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Voters will decide if non-citizens can apply to work in Denver’s fire, police departments
Denver City Council approved two initiatives Monday night that voters will weigh in on this November to determine whether citizenship should be a requirement for members of the police or fire departments.
After month of honing up on playbook, QB Bo Nix to report to Broncos training camp with other rookies
Rookie quarterback Bo Nix got a crash course during the spring at Broncos Park. Now he figures to be a more seasoned student. The Broncos selected Nix with the No. 12 pick in the NFL draft on April 25 and soon after that he spent a month taking part in three rookie minicamp practices, 10 organized team activities and two mandatory minicamp practices. All of that was done while trying to learn the playbook at other times.
Bright Nights at Four Mile Will Light Up Your Summer - Open thru 9/29
Join Four Mile Historic Park for breathtaking, larger-than-life lanterns that will wow everyone in the family at Bright Nights at Four Mile! From dragons to Colorado critters, to mythical beasts, this year's lanterns are guaranteed to impress!. Bright Nights is a collaboration with Tianyu Arts & Culture, Inc., the largest...
Summer League struggles continue for Denver Nuggets in loss to Charlotte Hornets
The shorthanded summer Nuggets are still looking for their first win in Las Vegas. Denver’s Summer League squad, which lost first-round draft pick DaRon Holmes II in the second of Friday’s debut, lost to the Hornets 80-66 on Tuesday afternoon. Two-way player PJ Hall also got the afternoon off, and the Nuggets missed their presence inside.
Avalanche Predicted to Sign 2-Time Stanley Cup Champion
The Colorado Avalanche were named as a potential landing spot for former Tampa Bay Lightning and Chicago Blackhawks center/winger Tyler Johnson. “A few years ago, Tyler Johnson—who won back-to-back championships with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021—would have been one of the hottest names in the early free-agent market,” wrote Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox on July 14.
Ottawa Senators Trade Goalie Prospect to Colorado Avalanche, Clearing Path to NHL
The Ottawa Senators have traded goaltender Kevin Mandolese and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Colorado Avalanche for a 2026 sixth-round pick, making him the third arbitration-eligible restricted free agent from the Sens to join the Avalanche this summer. In the trade, the Senators sent Kevin Mandolese and a 2026...
Removal of dam at Fooses Reservoir to impact activities
(SALIDA, Colo.) — Xcel Energy will be removing a dam located in the Salida Ranger District of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands starting July 2024. The project involves removing the 218-foot earth and rock-fill dam at Fooses Reservoir on the South Arkansas River near Garfield; it is expected to […]
You’re invited to honor the legacy of a gentleman cowboy
Former Douglas County Commissioner Roger Partridge especially loved the annual Fair & Rodeo. He called it “the sound of joy,” and much of what you experience today, can be attributed to his unwavering support of the Fair. You’re invited to honor the legacy and memory of former Commissioner...
City Manager resigns in Westminster
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Westminster's City Manager Mark Freitag submitted his letter of resignation to the City Council on Tuesday. The council accepted his resignation and appointed Deputy City Manager Jody Andrews to Acting City Manager while the city begins the recruitment process for a permanent replacement for Freitag. “Under...
Mercado sees new shoppers after nearby Walmart closes
The closure of a neighborhood Walmart on East Colfax Avenue and Havana Street left the community in that northeastern section of the Denver metro area without a valued grocery store. Many now consider the area a food desert, but a Hispanic market nearby hopes shoppers will consider them an option.Lowe's Mercado is located at East Colfax Avenue and Ironton Street in Aurora, two blocks east of the shuttered Walmart. The aisles are filled with culture. Colorful pinatas float above carts filled with Mexican sodas and snacks. But among the unique finds is familiarity."There's great stuff here all over the place!"...
Douglas County sends $38 million in refund checks to property owners
Douglas County this month issued refund checks to property owners, saying it will help residents who are facing soaring valuations. All told, the county is sending back $37.8 million, which translates to roughly $200 for each property owner. Douglas County saw some of the highest property tax valuation increases in...
CPW commission to meet Thursday, Friday in Meeker
At a hybrid meeting set for this week in Meeker, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission has a full agenda. In addition to considering a permanent timed-entry reservation system at Eldorado Canyon State Park, the commission will also look at updating the property specific hunting regulations for Fishers Peak and adopting regulations for a limited spring turkey hunting opportunity at Lone Mesa State Park, among other agenda items.
Residents fight plan to drill under homes, schools and water supply in Aurora
This story originally appeared in Capital & Main. Unique Colorado environmental rules are being put to the test as residents who live near one of the nation’s most polluted industrial sites in suburban Denver are fighting a proposal to drill for oil and gas under a reservoir that stores their drinking water. An attorney hired by […] The post Residents fight plan to drill under homes, schools and water supply in Aurora appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
New, 75-unit apartment complex in Longmont will feature childhood center
Workers are expected to start building the 75-unit Ascent at Hover Crossing at 1764/1780 Hover St. in August – a new rental project for low- and moderate-income families. The project is expected to include an early childhood education center, which will be built, in part, with a $2 million grant from the Colorado Health Foundation.
Wheat Ridge police training dog walkers to be better witnesses
Wheat Ridge police want people out with their dogs to pull double duty. That means while walking your dog or exercising in the Colorado community, why not watch for crime as well?Sitting front row for a Wheat Ridge Police Department's dog walker watch class this month was Lin Browning, her dog Lucy with her, in a way."She is seven," Browning said holding up a cellphone photo.Browning jumped at the opportunity to be in the training -- first as a dog lover and as a new member of the town located in Jefferson County on the western side of the Denver...
Colorado Gives Foundation invites applications from local nonprofits
The Colorado Gives Foundation in Arvada, Colorado, aims to connect ideas, people and nonprofits to make good happen. The community foundation has announced a $4 million grant opportunity in support of nonprofits working in Colorado’s Jefferson County (Jeffco). Grants will be awarded in the following categories:. Collective Well-being: Focused...
Helicopter Stocking of Fish in Backcountry Lakes Near Dubois and Lander
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service, will soon be conducting helicopter stocking of fish in backcountry and wilderness lakes outside Dubois and Lander. This initiative targets lakes in the Shoshone National Forest, specifically within the Popo Agie and Fitzpatrick Wildernesses. Over the course...
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