Author: Bethany Johnson
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What permanent daylight saving time would mean for Colorado
For those looking to sleep in, the possibility of America switching to daylight saving time permanently would be a welcome change. But what about everyone else? The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117. Now the bill will move to the Senate for approval before heading to President Donald Trump’s…
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Teens, older adults form friendships through Denver service program
Jacquie Cupich, a retired kindergarten teacher and cancer fighter, found A Little Help online right before the COVID-19 pandemic. “The simple gestures just mean a lot, and the little actions. Because caring is action,” Cupich said. A Little Help is a nonprofit organization based in Denver that began in 2005. Members of the Washington Park…
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Beyond the books: an alternative, student-led tour service in Boulder
A good college campus tour usually includes vital admissions information and a stroll through academic buildings, but what about the inside scoop on student life? Tour The Hill Boulder, a company founded and run entirely by University of Colorado Boulder students, gives prospective and admitted students a private, one-on-one look at what life is really…
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13-year-old boy dies after Veo e-bike crash in Denver
A 13-year-old boy riding a Veo e-bike has died after a collision involving a vehicle in Denver on May 7. The e-bike rider was traveling southbound on the crosswalk of West Colfax Avenue and North Knox Court at 4:39 p.m. when the rider was hit by a Volkswagen going 35 mph. The driver of the…
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Former jiujitsu instructor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minors
Loveland police on Friday arrested a jiujitsu instructor on allegations he sexually assaulted students. Loveland Police Department officers arrested Alexander Hawkeye Martinez after multiple allegations surfaced of sexual assault, according to a LPD news release. Martinez, 29, knew the victims through his job as a caregiver and is suspected to have other victims from his…
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Lakewood assisted living employee charged with negligence of elderly residents
Lakewood police on June 9 arrested an assisted-living employee on charges of negligent bodily injury. She was released on $5,000 bond. Ashley Ann Garcia, 35, was arrested and charged in relation to two instances of elderly neglect, according to a First Judicial District Attorney’s Office news release. The initial report was made July 2, 2025,…
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Colorado county clerk offices now focus on what’s next; close races
Now that most of the ballots are cast for Colorado’s primary election Tuesday, the real work for the state’s county clerk offices begins — and could go late Tuesday night. The Denver Gazette spoke with several county clerk offices to find out what will happen if votes are too close to call by the end…
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Denver offers $5 parking for thousands of downtown spots this summer
Snag a cheap spot downtown this summer through September with a new Denver parking initiative. Mayor Mike Johnston issued a news release on Monday announcing the City and County of Denver partnered with SpotHero to launch “Mayor’s Park $5.” It’s described as a “first-of-its-kind initiative that will make thousands of parking spots available in Downtown…
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Ellie Caulkins Opera House to receive new seats
Every patron of Denver’s Ellie Caulkins Opera House is getting a better seat. As part of a larger maintenance project, the opera house is getting modernized seating this summer. After a $92 million renovation in the early 2000s, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House has functioned as the premier opera venue in the state. This summer,…
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City Park bandshell will rise from the ashes
Three months after an arsonist destroyed Denver’s City Park bandshell, Mayor Mike Johnston announced plans to begin rebuilding the almost 100-year-old structure. “The goal is to preserve the legacy and historic nature of the bandstand, while taking the opportunity to enhance and modernize the facility,” said David Flomberg, director of marketing and PR for City Park…