Author: Deborah Grigsby
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Residents want more police presence after deadly north Denver shootings
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The residents of the Five Points and Cole neighborhoods are calling for increased police patrols after three fatal shootings in less than a week. Community members gathered Thursday at a north Denver neighborhood meeting organized by Cole Neighborhood Association President Reed Raskin to voice safety concerns and discuss the Denver Police Department’s actions and response…
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Denver continues to explore moving to a biennial budget
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There’s continued momentum to shift the city of Denver to a biennial budget cycle, and if approved by the City Council, the measure would be sent to voters on the November 2026 ballot. The idea, first put forth in December, returned Monday to the Budget and Policy Committee meeting for further discussion, with sponsors maintaining…
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Denver Water approves drought pricing, will apply to May usage
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While this summer may be a hot one, it will most definitely be a more expensive one for some Denver Water customers. The Denver Board of Water Commissioners on Wednesday approved temporary drought pricing on outdoor water use as part of its Stage 1 drought response, as Denver Water’s collection and service areas continue to…
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Denver to mull $6.9M East Colfax BRT extension, police union deal
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Denver’s councilmembers will consider several items during Monday’s regular meeting, but the most notable is a resolution to overhaul contract review rules, requiring draft agreements to be shared with the Council before being heard at committee meetings. Council Resolution 26-0329 aims to give council members early access to draft and final agreements and more time…
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Energy constraints loom larger than water for Colorado AI boom, experts say
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As artificial intelligence reshapes almost every sector of the economy, experts at this year’s Colorado Climate Week gathering in Boulder said it is also reshaping local physical infrastructure. From grid demand and water use to data center construction, scaling the necessary framework to support AI, they said, will be a challenge as experts and policymakers…
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Veo e-scooter contract stalls again in Denver City Council committee
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A proposed contract to replace the city’s e-bike and scooter vendors stalled again Wednesday as a City Council committee declined to advance it without further review and a “redlined” version of the agreement. Members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee delayed their decision until April 15 after a motion to advance a three-year contract with…
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Denver Council narrowly approves deal with Axon
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After weeks of delay, the Denver City Council narrowly approved a one-year $150,000 contract with Axon for 50 automated license plate-reading cameras and the necessary system hardware, replacing the city’s former vendor, Flock. The 7-6 vote came during Tuesday’s regular City Council meeting, where councilmembers weighed in on the risks of approving the contract before…
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Denver proposes yearlong moratorium on new data centers
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As Denver Water calls for a 20% reduction in water use during Stage 1 drought conditions, City Council members advanced a bill to rein in one of the largest water users — data centers — by proposing a yearlong moratorium on new construction and development. Should the proposed legislation be approved by the full City…
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Denver City Council to consider Axon ALPR camera contract
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Denver’s regular meeting of the City Council moves to Tuesday as most city offices will be closed Monday in observance of Sí Se Puede Day. On the agenda, the clock is ticking on a delayed contract for automated license plate reading cameras. The 12-month, $150,000 agreement with Axon would deliver approximately 50 new cameras, replacing…
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Veo e-scooter contract hits a bump with Denver City Council
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Veo, a Santa Monica-based e-scooter and bike operator hoping to enter the Denver market, hit a bump as members of a Denver City Council committee balked at advancing its deal without first reviewing the contract. The proposed three-year contract would replace the current operators, Lime and Bird, with a single company, Veoride Inc. The decision…