Author: Jennifer-Brookland
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Colorado Wolf & Wildlife Center a haven for animals in need of saving
The sounds of howling swirl out into the mountain air. They are spine-tingling, almost mournful tones, like faraway train whistles on a rainy night. In the right weather and terrain, a wolf’s howl can be heard for miles. Humans like to typecast these animals. They are big and bad above all; they are lone, predatory…
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New exhibit at Fine Arts Center to focus on health and wellness
About 30 seconds into Jordan Lord’s short film “After…After…(Access),” it becomes clear that something is different about this work. As Lord visually documents the moments and days between learning open-heart surgery is needed and being wheeled in for the procedure, audio narration and written captions tell a larger story about access and indebtedness — and…
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Artists and aspens: A match made in Colorado
There’s much to admire in an aspen tree. Its expansive presence for one; stands of aspen cover 5 million of Colorado’s acres — that’s 20% of the state’s forested land. Its captivating capacity for tree song for another; its fluttering leaves deliver a notorious whisper, or sizzle, as they shimmy in a breeze. The unique…
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‘We’re just getting by’: Military spouses quit jobs, families bust budgets in scramble for child care
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit news organization educating the public on military service. When Payton Kinnison found out she was pregnant with twins, she didn’t waste a moment. Eight weeks into her pregnancy, she put her unborn children on the waitlist for on-base child care at Peterson Space Force Base in…
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Selling Colorado lifestyle to young kids an incredible journey for Midwest mom
My family recently decided to move to Colorado Springs after weeks of deliberation, several phone calls with the most tenuous of acquaintances, a session with a life coach and a highly subjective weighted pro/con sheet drawn up on a yellow legal pad. As I agonized over our options, I kept searching for the answer to…
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These eight Colorado wedding venues will leave a lasting impression
From historic mansions, ski resorts and flower farms to barns, museums and even caves, Colorado boasts almost any wedding venue a couple could imagine. Here are a few beautiful and unique sites to say “I do.” Black Mountain Lodge, Summit County If you want to leave your out-of-town guests truly breathless, consider hosting a ceremony…