Colleen O'Connor

Former Now Team Reporter

Colleen O'Connor

Colleen O'Connor was a reporter for The Denver Post's Now team. She was a voracious reader of American history and biography. She was previously a Denver Post food writer and city desk reporter. O'Connor died on Aug. 31, 2016, 聽while crossing the street.

Public office in Colorado puts squeeze on families

January 16, 2010 at 1:28 p.m.

Public office in Colorado puts squeeze on families

Retired optician Frank Montijo, right, and fellow Korean War veteran Norman Greenbaum shake hands after Montijo fitted Greenbaum with a free pair of reading glasses at the VA Medical Center. He also makes adjustments for those with glasses.

Optician who served in Korean War lends hand to veterans needing glasses

May 6, 2016 at 4:17 p.m.

Optician who served in Korean War lends hand to veterans needing glasses

Colorado law makes preventive health care more affordable

January 4, 2010 at 1:42 p.m.

Colorado law makes preventive health care more affordable

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo team rescuing frogs croaking from deadly fungus

January 2, 2010 at 1:16 p.m.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo team rescuing frogs croaking from deadly fungus

New Year's Eve revelers gather on Denver's 16th Street Mall in 2001 to watch the fireworks.

Blue moon to rise above New Year’s Eve

May 6, 2016 at 7:19 p.m.

Blue moon to rise above New Year's Eve

Inmate Bethanie Franks, 37, smiles in a choir class at the Denver Women's Correctional Facility earlier this month. Motivated by the Making Choices program, she's completed her cosmetology degree and has a job lined up.

Female inmates in Denver gain life skills

May 6, 2016 at 6:13 p.m.

Female inmates in Denver gain life skills

In his 10th year at Denver's Christkindl Market, Andriy Shaptala waits on customers at one of his booths. He calls his time in Denver "a tradition," and adds: "I know many people here now."

Christkindl Market brings international flavor to downtown

May 6, 2016 at 7:02 p.m.

Christkindl Market brings international flavor to downtown

Winter storm arrives in Colorado just in time for holiday travel rush

December 22, 2009 at 1:42 p.m.

Winter storm arrives in Colorado just in time for holiday travel rush

Boy, 3, struck by car, airlifted to hospital

December 19, 2009 at 4:03 p.m.

Boy, 3, struck by car, airlifted to hospital

CHRISTMASCARDS16-- Jill Alyn is the owner of Wordshop, a card shop in the Highlands, where they sale small artisan cards, very unique and artistic. Christmas card sales are down due to many people switching to e-cards to save time and money. RJ Sangosti/ The Denver Post

Denver’s still a top card-sending city, but many are turning to e-greetings

May 6, 2016 at 6:57 p.m.

Denver's still a top card-sending city, but many are turning to e-greetings

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Public office in Colorado puts squeeze on families

Optician who served in Korean War lends hand to veterans needing glasses

Colorado law makes preventive health care more affordable

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo team rescuing frogs croaking from deadly fungus

Blue moon to rise above New Year’s Eve

Female inmates in Denver gain life skills

Christkindl Market brings international flavor to downtown

Winter storm arrives in Colorado just in time for holiday travel rush

Boy, 3, struck by car, airlifted to hospital

Denver’s still a top card-sending city, but many are turning to e-greetings