Police Across Colorado Ticketing Expired Plates This Week
The last time Denver police enforced expired plates, vehicle registration increased by over 30 percent.
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Aurora Police Share Details About Gang in Viral Video: One Arrested, Five Wanted
Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain was just sworn in last week, after rumors about Venezuelan gangs taking over Aurora had grabbed national attention.
Denver Brews Up ¡VOTA! Beer to Encourage Registering, Voting
The Denver Elections Office partnered with Raíces Brewing to create ¡VOTA! beer.
Annual Poll Finds Colorado Latinos Leaning Left, Worrying About Rising Costs, Affordable Housing
A poll of 1,600 Latino voters in Colorado determined that economic issues top their concerns.
Instead of an Irrigation Bonanza, the High Line Canal Became a Recreational Treasure
The plan to irrigate 120,000 acres of farmland dried up, but the project created 71 miles of trail in a metro area thirsty for outdoor opportunities.
Ten Dumbest Denver Bike Lanes, Ranked
Residents complain that some bike lanes across Denver simply disappear, while others are life-threateningly narrow.
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Tren de Aragua’s Lack of Identifying Symbols, Frequent Impostors Could Spur Overreaction, Crime Writer Says
“My big question – and it has been one that I have not been able to get a good answer on – is how authorities are identifying these folks.”
Amid National Spotlight, Aurora Disputes Venezuelan Gang Has “Taken Over” City
After division among elected officials and law enforcement over claims of a violent gang takeover, a “unified statement” aims to “clear the record.”
It Took Trump Five Minutes to Bring Up Aurora in Latest Debate
The shout-out wasn’t as bad as Springfield’s, but it likely won’t be the last time the former president brings up immigrant gangs in Aurora.
The Challenges of Preventing and Tracking Suicides Among Denver Homeless
Personal stories aren’t uncommon, but keeping track of homeless individuals who take their own lives has proven difficult.
Venezuelan Gangs or Slumlord? Aurora Residents, City Leaders Double Down on Opposing Claims.
Dozens of residents of neglected Aurora apartments say gangs haven’t taken over, but they are receiving threats from the public.
Aurora Judge Rules Gang-Fearing “Slumlord” Can Wait Until February to Resolve Charges…Away From Jury
Zev Baumgarten, who claimed Venezuelan gangs took over his property, can now resolve outstanding code charges on February 14.
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Aurora in National Spotlight After Online Video, Claims of Venezuelan Gang Takeovers
“We encourage you to build up our community and not allow the hysteria of others to tear it down.”
Colorado Village Collaborative CEO Resigns
Her departure came amid changes to micro-communities under the nonprofit’s control.
Homeless Handyman Found Dead Days After Sharing His Story
Police believe that Joe Henry, a former Brown Palace hotel worker, killed himself days after sharing his story with Westword.
Protesters Take Over Council Meeting After Aurora Names Fifth Police Chief in Two Years
“At the last community meeting, we didn’t even have the opportunity to know he was your sole finalist.”
Denver Considering Citywide Rezoning Effort for More Accessory Dwelling Units
The proposed rezoning would allow additional dwelling units in any residential neighborhood in Denver.
Homeless Handyman, Fired From Brown Palace for Sleeping in Hotel, Has Lost Hope for Housing
Joe Henry thought he had a way out when he landed a gig at the Brown Palace, but bad luck and mistaken judgment led him back to the streets.
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Annette Loses $8,000 Worth of Fine Wines and Steaks After Midnight Break-in
The James Beard Award-winning Aurora eatery lost fine wines and steaks, but an outpouring of community support is helping it recover.
Denver Offering Glimpse at Future Bike Map as City Gathers Resident Feedback
Denver transportation officials are well aware of “those one-off bikeways to nowhere all over town,” and say they want to improve the city’s bike system.
Aurora Man Gets 143 Years for Crime Spree After Burger King Refused Drugs as Payment
Eugene Robertson pointed a gun at a Burger King drive-thru after he couldn’t pay for his meal with drugs, and that was just the start of his crime spree that night.
Northside Residents Want Less Red Tape Around Accessory Dwelling Units
Northside residents say building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is the only way they can stay in Denver, but city codes don’t make it easy.