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Aurora high school students learn about courts, crime and victims’ rights in new DA-led academy
Nearly 160 Aurora high school students got a behind-the-scenes look at Colorado’s criminal justice system this semester through a new academy created by Aurora Public Schools and the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The new academy gives Aurora high school students an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how Colorado’s criminal justice system works, according to a…
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Almost 40 apply for board to oversee revitalization of Colfax Avenue
Aurora officials received almost 40 applications for the Aurora Downtown Development Authority Board that will oversee the revitalization of Colfax Avenue. The application period ended Saturday, and an Aurora spokesperson said 38 people applied. Of the 38 applicants, 32 met the criteria to serve and the other six were ineligible, the spokesperson said. To be…
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Aurora police chief creates team to improve communication between police, residents
In the midst of Aurora officials’ efforts to create a police oversight office, the department’s chief announced Thursday the creation of a community response team intended to improve communication between residents and police. Aurora Police Department officials lauded the formation of the Chief’s Community Response Team in a news release Thursday, saying the team will…
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Aurora Water officials answer funding, timeline questions about planned reservoir in Park County
In recent months, Aurora Water selected a new site in Park County for a future reservoir to expand the city’s water storage capabilities. On Wednesday, water officials shared project updates with 100 meeting attendees online, answering questions about the location, timeline and impacts of the project. The reservoir, dubbed the Wild Horse Reservoir, will be…
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Aurora council unanimously approves creation of tobacco retail license to address youth access
After months of discussion in policy committee meetings and input from members of the public, Aurora City Council members approved the creation of a retail license Monday that limits and imposes certain requirements on businesses that sell tobacco and psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by…
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Aurora City Council considers bringing back notice before sweeping homeless camps
New Aurora City Council member Rob Andrews proposed a resolution that, if passed at a future regular council meeting, would bring back the requirement for a 72-hour notice before homeless encampment sweeps. In February 2025, Aurora lawmakers got rid of requirements to provide shelter options and a 72-hour notice before sweeps. The decision followed a…
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Aurora Water chooses new location for proposed reservoir amidst low snowpack year, water concerns
Aurora Water selected a new proposed project site for a new reservoir, which will go in Park County to help the city plan for future growth and water needs. The Wild Horse Reservoir project is Aurora Water’s proposal to build an off-channel reservoir near Hartsel in Park County to ensure reliable water supply into the…
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Aurora opens new fire station a year after old station demolished
Less than one year after Aurora’s Fire Station Nine was demolished last year, a new fire station opened this week in its place. In March, officials demolished the original firehouse, 17200 E. Mexico Ave., which was built in 1979 as a single-company house with one fire engine and a four-person crew, an Aurora Fire Rescue…
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Aurora councilmembers discuss Regional Navigation Campus, ADA requirements
The Aurora City Council tackled several major city topics at a Saturday winter workshop, moving forward with ADA accessibility improvements for the council chambers, addressing concerns about the Regional Navigation Campus and debating a new impact fee for businesses. In recent meetings, members of the public have spoken to the council during public comment about…
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Aurora City Council to discuss tobacco retail license to address youth access
On Monday night, Aurora City Council members will discuss a possible retail license that would limit and impose certain requirements on businesses that sell tobacco and psychoactive products. The intent of the license is to prevent youth access to such products by requiring local licensure and compliance checks, according to council documents. It does not…