Tag: Government Of Denver
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Who leads the Denver mayoral money race now? New campaign finance data reshuffles top fundraisers
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The city of Denver disbursed $4.2 million in matching funds to local candidates on Wednesday, creating a new leader in the money race among mayoral and city council aspirants. The latest release from the city’s Clerk and Recorder reshuffles the fundraising lead in the Mayor’s…
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A look ahead at Denver City Council’s Tuesday agenda
The Denver City Council has nine resolutions on its agenda ahead of Tuesday’s 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are seven bills being introduced from various committees and two that are on final consideration. There are three public hearings. Meetings are normally held on Monday, but due to the Martin Luther King holiday city offices were closed…
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Denver Police arrest 1 connected to stabbing homicide
Denver Police arrested a man for allegedly stabbing another man to death in Sanderson Gulch Park on Jan. 14. Joshua Vargas-Belmontes, 22, born Jan. 17, 2000, was arrested in the 1500 block of south Hazel Court after police interviewed witnesses and reviewed security camera footage. The arrest came 90 minutes after an initial 911 call,…
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What does Denver’s new building code mean for building residents, owners?
Despite a major push by foes of fossil-fired energy, Denver’s city council ultimately decided against requiring residents to electrify their homes under the newly adopted 2022 building, fire and green code. Instead, the code changes — the first of three planned updates staggered through 2027 — will apply to commercial and multifamily buildings larger than 25,000 square feet. Under…
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Denver City Council expected to approve several contracts
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council will approve new contracts and make amendments to existing ones during Monday’s council meeting. The council will also hold several public hearings where they will act as the board of directors for four general improvement districts. Denver International Airport Contracts concerning…
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2 injured in Sunday morning shooting, Denver Police investigate
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
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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Ron Thomas’ road to the Denver Police chief’s office
One of the most vivid memories new Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas recalls from his 33-year career in the department about the effect of police work on everyday people doesn’t come from a big drug bust or high-profile homicide case. It’s the story of a stolen puppy. Thomas was assigned the mid-1990s case, he assumed,…
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Denver residents, others face increase in water bill
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver water users face a bigger bill in 2023. An Oct. 12 decision by Denver’s Board of Water Commissioners means the average Denver single-family residential water customer will pay $591 – up $35.51 per year or $2.96 per month. Suburban customers living outside of the city…
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Ron Thomas sworn in as Denver’s new police chief
Denver has a new top cop — at least until the mayor’s administration changes next year. Chief Ron Thomas took his oath of office Tuesday morning from Presiding Judge Nicole Rodarte in the Denver City and County building. City Council confirmed his appointment Monday. He takes on the department as it grapples with a shortage of nearly…