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letter from the editor by Judith B. Taylor Springtime in the Rockies is unpredictable and interesting. Some of the visible signs include a new season with warmer, longer days; outdoor sporting events such as walks, races and triathlons; and, of course, the return of major league baseball.
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April/May 2007 Features:
Profile: (On The Cover) Breaking New Ground — Linda Alvarado scores firsts in her career field and the world of baseball. Linda Alvarado, head of Alvarado Construction, has won national honors for her business leadership, including Revlon’s Business Woman Of The Year, winner of the Sara Lee Frontrunner Award and the Horatio Alger Award, and noted as one of the 100 most influential Hispanics in America by HISPANIC BUSINESS,. “I always reminded myself, You know who you are, and you need to be focused on where you’re going. But never forget where you came from, and never forget to give back.” click here to read the full article...
Up Front: In The Minds Of Champions — Four adventurous women embrace the challenges in extreme sports. A few of our female friends are taking bigger chances when it comes time to learn a new sport. They have chosen to participate in some fun and games that are inherently dicey. Come along as DENVER WOMAN meets four women who have stared fear in the face -- and won! Danielle Ballengee is involved in doing what she loves, adventure racing. Dr. Carol Rymer Davis was the first woman to win the Gordon Bennett Cup, the most prestigious international ballooning championship. Sherry Ray joined race car driving when she was part of a pit crew for her husband. Marion Downs, a renowned audiologist, is the head of the Marion Downs Hearing Center Foundation. She swims, skis, and plays tennis, but her most satisfying adventure was sky diving on her 90th birthday! click here to read the full article...
Family Issues: The Problem Of Childhood Obesity — Many groups are working to help Colorado’s kids get healthy & fit. Obesity that starts in childhood can lead to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint problems, depression and even sleep apnea. Fortunately, several area programs are on the case, increasing awareness and offering solutions. Organizations mentioned in this article include Junior League Of Colorado, Children’s Hospital In Denver, Colorado Department Of Public Health’s Colorado Physical Activity And Nutrition Program, America On The Move™ In Colorado, and Metro Denver Health And Wellness Commission (MDHWC). click here to read the full article...
Dollars & Sense: A Financial Resolution Reality Check — If you’ve already abandoned 2007 goals, you may need to rethink your strategy. Goals can sometimes be too high level, too fuzzy or unrealistic. Here are some ways to define a strategy that will work for you. From saving for emergencies to buying insurance and creating an estate plan, this column provides readers with some basics to help get a handle on finances. click here to read the full article...
Role Model: Passing On What She Has Learned — Jennifer Alter chooses a life of service. Architect Becky Alexis joined the Denver-based architectural firm D.H. Ruggles & Associates and is now helping to create a new division, ART Architecture, whose mission is the blending of traditional architectural forms and details with contemporary lifestyles. She is interested in sustainable design, energy efficiency and homes that can evolve to serve an owner over many years. Another one of her concerns is housing for the homeless. click here to read the full article...
Travel: Getting Away In Sante Fe — Choose from the arts, music, shopping, outdoor fun, or enjoy them all. The streets of Sante Fe are filled with shops offering appealing and often exotic merchandise. The city has been a major shopping destination for nearly 200 years. click here to read the full article...