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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 committee advances permit for Ball Arena pedestrian bridge over Speer
The 7-0 action moves KSE Parking’s revocable permit toward the full council. Construction could begin in March 2027 and require repeated Speer Boulevard closures.
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Denver police arrest suspect in fatal shooting near W. Arizona Avenue
Denver police said Fernando Sebastian Chavez was arrested July 20 for investigation of first-degree murder in the death of 34-year-old James Ruiz; prosecutors have not announced charges.
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Denver council authorizes property acquisitions for Quebec-Airlawn bridge project
Denver’s City Council authorized negotiated purchases or condemnation for two partial commercial acquisitions totaling 20,519 square feet for a bridge and roadway redesign near Quebec Street. The city’s capital plan lists a preliminary $35 million estimate.
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Denver council committee advances civil-service charter changes toward November vote
The proposed changes would update Denver’s civil-service and public-safety rules and move operational details into ordinance ahead of a planned Aug. 3 council vote on referring the charter question to voters.
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Denver police arrest suspect in fatal East Colfax pedestrian crash
Aaron Espinoza, 42, was arrested July 20 after a Crime Stoppers tip, and police said the vehicle was recovered. The update did not include charges or booking status.
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Denver reports homelessness decline as 311 closure data leaves outcomes unclear
HOST reported a 12% decline in overall homelessness and a 64% drop in unsheltered homelessness since 2023, while a City Council briefing showed Denver’s 311 system cannot yet distinguish a service connection from a cleared location.
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RTD staff propose exploring ballot measure to raise operating revenue
The proposed 2027 legislative program would create a working group to consider a measure and seek state help reducing ballot costs; no tax, fee or other revenue source has been selected.
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Denver police say 9 victims, 1 dead in East Hampden shooting
Police said the shooting in the 9700 block of E. Hampden Ave. involved nine victims, one of whom died, and evidence indicates at least two people fired shots.
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Adult victim dies after shooting near 45th and Sherman in Denver
Denver police said an adult victim was pronounced dead at a hospital after a July 18 shooting. No suspect or arrest has been publicly announced.
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Denver Water board to consider $62.6 million Marston treatment-basin contract
The board is scheduled to consider a contract to replace deteriorating infrastructure at the Marston plant; final costs and customer impacts remain unresolved.
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Denver Water draft plan sets 2027 pipe-replacement targets, flags debt and drought pressures
The draft plan calls for replacing 102,000 feet of water mains and 4,477 lead service lines while the utility weighs debt service, affordability and a possible relocation of seven operational buildings.
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Man dies after shooting near 48th and Argonne in Denver; no arrest announced
Denver police said an adult man died at a hospital Friday evening after he was shot near 48th and Argonne Street.