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Delayed surgeries. A mass staff exodus. A culture of fear. New IG reports outline issues at Aurora VA hospital
The Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Aurora has stopped all cardiac surgeries for 11 months amid an exodus of clinical staff and leadership problems that created a culture of fear. That is according to two VA Office of Inspector General reports released last week. The documents outlined the problems...
Aurora defends plans to export Ark Basin water
Multiple officials with the City of Aurora, the third-largest municipal water provider in Colorado, attended the June board meeting of the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District in Salida to discuss their recent purchase of water rights in the Arkansas River Basin. Aurora paid $80.4 million to buy an Otero County...
Live music and fireworks show planned July 4 at Aurora city hall
AURORA | Live rock and salsa music as well as a diverse sampling of Colorado cuisine will be offered up at the Aurora Municipal Complex ahead of the city’s fireworks show starting at 6:30 p.m. July 4. Quemando Salsa Orquesta will take the stage starting at 6:30 p.m., followed...
Metro moves: $107M luxury apartments development starts construction in downtown Parker
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to bernadette.berdychowski@denvergazette.com. Luxury apartments coming to downtown Parker. Downtown Parker is about to see a big project bring more...
New installations added to Aurora Highlands public art park
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora's public art park has added two new installations. The new works join Umi, the popular 21-foot sculpture that was unveiled last year at The Aurora Highlands' public art park. Visitors are welcome to explore the new sculptures at any time at Hogan Park at Highlands...
Discover Active Adult Communities in Colorado
If you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoy your golden years, active adult communities in Colorado offer an ideal blend of comfort, amenities, and vibrant living. Fred Smith, with his extensive knowledge of the Aurora/Southeast Denver Metro area, is here to guide you through the process of finding the community that best fits your lifestyle.
These Colorado Attorneys Are Your Pets’ Best Defense
Danelle Conway doesn’t know much about Zion’s history, only that he was rescued in New Mexico and ended up at the Douglas County Canine Rescue. But she thinks there must have been some violence in his past: He’s got some scars, and a piece of one ear is missing. Nevertheless, Zion, a one-year-old, 75-pound bull mastiff mix, is beautiful, with golden brown fur and sad, imploring eyes. When she and her husband, Kent McKnight, met the dog and his foster family at a local park in May 2021, Zion seemed happy and craved human affection. The foster family said he also played well with their other dog.
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