On a dead-end street in north Denver, migrants are surviving winter with the help of an army of volunteers
Footprints in the snow lead from the sidewalk to a path through the weeds, opening to a field that is almost invisible from the road.
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Denver mayor bemoans potential $180 million impact of immigrant influx
Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston warned that without federal intervention, it could cost the sanctuary city of Denver $180 million to care for the recent influx of immigrants.
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Democratic Denver mayor to lead coalition of mayors asking for federal help for immigrants
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is heading to Washington, D.C., as the head of a coalition of mayors asking for help with the migrant crisis.
Student enrollment down statewide, up in Denver because of newly arriving immigrants
Student enrollment statewide declined for a second year with new data from the Colorado Department of Education showing a loss of about 1,800 students on what’s called the October count, which is used to determine funding levels for school districts.
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Denver City Council approves $88.5 million purchase of former Denver Post building
The Denver City Council on Tuesday approved the $88.5 million purchase of the former Denver Post building in downtown.
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Denver council postpones vote to ban homeless camp sweeps during frigid weather
The Denver City Council on Tuesday delayed a vote to ban homeless encampment sweeps when the temperatures fall below freezing.
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Denver Restaurants Struggle as Costs Rise and Business Closures Mount
Denver, known for its vibrant dining scene, is facing a challenging year as more than 200 restaurants closed their doors in the city last year. The rising costs of running a restaurant, coupled with a sluggish economy, have made it increasingly difficult for business owners to survive in the Denver metro area.
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New immigrants pose ‘difficult dilemma’ as Denver Health sees 700% increase in patients
Denver Health — the city’s hospital safety net — has seen a 700% increase across its health system in patients from South and Central America over the past 14 months.
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100 bison headed to NWSS this week
DENVER — Nearly 100 American bison are headed to Denver this week for the National Bison Association’s 44th annual Gold Trophy Show and Sale at the National Western Stock Show. The NBA will host a corresponding conference in nearby Westminster in which over 500 of today’s bison stewards will gather for a few days of bison-specific education, networking, feasting and fun.
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Should Denver ban homeless camp sweeps in frigid weather? City Council will decide tonight
Denver’s councilmembers will decide tonight whether to ban homeless encampment sweeps when temperatures fall below 32 degrees, a move that Mayor Mike Johnston opposes.