitally manipulated topographic and geological maps, he explores the distance between direct experience and mediated understanding. Referencing the idea that “the map is not the territory,” his work highlights the fluid relationship between image and reality, where scale, distortion, and abstraction reshape our connection to the natural world. 

BEN STRAWN’s abstract paintings serve as portals into expansive, perceptual spaces where color, line, and form unfold across imagined horizons. Through dynamic compositions, his work explores the intersection of perception, emotion, and imagination, inviting viewers into immersive environments that transcend fixed space and time.

SABIN AELL’s process is rooted in acts of fragmentation and reconstruction – cutting, rearranging, and allowing forms to dissolve and reemerge. Working within a space of uncertainty, the work evolves through cycles of disruption and reconnection, embracing the tension between chaos and cohesion as a generative force.

GARY DAY’s practice unfolds through an ongoing exchange between traditional printmaking and digital systems. Moving fluidly between hand processes, 3D modeling, and machine learning, his work explores perception as something constructed through layered, iterative systems. Drawing from hypnopompic imagery – the visual threshold between sleep and waking – these works trace moments before recognition, where perception encounters its own formation as shifting fields of pattern, depth, and spatial awareness.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, 5-8 pm at the gallery in the Prado building on 11th & Cherokee Streets in Denver’s Golden Triangle Museum District. The reception is free and open to the public, and the artists will be in attendance.

The exhibition is on view through Saturday, August 22, 2026 during regular gallery hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11am-5pm, or by appointment. For further information call 303-355-8955, email: lgaron@walkerfineart.com, or visit: walkerfineart.com.

Walker Fine Art is a member of the Golden Triangle Museum District and the Denver Art Dealers Association.  The gallery is located just blocks from the Denver Art Museum in the Prado building on 11th Avenue and Cherokee Street (entrance on Cherokee).

More information can be found at https://www.walkerfineart.com/

WFA PARKING

Street • 2 hour free parking • 11th and Cherokee and surrounding blocks • Unrestricted after 6 PM

Paid • “Central” Garages • 1.5 blocks north of gallery on E + W sides of Cherokee, between 12th and 13th Streets

Openings • Megastar lot  • 1080 Cherokee St, Denver, CO 80204

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Media contact: mediarequests@rtd-denver.com, 720.326.7311

Four virtual meeting options available starting June 22; online survey dashboard available through July 8. 

DENVER (June 10, 2026) – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is providing customers the opportunity to share feedback on the proposed September 2026 service changes. RTD will provide an overview of these service changes later this month on its website and, once available, customers will be able to provide feedback online through July 8.

The proposed changes would take effect Sunday, Sept. 27. Virtual meetings via Teams outlining the proposed changes will be held at 5:30 p.m. both on Monday, June 22 and on Wednesday, June 24. Two virtual “Ask a Service Planner” sessions will be held at noon on June 22 and June 23.

Customer feedback is important to ensure a more efficient and responsive system that serves community needs. Proposed changes are formulated in response to operational resources, economic factors, traffic patterns, ridership trends, seasonal changes, and to improve reliability and on-time performance.

Ask a Service Planner Public Meeting #1

Monday, June 22, at noon

Click to join

Meeting ID: 275 703 000 807 363

Passcode: nV6RS35y

Proposed September Service Changes Public Meeting #1

Monday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m.

Click to join

Meeting ID: 250 495 323 893 586

Passcode: Kc9xS3Ty

Ask a Service Planner Public Meeting #2

Tuesday, June 23 at noon

Click to join

Meeting ID: 223 902 812 322 999

Passcode: bR24EP3L

Proposed September Service Changes Public Meeting #2

Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 p.m.

Click to join

Meeting ID: 254 826 249 308 77

Passcode: kK7Ba785

To learn why RTD makes service changes three times a year, watch here.

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) was created in 1969 by the Colorado General Assembly to develop, operate, and maintain a mass transportation system that now benefits more than 3.1 million people in the Denver metro area. The transportation agency is governed by a 15-member publicly elected Board of Directors and has a service area of 2,349 square miles. RTD provides transit services via 126 bus routes, six light rail lines, four commuter rail lines, and paratransit options.

For more information, visit rtd-denver.com/about-rtd or call 303.299.6000.

Online Resources

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Transit Watch Mobile Application

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Language assistance, including translation and interpretation, is available at no cost to the public. Contact RTD at 303.299.2051 or language-services@rtd-denver.com to request help. For disability accommodations, including Braille, large print, or accessible online documents, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act Office at 303.299.2474 or ada@rtd-denver.com.

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Featured photo: John E. Thompson, Woods Interior, 1920. Oil paint on canvas; 15-1/8 x 18-1/4 in. The Collection of The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum, K2021.72.007

Media Contact: Andy Sinclair/Press Office, pressoffice@denverartmuseum.org

B. J. O. Nordfeldt, Portrait of Marion G. Hendrie, 1936. Oil paint on canvas; 43 × 37 in. Denver Art Museum: Gift of the Marion G. Hendrie Collection, 1968.39

DENVER – June 17, 2026 – The Denver Art Museum (DAM) presents John E. Thompson and Colorado Modernism, on view July 19, 2026, through summer 2028, on level seven of the Martin Building and included with general admission. The show will feature 28 artworks that celebrate the life, legacy, and community of John Edward Thompson, who is credited with bringing the aesthetics of European modernism to the Rocky Mountain region. Thanks to the support of local collectors and The Kirkland, this exhibition honors the artists and patrons who changed the course of artistic production in Colorado.

“John Edward Thompson is an example of someone who thought outside the box and encouraged artists and others to do the same,” said Christoph Heinrich, Frederick and Jan Mayer Director of the Denver Art Museum. “Modernism has often been thought of as occurring only in the U.S. coastal regions, but it is not an artistic practice or expression limited geographically. Modernism can be shaped and shared anywhere by anyone, and Thompson’s career reflects that.”

“John Edward Thompson is one of the most important and least known Colorado artists,” said JR Henneman, Director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art (PIWAA). “He challenged artists and collectors in the region to open their eyes and minds to a range of styles and techniques. Importantly, he also supported a diverse range of students, including women and immigrants. He, like the other artists and patrons featured in this exhibition, believed art is for everyone.”

John E. Thompson, Organization of Rocks and Trees, about 1919. Oil paint on canvas; 26-3/4 x 24-3/4 in. Collection of Deborah and Warren Wadsworth.

Planning Your Visit

The most up-to-date information on planning a visit to the Denver Art Museum can be found online under the Plan Your Visit tab. Use this page to find details on ticket pricing, public transit options, and access information. General admission for museum members is free every day. Youth aged 18 and under receive free general admission every day thanks to the museum’s Free for Kids program. Free for Kids also underwrites free admission for school and youth group visits.

About the Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is an educational, nonprofit resource that sparks creative thinking and expression through transformative experiences with art. Its mission is to enrich lives by sparking creative thinking and expression. Its holdings reflect the city and region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about cultures from around the world. Metro residents support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), a unique funding source serving hundreds of metro Denver arts, culture and scientific organizations.

For museum information, visit www.denverartmuseum.org or call 720-865-5000.

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NoBo Art District

June 15, 2026

Contact Information: 

Robin van Wageningen, she/her

• Email: robin@vdubart.com
• Role: Exhibit Curator and Artist

Liz Compos, she/her

• Email: liz@noboartdistrict.org
• Role: NoBo Art District, Executive Director

Website: www.noboartdistrict.org

Where We Roam: A Show for Public Lands – an Exhibition of 20 Artists Celebrating and Advocating for our Shared Spaces

Boulder, CO – The NoBo Art District is delighted to present Where We Roam: A Show for Public Land,  a group exhibition of Colorado landscape artists calling for the celebration and protection of our public lands, open July 3-25, 2026, at NoBo Bus Stop Gallery. This show brings together the voices of twenty local artists, who highlight the beauty of our country while advocating for the continued protection of public lands. In community, our voices are amplified and a powerful catalyst for change. This show invites you to enjoin these art pieces and demand protection for our public lands.

About the Exhibition

As artists, we have always found it easy to celebrate this land. Ridgelines, old-growth forests, mesas, alpine lakes, glacial peaks, these are the places that brought us together for this show. Sitting on the precipice of this country’s 250th birthday, we choose to celebrate and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to our public lands. Right now, our public lands are under threat. The current administration has moved to revoke the Roadless Rule, expanding mining, drilling, and clear-cutting, slashing funding to national forests and national parks, and overall attempting to remove protective legislation. We watched, and we could not stay silent.

So we got to work.

This collection is our response, twenty Colorado landscape artists who share a deep, personal love for these lands and a refusal to look away from what is happening to them. We believe art has always been one of the most powerful ways humans have called each other to action, and we believe that activism is most powerful when it happens in community. We invite you in. To stand with these works, to feel what we felt when we made them, and to leave caring a little more fiercely about the wild places that belong to none of us and are shared by all of us. These lands are worth celebrating. They are worth protecting. And we are stronger when we do both together.

A note on perspective and these lands: This show is a limited perspective coming from predominantly, but not entirely, white females. We welcome, encourage, and honor additional perspectives and opinions. We hope to create a collaboration of artists for the future that better represents the beautiful diversity of our country.

We are standing on the traditional homelands of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapahoe people. We honor this land as theirs.

About NoBo Art District

Founded in 2009, the NoBo Art District is a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to supporting local artists and creative businesses in Boulder. Through events such as the First Friday Art Walks, exhibitions, and public art projects, NoBo is committed to making art accessible and fostering a strong, inclusive community.

Event Details:

NoBo Bus Stop Gallery

4895 Broadway

Boulder, CO 80304

Opening Reception:

• Date: July 3rd, 2026

• Time: 6pm-9pm

Artist Panel Discussion:

• Date: July 9th, 2026

• Time: 6pm-8pm

Postcard Creation: Community Direct Action

• Date: July 16th, 2026

• Time: 4pm-6pm

Closing Reception:

• Date: July 25th, 2026

• Time: 6 pm-9 pm

Partner Organizations:

• Native Land Conservancy

• D&K Printing

Participating Artists:

• Robin van Wageningen @robinvdub
• Matty Miller @mattymillerstudio
• Emily Knight @_pattern_co
• Whitman Lindstrom @paint_traveler
• Kristen Ross @kristenrossart
• Zoe Coffman @zoeraeart
• Rachel Lanton @rachellantoncreative
• Jocelyn Catterson @artofjocelyncatterson
• Hana Felix @hanafelixart
• Rebecca Toms @rtomsart
• Maggie Sackmann @maggiesackmann_art
• Alison Flannery @a_flannery
• Anna Pausch @annapauschstudio
• Brent Collin Bishop @brentcollinbishop
• Steph Moon @stephmoonpaints
• Richelle Cripe @richellecripeart
• Agostina Zampieri @artbyagostina
• Jonathan McAfee @jonathan_mcafee
• Melanie Damore @melanieday_art
• Jenny McCarty @sage_leaf_studio

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Media Contact:

Jack Todd

Jack.Todd@ColoradoSOS.gov

China Scroggins

China.Scroggins@ColoradoSOS.gov

June 19, 2026

Secretary Jena Griswold Reminds Voters of Legally Protected Rights, Protections from Voter Intimidation

Denver, CO – Secretary of State Jena Griswold is reminding voters of their legally protected rights to cast a ballot without interference or harassment.

“It is important that all Coloradans know they have a right to vote without fear of intimidation,” said Secretary Griswold. “We take threats to our elections seriously. Voter intimidation is illegal, and it will not be tolerated in Colorado.”

Voters in Colorado have legally protected rights:

• Interfering with voting is prohibited within 100 feet of a drop box or voting center. Interfering with voting is an election offense with criminal penalties.
• Official election watchers or members of the public do not have the right to interfere with a voter casting a ballot, including at drop boxes or voting centers.
• Open carrying or concealed carrying a gun is prohibited within at least 100 feet of a drop box, voting center, or ballot processing facility, except for peace officers and uniformed security guards acting within the scope of their duties.
• Electioneering is prohibited within 100 feet of a drop box or voting center.
• Coloradans have the right to request the name and credentials of door-to-door solicitors, as well as the organization they represent.
• If an individual requests information about your voting history or how you voted, you are not required to answer.
• If anyone feels harassed or threatened, they have the right to contact local law enforcement or notify the Colorado Attorney General’s Office at (720) 508-6000.

Colorado elections are safe, secure, and accurate:

• All drop boxes are under 24/7 video surveillance.
• It is a felony to tamper with voting equipment.
• It is illegal to threaten, harass, doxx, or otherwise intimidate any election official or worker.

Colorado voters should be aware of election disinformation and election-related scams they may see online or by email, robocalls, and text messages. For accurate election information, voters should always visit GoVoteColorado.gov or contact their local county clerk’s office.

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Colorado Working Families Party Endorses David Seligman for Colorado Attorney General

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Isabel Watson at iwatson@workingfamilies.org or 612-300-8448

DENVER (June 10, 2026) – The Colorado Working Families Party (CO-WFP) today announced its endorsement of David Seligman in the Democratic Primary race for Attorney General. Seligman joins WFP’s previously endorsed 2026 slate (below) after a member-driven endorsement process that reflected the strength of a field featuring multiple longtime champions of working people and allies of the Working Families Party.

“Working people across Colorado know the game is rigged. Corporate landlords are burying renters in junk fees, for-profit hospitals are driving families into medical debt, and giant corporations are stealing wages while making record profits,” said Wynn Howell, State Director of Colorado Working Families Party. “David Seligman has spent his career taking on those fights and winning. He’s stood with workers against Amazon and Uber, challenged corporate abuse, and recovered millions of dollars for working people. As Attorney General, he’ll put the power of the law on the side of everyday Coloradans, not billionaires, monopolies, and corporate special interests.”

“I’m deeply humbled and grateful to receive the endorsement of the Colorado Working Families Party, an organization that has spent years fighting back against the billionaires, corporations, and dark money groups trying to tighten their grip on our democracy,” said David Seligman. “I’m running for Attorney General because the law doesn’t belong to Donald Trump, it doesn’t belong to corporations, it doesn’t belong to the Democratic Party. It belongs to the people of Colorado. When working families stand together, we can build something truly transformative: a politics that advances the dignity, safety, and freedom of all people, a government for the many, not the money.”

2026 Primary Endorsements

Federal

• Julie Gonzales, U.S. Senate
• Melat Kiros, U.S. House, Congressional District 1

Statewide

• Amanda Gonzalez, Secretary of State
• David Seligman, Attorney General

State Board of Education

• Lisa Escárcega, Congressional District 1
• Karla Esser, Congressional District 7

CU Board of Regents

• Murray Smith, Congressional District 2

County Races

• Emma Pinter, Adams County Commissioner, District 3
• Tyler Quick, Adams County Commissioner, District 4
• Jessica Campbell, Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 2
• Leslie Summey, Arapahoe County Commissioner, District 4
• PK Kaiser, Arapahoe County Assessor
• Michael Westerberg, Arapahoe County Treasurer
• Jenn Kaaoush, Boulder County Treasurer
• Irene Bonham, Douglas County Commissioner, District 1
• Andy Kerr, Jefferson County Assessor
• Nicole Hensel, Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder
• Angela Giron, Pueblo County Commissioner, District 3
• Allen Medina, Pueblo County Sheriff

State Legislature

• Javier Mabrey, State House District 1
• Scott Baldermann, State House District 2
• Gena Ozols, State House District 3
• Justine Sandoval, House District 5
• Iris Halpern, House District 6
• Monica VanBuskirk, House District 9
• Junie Joseph, House District 10
• Anil Pesaramelli, House District 19
• Alexis Hoffkling, House District 23
• Gabriel Cervantes, House District 31
• Chris VanDijk, House District 32
• Kenny Nguyen, House District 33
• Jamie Jackson, House District 41
• Jacki Marsh, House District 51
• Elizabeth Velasco, House District 57
• Iman Jodeh, Senate District 29
• Chela Garcia Irlando, Senate District 34

The Working Families Party is the party for the working class of all races. We all work hard to take care of our families and contribute to our communities. We deserve leaders who will fight for us. But some politicians are teaming up with greedy corporations to drive up the cost of everything from groceries to housing, childcare and college–and they’re attacking our basic freedoms like abortion rights and the right to vote. The Working Families Party is regular people coming together to fight for a country that puts working people first.

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Colorado DMV warns of “Title Theft” scams

Colorado drivers risk losing vehicles to fraudulent third parties

DENVER – Tuesday, June 16, 2026 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Vehicle Investigation Unit (MVIU) is warning vehicle owners of a rising scam where third-party “helpers” are illegally seizing vehicle ownership under the guise of assistance.

“Our investigators are seeing a troubling trend where scammers exploit the title and registration process to take legal control of a person’s vehicle,” MVIU Investigations Chief Dana Chavez said. “There is no reason a third party needs to help you title your car.”

Fraudsters often target individuals who lack standard identification, offering to act as a “Power of Attorney” or asking to be added to the title to “facilitate” registration. While it may be tempting to pay someone to “help” you, once their name is on the legal document, they become the legal owner and can sell, tow, or seize the car without the victim’s consent. Someone who is not an actual owner of that document—or putting the vehicle in their name entirely—grants them the legal rights to your vehicle.

To ensure your vehicle remains legally yours, the first and most vital step is obtaining a valid Colorado driver’s license or identification (ID) card. Because Colorado provides these identification documents regardless of your immigration status, there is no need to rely on a third party for help.

“We urge all residents to always use official channels rather than third-party ‘helpers’,” Chavez said. “This is the best way to ensure their vehicle stays in their name.”

As a reminder, depending on how you bought your car, the following methods are the safest and most official ways to register your vehicle:

• Bought it from a person? Customers participating in private sales must visit their local county DMV office. Additionally, these buyers should always conduct a VIN check before purchase to ensure the vehicle is not stolen.
• Bought it from a car dealership? Customers who purchased a vehicle from a dealership can conveniently use the DMV’s online services or go to their local DMV.

To learn more about the most common motor vehicle and driver scams and fraud impacting Coloradans, please visit our scam/fraud alerts webpage.

About the Colorado DMV

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is committed to promoting public safety, trust, and confidence by providing customer-focused driver license and motor vehicle services. With a vision to enhance the quality of life for all Coloradans, the DMV strives to deliver exemplary service, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for every customer. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov to learn more.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Media Contacts:

Emi Smith, Media Relations, 720-822-9529

Frankie Ryder, Boulder County Farmers Markets

bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder celebrates Boulder County Farmers Markets’ 40th anniversary

Milestone marks forty market seasons of community-building and local food access, alongside a shared vision for the future

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is celebrating 40 seasons of Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM), recognizing four decades of connecting the community with local farmers, food producers and artisans while fostering a vibrant gathering place in the heart of Boulder. BCFM’s Picnic for a Purpose event on June 24 celebrates its history and work uplifting local food system leaders committed to agriculture and community.

“Since our founding, Boulder County Farmers Markets has grown into much more than a place to buy local food – it’s become a community-centered non-profit dedicated to supporting agriculture by creating sustainable local food infrastructure within Boulder County,” said BCFM’s Executive Director Mackenzie Sehlke. “As we celebrate this milestone, we’re grateful for the community support that has made our work possible. We’re excited to deepen our partnership with the City of Boulder as we help shape a shared vision for a year-round market space in the heart of Downtown Boulder.”

The Boulder Farmers Market operates in downtown Boulder along 13th Street near Canyon Boulevard, within the area currently being explored through the East Bookend Development Project. As part of the Civic Area Plan, this block and its surroundings are envisioned as central to a food and culture-focused hub of urban living connected to active recreation, lively commercial spaces, and views of the Flatirons.

The city and BCFM have formalized a partnership to realize a shared vision of permanent, year-round farmers’ market presence as an anchor of the development. BCFM will serve as the designated operator of the year-round indoor food marketplace, bringing expertise in producer-focused market management, food access programming, and community engagement. The city plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the East Bookend Development Project later in August. The RFP will invite interested teams to submit detailed development concepts and partnership structures.

“After 40 years of operating in Boulder, we are excited to take another step forward in our partnership with the farmers market,” said City Manager Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde. “We celebrate the important role BCFM plays in our community – from expanding access to local food and supporting small businesses to creating a vibrant gathering place for community members and visitors. We look forward to working together towards realizing the community’s vision for this area.”

The Boulder Farmers Market operates Wednesdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Oct. 7 and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Nov. 21. Parking is available in City of Boulder garages. On weekdays, visitors pay a $3 flat rate when entering and exiting a garage between 3 p.m. and 3 a.m. Parking is free in city garages on Saturdays, Sundays, and city holidays.

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About Boulder County Farmers Markets

Boulder County Farmers Markets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that operates the Boulder Farmers Market, Longmont Farmers Market, and a year-round Food Hub based out of Longmont — collectively contributing more than $11 million in sales to local producers and businesses in 2025. The organization also organizes several Community Impact programs designed to help families with low-incomes access healthy, local food and support agricultural producers through connection, advocacy, and community education.

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CONTACT: BoulderDSA@gmail.com

Boulder County DSA releases 2026 primary voter guide, recommends candidates across 6 contested races

With fascism on the rise and corporate Democrats hedging, Boulder County DSA is telling voters which candidates are worth their time

BOULDER, Colo. — Boulder County Democratic Socialists of America recently released its voter guide for the 2026 Colorado Democratic Primary, offering recommendations on contested races ranging from U.S. Senate to county treasurer ahead of the June 30 election.

“This year’s Democratic primary voter guide includes recommendations for candidates we believe will fight for a better future and a better Colorado where everyone can live with dignity,” said Aidan Reed, chair of the chapter’s electoral committee. “We did not make endorsements this year but encourage voters to support candidates who will defend against fascism and advance policies that will strengthen the working class.”

Developed through a member-driven process that included chapterwide votes, the guide covers seven contested races and a handful of uncontested ones. In contested races, the chapter recommended the following candidates:

• Julie Gonzales for U.S. Senate
• David Seligman for attorney general
• Amanda Gonzalez for secretary of state
• Murray Smith for CU Regent District 2
• Jenn Kaaoush for Boulder County treasurer
• Anil Pesaramelli for Colorado House District 19

The chapter extended no formal endorsements this cycle. Under Boulder County DSA’s process, an endorsement requires a candidate to actively seek chapter support, complete a questionnaire, appear before membership at a general meeting and secure a formal vote — a higher bar than a recommendation alone.

The guide evaluates candidates based on alignment with Boulder County DSA’s on the following ideals: anti-capitalism, meaningful action on the environment, accountability in law enforcement, and protection of human rights regardless of racial identity, culture, gender identity, sexual preference, ability, religion, immigration status, economic status, or housing status. Candidates who received “Yes” recommendations were assessed as aligning with many of the chapter’s priorities and will support policies that empower the working class, even if they do not share all of the chapter’s goals.

Among the guide’s more pointed assessments: Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper received a “No” recommendation in part because he voted to confirm 10 of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees. U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, despite a record the chapter described as broadly progressive, also received a “No” recommendation over his vote to adopt a definition of antisemitism that the chapter argued conflates criticism of Israel with discrimination.

The chapter’s complete 2026 Colorado Democratic primary voter guide is available on their website at boulderdsa.org/voterguide. Colorado’s Democratic Primary Election Day is June 30. Ballots are mailed to active registered voters.

About Boulder County Democratic Socialists of America

Boulder County DSA is a local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States. Boulder County DSA organizes in Boulder and Broomfield counties around labor rights, housing, health care, immigration justice, anti-imperialism, the environment, and democratic accountability.

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CONTACT: Cristian Solano-Córdova, Motus Theater, Dir. of Communications | cristian@motustheater.org | (720) 434-4632

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Media Contact:
Nick Dobreff, Communications and Creative Director
616.485.3913 (m) – 303.308.2477 (o)
ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org

COLORADO SYMPHONY’S CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES RETURNS TO THE STUDIO LOFT WITH TWO INTIMATE EVENINGS CELEBRATING MOZART

Christopher Dragon, Yumi Hwang-Williams, and Richard O’Neil lead audiences through an all-Mozart program in one of Denver’s most distinctive performance spaces.

Jun. 18, 2026 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony invites audiences to experience the brilliance and elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart during two special performances in the Studio Loft at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House on July 29 and 30, 2026. Presented as part of the Colorado Symphony’s Chamber Music Series, these concerts offer music lovers a rare opportunity to hear celebrated Colorado Symphony musicians and guest artists perform in one of Denver’s most personal and immersive venues. Set within the warm and inviting atmosphere of the Studio Loft, this all-Mozart program showcases the composer’s extraordinary gift for melody, dramatic storytelling, and musical innovation. Audiences will enjoy an evening devoted to some of Mozart’s most beloved orchestral works, brought to life by an exceptional ensemble led by Resident Conductor Christopher Dragon, Concertmaster Yumi Hwang-Williams, and acclaimed violist Richard O’Neil.

Tickets for this performance will go on sale Friday, June 5, at 10 a.m. MST and can be purchased at coloradosymphony.org or by calling 303.623.7876.

PROGRAM:

MOZART Overture from Lo sposo deluso, K. 430
MOZART Sinfonia concertante in E-flat major, K. 364
MOZART Symphony No. 36 in C major, K. 425, “Linz”

ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY

One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Peter Oundjian as its Music Director as of the 2025/26 season, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians representing more than a dozen nations and regularly welcomes the world’s most celebrated artists from across musical genres. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season and now serves more than 340,000 people each year through live performances at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, and other venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Boettcher Concert Hall, which opened in 1978, was the first in-the-round symphonic venue built in the United States. In November 2025, voters passed the Vibrant Denver Bond, which allocates $20 million to a future renovation of the concert hall. Guided by a vision to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music, the Colorado Symphony is a living heartbeat of the state — expressing its beauty, creativity, vitality, and inclusive spirit. Through unmatched artistry and bold innovation, the Symphony inspires Colorado and audiences everywhere while expanding access, fostering education, and creating lasting memories through meaningful personal connections. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony listens to and learns from its diverse communities, musicians, and staff; composes and creates with curiosity and versatility; and leads with empathy, collaboration, and responsible stewardship. The Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, community partnerships, and programming that celebrates achievement, honors diverse voices, and infuses joy on and off the stage. The Colorado Symphony partners with leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, educators, sports teams, and individuals to connect people, uplift communities, and inspire everyone to feel part of something greater.

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Friday June 19th, 2026 

Media Contact: Lisa Hatchadoorian, Executive Director, lhatchadoorian@moafc.org

MUSEUM OF ART | FORT COLLINS OPENS A CELEBRATION OF COLORADO AND PATRICK DUNFORD EXHIBITIONS

FORT COLLINS —On Friday, June 26, through September 13, MUSEUM OF ART | FORT COLLINS will open the following exhibitions to the public: A Celebration of Colorado and On the Plains by Patrick Dunford. The Celebration of Colorado exhibition is juried by artists living and working in Larimer and Weld Counties in Northern Colorado. Artwork media include woodwork, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, fiber art, drawing, and multi-media artwork.

Juror Beth Venn reviewed 780 images and applications from 184 artists to narrow down the exhibition to 65 artists and 103 artworks. Beth Venn is currently the Executive Director of the Neltje Center for Excellence in Creativity and the Arts, University of Wyoming. Before she became executive director of the Neltje Center, Venn served as the founding executive director of KinoSaito, a multidisciplinary art center and artist residency program in the lower Hudson Valley in New York.

She has held curatorial positions at the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Newark Museum. Venn has consulted for museums, performing arts centers, and public libraries on strategic planning and program development, and she advises community-based arts nonprofits. She also serves on the board of the Wyoming Arts Alliance. A native of northern Illinois, she received her bachelor’s degree in art history at Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill. After relocating to the Northeast, Venn completed a master’s degree in art history at the University of Delaware.

“We are so pleased to host an exhibition of such creative talent from artists all across Northern Colorado and celebrate the breadth of creativity in our community,” says Lisa Hatchadoorian, Executive Director.

After moving with his family to Moorhead, Minnesota, a year and a half ago, Patrick Dunford found himself returning to the Great Plains region of the Red River Valley after eleven years away. Upon returning to the Plains — or the Prairies, as they are known in Canada — Dunford became newly captivated by the region’s vast expanses. Frequent travel between Moorhead and Winnipeg led Dunford to observe the agricultural structures, grain hopper railcars, and open spaces lining the highways of this fertile landscape.

He became especially interested in the grain elevators and sugar beet factories scattered throughout the region. Dunford began documenting these spaces through small drawings and photographs made on site, later bringing them back to the studio as source material for his oil paintings. Over time, his focus has shifted away from majestic or conventionally picturesque scenery toward overlooked and everyday spaces such as rail yards, roadside attractions, signage, and agricultural factories.

Patrick Dunford was born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, and completed his MFA at Concordia University in Montreal.

This exhibition is curated by Dinghy Rig, a collaborative artist-run art production and exhibition program launched by Aitor Lajarin-Encina and Marius Lehene. This exhibition is the seventh installment of a long-term collaboration with the Museum of Art | Fort Collins, which is hosting the Dinghy Rig shows in what used to be the building’s safety vault room. The project benefits from the generous support of Peter D. Springberg, MD.

Support for these exhibitions and programs comes from: City of Fort Collins, Colorado Creative Industries, National Endowment for the Arts, First Western Trust and Da Vinci Sign Systems, Inc, Signarama, OBC Wine Project and The Elizabeth Hotel.

List of Participating Artists in A Celebration of Colorado:

• Stacy Abernathy
• Jerod Barker
• Connie Bennett
• Kathryn Bethna
• Karli Blackwood
• Gina Blickenstaff
• Cheryl Bockelmann
• Anne Bossert
• Janette Boughman
• Marjorie Braverman
• Christy Bush
• Odalis Canchola
• Anne Rose Cendak
• Kristen  Champion
• Laura Cofrin
• Anna De Soto
• Clint Eccher
• Jody Elston
• Danny Feig-Sandoval
• Richard Ferguson
• Constance Fraatz
• Clay Fritz and Sande Fritz
• Kate Galloway
• Paula Harrison
• Jacob Harvey
• Claire Havenhill
• Wesley Hunget
• Carol Jeanotilla
• Halie Kastl
• Michelle Kelly
• Ron Kroutel
• Jane Lawton
• Bonnie Lebesch
• Erin Leeper
• Alexa Leinaweaver
• Paul Lippart
• James Lynxwiler
• Sally Mankus
• Donna Martinez
• Aki May
• Andrew Meade
• Dominique Montano
• Elizabeth Morisette
• Johanna Mueller
• Kimberly Lovett Noel
• Travis Northcutt
• Allie Ogg
• Sue Pauley
• Joel Reimnitz
• Michelle Ridley
• Thomas Riley
• Patty Ringer
• William Rohs
• Roxiere art
• Marisa Santangelo
• Lexie Skeen
• Karen Spotts
• Nelson Sprinkle
• Henry Stinson
• Patricia Taliaferro
• Janet Vetter
• Elizabeth Warson
• Shawn Whitney
• Jodi Wieck

About Museum of Art | Fort Collins:

The museum is open Wednesday/Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm; Friday from 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from noon to 5 pm. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for students with ID, and seniors (over 65). Youth 17 and under and museum members are always free. For more information, visit www.moafc.org. The mission of the Museum of Art | Fort Collins is to boldly explore contemporary society through art–enlightening, educating, and providing arts leadership for our region. We connect art, artists, and community.

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City and County of Denver

Department of Housing Stability

Julia Marvin

303-947-8906

Hostcomms@denvergov.org

Registration Opens for Denver’s New Affordable Housing Prioritization Program

Anti-displacement program to connect long-time residents with prioritized access to new affordable rental and homeownership units

DENVER – JUNE 9, 2026 – The Department of Housing Stability (HOST) today announced the launch of Denver’s new Affordable Housing Portal, a centralized online tool where prioritized applicants will be able to access pre-leasing and pre-sales opportunities on income-restricted properties. Applications for prioritized access debuted on the website today for units that will be available beginning this fall.

The launch supports the Affordable Housing Prioritization Program, approved by Denver City Council in 2022, which gives qualifying residents priority access to a portion of newly developed or preserved affordable housing units. Residents who have experienced displacement or are at risk of it can apply for priority status directly through the new portal.

“As Denver builds more affordable housing, we need to make sure local families are first in line to reap the benefits,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “This tool makes it easier to navigate the housing market, and it will help Denverites spend less on rent without leaving the place they’ve long called home.”

Households may qualify for the program if they have been displaced or are at risk of displacement since 2000, or if a family member was displaced from Denver between 1939 and 2000. Applicants must also meet affordable housing income qualifications. Eligible residents who apply for priority status through the portal will be considered first for units in qualifying developments during the initial 14-day marketing period.

The program applies to both affordable rental and homeownership units. Specifically, the policy applies to new or newly preserved income-restricted units receiving City support, mandatory affordable housing units created under the Expanding Housing Affordability policy (applicable to buildings with 100 or more units, or located in areas vulnerable to displacement), and affordable housing units created under other agreements with the City.

At least 30 percent of income-restricted units at applicable projects are required to be made available on a prioritized basis to eligible households. Property managers and sales teams will review prioritized applications first to identify eligible households.

Approximately 46 prioritized units are anticipated to be made available on the portal in 2026, with the first units projected for September. Approximately 84 new units are projected throughout 2027, and additional units will be added annually as new projects come online.

In addition to featuring prioritized units, the portal also provides listings of other non-prioritized affordable units. Listings include unit photos and descriptions, rent/sales price, unit sizes, eligibility requirements, and property manager/sales contacts, giving residents a clear view of what is available and where they may qualify.

“Finding an affordable home shouldn’t be overwhelming,” said HOST Executive Director Cole Chandler. “We’re aiming to bring more transparency and efficiency to the process, while also supporting residents who have been impacted by displacement. It’s a major step forward in connecting people with the housing they need.”

Residents can learn more about the program and apply for prioritized status at a series of housing resource fairs offered by HOST this summer and fall. The following fairs offer opportunities to meet property managers, ask questions, and learn about available units in person:

June 20, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

College View Recreation Center, 2525 S. Decatur St.

July 11, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Rude Recreation Center, 2855 W. Holden Pl.

July 25, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Southwest Recreation Center, 9200 W. Saratoga Pl.

Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Swansea Recreation Center, 2650 E. 49^th Ave.

Aug. 22, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Montbello Recreation Center, 729 Ulster Way

Sept. 5, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center, 4890 Argonne Way

HOST developed the prioritization program with input from City Councilmembers, affordable housing organizations, developers, residents, and neighborhood groups. Denver is now among a small number of cities nationwide with a formalized anti-displacement housing priority.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Media Contact:

Layra Nicli, Media Relations, City of Boulder, 303-818-4678

bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder seeks climate-resilient landscape projects and ideas

Community members can enter completed projects, submit new ideas, and compete for funding and prizes through July 10.

BOULDER, Colo. – The City of Boulder is inviting community members to showcase landscapes that are helping create a more climate-resilient community through the Climate Resilient Landscape Showcase. Applications are open through July 10.

As Boulder faces increasing challenges from wildfire risk, drought, extreme heat and changing weather patterns, climate-resilient landscapes can help protect neighborhoods while supporting a healthier and more connected community.

From pollinator gardens and community farms to water-wise and wildfire-resilient yards, the showcase celebrates projects that reduce heat, conserve water, support biodiversity and strengthen community resilience.

“We know there are incredible projects taking root across Boulder every day,” said Brett Kencarin, Climate Initiatives Senior Policy Advisor with the City of Boulder. “Whether you’ve transformed your own yard, helped create a shared community space, or have an idea for a future project, we want to help tell those stories and inspire others.”

The showcase welcomes both completed projects and new ideas. Community groups, organizations, and individuals with concepts for climate-ready landscape projects may be eligible for up to $25,000 in funding to help bring their ideas to life.

Participants who submit photos of a Boulder landscape project may also be eligible to receive a $50 gift card while supplies last. Gift card options include Harlequin’s Gardens, High Plains Environmental Center, Masa Seed Foundation, and Growing Gardens.

Community members who choose to enter the showcase competition will have additional opportunities to:

• Potentially receive a $500 gift card
• Participate in public tours
• Receive professional photography of their project
• Be featured in a showcase catalog
• Be recognized at an awards celebration

The Climate Resilient Landscape Showcase highlights how thoughtful landscape design can help communities prepare for climate impacts such as wildfire, drought, and extreme heat while creating healthier, more beautiful, and more connected places to live.

Applications are open through July 10. Community members can learn more and submit a project or idea on our website.

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Media Contact:

Jamie Barker, Wildland Fire Public Information Officer, 720-545-6012

Barkerj@bouldercolorado.gov

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City Works with Xcel to Balance Tree Pruning for Wildfire Resilience with Ecological Health

Boulder, Colo. — This month, Xcel Energy (Xcel) will begin wildfire fuel reduction work within the city. Tree pruning and vegetation management work is being conducted and funded by Xcel Energy with the goal of reducing wildfire risk and improving the sustainability and reliability of electric infrastructure.

For planned work within the public street rights-of-way, Xcel crews have worked closely with the City of Boulder’s Forestry staff to identify which trees will be impacted. There has been careful consideration of the balance between removing limbs and maintaining a healthy canopy and natural habitat. The only trees identified for removal are those in poor condition or poor location; no specimen trees will be removed. Xcel will also be in areas working with private property owners on mitigation surrounding electric lines; Xcel will notify property owners prior to starting work on their properties.

This wildfire resilience work is essential to continue providing utility services to Boulder and improve safety during severe weather events.

The city and Xcel continue to explore longer-term solutions for sustainability and resilience, such as undergrounding, but the immediate act of improving the management of trees around power lines is a step in the right direction for the safety of the community.

You can learn more about the work that the city is doing around wildfire resilience at bouldercolorado.gov/WildfireReady.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 12

CONTACT: Nick Chase, Co-Artistic Director

EMAIL: nick@localtheaterco.org

PHONE: 850.322.4769

AWARD-WINNING LOCAL THEATER COMPANY ANNOUNCES 16TH SEASON

TWO WORLD PREMIERES; COMMUNITY-INSPIRED NEW PLAY INITIATIVE LOCAL LISTENS: HOME; FUNDRAISING EVENTS; AND BOULDER’S PREMIER NEW PLAY FESTIVAL, LOCAL LAB

BOULDER, CO – Award-Winning Local Theater Company (LTC)—Colorado’s only theater company exclusively dedicated to the discovery, development, and production of new plays—announces its 16th season.

Continuing its tradition of presenting theater that inspires conversation and builds community, LTC’s 2026–27 season features two world premieres, the return of its community-inspired new play initiative Local Listens, fundraising events that bring audiences together in support of new work, and the company’s annual festival of new play development, Local Lab.

LTC Executive Director Misha S. Zimmerman said, “Season 16 is jam-packed with bold new plays and meaningful opportunities to come together as a community. Both of our world premieres explore friendship in very different ways. Drag Queen Magic brings unlikely friends together in one of the funniest plays I’ve experienced, while Faster Horses examines the challenges and rewards of collaborating with a friend. Beyond the productions themselves, we’re creating more opportunities than ever for our community to gather, connect, and share experiences.”

The season begins with the third year of Local Listens, LTC’s community-inspired new play initiative. Local Listens fosters increased civic engagement by gathering community members representing a wide range of experiences and perspectives to focus on a single social issue affecting our community. Last season’s Local Listens: Queer Lineage gathered stories from LGBTQ+ individuals ages 19-92. This year, with Local Listens: Home, LTC will focus on housing in Boulder County. Facilitated community conversations will be transformed into two original short plays by LTC-commissioned playwrights. Companion resources and engagement opportunities are provided throughout the project, with an aim toward synthesizing data, resources, and human connection within a dynamic issue.

Throughout the summer and fall, LTC will host facilitated story circles in partnership with organizations including All Roads Shelter, The Coalition of Manufactured Home Owners in Boulder (C-MOB), the Boulder Chamber, and Create Boulder. LTC-commissioned playwrights will transform stories shared during these conversations into short plays that will be presented as staged readings at the conclusion of the season (Spring 2027).

Co-Artistic Director Nick Chase said, “Local Listens: Home gets to the heart of the work the Local team strives to do: connecting communities through new plays. Here, participants have a direct voice in the work. It’s no accident that we select topics that stir emotions. I hope that through civil conversations and seeing our shared experiences reflected in art, we’ll add the necessary human component to the mix.”

On Saturday, August 15, 2026, LTC will host Casino Night at The Spark in Boulder. The fundraiser invites guests to enjoy an evening of blackjack, poker, craps, and roulette with professional dealers, while supporting Local Theater Company’s artistic and educational programming. Admission includes a starter chip voucher, drink ticket, and hors d’oeuvres.

In October, LTC will produce the world premiere of Ian August’s Drag Queen Magic, directed by M. Graham Smith. Presented in partnership with the Denver JCC’s Mizel Arts and Culture Center, the production will perform October 1–17, 2026 at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder before transferring to Denver’s Mizel Arts and Culture Center October 30–November 1, 2026.

In this hilarious new comedy about unlikely friendships and finding your voice, drag queen Letta Celebrate is content spending her days lip-syncing Lady Gaga at birthdays, weddings, and the occasional bar mitzvah. But when Nancy, a mysterious woman, asks for help after losing everything, Letta finds herself desperate to save her—or be doomed to relive the same day over and over again.

On December 1, 2026, LTC’s annual December Spectacular–a celebration of new plays to kick off Colorado Gives Day and the season of giving–returns to eTown Hall. Previous years have featured GerRee Hinshaw’s Raised on Ronstadt and Ian August’s Drag Queen Magic, making it a signature opportunity for supporters to gather and celebrate the impact of local theater.

February 18 – March 13, 2027, LTC will present the world premiere of Alex Riad’s Faster Horses at the Dairy Arts Center, directed by LTC Associate Artist Heidi Schmidt. In this sharp, fast-paced, new comedy, two women exhausted by working in male-dominated tech companies decide to launch their own app. As their collaboration deepens and success becomes increasingly attainable, cracks begin to emerge in their friendship, forcing them to confront whether they are becoming the very kind of soulless startup they set out to challenge.

The season continues on March 14, 2027, with LTC’s Oscars Watch Party and Game Night at The Spark. Audiences are invited to gather with fellow theater and film lovers for Hollywood’s biggest night, complete with movie trivia, Oscar ballots, prizes, and snacks.

LTC continues its storied tradition of developing new plays in Boulder with Local Lab 16, April 16–18, 2027, at the Nomad Playhouse. Local Lab remains Boulder’s premier festival dedicated to the development of new plays. The annual event brings playwrights, directors, actors, stage managers, dramaturgs, and audiences together for staged readings of works in progress and post-show conversations that help shape the future of each play. Faster Horses was featured in last year’s Local Lab.

This year’s festival will feature three staged readings of new plays, a playwrights panel, community events, parties, and a community hike.

The season concludes in May (date TBA) with staged readings of the Local Listens: Home plays inspired by community conversations.

Co-Artistic Director Betty Hart said, “Season 16 has a common theme of people discovering who they are in unusual circumstances. I love theatre that shines a light on who we are & what we can be with a little (or a lot) of help from our friends.”

Production Details

LOCAL LISTENS: HOME

About

Local Listens is a community-inspired new play initiative that focuses on a single social issue for one year. LTC gathers Boulder community members in Summer 2026 for facilitated story circles that inspired two new plays to be presented in Spring 2027.

Dates + Times

Story Circles: Summer 2026 (dates + times TBA)

Play Readings: Spring 2027 (dates + times TBA)

Location

Select locations TBA

Additional Details

Community Partners include: All Roads Shelter, The Coalition of Manufactured Home Owners in Boulder (C-MOB), The Boulder Chamber, and Create Boulder

Website

localtheaterco.org/listenshome

CASINO NIGHT FUNDRAISER

About

An evening of games and fun in support of Local Theater Company and the theater-makers it serves.

Date + Time

Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 6 – 9 pm MT

Location

The Spark, 4847 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80301

Website

localtheaterco.org/casinonight

WORLD PREMIERE 1: DRAG QUEEN MAGIC or THE TORTUROUS PURGATORIAL EXPERIENCE OF ONE MISS LETTA CELEBRATE

• Playwright: Ian August
• Director: M. Graham Smith
• Cast + Creative team; TBA

About

Drag Queen Letta Celebrate just wants to live her life lip-syncing Lady Gaga at birthdays, weddings, and the occasional bar mitzvah, but when a strange woman asks for help after losing everything, Letta finds herself desperate to save her or be doomed to repeat the same day over and over.

Dates + Locations

• October 1–17, 2026 – Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302
• October 30–November 1, 2026 – Mizel Arts and Culture Center, 350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246

Additional Details

This production is sponsored in part by Diana & Mike Kinsey

Website

localtheaterco.org/dragqueenmagic

DECEMBER SPECTACULAR

About

A celebration of new plays to kick off Colorado Gives Day and the Season of Giving. Previous December Spectacular events have included Raised on Ronstadt by GerRee Hinshaw and Drag Queen Magic by Ian August.

Date + Time

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 | 6 – 9 pm MT

Location

eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Website

localtheaterco.org/spectacular

WORLD PREMIERE 2: FASTER HORSES

• Playwright: Alex Riad
• Director: Heidi Schmidt
• Cast + Creative team: TBA

About

Two women, sick of working at male-dominated tech companies, decide to start their own app together, but the collaboration exposes the cracks in their friendship and threatens to turn their venture into one of the soulless start-ups they’re rebelling against.

Dates

February 18–March 13, 2027

Location

Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302

Additional Details

This production is sponsored in part by Sarah Pierce Martin and Mark & Jamie Ragan on behalf of the Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC)

Website

localtheaterco.org/fasterhorses

OSCARS WATCH PARTY AND GAME NIGHT

About

Gather with friends for Hollywood’s biggest night. Enjoy snacks, movie trivia, and fill out your ballot for a chance to win prizes!

Date + Time

March 14, 2027 | 5 – 8:30 pm MT

Location

The Spark, 4847 Pearl East Circle, Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80301

Website

localtheaterco.org/oscarswatch

LOCAL LAB 16

About

Local Lab is Boulder’s premier new play festival. Experience 3 Staged Readings of New Plays, Post-Show Conversations, Playwrights Panel, and Parties

Dates + Times

April 16–18, 2027 | Events take place throughout the weekend (Times TBA)

Location

Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Avenue, Boulder, CO 80304

Additional Details

Selected playwrights will be announced in fall 2026.

Website

localtheaterco.org/lab16

ABOUT LOCAL THEATER COMPANY

Local Theater Company discovers, develops, and produces exceptional new plays and theatrical works. We provide artists a fertile environment to grow their work and cultivate audiences for new plays by including them in all stages of new play development. We believe theater is a local experience. When you elect to join an audience, you create a new community where, for that brief span of time, everyone is a local.

Local Theater Company Team

• Executive Director: Misha S. Zimmerman
• Co-Artistic Director, Production & Education: Nick Chase
• Co-Artistic Director, New Plays & Engagement: Betty Hart
• Production Manager: Jen Orf
• Community Outreach & Education Coordinator: Shayla Riggle
• Grants Manager: Kate Roselle
• Resident Dramaturg: Jordan Lichtenheld

Social Media

• Instagram: @localtheaterco
• Facebook: LocalTheater
• Website: localtheaterco.org

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D’art Gallery LLC

900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

www.dartgallery.org

Showing in Gallery EAST

“What the Cells Know”
Featuring: Gabrielle Shannon

There is tangible, recognizable connective tissue that flows through the work of Gabrielle Shannon. She is drawn to the organic structures and flow of nature. Where water meets land, where forces collide and expansion breathes beauty in stillness. These encounters reveal the quiet unity of living systems and the humbling scale of the universe we inhabit.

Shannon employs mixed water media on canvas, inks, acrylics, gouache, and watercolor in her paintings. Through her work, she attempts to capture the dynamic energy that surrounds and fills us, constantly shifting and transforming, too small to understand and too vast to comprehend… recognizing that the patterns of change are the only constant we have.

Show Events:

On View: July 2 – August 2, 2026
First Friday: Friday, July 3, 5-9 PM
Artists’ Reception: Friday, July 10, 5-9 PM
Third Friday: July 17, 5-9 PM
Sundays on Santa Fe: July 26, 11 AM- 4 PM
Last Look: Sunday, August 2, 11 AM- 4 PM

All events are open to the public.

Gallery Hours: TH 12-5, FR 12-9, SA 12-5, SU 11-4

For more information regarding D’art Gallery and any of our events, please contact:

Gloria Campbell – gloriacampbellARTstudio@gmail.com – 310.709.6391

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D’art Gallery LLC

900 Santa Fe Drive, Denver, CO 80204

www.dartgallery.org

For more information regarding D’art Gallery and any of our events, please contact:

Gloria Campbell, gloriacampbellARTstudio@gmail.com, 310.709.6391

Showing in our Main Gallery

D’art Gallery Denver is excited to announce the opening of “SPOT ON 7” a group exhibition showcasing exceptional and eye-catching works by regional and national artists.

Opening Reception: Thursday, July 2, 2026, 5-7:30 PM

Awards presented at 6 pm by a representative of Robischon Gallery

On view: from July 2 to July 26, 2026

The SPOT ON juried exhibition is a D’art Gallery tradition typically held in the summer. We ask artists to submit creative, exciting art in all mediums except video and performance, with an emphasis on contemporary approaches coming to that spot on place, that sweet spot, where your vision comes together with your medium.

This year’s exhibition was juried by Jim Robischon, founder of Robischon Gallery in 1976 in Denver, CO. Robischon Gallery has been producing museum-level contemporary art exhibitions of regional, national, and international artists for 50 years. Embracing the current pluralism in art, the exhibitions and artists represented purposefully address a continuum of stylistic and contextual concerns, allowing for a diverse range of voices. The gallery has long been recognized for premiering important artists and exhibiting challenging forms of creative expression over the last five decades, as it continues to set bold new standards for contemporary art in the Mountain States region.

Show Events:

On View: July 2 – July 26, 2026
Artists’ Reception: Thursday, July 2, 5-7:30 PM
First Friday: Friday, July 3, 5-9 PM
Third Friday: July 17, 5-9 PM
Last Look/Sundays on Santa Fe: July 26, 11 AM-4 PM

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June 15, 2026

Contact: jeisel@northglenn.org 

July 2026 Calendar of Events

Highlights Include July 4th, National Night Out, and Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebration

Sunshine Storytime

Fridays, July 3 and 24, 10 a.m., E.B. Rains, Jr. Memorial Park Dogwood Pavilion, 11800 Community Center Drive | Ages 2-7

After we read a story, we’ll have fun doing an activity inspired by the book. Event themes: July 3 – America and July 24 – Music. Guardians must stay with their children. This drop-in activity is free.

Senior Independence Day Potluck

Fri., July 3, 12 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

Join the celebration of 250 years with a festive potluck. Please sign up by July 1. There’s no cost, just bring your most Americana side dish or dessert. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20530010

July 4th Festival

Sat., July 4, 12-9:30 p.m., E.B. Rains, Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive

Celebrate America’s birthday! Some call the event the city’s largest family picnic as families and friends bring out their blankets and picnic baskets to get a great seat for the day. Activities include food, music, the Northglenn-Thornton Rotary Duck Derby, the July 4th Car Show, and of course, fireworks! Go to www.northglenn.org/july4 for more information.

Block On

Mon., July 6, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Festival Lawn, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 4-12

Explore your creativity and building ability with our giant blue blocks on the lawn. Guardians must stay with their children. This drop-in event is free.

Gaming with the Chief

Tues., July 7 and Aug. 4, 1 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

Challenge Police Chief Jim May in crokinole – a disk-flicking dexterity board game. Refreshments served. This drop-in event is free.

Free Summer Concert Series: Blessing Bled Chimanga

Thurs., July 9, 6:30 p.m., Festival Lawn, 1 E. Memorial Parkway

Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring some snacks, or indulge in delicious treats from the on-site food trucks, and immerse yourself in a delightful, music-filled summer evening. Blessing Bled Chimanga will bring an energetic blend of African rhythms and marimba beats. Co-hosted with Anythink Libraries as part of its Community Concert Series. This event is free.

Coffee with the Chief

Fri., July 10, 8-9 a.m., IHOP at the Northglenn Marketplace, 104th Avenue and I-25

Meet up with Northglenn Police Chief Jim May to discuss public safety issues in Northglenn. Just stop by for this free get-together – the coffee’s on us!

Weight Room Orientation

Fri., July 10 and Aug. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 14+

Learn how to safely use weight room equipment. Cost is free for this walk-in class. Call 303.450.8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20425001

Youth Weight Room Orientation

Fri., July 10 and Aug. 7, 12-1 p.m., Northglenn Recreation Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 12-13

Learn proper form, safety guidelines, and how to use machines correctly. Once the activity is completed, participants can access the weight room with an adult. This drop-in program is free. Call 303.450.8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20425002

Lawn Games

Fri., July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Festival Lawn, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | All Ages

Enjoy a variety of outdoor-friendly activities such as badminton, volleyball, ladder golf, spikeball, and more. Cost is free for these drop-in events.

Mudapalooza 18

Sat., July 11, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Northwest Open Space, West 112th Avenue and Ranch Drive | Ages 18+

Now you can play in the mud – and there’s nothing mom can do about it. Go to www.northglenn.org/mudapalooza for more information.

Senior Trivia Time

Tues., July 14, 1 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

Put your knowledge to the test. This drop-in activity is free.

What is Probate and How Do I Avoid It?

Tues., July 14, 2 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

Ever wonder how to protect your family after you pass? Are you looking to keep the government and the public out of your affairs after you are gone? This presentation is for you! Cost is free, but please register by July 12. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20527001

Senior White Elephant Lunch

Fri., July 17, 12 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

One man’s trash is another’s treasure. Bring a wrapped item of value to exchange after lunch. Cost is $12. Register by July 15. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20530007

Northglenn Mini City

Fri., July 17, 1-3 p.m., Parsons Theatre Community Rooms, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 2-10

Join a city-based learning and play day where children discover real-world roles through hands-on play. Each space is designed to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and life skills in a fun and safe setting. Guardians must stay with their children. Cost is free for this drop-in program.

Passport Saturday

Sat., July 18, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. by appointment only, Northglenn City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive

Normally only available on weekdays, the Northglenn City Clerk’s Office will be taking passport applications on this Saturday – but you must register in advance at www.northglenn.org/passports or call 303.450.8756. As a bonus, if you bring in a non-perishable food item, you can have your photo taken for free. The donations will be given to Good Shepherd Food Bank in Northglenn.

Sound Bath

Sat., July 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 14+

Immerse yourself in soothing sound vibrations and discover their transformative effects on your body, mind, and energy field. Please register by July 17. Cost is $20 for residents, $25 for non-residents. Call 303.450.8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20423001

Ranger Ride: Colorado Bees and Pollinator Gardens

Sun., July 19, 10-11:30 a.m., Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway | All Ages

Learn about the local bee population from Northglenn Park Rangers. This fun and easy adventure will span about 1.25 miles and include a visit to the Fox Run Pollinator Garden, making it perfect for the whole family. You must have a helmet and a bike or scooter, and provide your own water. This drop-in event is free.

Senior Book Club: “The Vanishing Place”

Tues., July 21, 1 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

A shocking murder in the New Zealand bush—and the witness who looks all too familiar—draws a woman back to the very place she swore she’d never return to. Call 303.450.8801 or stop by the center to reserve a copy.

Kool Off at Kiwanis

Tues., July 21, 5:30-8 p.m., Kiwanis Pool, 550 Garland Drive

Take a break from the summer heat with a dip in the pool. Not only is the cost of entry free, but we’ll also be handing out free frozen treats!

Senior Ice Cream Social

Fri., July 24, 1 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Beat the heat and join us for a build-your-own sundae bar. Cost is free, but please register by July 22. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20530008

Summer Salad Days Potluck

Fri., July 31, 12 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

Celebrate the summer with an all-salad potluck. Cost is free, just bring a salad or dessert. Register by July 29. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20530005

Northglenn Youth Theatre: “Beauty Is The Beast”

July 31, 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 1, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Aug. 2, 2 p.m.; Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway

An enchantress curses Belle to take the form of a monstrous beast until she can find true love. (Turns out Beast never learned to look past appearances.) Gathering a squad of “middle-aged” princesses, Belle begins an epic quest to hunt down the witch and break the curse, or find true love. Cost is $11 to $15. Call 303.450.8888 or go to www.northglennarts.org for tickets.

1st Saturday Birding

Sat., Aug. 1, 7-8 a.m., Croke Reservoir South Pier, Naiad Dr. & Kalamath St. | All Ages

See, hear, and observe our feathered friends that call Croke Reservoir home or make a pit stop along their migration. Binoculars are available to use. This drop-in activity is free.

Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebration

Sat., Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Eleanor M. Wyatt Centennial Park & Sculpture Garden, 301 Kennedy Dr.

Come celebrate three significant milestones – 250 years of the United States, 150 years of Colorado statehood, and Centennial Park’s 1976 time capsule reveal!

National Night Out

Tues., Aug. 4, 5:30-8:30 p.m., locations throughout Northglenn

Join us for America’s night out against crime!

National Night Out is one of the country’s biggest neighborhood parties. Visit with neighbors while enjoying a fun potluck. There’s bound to be one in your area! Northglenn Police Department officers, City staff, and elected officials will make the rounds to meet with as many residents as possible.

Interested in hosting an NNO event at your home? Fill out our interest sheet at www.northglenn.org/nno or contact Officer Rashad Taylor at 303.450.8916 or rtaylor@northglenn.org.

Grand & Me Pancake Party

Wed., Aug. 5, 10 a.m., Parsons Theatre Community Rooms, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 2-6 and 45+

Bring your grandperson for a cozy morning of pancake fun! Enjoy a sweet pancake story, create a fun craft together, and share a delicious pancake breakfast. Pajamas are welcome! Registration deadline is Aug. 3. Cost is $8 for residents, $10 for non-residents per person. Call 303.450.8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20206003

Senior Center: Magic Rob

Thurs., Aug. 6, 12 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway | Ages 55+

This magician brings the WOWs of surprise, laughter, and amazement. Youth from the City’s summer day camp will be attending as well. Cost is free, but please register by Aug. 4. Call 303.450.8801 or visit www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20531004

Free Summer Concert: Los Mocochetes

Thurs., Aug. 6, 7 p.m., Festival Lawn, 1 E. Memorial Parkway

This Chicano funk band with a colorful cast of characters fuses groovilicious melodies and high-energy stage antics. Grab a blanket or lawn chair, bring some snacks or indulge in delicious treats from the on-site food trucks, and immerse yourself in a delightful, music-filled summer evening. This event is free.

Senior Murder Mystery Lunch

Fri., Aug. 7, 12 p.m., Northglenn Senior Center, 1 E. Memorial Parkway

It’s a time capsule cold case. Is anyone still alive to solve this mystery? Piece together clues to find out who done it! Cost is $20. Please sign up by Aug. 5. Call 303.450.8801 or go to www.northglenn.org/register to sign up. RecTrac: 20530006

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American Red Cross of Mile High Area

444 N. Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203

redcross.org/colorado

Media Contact: Catie Ballenger

Telephone: (970) 261-6282

caitlin.ballenger@redcross.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Red Cross Urges Wildfire, Flash Flood Preparedness This Summer

Wildfire risks remain high heading into summer, but heavy rainfall over burn scars could lead to secondary risks of flash flooding in areas previously affected by fire

DENVER, Colo. (June 17, 2026) — The American Red Cross of Colorado is urging residents to take steps now to be prepared for increased wildfire risks this summer across the region, while also being mindful that rainfalls across burn scars may lead to flash flooding and debris flows.

“This year’s warm, dry winter has raised everyone’s attention to the possibility that we could have a significant wildfire season in Colorado and Wyoming,” said Andrea Miller, regional chief executive officer of the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. “However, any rainfall this summer across new burn scars could also lead to a dangerous flood risk. A few simple steps today can make a big difference if conditions change quickly.”

Three tips to be prepared for wildfire

1. Harden your home and yard today, before wildfire risks increase. Clear leaves and dry debris from decks, gutters, patios, and near propane grills. Move flammable items like doormats, outdoor furniture cushions, and firewood away from your home.
2. Have a go bag and a plan. Pack essentials you can grab in minutes: medications, important documents, chargers, water, sturdy shoes, pet supplies, and a few days of basics. Set a meeting place and plan at least two ways out of your neighborhood.
3. Stay alert and act early. Sign up for local emergency alerts, watch for changing conditions, and evacuate immediately if told to do so. Do not wait to “see what happens” because wind-driven fires can move faster than expected.

Additional wildfire safety tips can be found on the Red Cross website.

Photo by Kent Raney

Flash flooding, debris flows possible across burn scars

In addition to wildfire risks, flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall on top of burn scars remains a danger across the state. According to the National Weather Service, burnt soil can be as water-repellent as pavement, decreasing the amount of rainfall required to cause flooding while also sweeping up debris and remaining ash. These flows can move faster than you can travel by car and can also cause road closures, as was seen on Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon near the Grizzly Creek Fire burn scar.

If you live near a burn scar or in an area prone to flooding, follow these tips from the Red Cross and National Weather Service:

• Have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and know the difference between a flash flood watch and warning:
  • A flood/flash flood WATCH means a flood or flash flood is possible.
  • A flood/flash flood WARNING means flooding or flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon. TAKE IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONS!
• Be prepared to evacuate even without a warning from authorities, as a flash flood or debris flow may happen before a warning can be issued.
• Remember: Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Never walk, swim, or drive through floodwater, and never cross a road or bridge with water or debris flowing. Just 6 inches (15 cm) of fast-moving floodwater can knock you over, and 12 inches (30 cm) can carry your vehicle away.
• Designate a place on higher ground that you can get to quickly. Plan to move to higher ground before flooding begins if you are in an area that is vulnerable to flash flooding or near a burn scar.

Additional flood safety tips can be found on the Red Cross website.

The Red Cross also encourages everyone to download the free Red Cross Emergency App to help monitor hazards and find safety information. You can find the Emergency App by searching “American Red Cross” in your app store or by visiting redcross.org/apps.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on social media.

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A new neighborhood restaurant honoring the women who taught us to cook and the tables that brought us together. 

DENVER, CO (June 15, 2026)— Mother Other, a new vegan bar and restaurant rooted in family recipes, seasonal ingredients, and radical hospitality, is set to open its doors in Denver’s Baker neighborhood on June 27. Located in the Denver Design District, the restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Alexi Mandolini and Beverage Director Taylor Herbert, the team behind The Easy Vegan. Mother Other is the brick-and-mortar realization of six years of pop-ups, farmers markets, and a long-held dream to give their food a permanent place at the table.

The name says it all. Mother Other is a love letter to the women who defined hospitality long before it was an industry: the grandmothers, mothers, and chosen family who made food feel like belonging. Their recipes, handwritten, dog-eared, and passed down through generations, will hang on the walls as a living archive of the women who taught us that feeding someone is an act of love.

Mother Other is also an act of defiance, where professional kitchens have often sidelined and tokenized women, Mother Other places them at the center. The restaurant is committed to pay equity, a positive workplace, and extending genuine care to its team as much as its guests. Don’t expect a special occasion spot. Expect your neighborhood restaurant—the one that feels like walking into your Italian grandmother’s kitchen with 50 years of patina on every surface and the food polished to a five-star shine.

“Women have always been the backbone of hospitality, and we want our kitchen to reflect that, but Mother Other is also for everyone who has ever needed a third place to call their own,” says Mandolini. “Queer folks, chosen families, people who found their people at a neighborhood bar. Hospitality, to us, means everyone at the table.”

The menu tells the story of both founders: Mandolini’s Chicago roots, her grandmother Doree’s table, her father’s foraging trips, and Herbert’s years of craft behind the bar. Shareables set the tone: the Giarancini, a panko-crusted deep-fried risotto served with house giardiniera, celery root puree, and chive aioli, is a love letter to Mandolini’s Chicago roots, while the Spring Pea + Leek Dumpling arrives in a ginger and porcini brodo with charred peas and pea shoot. Vegetable-forward plates include a Japanese Sweet Potato crowned with miso and black garlic whipped potato, tempura-fried onion, truffled taro chip, and sesame chili oil, and the Carrot + Ginger Bisque finished with coconut cream and a house carrot chip.

For heartier appetites, expect Potato + Chive Pierogi with ruby kraut, coconut sour cream, braised apple, and caramelized onion, a The Easy Vegan fan favorite, alongside a Rigatoni alla Vodka with signature sauce, whipped almond ricotta, basil oil, and aleppo crumb. And for something sweet: a Chocolate Budino layered with vanilla sponge cake, passionfruit curd, chocolate cashew pudding, and shortbread crumb, and a Brioche Doughnut served with vanilla custard and poached rhubarb with basil. The bar program will feature house-carbonated vegetable sodas (think carrot, tomato, and celery root), creative cocktails using the same seasonal produce from the kitchen, and true to form, a cold cheap beer and a shot.

“Farmers markets are an incredible proving ground, but they can’t replicate the full dining experience,” says Herbert. “My background is in bartending and bar management, and there’s a craft to that work that I’ve been eager to bring back, such as developing cocktail menus, working behind the bar, creating drinks that speak the same language as the food on the plate. At Mother Other, the bar program and the kitchen aren’t separate conversations. They’re the same one.”

Mandolini is a graduate of Kendall College’s culinary program in Chicago and became executive chef of a Chicago catering company before she could legally drink. Herbert has spent most of her adult life working behind the pine–from bartending and managing primarily at LGBTQ+ nightclubs and bars from North Carolina to Denver.

The two met in 2018 when Mandolini moved to Denver from Chicago and Herbert served her her first beer in town at Asbury Provisions and they have been partners in life and business ever since. The duo rose to national attention in 2023 when their team won Season 16 of Food Network’s The Great Food Truck Race. In building out Mother Other, the pair has stayed true to their DIY spirit—completing much of the physical build themselves with the help of friends and family, from plumbing to light construction, rather than taking on a six-figure contractor loan.

Mother Other will be located at 675 South Broadway Ste. 300, Denver, CO 80209. Opening is anticipated for June 27. For updates, follow @motherotherdenver on Instagram or motherother.com.

Mother Other hours of operation: Thursday – Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

About Mother Other

Mother Other exists at the crossroads of artful sophistication and a warm embrace—a vegan bar and restaurant that feels less like going out and more like being invited over to your grandmother’s house, sitting down with the whole family, and noshing on the recipes that have been passed down, argued over, and perfected for generations.

Everyone says their mom makes the best version of something. Mother Other is all of your mothers’ favorite recipes, reimagined through a plant-based lens and served without the pomp, the pretense, or the price tag that fine dining so often demands. Founded in 2026 by Chef Alexi Mandolini and Beverage Director Taylor Herbert, Mother Other is located in the Denver Design District in the Baker neighborhood. Rooted in radical hospitality, the restaurant is committed to matriarchal leadership, pay equity, and a warmth that extends as generously to its team as it does to every guest who walks through the door.

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THE MOST SPECTACULAR SHOW OF THE 70s

DENVER, CO (June 15th) –  Finally, the fitting show to one of the most impactful artists and performers of our times, through Genesis’ incredible prog rock repertoire – including some of the band’s early hits such as Follow You Follow Me and classic tracks from A Trick of the Tail, Wind & Wuthering, And Then There Were Three and Duke albums. And a few surprises…

In yet its biggest and most daring production, The Musical Box, true to its reputation as a time machine, delivers an authentic live musical experience for hardcore fans and intrigued people alike – a long-awaited and well-deserved homage to our beloved Phil.

“They’re not a tribute band; they have taken a period and are faithfully reproducing it in the same way that someone would do a theatrical production” – Phil Collins

The Musical Box presents And Then There Was Phil at Paramount Theatre on November 12, 2026. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, June 19th, at 10 am at Ticketmaster.com and on the Paramount Website.

For more contact:
Jill Jacenko
Danny Zelisko Presents
jill@dannyzeliskopresents.com

ABOUT DANNY ZELISKO PRESENTS

Danny Zelisko began promoting shows in Arizona in 1974, as a 19-year-old transplant from Chicago. He soon founded the legendary concert promotion firm, Evening Star Productions, making the southwest a viable stop on most tours, producing thousands of shows over the years in Arizona, Las Vegas, and New Mexico, and eventually, all over the USA. Danny proudly partnered Grateful Dead shows with Bill Graham Presents in Phoenix and Las Vegas in the 80s and 90s, which helped transform this area of the country into a concert hotbed that benefits from this vision to this day. After a brief dalliance with the corporate world of concert producing, Zelisko went solo again in 2011, producing thousands of shows since with many of his favorite acts that he grew up with, in the business, focusing locally on the Celebrity Theatre and Talking Stick Resort. In 2020, Danny put out a book to unanimous acclaim called ALL EXCE$$, covering his life and career over the years, available on Amazon. As a huge music fan, his current plans include booking even more shows all over the country, making sure
that people all over feel the LIVE ON-STAGE excitement of the great bands he has been exposed to since The Beatles put out their first record in 1963. THERE IS NOTHING LIKE A GREAT LIVE CONCERT is the mantra!

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Name/Media Contact: Kendra Burrell

kendra.burrell@kidney.org

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Twitter: @NKF

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Colorado Removes a Barrier to Kidney Disease Screening; National Kidney Foundation Calls for Action to Increase Early Detection

New law expands insurance coverage for preventive kidney function screening, but more work remains to close testing gaps across the state

DENVER, CO (June 7, 2026) — Colorado’s approach to kidney disease prevention is entering a new chapter following the enactment of House Bill 26-1019, legislation requiring many health insurance plans to cover annual preventive kidney function screening services. While this legislation takes an important step forward to improving guideline-concordant testing and early diagnosis of kidney disease, closing gaps in testing and facilitating early diagnosis will require a systematic effort by health care organizations, payers, and public health partners. Fewer than 35% of at risk Coloradan’s received annual kidney screening tests, with the largest gaps seen in Medicaid and Employer-Sponsored Insurance.

As healthcare organizations prepare for the opportunities created by expanded access to screening, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is bringing providers, healthcare leaders, and population health professionals together for a statewide educational program focused on improving early detection and diagnosis.

On June 16, NKF will host a virtual webinar, Strategies and Opportunities to Improve Recognition and Management of Diabetes Complications, to help healthcare organizations better understand current screening gaps and explore practical strategies to improve recognition and management of chronic kidney disease and other diabetes-related complications. The program will highlight systems-level approaches, quality improvement strategies, and resources that can help translate expanded access to screening into better patient outcomes. For more information or to register for the webinar, visit Kidney.org/CKDintercept-CO-June-2026.

“Colorado has demonstrated leadership by removing a barrier that may prevent some individuals from receiving kidney disease screening,” said Kendra Burrell, Executive Director of the National Kidney Foundation serving Colorado and New Mexico. “Now we have an opportunity to ensure healthcare systems are prepared to identify more patients earlier, connect them to care, and improve outcomes across our state.”

More than 1 in 7 U.S. adults is estimated to have kidney disease, yet many remain unaware because kidney disease often develops without symptoms until it has reached an advanced stage. Simple blood and urine tests can help identify kidney disease earlier, when treatment can slow progression and improve outcomes.

The State’s new legislation is expected to improve access to testing for many Colorado residents, particularly those at increased risk for kidney disease, including people living with diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and a family history of kidney disease.

The National Kidney Foundation worked alongside advocates, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community leaders throughout the legislative process. Local advocates helped educate lawmakers about the importance of kidney disease screening and the need to reduce barriers to early detection.

“This legislation is a meaningful win for patients across Colorado,” said Dr. Jesse Roach, SVP of Government Relations with the National Kidney Foundation. “Earlier detection creates opportunities for earlier intervention, better health outcomes, and lower healthcare costs. We are grateful to the lawmakers, advocates, and community members who helped make this possible.”

As part of its continuing efforts to improve kidney disease recognition and diagnosis, NKF will convene healthcare professionals from across Colorado on June 16 for a virtual educational program focused on improving screening and diagnosis rates for chronic kidney disease and other diabetes-related complications. The program will explore strategies healthcare systems can implement to identify at-risk patients, increase testing rates, and improve patient outcomes.

“Policy change is important, but implementation is where lives are changed,” Burrell said. “Now that Colorado has removed a barrier to testing, we have an opportunity to work together to ensure more people receive the screening and care they need.”

For more information about kidney disease screening and prevention, visit kidney.org.

About the National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation is revolutionizing the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of patients, and dismantling barriers to equitable kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. For more information, visit kidney.org.

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For Immediate Release

Date: June 17, 2026

Media Contact:

Tom Garrett (VP & Chief Communications Officer – Institute for Free Speech)

tgarrett@ifs.org / 202-301-9200

Institute for Free Speech Files Amicus Briefs Opposing Colorado’s Mandatory Pronoun Use Law

Colorado’s anti-discrimination law unlawfully prohibits speech from one side in some of the most hotly contested debates of today

Washington, D.C. — Gender ideology and pronoun use are among the most contentious cultural and political debates of the day. But the First Amendment protects your right to participate in that debate, no matter which side you’re on.

Colorado’s new anti-discrimination law compels speech by forcing speakers to express a message they don’t believe in by using pronouns (and other gendered language) to prevent individuals from feeling “unwelcome.” That’s why the Institute for Free Speech (IFS) filed amicus briefs in three related cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit.

In the law, the state advances its own viewpoint by mandating use of non-standard pronouns and forbidding other perspectives. As IFS’s brief states, “No government can police language to allow messages it likes, while prohibiting those it disapproves—even when the language might ‘provoke[e] offense and condemnation.’”

The brief explains that pronouns have always conveyed a political message, dating at least as far back as seventeenth-century Quakers and the women’s suffrage movement. The use of gendered pronouns today inherently carries an ideological message, and Colorado cannot force a speaker to contradict their own deeply held beliefs by requiring them to either stay silent or use non-standard pronouns.

The brief thus reminds the court that “the First Amendment protects not just the right to speak on one side of an issue, but also the ‘words’ one might use to deliver the message. Were it otherwise, ‘governments might soon seize upon the censorship of particular words as a convenient guise for banning the expression of unpopular views.’”

Speakers in Colorado should not have to censor themselves in the public square when discussing topics related to gender ideology, and “pronouns are the quintessential means by which people express their views on this issue.”

The brief argues that the district court erred by denying the request for a preliminary injunction and that this misstep will continue to censor would-be speakers under threat of sanctions. The brief asks the 10th Circuit to reverse the district court decision.

To read the briefs in Defending Education, et al. v. Aubrey C. Sullivan, et al., Doxa Enterprises, LTD d/b/a Born Again Used Books v. Aubrey C. Sullivan, et al., and Committee of Five, Inc. d/b/a XX-XY Athletics, v. Aubrey C. Sullivan, et al., visit the case page here.

The Institute for Free Speech promotes and defends the political speech rights to freely speak, assemble, publish, and petition the government guaranteed by the First Amendment.

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NEWS

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Media Contacts:

Patrick Dorion, Business Equity Project and Program Manager, dorionp@bouldercolorado.gov

City of Boulder’s 2026 Juneteenth Celebration to Feature Flag Raising, Community Remarks and Downtown Events

Event marks beginning of week-long Juneteenth festivities featuring “13 Fires” theater production and community panels

BOULDER, Colo. — The City of Boulder invites residents to join its Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising and Commemoration on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, located at 1777 Broadway. The free celebration will feature remarks from city and community leaders, live celebration music and free ice cream.

This year’s commemoration kicks off an exceptional week of community-led Juneteenth events, highlighted by the powerful theatrical production “13 Fires: Displacement by Design,” an original stageplay by Curtis K. Rogers exploring systemic injustice, racial violence and the displacement of communities of color through urban expansion and redlining.

“Juneteenth represents freedom, resilience, and the ongoing work toward justice and equity,” said Aimee Kane, Equity and Belonging Officer with the City of Boulder. “This year’s celebration connects us to our community partners who are doing critical work to examine our shared history and build a more equitable Boulder.”

Week of Events

Community partners, including the Executive Committee, African American Cultural Events (ECAACE) and local organizations, have coordinated an extensive calendar of Juneteenth programming.

Leading Up to June 17:

• Friday, June 5: Juneteenth BBQ featuring Live Poetry and Music5 p.m., Naropa University, Boulder
• Monday, June 8: “13 Fires: Displacement by Design” Panel and Discussion6 p.m., Second Baptist Church, 5300 Baseline Rd., Boulder
• Saturday, June 13: Chautauqua Juneteenth Hike10 a.m., Chautauqua Park, Boulder

June 17: City of Boulder Juneteenth Flag Raising & Commemoration

• 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.: City of Boulder Juneteenth Flag Raising and CommemorationPenfield Tate II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway – Free Event

Later in June:

• Thursday, June 19: Boulder County Juneteenth Kickoff! featuring “13 Fires”6 p.m., Longmont Theater, Longmont
• Sunday, June 22: “13 Fires: Displacement by Design” Panel and Discussion6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder
• June 24 – 26: “13 Fires” Original Theater Production6 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder

About “13 Fires: Displacement by Design”

The theatrical production traces systemic injustice from Indiana Avenue to Boulder and beyond, examining the systems of redlining, gentrification, and global displacement. The production and accompanying panel discussions bring together global justice advocate Taishya Adams, Indiana Avenue historian and writer David L. Williams, playwright and director Curtis K. Rogers, and eco-social justice educator Sabrina Sideris. For more information, visit https://ecaace.org/13fires/

City of Boulder’s Commitment to Juneteenth

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, first learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The City of Boulder recognizes this historic occasion and the ongoing struggle for equity, justice and freedom for all people.

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Aisha Ozaslan, City of Boulder Media Relations, 303-501-2318

Sue Prant, Community Cycles Executive Director, 303-564-9681

BOULDER, Colo. — June kicks off Boulder Walk and Bike Month — a month-long celebration of walking, biking and rolling in Boulder. 2026 brings new events and the return of community favorites like the Boulder Bike Show. Pledge to ride on Bike to Work Day, the month’s signature event, for a chance to win giveaways and help the region measure the impact of biking, walking and rolling.

Some events require registration. Local event highlights throughout the month include:

• June 17: Boulder Bike Show. Bring your own unique bike or drop by for a show of Boulder’s most eclectic bikes. The show includes creative bike categories with prizes awarded as judged by the audience.
• June 20: Big Boulder Dog Walk. Bring your pup and join friendly dogs and their humans for doggy gift bags and a 2.4-mile leisurely trail walk at Boulder’s Cottonwood Trail. Dogs must be leashed or part of Boulder’s Voice and Sight Program.
• June 24: Walk and Bike to Work Day, the month’s signature event. Enjoy free breakfast stations across town. Organizations can still sign up to host a breakfast station.
  Afterward, stop by the Bike to Work Day Happy Hour for free food and to learn more about transportation options available in Boulder from the city and community partners.
• June 27: W360 Slow Marathon. An all-day, all-Boulder adventure for people new to and familiar with walking routes around town. This slow marathon traverses a variety of walking surfaces in neighborhoods, parks and open space, with rest stops along the way.

Additional events include a Bike to Books Parade and more.

“At its best, transportation does more than move people from place to place — it supports well-being, brings neighbors together, and is an opportunity to enjoy the community we’ve built in Boulder,” said City of Boulder Transportation and Mobility Department Director Blythe Bailey. “This June, I hope to see fellow Boulderites out walking, biking, and riding the bus — not just to get somewhere, but because getting there is part of the joy.”

“Walk and Bike Month showcases what makes getting around Boulder so special — the chance to connect with neighbors, enjoy the outdoors and get around in healthy, sustainable ways,” said Community Cycles Executive Director Sue Prant. “We hope people of all ages and abilities join us throughout June to explore the city whether you walk, bike, roll or ride the bus every day or are trying it for the first time.”

Walk and Bike Month is a statewide celebration. Local events at Boulder Walk and Bike Month support Boulder’s vision for transportation and are made possible by City of Boulder sponsorship as well as many generous nonprofit and corporate sponsors. Find all events on walkandbikemonth.org.

Community Cycles is a local nonprofit organization that provides access, education and advocacy to improve bicycling in Boulder. The city and Community Cycles work in partnership to coordinate Boulder Walk and Bike Month.

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June 16, 2026

Media Contact

Kimber Kuhl, Director of Marketing and Membership

KimberK@cmdenver.org | 612-227-3317

First EVER Mess Fest at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

DENVER, Colo. – Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, from 9 am to 4 pm, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus will host its first-ever Mess Fest, a full-body, no-holds-barred celebration of sensory play!

All three days, kiddos are invited to dive headfirst (literally!) into a giant mound of mud and dance their hearts out in fluffy foam. But that’s not all! Each day will have its own featured mega mess.

Friday – Glorious Goo
Saturday – Party with Paint
Sunday – Squishy Shaving Cream

And don’t worry – we’ve thought of everything. Before you head out, swing by our Kid Wash for a quick rinse so your little ones leave clean(ish) and ready for the ride home.

This is your chance to make some amazing memories, get messy and embrace the magic of play!

Pricing

Activities are included with Museum admission, members are FREE!

Visit mychildsmuseum.org for more info and tips for a great visit.

About the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

The mission of the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is to create extraordinary experiences that champion the wonder and joy of childhood. They believe in kid-powered learning and every day, their expertly designed exhibits and programs open doors for Colorado’s curious young minds to express what they know and to discover, create, and explore more – on their own terms.

Since 1973, the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus has served the metro-Denver community as a learning institute dedicated to the education and growth of young children and their caregivers. The Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for children to joyously learn through innovative and interactive hands-on exhibits, engaging daily programming, and year-round special events. The Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is a 501(c)(3), private non-profit organization and a Tier II SCFD member.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

Media Contact:

Dionne Waugh, Police PIO, 303-518-1894

WaughD@bouldercolorado.gov

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Boulder Police Officer Arrested

BOULDER, Colo. – This afternoon, the Boulder Police Department learned that Erie Police were investigating a domestic violence incident involving one of our officers.

The Erie Police Department developed criminal charges against Boulder Police Officer Matthew Herkalo for misdemeanor charges of domestic violence harassment and official misconduct. The incidents are alleged to have occurred when he was off duty. Herkalo turned himself in to Erie Police this afternoon and was arrested.

The Boulder Police Department has placed Herkalo on paid administrative leave per department policy. He has been a Boulder Police officer since July 2024.

The City of Boulder is sharing information about these allegations with our community in the spirit of transparency and integrity. As in every criminal case, these charges are an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.

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Magic Mountain Talks Announces Summer 2026 Lineup in Boulder for the Ongoing Series Exploring Literature and Politics

BOULDER, Colo. — Magic Mountain Talks, a Boulder-based public event series exploring the intersections of literature and politics, announces its Summer 2026 program featuring acclaimed writers, philosophers, critics, and scholars in conversation.

Organized by Arne Höcker, with Hermione Hoby, Claire Kelley, Benjamin Kunkel, Júlia Martins-Rodrigues, and Nathan Schneider, the series is presented in partnership with the University of Colorado Boulder’s Center for Humanities & the Arts, with support from the Department of Germanic & Slavic Languages & Literatures. Magic Mountain Talks is also partially funded through a grant from CU Boulder’s 150th Initiative Fund. The series launched in January 2026 and will continue through 2027.

Magic Mountain Talks are held monthly at Trident Booksellers and Café and feature guests with a conversation partner for a wide-ranging public dialogue, followed by audience Q&A and book signings.

Upcoming Summer 2026 Events:

Jeff Sharlet on “Our Slow Civil War”

In conversation with Nathan Schneider

June 18, 2026 | 6–8 PM MDT

Trident Booksellers and Café

New York Times bestselling author Jeff Sharlet discusses his acclaimed book The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. Sharlet’s work has appeared in Vanity Fair, Harper’s, Rolling Stone, and the New York Times Magazine. He will be joined by Nathan Schneider, associate professor of media studies at CU Boulder and author of Governable Spaces.

Amia Srinivasan on Politics and Psychoanalysis

In conversation with Hermione Hoby

July 16, 2026 | 6–8 PM MDT

Trident Booksellers and Café

Oxford philosopher and bestselling author Amia Srinivasan joins novelist and critic Hermione Hoby for a conversation on feminism, desire, politics, and contemporary intellectual life. Srinivasan is the author of The Right to Sex and Chichele Professor of Social and Political Theory at the University of Oxford.

Francesca Wade on Gertrude Stein’s Afterlife

In conversation with Claire Kelley

August 20, 2026 | 6–8 PM MDT

Trident Booksellers and Café

Francesca Wade is the author of the widely praised Square Haunting: Five Writers in London Between the Wars and has written for the New York Review of Books, Paris Review, and Granta. She will discuss her new biography, Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife, with Claire Kelley, contributor to Library Journal and publishing professional at Seven Stories Press.

All events are free and open to the public. More information and registration details are available at magicmountaintalks.org.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Claire Kelley

hello@magicmountaintalks.org

All posters designed by Júlia Martins-Rodrigues

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May 26, 2026 – Denver, CO – The Colorado Symphony invites the community to celebrate America’s 250th and Colorado turning 150 at a special Independence Eve celebration on Friday, July 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre. This free community concert presented by CU Anschutz features an exhilarating evening of patriotic favorites, beloved orchestral works, and iconic American music performed by the full Colorado Symphony under the baton of conductor Scott Terrell, with Colorado Symphony Principal Trumpet Justin Bartels featured as soloist.

“CU Anschutz is honored to partner with the Colorado Symphony on this special community celebration recognizing the extraordinary service and sacrifice of our veterans, military service members and their families,” said Chancellor Don Elliman. “Supporting the health and well-being of those who have served our country is deeply connected to our mission, and we are proud to help make this meaningful event accessible to the entire community.”

A longstanding Colorado summer tradition, Independence Eve will showcase stirring patriotic anthems alongside music from Broadway, film, and the American songbook. The program opens with the “Star-Spangled Banner” and includes beloved works from legendary composer John Williams, including selections from 1941, The Cowboys, and Lincoln. Audiences will also enjoy Gershwin selections from Porgy and Bess, Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America,” a rousing “Armed Forces Salute,” music from Chicago and The Music Man, and a thrilling finale featuring Tchaikovsky’s explosive 1812 Overture and Sousa’s enduring “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

“Independence Eve is one of Denver’s most cherished traditions and a powerful celebration of community, patriotism, and the joy of live music,” said Tony Pierce, Chief Artistic Officer for the Colorado Symphony. “This concert brings together audiences of all ages to celebrate our nation through music that inspires pride, reflection, and connection. We are thrilled partner with CU Anschutz to offer this event free to the community and welcome everyone to downtown Denver for an unforgettable evening.”

Program Highlights Include:

• “Star-Spangled Banner”
• Music of John Williams
• Selections from Porgy and Bess
• “God Bless America”
• “Armed Forces Salute”
• Music from Chicago and The Music Man
• Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture
• Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever”

Tickets for this event are free but required for entry and may be reserved beginning May 26 at 8:00 a.m. MST at coloradosymphony.org. All tickets are general admission.

EVENT INFORMATION:

What: Independence Eve with the Colorado Symphony

Where: Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre

When: Friday, July 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm MST

Tickets: Available now at coloradosymphony.org

CONTACT:

For more information or to request interviews, please contact:

Nick Dobreff, Communications and Creative Director

“ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org” – 303.308.2477 (o)

For high-resolution, downloadable images of the Colorado Symphony, contact: ndobreff@coloradosymphony.org

Support for the 2025/26 Colorado Symphony Season is provided by: The Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Genesee Mountain Foundation, Denver Arts & Venues, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, Schoen Foundation, and the Colorado Symphony Guild.

TICKETS:

Tickets to Colorado Symphony events are available online at coloradosymphony.org/tickets, by phone at 303.623.7876, and in person at the Boettcher Concert Hall Box Office, Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1000 14th Street. The Box Office is open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, noon–5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.

ABOUT THE COLORADO SYMPHONY

One of the leading orchestras in the United States, the Colorado Symphony Association is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization performing more than 150 concerts annually at Boettcher Concert Hall in downtown Denver and across Colorado. Led by Peter Oundjian as its Music Director as of the 2025/26 season, the Colorado Symphony is home to eighty full-time musicians representing more than a dozen nations and regularly welcomes the world’s most celebrated artists from across musical genres. The orchestra celebrated its Centennial during the 2023/24 concert season and now serves more than 340,000 people each year through live performances at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, and other venues throughout Colorado’s Front Range. Boettcher Concert Hall, which opened in 1978, was the first in-the-round symphonic venue built in the United States. In November 2025, voters passed the Vibrant Denver Bond, which allocates $20 million to a future renovation of the concert hall. Guided by a vision to inspire and unite humanity through live symphonic music, the Colorado Symphony is a living heartbeat of the state — expressing its beauty, creativity, vitality, and inclusive spirit. Through unmatched artistry and bold innovation, the Symphony inspires Colorado and audiences everywhere while expanding access, fostering education, and creating lasting memories through meaningful personal connections. Recognized as an incubator of innovation, creativity, and excellence, the Colorado Symphony listens to and learns from its diverse communities, musicians, and staff; composes and creates with curiosity and versatility; and leads with empathy, collaboration, and responsible stewardship. The Symphony continually expands its reach through in-person and virtual education programs, community partnerships, and programming that celebrates achievement, honors diverse voices, and infuses joy on and off the stage. The Colorado Symphony partners with leading musical artists, cultural organizations, corporations, foundations, educators, sports teams, and individuals to connect people, uplift communities, and inspire everyone to feel part of something greater.

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