May 22 2022
Gold Star families, military groups, veterans and community members will gather to honor the sacrifice of fallen military heroes on Saturday, May 28. This inspirational ceremony honors servicemen and women who gave their lives in service to our country. It is an opportunity to remember sons, daughters, sisters, brothers and friends. Through music, photos, biographies …
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May 16 2022
Your home is likely one of the most significant financial investments you’ll ever make, which is why Douglas County continues to make significant investments in the firefighting tools needed to protect your life and property from wildfires. At the April business meeting, The Board of County Commissioners committed more than $1.3 million to the County’s …
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May 16 2022
In February, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners appointed Hilda Gehrke as the newest member to the Jefferson County Board of Health. Hilda is an experienced community leader who has elevated Jefferson County community voices in health and well-being, particularly in the Latinx community. A graduate with a B.S. in Psychology from Regis University, …
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May 09 2022
One of WestWind Productions five metro area Senior Connection shows will be held at the beautifully remodelled Arvada Elks Lodge on May 10. There is plenty of free parking on site at 5700 Yukon St. The open house runs from 9 am to 1 pm so come anytime. Admission is free for this full day …
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May 02 2022
Revenues are up, unemployment is down and consumer spending has surpassed pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong economic recovery is underway in Denver. In April, the Department of Finance provided an economic update with preliminary year-end numbers for 2021 and an overview of early 2023 budget projections as the 2023 budget process kicks off. “Thanks to …
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Apr 25 2022
Larimer County Natural Resources and partners receive $328,900 grant to improve open space habitat for big game and bolster landscape resiliency in Larimer, Boulder, and Jefferson counties. A $328,900 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation RESTORE Colorado Program grant was recently awarded to Larimer County Department of Natural Resources (LCDNR) in partnership with Colorado Parks & …
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Apr 18 2022
Denver’s 16th Street Mall is open for business, and a project to breathe new life into the iconic pedestrian destination is now underway. Today, Mayor Michael B. Hancock gathered with downtown residents and businesses, representatives of the Downtown Denver Partnership, Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Denver Urban Renewal Authority to officially launch the 16th Street …
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Apr 11 2022
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser today kicked off National Consumer Protection Week in March by unveiling the list of the top 10 consumer complaints and inquiries his office received in 2021, which included unemployment insurance scams, retail sales related to COVID-19, and automotive sales and services. Last year, consumers filed 13,970 complaints and inquiries with …
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Apr 05 2022
Check your smoke detectors and register your family to receive life-saving information. The beginning of daylight saving time is not just about moving the clocks forward on March 13. It’s also an important time to take charge of your family’s fire safety plan. An essential part of that plan includes making sure every member of …
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Mar 21 2022
Mayor Michael B. Hancock announced that Denver has committed to inclusively design and implement building performance standards and complementary policies and programs across the city, driving investment into building improvements and quality jobs that create healthier buildings and lower housing and energy costs. The news comes as state and local governments across the country join …
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Mar 07 2022
The Douglas County Board of Health today appointed Michael Hill as the Douglas County Health Department’s Public Health Executive Director. Mr. Hill’s start date is Feb. 28. A senior executive with nearly 30-years local public health agency expertise leading significant programs in California, Texas, Florida and Illinois, Hill was appointed during the Board of Health’s …
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Mar 01 2022
With increased crime rates a growing concern in Denver and across the country, Mayor Michael B. Hancock today released an enhanced action plan to improve public safety throughout the city. There is an emerging consensus that the opioid crisis, cheap fentanyl, and newer, deadlier versions of methamphetamines are at the center of an explosion of …
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