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Denver transportation officials agree to scale back neighborhood bikeway measures
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Denver transportation officials agree to scale back neighborhood bikeway measures

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette A group of Denver residents seeking to slow the city's roll on a Park Hill neighborhood bikeway project got their wish Thursday morning. District 9 Councilmember Darrell Watson and officials from the city’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) at a neighborhood meeting returned a compromise plan that would remove many of the “unsightly” bollards, but still prioritize the safety of cyclists and pedestrians. The compromise replaces many of the flex posts and bollards of concern to neighbors east of City Park and north of Colfax Boulevard with speed cushions that would act as traffic calming treatments, but still provide an element of safety to pedestrians and bicyclists. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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In letter to Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver restaurants say they’re now watching downtown ‘fall completely apart’
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In letter to Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver restaurants say they’re now watching downtown ‘fall completely apart’

By Bernadette Berdychowski | The Denver Gazette Several Denver restaurants said they are at a boiling point with the state of downtown. In a letter to Mayor Mike Johnston and city leaders sent last week, Dave Query, owner of Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar, expressed frustrations with the mayor, noting he had promised on the campaign trial to turn downtown around. Several other major restaurateurs in downtown Denver signed on to Query's letter, including owners from Illegal Pete’s, ChoLon Restaurant Concepts and Union Station’s restaurant operators. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver mayor wants to borrow money to pay for parks, libraries, streets, and he didn’t say how much
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Denver mayor wants to borrow money to pay for parks, libraries, streets, and he didn’t say how much

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette Denver Mayor Mike Johnston wants voters to approve a borrowing program to pay for new parks, cultural centers and other “investments that bring joy” to Mile High City. He didn't say how much or identified which exact projects the borrowed money would pay for. Officials said that list will be created and refined — after city staffers have "engaged" communities.      He dubbed the bond program "Vibrant Denver." READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver school district sues to prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants
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Denver school district sues to prevent federal agents from arresting immigrants

By Nicole C. Brambila | The Denver Gazette Denver Public Schools filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to prevent federal agents from arresting unauthorized immigrants at schools. If approved, the order filed in U.S. District Court on Wednesday would pause implementation while the case proceeds through the legal system. Bill Good, a Denver Public Schools spokesperson, said that he believes the lawsuit is the first in the country filed by a school district. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Douglas Co. declares support for bill allowing Colorado law enforcement to work with ICE
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Douglas Co. declares support for bill allowing Colorado law enforcement to work with ICE

By Noah Festenstein | The Denver Gazette Douglas County law enforcement officials on Wednesday declared support for legislation to flip a state law that has barred local officials from working with federal immigration agents. If approved by the Democrat-controlled legislature, it would reinstate a bill allowing local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials with a focus on those who commit crimes. That bill was repealed in 2013. State Sen. Mark Baisley, Rep. Max Brooks and Rep. Chris Richardson are trying to garner support for Senate Bill 25-047 but realize it will be difficult to get it passed. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Aurora follows Jurinsky plan to change public comment rules, creates separate speaking session
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Aurora follows Jurinsky plan to change public comment rules, creates separate speaking session

By Kyla Pearce | The Denver Gazette Aurora councilmembers approved a resolution Monday night that changes the rules of public comment, adding a separate speaking session before meetings that will not be livestreamed.  The resolution, sponsored by Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky, passed with seven 'yes' votes and three 'no' votes from councilmembers Crystal Murillo, Alison Coombs and Ruben Medina. The proposed resolution comes after months of back-and-forth between councilmembers and protesters for Kilyn Lewis, who have attended every meeting since July to request action from the council. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Denver’s proposed campaign finance reform measure would ban anonymous contributions
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Denver’s proposed campaign finance reform measure would ban anonymous contributions

By Deborah Grigsby | The Denver Gazette A bill that aims to reorganize and clarify Denver’s campaign finance laws was introduced by members of the City Council on Monday night. Along with tidying up language to improve readability and accessibility, Council Bill 24-1676 would prohibit anonymous contributions to candidates running for elected office, equalize contributions amounts for Fair Elections Fund (FEF) and non-FEF candidates, clarify requirements for neutral debates, update requirements for neutral hearing officers and list prohibited expenditures for FEF money. The bill is sponsored by District 9 Councilmember Darrell Watson and District 5 Councilmember Amanda Sawyer. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Greeley’s own Tom Gocklin, UNC professor and oboe expert, wins a Grammy Award
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Greeley’s own Tom Gocklin, UNC professor and oboe expert, wins a Grammy Award

By John Moore | The Denver Gazette Did you know Colorado had a Grammy Award winner Sunday? We did, courtesy of Tim Gocklin, adjunct oboe professor and woodwind chamber music coordinator at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. And, for a day, anyway, bigger than Ryan Tedder in the Colorado music world. Gocklin's Akropolis Reed Quintet and composer Pascal Le Boeuf took home the Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for "Strands.” If you are tempted to click and give it a listen, Gocklin said: “I hope it makes you just get up and want to dance.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Mayor’s veto of Denver needle exchange bill stands after council declines override vote
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Mayor’s veto of Denver needle exchange bill stands after council declines override vote

By Deborah Grigsby  | The Denver Gazette Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s veto on a City Council resolution lifting limits on needle exchange locations looks like it will stay on the books. His veto letter was officially entered into the record during Monday’s regular city council meeting. Despite the opportunity to override the veto — which requires a nine-vote supermajority — the councilmembers remained silent and declined to vote. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Cheapest place to buy eggs in Denver? The answer may surprise you
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Cheapest place to buy eggs in Denver? The answer may surprise you

By Daniel Boniface | The Denver Gazette The price of eggs is soaring across Colorado and it has many consumers hunting for deals. Google searches for "cheapest place to buy eggs near me" have increased 400% across the U.S. in the last day. The average price for a dozen eggs reached $4.15 nationwide in December, according to The Associated Press. And although it was still 67 cents cheaper than the high-water mark set two years ago, the Agriculture Department said to expect prices to rise another 20% this year. The AP reports the main reason prices have climbed recently is because of the bird flu outbreak, which started in 2022. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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