They mayor said he will soon address speeding, but a city councilmember argued that homelessness in the area is worse thanks to city efforts last year.

Chris Gattegno doesn’t have beds or food, but he’s eager to provide tutoring, summer programing, health fairs, therapy and more once migrants are settled in.

Hampden residents applauded local police work, but questioned the mayor’s homeless and migrants plans.

After spending tens of millions on land since 1981, Jefferson County is considering a new trailhead west of Arvada – to the chagrin of residents nearby.

Just over 800 migrants have been enrolled or identified so far, but the city hopes to find more.

“What that will do is that will bring together all the operations in the city that help support all the ways with which we can keep communities safe that don’t involve law enforcement.”

Residents were happy with some of the mayor’s policies during a recent town hall but brought up several glaring problems.

About ninety migrants were at the encampment, but only a dozen or so hung around to wait for the city to kick them out.

Luis Alvarado worked, walked and bused his way through two continents for a better life. After arriving in Denver a year ago, he’s finally permitted to work.

During a May 2 meeting, residents told Mayor Mike Johnston they were tired of seeing drugs, violence and nudity in public.

The person managing the encampment plans to set up another hidden site after they’re swept on Monday.

While the city released its “playbook,” the council advanced two bills that will help meet the $90 million migrant budget.

The encampment appeared a few weeks ago, and the city wanted to sweep it while it was “still a manageable size.”