Isabel Guzman
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Doing the best I can. Authenticity > neutrality.
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NEW CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER: Congratulations to Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman, SPJ Colorado Pro's newest board member. Learn more about Isabel here.
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter adds Isabel Guzman to board
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has appointed Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman as i…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER: Congratulations to Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman, SPJ Colorado Pro's newest board member. Learn more about Isabel here.
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WAPO SCOOP: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
The military service, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, has drafted a new policy that classifies such items “potentially divisive.”
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November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
WAPO SCOOP: U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses as hate symbols
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The $21.4 million Santa Fe and Mineral Improvements Project will add a quadrant roadway, a traffic design that adds a connector road, in the southwest corner of the intersection. It will also see new traffic signals and longer green lights.
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Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue to undergo “quad road” construction
The intersection of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Avenue is the most traffic-congested area in Littleton, creating the perfect storm for consistent car accidents. Vehicle collisions in the area are
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November 20, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The $21.4 million Santa Fe and Mineral Improvements Project will add a quadrant roadway, a traffic design that adds a connector road, in the southwest corner of the intersection. It will also see new traffic signals and longer green lights.
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“It’s just a matter of creating that opportunity for them, because many feel that blindness prevents them from creating art,"
said Dan Burke, a member of Colorado Center for the Blind, about Arapahoe Community College's "Shared Visions" art exhibition.
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said Dan Burke, a member of Colorado Center for the Blind, about Arapahoe Community College's "Shared Visions" art exhibition.
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Appreciating art beyond sight at the Shared Visions Exhibition
In art museums, visitors can view the artwork, taking in their complexities and interpretations — from a distance. Stepping past the taped lines on the floor is forbidden; much less
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November 18, 2025 at 11:32 PM
“It’s just a matter of creating that opportunity for them, because many feel that blindness prevents them from creating art,"
said Dan Burke, a member of Colorado Center for the Blind, about Arapahoe Community College's "Shared Visions" art exhibition.
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said Dan Burke, a member of Colorado Center for the Blind, about Arapahoe Community College's "Shared Visions" art exhibition.
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When Littleton resident Libby Bryant heard her brother in Portland describe his community’s effort to create a neighborhood food pantry, she decided to take action in her own neighborhood near Berry Park in Littleton.
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‘One small, good idea’: Littleton mom’s food bins spark community connection
More than 600,000 Coloradans — including children — receive SNAP benefits every month, enabling them to buy groceries and keep food on the table, according to the State of Colorado.
www.littletonindependent.net
November 18, 2025 at 11:30 PM
When Littleton resident Libby Bryant heard her brother in Portland describe his community’s effort to create a neighborhood food pantry, she decided to take action in her own neighborhood near Berry Park in Littleton.
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Pat Driscoll, running for Littleton mayor, apologized this morning for removing opponents' campaign materials from a resident's door, which was revealed in Ring doorbell video posted on social media over the weekend.
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Littleton mayoral candidate Driscoll apologizes for taking opponents’ flyer
Over the weekend, Ring camera footage of Littleton City Councilmember and mayoral candidate Patrick Driscoll removing a campaign flyer from his opponents off a resident’s door went viral on social
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October 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Pat Driscoll, running for Littleton mayor, apologized this morning for removing opponents' campaign materials from a resident's door, which was revealed in Ring doorbell video posted on social media over the weekend.
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There’s nothing like getting a kind email from a reader when life has been, doing its thing. Feeling very grateful.
September 17, 2025 at 3:23 AM
There’s nothing like getting a kind email from a reader when life has been, doing its thing. Feeling very grateful.
My writer dream is to meet Jia Tolentino for matcha in NYC
August 16, 2025 at 7:05 PM
My writer dream is to meet Jia Tolentino for matcha in NYC
The passage of the one big beautiful bill has real impacts on people, doctors and providers everywhere. A few of those people are a Littleton family, the team at Doctors Care Colorado and the CEO of Colorado Access. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/07/f...
July 7, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The passage of the one big beautiful bill has real impacts on people, doctors and providers everywhere. A few of those people are a Littleton family, the team at Doctors Care Colorado and the CEO of Colorado Access. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/07/07/f...
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The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered the dismissal of a libel case against the Arvada Press because plaintiff Jeffco Kids First failed to show “actual malice” by the newspaper or that statements made in an article by reporter Rylee Dunn “were materially false.”
Colorado Court of Appeals orders dismissal of libel lawsuit against newspaper over ‘furries’ story - Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
The Colorado Court of Appeals ordered the dismissal of a libel case against the Arvada Press because plaintiff Jeffco Kids First failed to show “actual malice” by the newspaper or that statements made...
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July 3, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday ordered the dismissal of a libel case against the Arvada Press because plaintiff Jeffco Kids First failed to show “actual malice” by the newspaper or that statements made in an article by reporter Rylee Dunn “were materially false.”
I joined the ABC South East NSW in Australia to discuss my recent coverage of the "No Kings" protest in Littleton. Eddie Williams asked me some great questions about what Australians want to know about what's going on in the U.S.. You can listen here around 1:10:00:
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Breakfast - ABC listen
Join us for breakfast, with an interesting mix of people, music, news and community events
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June 18, 2025 at 2:40 AM
I joined the ABC South East NSW in Australia to discuss my recent coverage of the "No Kings" protest in Littleton. Eddie Williams asked me some great questions about what Australians want to know about what's going on in the U.S.. You can listen here around 1:10:00:
www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
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Littleton approves ADUs for all residential zones on second hearing coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/06/06/l...
Homeowners’ freedom or state overreach? Littleton City Council approves ADUs - Littleton Independent
Littleton City Council approved two significant ordinances on 6-1 votes during its regular meeting on June 3, which will update the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) to comply with new state requirements f...
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June 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Littleton approves ADUs for all residential zones on second hearing coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/06/06/l...
The new journalism era is no longer settling for the “that’s just how it is” regurgitated quote that every elder likes to say when I’m having a difficult time navigating this industry, it literally doesn’t have to be this way but I’m too young and naive huh
June 4, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The new journalism era is no longer settling for the “that’s just how it is” regurgitated quote that every elder likes to say when I’m having a difficult time navigating this industry, it literally doesn’t have to be this way but I’m too young and naive huh
Littleton City Council is considering allowing ADUs in residential zones. Some residents are trying to freeze the land code. More here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/30/l...
Littleton residents launch petition to restrict future zoning changes, prompting city council review - Littleton Independent
Littleton City Council reviewed a proposed citizen-initiated charter amendment during its May 27 study session. The proposed amendment would freeze the land code, significantly restricting changes to ...
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May 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Littleton City Council is considering allowing ADUs in residential zones. Some residents are trying to freeze the land code. More here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/30/l...
Last week, I got the chance to interview my high school biology teacher about his recent award from Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. Monty teaches students hydroponic farming and plant science among a multitude of other topics. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/29/m...
Littleton’s EPIC Campus teacher receives award from Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom - Littleton Independent
Littleton students have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of agriculture – ranging from planting hydroponic lettuce to observing bee behavior – at EPIC Campus. The Explorative Pathways for Inn...
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May 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last week, I got the chance to interview my high school biology teacher about his recent award from Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. Monty teaches students hydroponic farming and plant science among a multitude of other topics. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/05/29/m...
Did you know I send out newsletters twice a week?
In April, I had 4,710 readers of my E-Edition and 4,684 of my weekly inbox newsletter. I'd love to reach 5,000, if you can, please subscribe at no cost here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/newsletters/
In April, I had 4,710 readers of my E-Edition and 4,684 of my weekly inbox newsletter. I'd love to reach 5,000, if you can, please subscribe at no cost here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/newsletters/
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Stay in the loop with Colorado Community Media Find out what your government officials are doing, what events are happening in your neighborhood and what it all means for you and your community with o...
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May 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Did you know I send out newsletters twice a week?
In April, I had 4,710 readers of my E-Edition and 4,684 of my weekly inbox newsletter. I'd love to reach 5,000, if you can, please subscribe at no cost here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/newsletters/
In April, I had 4,710 readers of my E-Edition and 4,684 of my weekly inbox newsletter. I'd love to reach 5,000, if you can, please subscribe at no cost here: coloradocommunitymedia.com/newsletters/
Andrew Salazar, the 32-year-old man accused of attempting to kidnap a young girl on April 19 in Littleton, faced Judge James Xavier Quinn on April 24 and was assigned a preliminary hearing date of May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Arapahoe County Justice Center.
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Littleton attempted kidnapping suspect set for preliminary hearing - Littleton Independent
Andrew Salazar, the 32-year-old man accused of an attempted kidnapping of a young girl on April 19 in Littleton, faced Judge James Xavier Quinn on April 24 and was assigned a preliminary hearing date ...
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April 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Andrew Salazar, the 32-year-old man accused of attempting to kidnap a young girl on April 19 in Littleton, faced Judge James Xavier Quinn on April 24 and was assigned a preliminary hearing date of May 14 at 1:30 p.m. at Arapahoe County Justice Center.
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The “oldest working thing in Denver” has met its fate at Littleton City Council. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/24/l...
Fate of Littleton’s historic flumes uncertain as City Ditch piping looms - Littleton Independent
What’s 4-feet deep, 6-feet wide and 26-miles long? The original City Ditch — one of Colorado’s earliest and most influential irrigation canals, constructed between 1864 and 1867 by the Capitol Hydraul...
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April 24, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The “oldest working thing in Denver” has met its fate at Littleton City Council. coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/24/l...
Remember the #ColumbineSquare Shopping Center on Federal Blvd and Belleview Ave?
Where buildings were abandoned and a fire broke out in 2018, destroying one building?
Now, the city of #Littleton is redeveloping the site to house a new apartment complex.
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Where buildings were abandoned and a fire broke out in 2018, destroying one building?
Now, the city of #Littleton is redeveloping the site to house a new apartment complex.
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Nearly seven years after demolition, redevelopment of Columbine Square is underway - Littleton Independent
Almost seven years after Columbine Square and the former O’Toole’s Garden Center on Federal Boulevard and Belleview Avenue were demolished, the City of Littleton is prepping the vacant Columbine Squar...
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April 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Remember the #ColumbineSquare Shopping Center on Federal Blvd and Belleview Ave?
Where buildings were abandoned and a fire broke out in 2018, destroying one building?
Now, the city of #Littleton is redeveloping the site to house a new apartment complex.
coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/10/c...
Where buildings were abandoned and a fire broke out in 2018, destroying one building?
Now, the city of #Littleton is redeveloping the site to house a new apartment complex.
coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/10/c...
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Mark Gaskin, 61, lives in a tent trailer down the street from his 82-year-old aunt’s apartment, and cares for her daily, giving up his own comfort to protect her.
Read the full story from @denvervoice.bsky.social below.
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Read the full story from @denvervoice.bsky.social below.
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Familial love transcends homelessness
Mark Gaskin, 61, lives in a tent trailer down the street from his 82-year-old aunt’s apartment, and cares for her daily, giving up his own comfort to protect her.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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Jones’ next scheduled court appearance is a status conference set for 2:30 p.m. on April 14 in Division 402 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial.
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Ruling in former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional preliminary hearing delayed - Littleton Independent
Parents of alleged victims in a case that accuses a former Littleton Public Schools paraprofessional of child abuse are frustrated that court proceedings are delayed again. Kiarra Jones is facing nume...
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March 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Jones’ next scheduled court appearance is a status conference set for 2:30 p.m. on April 14 in Division 402 at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial.
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Hiya! You may have heard I'm a new reporter for the Littleton Independent. Here's my column where you can get to learn more about me: coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/25/i...
Littleton local joins the Independent newspaper - Littleton Independent
When I was 7, I moved with my mom, sister and stepdad to Aurora, from my hometown of Gering, Nebraska. If you’ve never heard of Gering, I don’t blame you – but you’re missing out on the best cabbage b...
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February 26, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Hiya! You may have heard I'm a new reporter for the Littleton Independent. Here's my column where you can get to learn more about me: coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/25/i...
My latest for the Littleton Independent:
Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe announces permanent closure coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/17/g...
Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe announces permanent closure coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/17/g...
Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe announces permanent closure - Littleton Independent
GraceFull Community Cafe, a pay-what-you-can lunch and breakfast restaurant in downtown Littleton, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post on Saturday morning. “Over the last two years we ...
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February 18, 2025 at 4:57 AM
My latest for the Littleton Independent:
Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe announces permanent closure coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/17/g...
Littleton’s GraceFull Cafe announces permanent closure coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/02/17/g...