Author: Alexander Edwards
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Echo Lake Lodge slated for 3 years of improvements, long time concessionaire leaving with mixed emotions
For many decades, Denver’s Mountain Parks have offered an escape from the concrete jungle that is the city. The parks dot the Front Range and some extend deep into the mountains. They offer trails, campsites and learning opportunities. One of the most popular park features through the years has been the Echo Lake Lodge. Situated near the…
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2 injured in Sunday morning shooting, Denver Police investigate
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Two people were shot in the 15000 block of east 51st place early Sunday morning. Police located two victims, an adult male and a juvenile male, who were transported to a local area hospital. The extent of injuries to each victim was unknown to police. ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting that occurred in the…
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Denver Police arrest man in connection with deadly east Colfax shooting
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Denver Police arrested one of three people suspected of carrying out a Nov. 1 daytime shooting that killed one and injured five near east Colfax Avenue. The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Verbena street and caused lengthy road closures on Colfax. Dexter Martinez, 24, is being held on suspicion of first degree murder…
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City and Denver Health unveil proposed operating agreement today
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Mayor Michael Hancock and Denver Health CEO Donna Lynne will announce on Tuesday a proposed 2023 operating agreement between Denver Health and the city. The proposed operating agreement introduces new efforts that city leaders say will improve emergency medical services during responses, officials said. It…
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Denver City Council approves $1.66 billion budget for 2023
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council on Monday approved the proposal to spend $1.66 billion next year, an expenditure plan that represents a 10% hike from this year’s budget and which focuses heavily on combating homelessness and crime. Councilmembers approved the budget after weeks of deliberations, public…
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Mayor Hancock rejects council request for pedestrian cross signals — again
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In a letter to Denver City Council, Mayor Michael Hancock Thursday said he wants to protect the city’s reserve fund balance, so he’s rejecting an amendment that would finance flashing crosswalk beacons throughout Denver. Hancock sent a letter to city council saying he would reject…
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Northbound Santa Fe Drive closed after fatal car crash
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Northbound Sante Fe Drive was closed at Florida Avenue Sunday morning following a fatal car crash, Denver Police reported. The car rolled over as a result of the crash, a spokesperson said. Just before 6 a.m., police responded to a single car crash in the…
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Denver voters embrace library upgrades tax
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Denver voters Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a new property-owner tax that will inject $32 million into the city’s library system, according to early unofficial results Wednesday. Question 21 was passing 65% to 35% early Wednesday, with 122,281 votes counted, according to Denvervotes.org. The Denver City Council voted 11-1 in August to put the property tax hike…
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Denver voters want more recycling in apartments, early results show | ELECTION NIGHT 2022
Denver voters want to “waste no more” as early and unofficial election results show a commanding lead in support of ordinance 306, which requires more recycling and composting options at apartments and commercial businesses. As of 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, 128,004 votes have been counted, with about two thirds (67.6%) supporting the ordinance. Initiated Ordinance 306,…