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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 council introduces charter measure on auditor wage-law enforcement
The proposed Nov. 3 special-election question would ask voters to explicitly preserve the auditor’s role enforcing city wage and worker-protection ordinances.
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Denver seeks land rights for Smith-Sandown bridge project over Quebec Street
A June 30 ordinance would let Denver acquire easements and other property interests for the project, including by condemnation if negotiations fail.
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Denver council approves $14.6 million Head Start grant through June 2027
A federal grant approved on Denver City Council’s consent agenda will fund Denver Great Kids Head Start through June 30, 2027. Public records do not show major program changes tied to the award.
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Denver housing-zoning rewrite advances as key rules remain unsettled
Denver staff say the citywide “Unlocking Housing Choices” rewrite still hinges on infill and affordability bonuses, but anti-displacement measures and dimensional standards are still being worked out.
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Denver committee reviews construction bidding overhaul, venue seat-tax concept
A City Council committee took up a draft shift to “best value” construction bidding and a separate proposal for a ticket tax on large venues to fund transportation and school-safety projects.
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Denver oversight officials say new Safety discipline approach limits transparency
Denver’s independent monitor and civilian oversight board told City Council a June directive and the Department of Safety’s education-based discipline model are reducing oversight visibility even as complaints and custody-related concerns rise.
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Denver council panel advances ARPA transfer for family shelter capital work
City staff asked to shift about $1 million in unspent federal pandemic aid as Denver works to spend its remaining ARPA dollars before the end of 2026.
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Denver PrideFest moves downtown as construction reshapes 2026 event
Denver PrideFest will be held on 16th and Arapahoe streets this year after organizers said construction forced it out of its usual footprint, with road closures, rail disruptions and added safety planning affecting the June 28 event.
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Denver advances $4 million trash-truck rental contract amid fleet repairs
City officials say the Big Truck Rental agreement is meant to prevent missed trash, recycling and organics routes while Denver works through fleet shortages and maintenance backlogs.
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Denver advances criminal-code rewrite, leaves disputed penalties for later review
Denver City Council advanced a criminal-code rewrite on first reading June 22 after seven amendments tied to the Colorado Supreme Court’s CAMP ruling, but several contested penalty provisions still need more work before final passage.
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DPS board finalizes dismissal of Lowry teacher Susan Rayburn
The Denver Public Schools board voted 6-0 on June 22 to accept an administrative law judge’s recommendation to dismiss Susan Rayburn after findings tied to conduct at a PTO auction and special-education compliance failures.
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RTD narrows 2027 deficit planning to possible fare hikes and service cuts
New June 23 board materials show RTD staff advancing a narrower set of deficit-reduction options for the 2027 budget, including possible fare and pass increases, new fare-media activation, real-estate income and service-hour cuts modeled as high as 20%.
