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Gartrell Road over E-470 will close for bridge beam installation next week
AURORA | As part of an interchange expansion construction on E-470, overnight closures on Gartrell Road are expected next week. From Nov. 17 to Nov. 19 while construction crews install a bridge beam, Gartrell Road over E-470 will close to all traffic from Aurora Parkway to Dry Creek Road in the evening and overnight. Detours will be routed to Arapahoe Road and Aurora Parkway to access Gartrell Road.
Axios Denver
7 revealing takeaways from Democrats' Denver summit
Democrats won big in the midterm election. Now comes the harder part: proving they deserve the power they've been given. Why it matters: Democrats' sweeping victories gave the party fresh momentum to challenge Trump — and a narrow window to show voters they can deliver. Driving the news: Party leaders, rising stars and strategists gathered Thursday at Denver's Mission Ballroom for the "What's Next" conference , hosted by Majority Democrats PAC . The goal: To celebrate the 2026 election and chart a path to 2028. What they're saying: Here are seven revealing takeaways from the main stage: State of play: "Last week, America was willing to try on hope. We have to prove that it fits. … So let's get to work." — Denver Mayor Mike Johnston How they did it: "In every single state and in every single demographic group, cost of living was the most important issue." — Charlotte Swasey, director of analytics at Searchlight Institute Stunning stat: "You can pin a lot of this on the Iran War. Basically, the day that the Iran War started, [President Trump's] approval on gas prices went from 49% to 33% within days." — David Shor, head of data science at
The Denver Gazette
Denver seeks new 911 chief amid response concerns
Andrew Dameron has left to run Jeffcom 9-1-1 after six years at the helm of Denver’s Emergency Communications, leaving the city in search of a new executive director. Officials announced the search for his replacement earlier this week. “Our emergency communications systems are quickly evolving with advancing technology, increased demands, and new data integration,” Al […]
Chalkbeat
In split vote, Denver school board approves closure of Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Robert F. Smith STEAM Academy will close at the end of the school year after the Denver school board voted 4-2 Thursday to shutter it. The high school, which was modeled on historically Black colleges and universities, has just 24 students this year . Board Vice President Monica Hunter and member John Youngquist voted no. Hunter, a former Denver teacher who works for the statewide teachers union, asked about pausing the vote until an agreement granting concessions to teachers at the school could be finalized. Superintendent Alex Marrero said the school district was done negotiating. He said the two sides verbally agreed on a $1,000 payment to the teachers, plus protections for international teachers with work visas. Marrero said the district rejected other requests. Hunter said those included giving non-tenured teachers two paid days off to interview for other jobs. “The rationale is this is precedent setting,” Marrero said, “and potentially we have some more (school) consolidations coming, and it would not behoove us
The Denver Gazette
Denver and beyond holiday events
If you have an event to add, email information to listings@gazette.com THANKSGIVING EVENTS Nov. 25: Everything But the Turkey Cooking Class — 5-7:30 p.m., Create Kitchen & Bar, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora, $245. Registration: createkitchenbar.co. Nov. 26: Turkey Rock Trot — To benefit Help & Hope Center, 7:30 a.m., Douglas County Event Center, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, […]
sentinelcolorado.com
Colorado legislators say area metro districts need more accountability, transparency
AURORA | If you live along the Front Range, there’s a good chance you or someone you know lives in a metro district. Similarly, they’ve got problems with it. That’s the take from a recent state Senate interim committee review and report, which found and outlined a variety of problems linked to special government districts created to offer homeowner services often provided by cities or counties.
hoodline.com
Aurora Metro District Exceeded Debt Limit; Colorado Audit Flags 32 Districts
A review of Colorado metro districts surfaced two separate concerns: Wheatlands Metropolitan District exceeded its approved debt limit, while a broader audit found that at least 32 districts missed certain required filings in 2024 and 2025. The audit examined 16 districts in detail, including two in Aurora, and prompted state lawmakers to call for tighter oversight of a system that touches roughly one in five Coloradans.
The Denver Gazette
Denver area events for Nov. 12
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday See the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Forney Museum of Transportation, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver, $4 off admission; forneymuseum.org. Clipse & J.I.D — […]
Westword
As Denver’s economy crashed in 1986, plans for a new airport took off
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. This is part of 50 for 50, Editor Emeritus Patricia Calhoun’s series of...
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VOA Colorado honors veterans whose service continued even after leaving military
Volunteers of America Colorado's Bill Daniels Veteran Services Center honored veterans on Wednesday. Each of the veterans who were honored continued their service to this country even after their time in the military came to an end.
The Denver Gazette
Aurora City Council meetings to go virtual during construction
Aurora City Council meetings will be held online for about eight months starting in early December while accessibility improvements are made to the council chamber. Virtual meetings are expected to begin Dec. 7 and last until construction is complete in August 2027, according to the Engage Aurora website. In the meantime, there will be a […]