Colorado officials will earmark more money for roads in future years and backers of a proposed constitutional amendment to require more road spending will pull back their measure under a deal struck T...

Shontel Lewis, who was endorsed by the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America when she ran for council, may be hoping to ride the momentum of recent DSA victories in Denver.

Victor Marx says it doesn’t matter if reporters believe him and that he’s comfortable with scrutiny of his background, even as it draws incredulity from comedians.

Sarah Parady, who was elected in 2023, serves as one of the council’s at-large members, meaning she represents the entire city rather than a specific district.

A Democrat who attended the Opportunity Caucus’ Vail retreat last year sided with Republicans to kill the measure

Under community benefit agreements, developers take on various projects intended to offset the impact of a development and help the surrounding area. It can take months or years to finalize a deal.

A chart of the department’s “core team” shows five positions, or about 10% of the top leaders, turning over in the past six months.

A chart of the department’s “core team” shows five positions, or about 10% of the top leaders, turning over in the past six months.

“My first job is to run this city,” Mayor Mike Johnston said. “But in today’s America, that means answering questions from our residents about what happens if ice troops des…

Councilman Darrell Watson confirmed to The Denver Post that he plans to propose a change to the city’s tipped-wage policy to his fellow council members before the end of March.

When asked about his views on Flock, Johnston said he had concerns “over the course of the process” of working with the company and that ultimately, they were “not the right fit.”

In a meeting with Denver City Council members last week, Mayor Mike Johnston thanked the bill’s sponsors for their work and said he looked forward to supporting the face coverings ban for officers.…

Lisa Calderón, who is the first person besides Johnston to enter the race, placed third in the last mayoral election, narrowly missing the final runoff.

“For that to happen to me was just really weird,” he mused. “Very, very weird.”

“Federal law enforcement agents operating in Denver have increasingly worn opaque face coverings that obscure identity while conducting arrests and detentions,” according to a council slide deck.…

If Denver is successful in its bid, it could mean a major economic boost for a city still struggling to rebuild its downtown after the COVID-19 pandemic and years of construction on 16th Street.

The company will still be able to fly in and out of Centennial Airport, however, where its charter operations won’t be affected by the vote.

“It was like the creature in ‘Alien.’ It just latched onto her and wouldn’t let go,” a Denver resident said of a raccoon encounter while walking his dog, Naima.

In May, the council unanimously voted against a contract to extend the system over concerns that the technology is creating a surveillance network ripe for abuse.

State inspectors declared an "immediate jeopardy" after finding hundreds of dirty surgical trays at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

During the last campaign finance reports in September, opponents of Denver’s ban had far outraised supporters. Bloomberg’s donation significantly shifts the dynamics of the ballot election.

Mayor Mike Johnston and his chief AI and information officer, Suma Nallapati — whose role was just expanded to include an AI focus — are planning to make it a major part of how Denver o…

“What we are experiencing is not simple conflict — it is manipulation, defiance and harmful behavior that has created an unsafe and unsustainable environment,” the letter says.

“The original project budgets were based on cost estimates using the best available information at the time (the) council referred the bond to the ballot,” a Denver deputy bond manager says.…

Lawyers were expected to appear in Boulder County District Court on Wednesday to notify Judge Christopher Zenisek that they have settled the case, attorney Gerald Singleton told The Denver Post.

The chatbots isolated the children from their friends and families and talked with them about sexually explicit content.

“Mr. Mayor, your office and the Finance Department must stop interfering with the Auditor’s Office and stop preventing me from doing my job,” Timothy O’Brien wrote.

Jefferson County law enforcement are responding to an “active assailant” and shooting at Evergreen High School, officials said Wednesday afternoon.

The 58-acre yard is the epicenter of what the Broncos hope will be a transformative project, anchored by a multi-billion dollar stadium and flanked by an entertainment district designed to host eve…

Slightly more than half of voters said they thought the city is headed in the right direction, compared to 44% who said the same in 2023. More are also feeling optimistic about downtown’s recovery.…

On the other side of Denver’s city budget savings are laid-off workers who now face their own budget crises. “I can’t afford to be without a job,” Mikhail Vafeades told The Denver Post.

“Our layoff wave is over,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told employees during a meeting Wednesday morning. “That is complete.”

The city of Denver plans to lay off 171 employees to help close a $200 million budget gap in next year’s budget. Managers began notifying affected workers today and expect to finish Tuesday.

The Denver Post is interested in hearing from Denver city employees who receive layoff notices this week.

Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.

Notifications expected Monday and Tuesday mark a painful moment for Denver city employees, residents and leaders as the cuts mark the first mass-layoffs in city government since 2011.

Denver Water’s attempts have fueled speculation, but a spokesman has said it’s “just exploring some voluntary acquisitions of properties near our operations complex to meet future…

The Denver council on Monday night narrowly rejected a ballot measure that would ask voters to convert most city elections to ranked-choice voting, replacing a two-election runoff system.

The Salvation Army said it decided not to run some shelters “to ensure our financial sustainability,” but a Denver mayor’s spokesman said the city chose other contractors for two of the…

The thread was sparked by a photo that was later posted to social media, unleashing online harassment.

For the third consecutive year, Gov. Jared Polis is summoning Colorado lawmakers back to the Capitol for a special session — this time to close a budget gap ripped open by the federal tax bil…