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Denver Adaptive Divers gives those with disabilities a chance at the sport
Despite being landlocked, Colorado is one of the top three states for the most certified scuba divers per capita, according to the Professional Association of Diving Instructors. The top two states, Florida and California, make a bit more sense. But John Sherman, co-founder and executive director of Denver Adaptive Divers (DAD), doesn’t think Colorado’s statistical…
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Auon’tai Anderson sits down with the Denver Gazette
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Former Vice President of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, Auon’tai Anderson, took time to sit down with The Denver Gazette to reflect on his tenure in DPS and his future. Anderson is running for the Colorado House of Representatives 8th District seat, formerly held by Leslie Herod.
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Hundreds in Denver call for peace at pro-Palestine rally at State Capitol
Colorado Rep. Iman Jodeh joins the march on Saturday
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NBA Insider | Julian Strawther’s stunning NBA start began at Summer League
Every week during the offseason, Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto takes you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets: Julian Strawther found enough water in the desert to grow his game. Right after the Nuggets selected the Gonzaga University wing with the 29th overall pick and introduced him to the franchise in Denver, it…
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Kelly Brough secures endorsements of Chris Hansen in Denver mayor’s race
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Sen. Chris Hansen, who ran for Denver mayor in the April 4 election, decided to endorse Kelly Brough. Brough, a former business chamber CEO, faces Mike Johnston, a former legislator, in the runoff election in June. Brough’s campaign said Hansen and advocates seeking to prevent gun violence will join her today at the steps of…
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Kelly Brough secures pair of endorsements from former Democratic party leaders
Kelly Brough faces Mike Johnston in the runoff election in June
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Metro Moves: Doug Friednash appointed to Denver Health Foundation board
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to savannah.mehrtens@denvergazette.com. Board appointment Denver Health Foundation appointed Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck lawyer Doug Friednash to the board of directors for a three-year term, according to a…
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Former Colorado Governor endorses Sen. Chris Hansen for Denver mayor
Former Governor Roy Romer endorsed Sen. Chris Hansen in his bid to become Denver’s first new mayor in more than a decade. Romer joins a list of supporters that include many labor unions, current and former senators, representatives and school board members. Hansen is also supported by an additional 1,300 individual contributors, according to his…
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Colorado Venture Capital Authority continues support of rural entrepreneurs, small businesses
Venture capital funding is headed to rural Colorado through the support of several investment groups. The Colorado Venture Capital Authority and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced Jan. 25 the Authority renewed its partnership with the Greater Colorado Venture Fund. This partnership will bolster access to venture capital for entrepreneurs and…
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Western Stock Show Association brings on J.J. Ament to board
The National Western Stock Show board of directors tabbed Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO J.J. Ament to join the board of the The Western Stock Show Association. The Chamber and the Stock Show go back to the event’s inaugural year in 1906, when chamber officials co-founded it. The chamber bills itself as the oldest business…