Jul 18 2022
In June at the Ninth Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced the United States will host the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas in Denver in April 2023. This summit ensures meaningful implementation of commitments emanating from the Ninth Summit. The Biden-Harris Administration is deepening U.S. engagement with …
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Jul 11 2022
Denver earned a spot among the top ten cities with the most ENERGY STAR buildings, a certification program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The ranking confirms Denver’s commitment to providing building owners and managers with the technical guidance, best practices, and training needed to make their buildings more energy efficient, save money, and …
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Jul 04 2022
Bertha Gallegos’ interest in family research started with doing genealogy projects in high school. But it fully sparked in 1986 when her brother took her to a meeting of the Colorado Society of Hispanic Genealogy (hispanicgen.org), “to give me something to do,” she said. Annie Mabry had always been interested in family history. “I became …
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Jun 27 2022
The Jefferson County Commissioners and the Jefferson County Sustainability Commission are thrilled to announce the 2022 Sustainability Award winners, celebrating, and recognizing outstanding achievements related to environmental stewardship and community cohesion in Jefferson County. These awards honor achievements related to environmental stewardship, efficient use of resources, economic vitality, and innovation in alignment with Jefferson County’s …
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Jun 20 2022
Denver is recognized for its collaborative and pioneering effort, Energize Denver will reduce carbon emissions from large buildings by 80% by 2040. Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency (CASR) received a Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments for its work on Energize Denver. The policy was passed unanimously by …
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Jun 14 2022
With new telephone numbers in the greater Denver area in high demand, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved the implementation of the new 983 area code to overlay the existing 303/720 region. Starting on June 17, 2022, customers in the 303/720 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 983 area …
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Jun 06 2022
Each year, thousands of women, men and children gather in City Park for Jodi’s Race for Awareness, the second largest ovarian cancer run/walk in the country. They wear teal (the color of ovarian cancer) accessories ─ including hats, tutus , feathers and capes ─ carry signs featuring the faces of loved one who have battled …
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Jun 06 2022
Douglas ranked among the healthiest Colorado Counties since 2011. Congratulations, residents of Douglas County! You live in the healthiest County in Colorado according to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) analysis created by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The findings specific to Douglas County, …
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May 23 2022
Commerce City hosts Colorado’s largest Memorial Day Parade each year. They take great pride in bringing thousands of people from around the region together in our community to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Commerce City will hold its 54th annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday at 10 a.m. The …
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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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