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RTD honors veterans and military service members
RTD proudly observes Veterans Day and extends gratitude and appreciation to all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, commitment and dedication to service reflect the same values that drive RTD’s mission of making lives better through connections and providing reliable and accessible transit for all.
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...
Axios Denver
Newcomer Melissa Mejía vows to bring working-class focus to council
At-large Denver City Councilmember-elect Melissa Mejía partly credits the blue tsunami that swept Colorado on Nov. 3 for helping propel her to victory. Why it matters: Mejía is the latest democratic socialist to notch a major win in Denver, further cementing the Democratic Socialists of America's g rowing political influence ahead of next year's municipal elections. State of play: Her victory keeps the seat vacated by Sarah Parady in progressive hands. Mejía secured a key endorsement from Melat Kiros , who's headed to Congress, and a historic nod from Denver Democrats , whose backing marked the group's first in a nonpartisan election. She tells us her win reflects frustration with "traditional politics" and a renewed focus on working-class residents. What's next: Mejía's immediate priorities include a tenant rights proposal she helped craft, stronger worker protections and anti-displacement measures. Context: A longtime housing advocate and planning board member, Mejía built a coalition of moderates and progressives in just three months — defeating nine opponents . She says council may be "less flashy" than federal offices, but decisions about land use, zoning and city spending carry major consequences for residents. Caveat: More Denver voters skipped the at-large race than voted for Mejía,
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Girls Volleyball State Championships: Everything You Need To Follow And Attend
The Colorado high school girls volleyball state championships are Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14, at the Denver Coliseum in Denver, with 12-team tournaments in 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A. Here’s everything you need to follow along or watch in person. Official results for every match will be posted...
Denver Post
Zoo Lights Turns 35! Denver Zoo’s Holiday Tradition Gets a Throwback Glow-Up
Three million lights. Eighty acres. Thirty-five years of holiday memories. And probably at least one family member who will insist on stopping for hot chocolate every five minutes. Zoo Lights is back at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance (DZCA), and it’s celebrating a pretty big birthday this year. The beloved Denver...
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Jefferson Park's Briar Common Brewery Taps Out After a Decade on Clay Street
After a decade of pouring house-brewed beer beneath its rooftop patio in Jefferson Park, Briar Common Brewery + Eatery is shutting down. Owner Kent Dawson says the restaurant’s last day will be November 22, and he’s pointing to a familiar culprit for Denver’s restaurant scene: a lease that’s run its course and a business climate that no longer makes renewing one worth the risk.
sentinelcolorado.com
Aurora city offices, state and federal buildings close for Veterans Day; schools are open
AURORA | Aurora city, county and state offices are among government services closed for Veterans Day today. Both Cherry Creek and Aurora Public Schools districts are open today. The Veterans Day holiday began more than a century ago, albeit under a different name, as a celebration of the end of...
The Center Square
Colorado voters approve transit tax despite economy
(The Center Square) - Colorado voters approved a sales tax increase to fund a transit project that could cost the state over $1 billion in gross domestic product over the next 10 years. Residents in the Front Range Passenger Rail District voted 56% to 44% in favor of Ballot Issue 7A, which would create a 0.33% sales tax for the district, including 31 cities such as Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Pueblo and Colorado Springs. The Nov. 3 ballot initiative is expected to raise an estimated $295 million annually for the Front Range Passenger Rail District. The extra tax revenue will help the public agency expand its starter rail route between Denver and Fort Collins to Colorado Springs and Pueblo while increasing train frequency across the corridor. The Denver-to-Fort Collins route is expected to start in 2029, while the others are anticipated to begin in 2032. Sal Pace, general manager of the Front Range Passenger Rail District, said Colorado is “one of the most congested states in the country,” especially in the Denver metropolitan area. “On average, people are losing two entire full work weeks every single year being stuck in traffic,” he told The Center Square. The new project will
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New Mom School Opens Two Denver-Area Studios
New Mom School, a national postpartum education and community program, has entered the Colorado market with two studio locations in the Denver metro area, expanding its footprint through leases in Washington Park and Aurora. The brand opened its first Colorado studio on October 12 at 1221 S. Clarkson St., Suite...
The Denver Gazette
Aurora City Council moves forward with public comment timing changes
The Aurora City Council is considering changing the format of public comment at meetings, which has changed numerous times over the last several years as more people attend to speak. In many council meetings, the public comment period lasts several hours and the meetings go late into the night. As the council rules are currently […]
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Arvada Press: Silver Vines Winery announces new chapter at Arvada warehouse
Months after Silver Vines Winery announced the closure of its Arvada and Boulder tasting rooms, its owners have shared that the Olde Town staple will live on, about a mile from its former location. Kristin and Jeff Chayer, the latter of whom founded Silver Vines in 2011, said that in...
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Avanti Residential Completes $31 Million Acquisition of 88-Unit Park Cheesman High-Rise Apartment Community in Denver Market
DENVER, CO - Avanti Residential, a vertically integrated multifamily investment and management firm, announced it has acquired Park Cheesman Apartments, an 88-unit high-rise at 1177 Race Street in Denver's Cheesman Park neighborhood. The transaction closed on October 27, 2026, at a purchase price of $31.0 million, or approximately $352,273 per unit.
Westword
A new music venue just opened in Capitol Hill
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. Jacob Williams hasn’t slept much in the past couple of days. Operating...