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Weekend things to do in Denver and beyond: Boo at the Zoo. Rodeo All-Star Weekend and more
Those huge lighted lantern sculptures have been so popular that Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park will be open for an extended weekend through Saturday. A great way to spend an evening in the delightful lights, 7 p.m. to midnight, 715 S. Forest St. $25, $15 for youngsters. So many photo possibilities in the crystal forest and with the dragon and the bears. Cocktails for the adults. fourmilepark.ticketing.veevartapp.com.
More people exiting city homeless hotels to permanent housing than returning to street, data shows
For the first time, more people are exiting Denver’s All-In Mile High hotels and micro-communities to permanent housing than are returning to the streets. According to the All-In Mile High dashboard, 708 people have gone into permanent housing and 386 either have returned to the street or their whereabouts are unknown. City Council member Amanda Sawyer noted that at the last update given to the Housing, Safety, Education and Homelessness Committee, the numbers were reversed. More were ending up back on the street than exiting the sites into permanent housing. “Congratulations on finally flipping to the outcomes we need to see,” Sawyer told city Deputy Director of Homelessness Resolution Cole Chandler.
Jewish New Year holds extra significance this year at Denver synagogues
DENVER — Wednesday evening marks the beginning of the Jewish New Year celebration, Rosh Hashanah. The holiday marks the beginning of the Jewish calendar and is viewed as a chance to reflect on the past year. “A lot of times we think of the new year as just looking...
Vail approves plan for fourth 'base village' for Vail Mountain
The Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners have announced plans to develop a fourth base village at Vail Mountain's West Lionshead area. The Vail Town Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the partnership and create a new plan for the West Lionshead base village development, the location previously designated for the Ever Vail project. In response, Vail Resorts will dismiss its appeal of the town's condemnation...
Denver area events for Oct. 3: Wardruna at Red Rocks
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday. Elevation Worship and Steven Furtick — 7 p.m., Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, $43 and up. Tickets:...
Denver's mayor pulls support for basic income program, sparking protests
Mayor Mike Johnston cut funding for the Denver Basic Income Project, an experimental program that provides no-strings-attached cash to unhoused people in the city.Why it matters: The lack of city support means the program's future is in jeopardy, despite early results showing guaranteed income led to more housing and fewer people sleeping outdoors or in shelters.Context: Over 800 people experiencing homelessness have received unconditional cash payments of up to $1,000 a month from the more than $10.5 million directed toward the program since its 2021 launch.After one year, findings showed 45% of participants secured housing, while nearly $590,000 was saved...
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines adds flight to popular Colorado mountain town
Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines is adding a nonstop flight to one of Colorado's mountain towns from Denver International Airport (DEN), just in time for ski and snowboard season. Beginning Dec. 19, Frontier will operate two flights per week to Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), marking the first time the airline will fly into the Vail Valley area. Frontier is also providing nonstop service from Denver International Airport to Palm Springs...
Denver Firearms Dealers Plead Guilty to Federal Conspiracy Charges
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado announced today that two co-owners of Modern Arms & Optics LLC, a federal firearms licensee operating between 2019 and 2023, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Crime flourishing under bridge along Denver dry gulch trail
The City and County of Denver has received a state Safer Streets grant to combat crime on the Lakewood dry gulch trail in Denver, particularly in and around Paco Sanchez Park. Council member Jamie Torres’ office announced the grant in a news release. "We recognize the pressing need to tackle large safety issues such as drug use, vandalism, traffic crashes, and property crime," Torres said. "This grant presents an opportunity to collaboratively address these concerns by improving the infrastructure."
Developer starts on 247-unit affordable housing community in northern suburbs
WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Construction has begun on a 247-unit affordable housing community in a northern suburb of Denver. The $89 million multifamily project of the Overlook at Uplands, in Westminster, will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The units are available to households earning between 40% and 70% of the area median income, the developer St. Charles Town Co. said in a news release.
Denver council cracks down on homeless services providers, demands quality outcomes
The City and County of Denver is in the process of developing new standards that homeless services providers will have to track and meet. Midori Higa of the city’s Department of Housing Stability briefed the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee Wednesday on the policies.
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