North Denver News

By Rebecca A. Hunt Denver is rich in organizations that help people do research about our city. Many are especially good when it comes to documenting the North Denver. Rebecca Hunt My personal favorite is the Western History and Genealogy Department (WHG) of the Denver Public Library. It not only has great resources, but a staff devoted to assisting the public. A whole section of WHG is dedicated to documenting Denver... Read more...

By Toni Tresca Following a series of improvements to the interior and technical systems of the Holiday Theater, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (MCA Denver) has announced plans for more than 30 public programs in the space through the summer. “Since opening last year, MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater has become a dynamic home for multiple forms of creative expression, including original productions, live music, film screenings,... Read more...

By Sara Knuth, Regis University A biodegradable tote bag intended to combat the environmental hazards of plastic bags. An app that encourages users to tell authentic stories based on their locations. A reversible suit that doubles clothing options for young professionals. And a health care app that gives low-income patients easy access to health resources. Those were the business ideas pitched by 18 Arrupe Jesuit High School seniors... Read more...

By Eric Heinz Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval is headed to a second term on the Denver City Council. Sandoval received 82% of the vote. Her challenger, Ava Truckey, received 18%. “I am honored to serve our community for another four years,” Sandoval said in a statement to The Denver North Star. “I look forward to tackling the issues that face northwest Denver and preserving the unique character of our neighborhoods.” “Thank you... Read more...

By Wanda James My first three months serving as the regent for District 1 of the Colorado University System have been the most exhilarating experience of my life. It is truly a great privilege to meet with students and faculty members who represent the essence of higher education. Wanda James Serving as an agent of diversity, equity and inclusion has shown me how crucial representation is and how it fosters progress. At CU, we are... Read more...

By Eric Heinz Following the shooting of two officials in March at East High School, Denver Public Schools recently voted to return sworn police officers to high schools throughout the district through June 30. The decision was made during a recent closed session in which the board voted unanimously to return the officers to the high schools. German Echevarria, the principal of North High School, declined to comment at length on... Read more...

By Eric Heinz After more than 35 years of quietly occupying the St. Patrick’s Church in the Highland neighborhood, the cloistered sisters of Capuchin Poor Clares Our Lady of Light Monastery are looking to move to Byers in eastern Arapahoe County. The sisters are trying to raise another $2 million for a sanctuary on 100 acres of land that have already been donated. The land will be divided among the sisters, Capuchin friars and the... Read more...

By Eric Heinz Denver District Attorney Beth McCann is trying to spread the word about the dangers of fentanyl, a powerful opioid produced for sedation, but that taken as a recreational drug can be fatal. “Needless to say, we’ve seen a shocking increase in the number of cases that we’re filing involving fentanyl distribution and possession,” McCann said. Beth McCann In 2020, the District Attorney’s Office filed 133 cases related... Read more...

By Jill Carstens The RTD Board of Directors recently decided to postpone a vote on amendments to its code of conduct and will seek public comment on them through June 2. The proposed amendments to the transportation district’s code of conduct were advanced to address growing issues on trains and buses and include suspending repeat offenders. Initially, some of the most controversial proposals would have restricted how long people can... Read more...