Sports + Recreation

Not Just a Game

Valhallan Esports Training teaches teamwork, resilience, and confidence beyond the keyboard Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Flatirons Pro Media At first, Ben Green didn’t want to go. Crowds made the eleven-year-old from Broomfield uneasy, and meeting new people felt overwhelming, especially without his mom or dad nearby. But after a year at Valhallan Esports Training , things look different. “They helped me get better at Fortnite and taught me how to switch from an Xbox controller...

Fitness

Where Friendships Begin

How two families found connection, community, and each other at Broomfield Swim and Tennis Club Article by Kevin Getz | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography When was the last time you made a new friend—one who really stuck? Not just a passing connection or someone you wave to in the carpool line, but a real, lasting friendship. As adults, those are harder to come by. Without the built-in circles of school or work, meeting someone new can be a rare occurrence. But sometimes, life surprises...

Education

Building More Than Mechanics

How Stang Auto Tech Is Shaping Futures Article by Julie Walker | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Did you know what you wanted to do with your life when you were a high school student? For many of us, that was a tough question to answer—even well into adulthood!  Peyton Anadale-Rodriguez was one of those students who struggled to answer the question—he just knew that a four-year college wasn’t it. So when he heard about an internship opportunity during his sophomore year at The...

Arts + Culture

A Legacy in Every Leap

Inside the Colorado Conservatory of Dance and Its Enduring Role in Broomfield’s Story Article by Danika De Jong There are places in every city that seem to hum with quiet, persistent energy—where history is not so much preserved as it is lived. In Broomfield, Colorado, one such place is the Colorado Conservatory of Dance (CCD) , a legacy written in the steady discipline of barre work, the exuberance of a child’s first leap, and the applause that greets each curtain call. The Conservatory’s...

Professional Services

4 Tips for How Trades Businesses Can Use GEO to Show Up in AI Search

If you run a trades business - whether HVAC, auto glass repair, plumbing, or another skilled service - you're already aware that showing up in online search results can help people find you. Traditional search has been turned on its head by AI, and now people are using AI-powered search tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google SGE (Search Generative Experience) to find the service providers they need.Though traditional search (think: blue links and map results) still dominates the search...

Life + Culture

No Passport Required

A Luxe Staycation at Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield Article by Justin Schierkolk | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography & Omni Hotel & Resort “Please remove your belt and shoes.” “You’ve been randomly selected for a bag search.” “Your flight is delayed.” If those phrases make your eye twitch, you’re not alone. These are the hallmarks of modern travel—a series of mildly traumatizing events sandwiched between moments of actual vacation. This year, my wife, Sarah, and I did something...

Local Services

Compassion Meets Crisis

How BCORE Brings Mental Health Support to the Front Lines Article by Julie Walker He didn’t expect anyone to understand. The arguments at home, the emotions he couldn’t name—he just wanted the noise to stop. The police officers arrived, and then a clinician. But the clinician didn’t bring judgment—just calm. For the first time in a long time, he felt seen. Not punished, not dismissed, but heard. And in that moment, with someone truly listening, something shifted: maybe he wasn’t alone in this...

Home + Design

From Hailstorm to Harmony

Navigating roof replacement with our local guides at Reitz Roofing Article by Kevin Getz “Oh, oh, that doesn’t look good,” Anita Carlino said to herself as she walked from her house to the shed. This morning’s cloudless, piercing blue sky was now dark gray, almost black, and the clouds tumbled over each other like a load of clothes in a dryer. The cars were safely in the garage, but there wasn’t time to cover the flower beds or tomato plants. The hail slammed down hard just minutes after she...

Health + Wellness

A Greater Risk for Men

The Impact of Hearing Loss on Quality of Life is Heavy, But Family Hearing Can Help! Article by Chelsea Walters Many guys don’t think twice about firing up a chainsaw, running a table saw, or hitting the range. It’s just part of life. Focusing on the job, the project, and the moment, hearing protection isn’t always top of mind. Case in point: A local police officer sought help at Family Hearing after exposure to a sudden, high-impact noise. He immediately experienced hearing loss, pressure...

Home Services

Infusing L.I.F.E. Into the Trades

Nate Trail, Owner of To the T Plumbing, Heating & Air, Raises the Standard for Service, Leadership, and Local Impact Article by Kristen Hamm | Photography by Sarah Dawn Photography Loyalty. Integrity. Family. Excellence. These values don’t just hang on a conference room wall—they live and breathe at To the T Plumbing, Heating & Air. Nate Trail and his wife, Megan, founders of this thriving company, embody these principles daily. Their passion for the trades goes beyond service calls. They...