By Jeffrey V. Smith EMPIRE Easter Seals Colorado is once again teaming-up with Tommyknocker Brewery, Raquelitas Tortillas and Food Services of America Loveland for the annual “A Perfect Pairing” event, April 22 from 6-9 p.m. at Rocky Mountain Village in Empire. The casual event includes six stations with food prepared by local chefs and paired … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE Decades of retail management experience along with a passion for creativity and design gave Aaron and Steffanie Bornhoft the idea to one day open their own store. They were not in a hurry. A historic building in an amazing location, and a newfound desire to settle down with their children, changed … Continue reading
Toll collection waived during testing period; CDOT reminds drivers to get a pass. DENVER — The High Performance Transportation Enterprise (HPTE) and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) today announced the opening of the eastbound I-70 Mountain Express Lane to traffic on Saturday, Dec. 12, from Empire to Idaho Springs. Travelers will be able to try … Continue reading
THIS BUSINESS HAS UNEXPECTEDLY (TO US) CLOSED ITS DOORS IN RECENT DAYS. SORRY FOR ANY CONFUSION FROM INTRODUCING THE NEW BUSINESS IN OUR MAY ISSUE… By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE Alex Gauch has worked in many kitchens, but never his own. The first-time restaurant owner is excited to have things done his way at The Phoenix … Continue reading
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s rich history is being preserved through the efforts of locally- and nationally-designated historic places. Each month this year, the MMAC Monthly takes a region-by-region look at the many properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the mountain communities in Clear Creek, Gilpin, Boulder and Larimer counties. The passage … Continue reading
Daryl Boone’s Santas evolved from wood spirit carvings. By Jeffrey V. Smith EMPIRE It’s important to know Daryl Boone makes custom furniture, mats and frames artwork, paints signs and like to undertake many other creative endeavors, otherwise you might think all he does is carve wooden Santas. The Empire-based artist and proprietor of Glenbrook Gift … Continue reading
By Jennifer Pund EMPIRE Colorado has an amazing history and Deb and Jim Dysinger love sharing it with everyone who is interested. This month, the couple celebrates the one-year anniversary of Annie’s Gold Antiques and Collectibles’ move to Empire, while customers continue to rave of the new location. Both hailing from generations of collectors, the … Continue reading
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