Thanks to New Law, Pregnant Women Can Now Avoid Incarceration in Colorado
Passed by the Colorado Legislature, HB23-1187 urges courts to offer bonds or other alternatives.
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Dance Group Pressured to Change “Amalia” Concert Name by Family of Mexican Ballet Icon
ArtistiCO Dance Company changed the name of its upcoming show, Amalia – ¡Viva México!, after the family of Mexican icon Amalia Hernández threatened to sue.
Former Aurora City Attorney Files Lawsuit Over Mike Coffman’s Strong-Mayor Proposal
Former Aurora city attorney Charlie Richardson has filed a lawsuit to alter Mayor Mike Coffman’s strong-mayor proposal before it hits the November ballot.
P.I. Lindsey Paison Hunts for Lost Loved Ones Among the Missing
She founded Get Home Safely to help families for free.
Victim Rights Advocate Danny Montes Named to New Obama Foundation Leaders Program
“I want to make sure communities heal.”
Mexican Consulate Touts Big Boost in Services for People Living in Colorado
The Mexican Consulate in Denver has issued more than 15,000 Mexican passports this year and more than 7,000 Mexican IDs.
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Mayor Johnston Greenlights First Homeless Sweep Despite Having Nowhere to Put People
The city’s first homeless sweep under the Johnston administration will happen on Friday, August 4, at an encampment in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood.
Like a Bross: Westword Reporter Tackles the DeCaLiBron Loop – Which Is Finally Open
Hikers have been champing at the bit to get back on Mounts Democrat, Cameron, Lincoln and Bross after the Decalibron loop was closed over lawsuit concerns.
Mayor Johnston’s Town Hall Series Continues After Emotional First Event in Five Points
Denver’s new mayor plans to continue his town hall series on homelessness tonight with a public meeting at the Denver Dream Center on Curtis Street.
Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Houses Resources for Denver’s Emergency Mission
Having led HOST and now head of CCH, Britta Fisher is a natural bridge between the city and the nonprofit that Denver has relied on heavily to help with housing and services for the homeless population.
Aurora Mayoral Candidates Talk About Possibly Having “Strong Mayor” System
Colorado’s third biggest city is flirting with the idea of following in Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs’ footsteps with a “strong mayor” system.
Boulder Holding Event to Help Immigrants With Questions About Immigration Law
The City of Boulder is teaming up with the University of Colorado Law School to help local immigrants better understand immigration law.
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Mayor Mike Johnston Looking to Nonprofits, Converted Hotels and Commercial Buildings for Homeless Housing
Denver’s new mayor gave his first big update on how he plans to shelter 1,000 more individuals by 2024.
Denver Is Training Interpreters for Free to Facilitate Language Access for Immigrants and Refugees
City officials are looking to train anyone who is proficient in English and one of more than a dozen languages, including Cantonese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili.
Kids From Around the World Sworn In as American Citizens at Children’s Museum
For the second year in a row, the Children’s Museum of Denver held a U.S. citizenship event on July 20 for kids looking to become Americans through their parents.
Get Ready to Shop, Eat and Dance at the Colombian Independence Festival
The festival, which honors Colombian Independence Day, goes down on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pulaski Park.
Denver Researchers Find New Ways That City Surroundings Worsen People’s Health
A new study conducted by CU Denver researchers found that neighborhoods can be risk factors for severe illness.
Meet the Denver Vendor Who’s Served the City’s Top Dogs for Decades
“It was always a highlight of the day,” Michael Hancock says. “Grab a hot dog and chat with her about what was going on.”
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People Keep Leaving Dogs Inside of Hot Cars, Hundreds Reported
So far in 2023, more than 300 calls have been made to Denver Animal Protection about dogs being left inside of cars on hot days.
Arapahoe County Clearing Arrest Warrants at Second Chances Event, Murderers Not Welcome
Eligible warrants that can be cleared at the July 15 “Second Chances” event include misdemeanors, Class 4 drug felonies, and Class 5 and 6 felonies.
Denver Film Gurus Talk Hidden Gems, Unknown Movie Roles on Podcast
Childhood friends Paul DeMarte and Mike Genova talk about films you’ve never heard of on their Denver-based podcast Rabbit Troop Sucks.
Mark Ferrandino Tapped by Governor Polis to Lead State Planning and Budget
A political stalwart, Mark Ferrandino has been working in the Polis administration as executive director of Colorado’s Department of Revenue since 2020.