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Crafting Designer Entrances

FRISCO Gate Designs Estate Gates Where Elegance Meets Engineering Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Matt Rees A custom-built gate produced by FRISCO Gate, a full-service, locally owned welding and fabrication business, sets a property apart from the rest. With over a decade of experience, they specialize in handcrafted gates tailored to each client’s vision. From intricate designs to precision engineering, customers know they are getting the best from Matt Rees and his team.  “Our...

Entertainment

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Queen

Rodeo Queen, Taina MacDonald, Finding Confidence and Leadership In Rodeo Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Dance the Magic Photos, Provided Editor's Note: The Douglas County Fair & Rodeo marks its 108th year July 24th through August 2nd celebrating Douglas County's western and ag roots. This year's fair and rodeo features premier acts such as Trace Adkins and AWOLNATION, ProRodeo events, food and arts open class competitions, and more. Find tickets and more information ...

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July Garden Guide

Beat the Heat: Mid-Summer Survival Guide for Front Range Gardens Article by Debbie Hill Front Range gardening is always a challenge. Now that the dog days of summer are upon us, our gardens need a little extra TLC to make it through these hot, dry times. If your plants seem to wilt in the afternoons, a little extra water will help. Pay close attention to insects that may damage crops and ornamentals. Try to avoid broad-spectrum pesticides; they kill beneficial insects right along with the...

Sports + Recreation

Meet Your Neighbor: Debbie Mills

Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Fair Board Director, Debbie Mills Leads With Style and Grace Article by Cassandra Green | Photography by Abby Watkins Recognized as Committee Woman of the Year by The Women’s Professional Rodeo Association, Debbie Mills is the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Fair Board Director. Debbie, starting in the middle, can you share about traveling to rodeos with your girls when they were younger? They did youth rodeo in high school, primarily National Little Britches Rodeo...

Life + Culture

Making A Difference In Castle Rock

Dr. Scott Herbert and John De Lay create an impact throughout our community Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Ellen Jaskol & Kristen Gonzales Dr. Scott Herbert and John De Lay create an impact throughout our community.   Dr. Scott Herbert, MD - Oncologist at AdventHealth Castle Rock Dr. Scott Herbert, MD, has known many communities throughout his endeavor to become a doctor. He grew up in Illinois, where he attended college at Illinois Wesleyan University and went to medical...

Life + Culture

June Garden Guide

Castle Rock June: Because May Was Just a Frost Rehearsal Article by Debbie Hill The sun is shinning, the flowers are blooming, the bees are happily buzzing along. Yes, June has arrived and with it we are now in the perfect time to plant the glorious gardens we have dreamed about all winter. Whether you are a flower gardener or a veggie gardener, this is your time to shine. Warm-Season Veggies & Herbs:  Transplant tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant by mid-June. Direct sow beans, corn...

Auto + Marine

Titan Auto Care

Keeping Your Baby in Top Shape Article by Steve Hill | Photography by Provided Smart Maintenance Tips Every Castle Rock Driver Should Know Many newer vehicles recommend oil changes every 10,000–15,000 miles. While that may work under ideal conditions, most drivers—especially in Colorado—don’t operate under those conditions. Modern engines are advancing rapidly with tighter tolerances and technologies like direct fuel injection. Overtime, fuel and soot can contaminate the oil, reducing its...

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May Garden Guide

April Showers Bring May Flowers Article by Debbie Hill Gardening in Castle Rock presents a myriad of challenges. Beyond high altitude and difficult soils, Colorado just faced its driest, warmest winter on record. I recommend the water district’s Water Wise course for everyone. Gardening here isn’t for the faint of heart; our average last frost is May 15, and spring storms often bring damaging hail. Yet, Castle Rock can still produce beautiful, bountiful gardens.   Lawn Care ...

Health + Wellness

Menopause Is Having Its Moment

The Cove Concierge Medicine is Leading it in Castle Rock Article by Aaron R. Block, MD, MPH, CPH, DABFM, MSCP | Photography by Provided As I talk to friends, family, and patients, I often remind them: If a woman lives long enough, she has a 100% chance of going through menopause. That’s roughly 51% of the population. The other 49% (myself included) will almost certainly love, live with, or care about someone who will experience it. With that perspective, menopause isn’t a niche issue—it’s a...

Life + Culture

Women of the Workforce

Meet the Co-Creators of the WOW Movement in Castle Rock Article by Kristen Gonzales | Photography by Provided & Jessica Yuan of Lingering Glance Photography All too often, women are juggling life, work, children, and everything in between, with little time to explore a sense of self and to meet other women. Because of this, Gina Anguiano and Inger Hiller, inspired by the men's group BOB (Business Over Beverages), wanted a space for women in business to meet, promote their businesses, and find...