REAL GEMS The metro area holds many standout buildings P16
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NOW ARRIVING
With fanfare, but less horns, the G-Line is finally rolling into town P12
COLUMBINE TRAGEDY: 20 YEARS LATER
A DINO BIRTHDAY
Rick Townsend’s life, like many others, would never be the same after the events of April 20, 1999 P7-10
Dinosaur Ridge celebrates 30 years P4
THE BOTTOM LINE PERIODICAL
“It (Jefferson Parkway) is going to happen. It’s just how do we shape it and how do we evolve it into something that doesn’t divide a community but hopefully builds a community.” Arvada Councilmember Bob Fifer on the parkway’s future | P5 INSIDE
VOICES: PAGE 14 | LIFE: PAGE 16 | CALENDAR: PAGE 23 | SPORTS: PAGE 25
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