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Lockheed takes over the U.S. government's Antarctic operations, keeps staff in Denver

South Pole Station​More than two years past its original deadline, the National Science Foundation has finally awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin to handle the U.S. government's vast operations in Antarctica. The thirteen-year, $1.9 billion contract begins April 1 and its headquarters will ... More >>

Are you an unemployed chef? Are you willing to relocate to Antarctica?

John E. LesterHome sweet home?​McMurdo Station, one of three U.S. government-run research posts in Antarctica, is looking for a new executive chef. The requirements include a bachelor's degree, a culinary degree and seven years of experience, at least three of which are supervisory. Oh, and yo ... More >>

Elitch's lights up the night...every night

John E. LesterHome sweet home?​McMurdo Station, one of three U.S. government-run research posts in Antarctica, is looking for a new executive chef. The requirements include a bachelor's degree, a culinary degree and seven years of experience, at least three of which are supervisory. Oh, and yo ... More >>

Denver bands with an Antarctic connection host a fundraiser for Christchurch on Saturday

​For the past twenty years, Denver has had a special connection to Antarctica, primarily because the firms that support the U.S. government's research there have operated here, training the hundreds of employees who spend up to a year on the continent. After spending time on "the Ice," however ... More >>

Yes, your Colorado jury summons came from New Mexico. And, yes, it's legit.

​For the past twenty years, Denver has had a special connection to Antarctica, primarily because the firms that support the U.S. government's research there have operated here, training the hundreds of employees who spend up to a year on the continent. After spending time on "the Ice," however ... More >>

Antarctic Support Contract delayed for a year

​Nearly three months after the National Science Foundation was supposed to announce who had won the thirteen-year, $2 billon Antarctic Support Contract, the federal agency has acknowledged to bidders that the award will be delayed by at least a year. Centennial-based Raytheon Polar Services c ... More >>

From the week of October 22, 2009

​Nearly three months after the National Science Foundation was supposed to announce who had won the thirteen-year, $2 billon Antarctic Support Contract, the federal agency has acknowledged to bidders that the award will be delayed by at least a year. Centennial-based Raytheon Polar Services c ... More >>

Life in Antarctica is cold — but bloggers there can still get burned

​Nearly three months after the National Science Foundation was supposed to announce who had won the thirteen-year, $2 billon Antarctic Support Contract, the federal agency has acknowledged to bidders that the award will be delayed by at least a year. Centennial-based Raytheon Polar Services c ... More >>

Blogging from Antarctica can put you on thin ice

Hello from McMurdo Station!​In the 1980s, the only way for Antarcticans to communicate with loved ones back home was by writing letters (in the summer) or by making phone calls patched through by high-frequency radio. The radio didn't always work, however, and messages often had to be short. F ... More >>

Is Colorado Ethics Watch getting nitpicky with its complaint against Aurora councilman Ryan Frazier?

Ryan Frazier Yesterday, Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit watchdog group, leveled a formal complaint against Aurora City Council member Ryan Frazier with the to-do of a major political bombshell. Noting they'd filed a compliant with the Aurora City Clerk accusing Frazier, an up-and coming GOP hots ... More >>

Jell-O wrestling is a firing offense at the South Pole

Ryan Frazier Yesterday, Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit watchdog group, leveled a formal complaint against Aurora City Council member Ryan Frazier with the to-do of a major political bombshell. Noting they'd filed a compliant with the Aurora City Clerk accusing Frazier, an up-and coming GOP hots ... More >>

Ryan Frazier puts his job on the line with Amendment 47

Ryan Frazier Yesterday, Colorado Ethics Watch, a nonprofit watchdog group, leveled a formal complaint against Aurora City Council member Ryan Frazier with the to-do of a major political bombshell. Noting they'd filed a compliant with the Aurora City Clerk accusing Frazier, an up-and coming GOP hots ... More >>

Letters

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to The Forum As a Forum graduate, I agree with both sides of Steve Jackson's story on Landmark Education Corporation ("It Happens," April 11). I definitely found value in the seminar: The Forum packages their concepts