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Critical communications tools for emergency responders are built in Aurora
From widespread wildfires to destructive mudslides and mountain rescues, technology is becoming more important in remote parts of Colorado. Some of the most important tools for emergency responders and Coloradans in need are being built in Aurora.In the industrial corner of the city, nestled between I-70 and E-470, is a 94,000 square foot facility now home to Pelsue, a Colorado-based company that's built safety products for the telecom industry for decades. Last November, Pelsue moved from Englewood to Aurora."What drew us to Aurora was primarily space and workforce," CEO Chris Munson said in an interview with CBS Colorado.Inside the massive facility,...
Closing struggling schools helped student achievement in Denver, study finds
Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.The architects of Denver Public Schools’ former reform efforts are lauding a new study that validates a strategy that largely has been abandoned both in Denver and nationwide: closing low-performing schools and opening new ones that might serve students better.The analysis from University of Colorado Denver researchers finds that most students who left closed Denver schools and attended new ones saw their test scores go up, with greater gains for English learners and students with disabilities.Student achievement also went up districtwide, which study...
Here's where Denver Mayor Mike Johnston stands on the local ballot issues
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced Friday he will not support the fur and slaughterhouse bans, though is backing a sales tax hike aimed at generating $100 million for "affordable" housing. The mayor on Friday outlined his positions on several local and statewide measures that will appear on the city's ballot this November. Initiated Ordinances 308 and 309 have drawn criticism from livestock groups, including the National Western Stockshow and the...
Here's what's happening this weekend in Denver
This weekend, see the last Colorado Rockies games of the season, trade in your old Halloween costume or see one of the most popular traveling DJ sets. 1. ⚾️ Colorado RockiesCoors Field will host games you won't want to miss this weekend.Why it matters: The Colorado Rockies' season ends Sunday.As we predicted, this year hasn't been pretty.The intrigue: They'll host the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by superstar Shohei Ohtani.The designated hitter and pitcher is in the middle of a record-setting season for home runs and stolen bases.What to expect: Friday's game ends with fireworks, the first 20,000 fans on Saturday...
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