local government
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Aurora seeks applicants for police, fire oversight commission
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Aurora is seeking applicants to sit on the Civil Service Commission, which sets standards and makes decisions about Aurora police officers and firefighters. The commission currently has one opening for a term that would begin on Feb. 15 and end on Feb. 14, 2029, according to a city news release. Commissioners serve three-year terms with…
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Denver selects Veo to replace Bird, Lime as scooter operator
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Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure selected a new scooter and bike operator, Veo, to replace Bird and Lime next spring. The city’s license with Bird and Lime expires in the spring of 2026, according to a news release from DOTI, and Veo will take over. DOTI chose Veo after reviewing proposals submitted by various…
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Wildfire scare prompts evacuations near Boulder after blaze sparks in rugged canyon
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A wildfire scare occurred last night in Boulder County, with a blaze resulting in an evacuation order being issued at about 5:51 p.m. for the area of Wild Turkey Trail, located north of Highway 119 and west of Boulder in Four Mile Canyon. Those in the area were told to leave immediately, with Four Mile…
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Denver Summit to stay in city after council approves $70M stadium deal
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With an incredibly short timeframe to start construction on a major league women’s soccer stadium, Denver’s City Council dropped the biggest hurdle for Denver Summit FC. Now, the team plans to move forward with its stadium and stay in Denver’s urban core. “With Denver City Council voting the measure through, the club will proceed with…
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Affordable housing south of downtown to receive $12.8 million from Proposition 123
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A planned affordable apartment building at the south end of downtown Colorado Springs was one of the major recipients of the state’s affordable housing funds awarded last week. The Office of Economic Development and Trade announced that the Bristow House development will receive $12.8 million in funds through Proposition 123, which voters approved in 2022…
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Arapahoe County commissioners adopt $670M 2026 budget
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More than a year after voters passed ballot measure 1A to help Arapahoe County handle a budget shortfall, county officials approved a $670 million budget for 2026 that is nearly $100 million higher than the 2025 budget of $571 million. The county’s budget will cover services with additional property tax revenue from voter-approved 1A, which…
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Denver has warmest December day in 86 years
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Denver doesn’t grow palm trees, but the Mile High City could consider it after experiencing very warm temperatures in December. Just days before Christmas, Denver recorded a high of 76 degrees on Monday. The average high for Dec. 22 is 43 degrees, according to meteorologists with Denver Gazette news partner 9NEWS. The 76 degrees far…
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Denver office conversion being considered for downtown authority’s largest loan yet
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The plan to convert two office towers on 17th Street in downtown Denver is under consideration to get nearly $63 million from the Denver Downtown Development Authority, which could be the largest loan since the quasi-government organization expanded in 2025. The Luzzatto Co. bought the office towers at 621 and 633 17th St. at a…
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Women’s soccer stadium package up for final Denver City Council vote
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Monday is shaping up to be a big night for the Denver Summit FC, as the Denver City Council is set to vote on the construction of a women’s soccer stadium. Council Bill 25-1541, which proposes changing the land’s zoning classification to permit the construction of the stadium, will return to the chamber floor during…
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Aurora raises rec center, history museum fees as city faces budget shortfall
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Aurora is raising recreation center fees and adding a fee for visiting the Aurora History Museum starting next year as a budget deficit looms, according to the city’s newsletter. The Aurora History Museum, which is currently free, will start charging $5 for adults and $1 for children on Jan. 6. The museum will also adjust…
