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Denver recorded 563 drug-related deaths in 2025, medical examiner says
Drug-related deaths rose 16.6% from 2024, while Denver considers expanding fixed-site and street-based harm-reduction services.
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Denver HOST seeks one-year extension of housing strategy while it prepares long-range plan
The proposed 2027 continuation would maintain current goals while HOST completes a Housing Needs Assessment and broader community engagement.
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Denver council to consider opposition to proposed Section 106 rewrite
The council is scheduled to consider an opposition proclamation Aug. 31, while the federal historic-preservation rewrite remains under review without a published public-comment deadline.
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Denver’s future Fox Run Park is under construction, with early 2027 target
Construction is underway on the 13-acre Green Valley Ranch park, but the city has not published a progress report or all-in budget confirming the schedule.
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Denver approves $5.33 million grant for Broadway Station pedestrian bridge
State and city funding will pay for design of a proposed bridge linking the I-25/Broadway RTD station to the future NWSL stadium and Santa Fe Yards, but Denver still must fund construction.
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DHA seeks Barnum rezoning for 10-home affordable tandem-house pilot
The pending application would allow DHA to develop three Barnum-area lots as part of a 10-home pilot aimed primarily at households earning no more than 80% of area median income.
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Denver committee to consider Red Rocks backstage design contract
The proposed $4.45 million contract is tied to a Red Rocks project with a published $35.1 million Vibrant Denver bond allocation; no action was recorded as of Aug. 28.
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Denver airport roof contract cites aging tent roofs but sets no repair sequence
A proposed Birdair agreement would cover inspections and repairs at DEN, but available records do not establish a current failure, repair schedule, execution date or passenger-disruption plan.
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Denver council committee approves $12.75 million more for Globeville levee project
The South Platte River Committee approved the additional funding as city staff said the project is about halfway complete, with two or three years of construction remaining.
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Denver detention food contract amendment would raise ceiling to $34.6 million
The proposed Trinity Services Group amendment would add $9.6 million in contract capacity and change menus and population-based pricing, but the public record does not explain the increase or show final city authorization.
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Denver survey finds 35% of adults cut or skipped meals over food costs
A city survey found 35% of adult respondents cut or skipped meals because they lacked money for food. Meanwhile, Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids has invested more than $100 million and faces a 2028 tax-sunset decision.
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Proposed Denver amendment would raise Cuernavaca Park construction contract to $9.72 million
The amendment would add $8.13 million for a second phase, but the record does not establish final execution, a notice-to-proceed date or selection of a larger solar system.
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Denver approves $20 million bond agreement for Boettcher Concert Hall
The agreement covers repairs and improvements and outlines at least $120 million in planned funding. A North Capitol Hill housing contract remains pending in the latest records reviewed.
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Denver committee advances Denver Health tax agreement as Medicaid losses loom
The 7-0 vote moves a replacement agreement forward, with new spending, audit and payment controls as Denver Health projects coverage losses and council members seek more detail on a 2027 revenue forecast.
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Denver council approves Fercam towing contract extension, $1.5M increase
The 11-1 vote would raise Fercam’s city-paid tow rates to $209 and $248 and extend the agreement through Aug. 31, 2027, while officials prepare a new procurement with stronger performance requirements.
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Denver’s proposed 2027 budget excludes $32 million in Xcel fees pending vote
The money and related spending will be added to the final budget if voters approve a 20-year franchise agreement on Nov. 3.
