North Denver News

Community Donations Pour In for American Elm Victims’ Families

By Eric Heinz North Denver residents banded together to raise more than the target goals for fundraisers to benefit the families of two American Elm employees who were killed in a recent shooting. The victims of the shooting, reported by the Denver Police Department as Emerall Vaughn-Dahler, 34, and Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez Morales, 58, were at the restaurant at 4132 W. 38th Ave. on April 24 when they were shot to death. DPD has... Read more...

Mayoral Candidates Take Aim at Run-Off Election

By Eric Heinz Denver’s next mayor comes down to the remaining candidates in the June 6 run-off election, former Mayor John Hickenlooper’s chief of staff Kelly Brough and former Colorado state Senator Mike Johnston. Several issues The Denver North Star recently discussed with the candidates included homelessness, housing, public safety and addressing the struggles small businesses face. Brough said part of her plan to address... Read more...

Failing Bridges Soon to be Replaced by CDOT, But No Date Set

By Gannon Rothman Despite being a gateway to downtown Denver, the bridge on Speer Boulevard is most notable for its shattered concrete and exposed rebar. In a stakeholder meeting that was held in December 2021 with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the deck conditions were given a poor rating, with load capacity and clearance not meeting the state’s standards. Since then, CDOT has been looking into replacing the... Read more...

Oddball Land Parcels to become Food Forest andCommunity Garden

By Karthryn White A vacant parcel of city-owned land in the Regis neighborhood at the corner of 48th Avenue and Julian Street will become the site of a new community garden and food forest this year. Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) has held several community meetings at the nearby Wat Buddhawararam Buddhist Temple and is currently receiving community input to design the project’s first phase. Construction is slated to begin in September.... Read more...

City Council Puts New Restriction on Parking ‘Junkers,’ Trucks Despite Backlash from ACLU

By Allen Cowgill Although people voiced concerns about the treatment of unhoused residents who may be living in their cars, the City Council recently approved an update to Denver’s parking ordinance regarding large vehicles, with the intent of reducing the number of what are known as “junkers.” The changes to the city’s parking ordinance include the amount of time that large vehicles can park in commercial and industrial areas on city... Read more...

Elected Official Update: A Busy Legislative Session Comes to an End

By State Rep. Alex Valdez Do you remember where you were on Jan. 9? I was at the Capitol … but I can explain myself! My name is Alex Valdez, and I am honored to serve as state representative to House District 5. Alex Valdez Though I often get confused emails meant for District 5’s congressman, I have a way better job being the local voice for Denver’s Civic Center, Elyria, Lincoln Park, Globeville and Lower Downtown. I was... Read more...

Polis Heads Property Tax Relief Effort for November

By Eric Heinz With property taxes slated to rise by double-digit percentages throughout Colorado, Gov. Jared Polis recently announced a ballot initiative for November with a 10-year plan to try to significantly reduce the increase. Residential property in the Denver metropolitan area experienced value increases between 35% and 45%, according to Denver Assessor Keith Erffmeyer, as did other regions throughout Colorado. One of the... Read more...

State Funds for Air Monitoring Dry Up amid Ongoing Suncor Pollution

By Trish Zornio At least one air monitoring site in Commerce City is set to close this month due to a lack of available funds at the state level. The closure comes as Suncor continues to emit high pollutants, prompting two state health warnings in April alone. Cultivando, the community group that oversees the air monitoring efforts, was originally funded in 2021 with two supplemental environmental project grants totaling $1.8 million.... Read more...

Lower Highland May Add Paid Parking Zones for Non-Residents

By Allen Cowgill The southeastern end of the Highland neighborhood, often referred to as Lower Highland or LoHi, may have some new parking rules. The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) has been working on a draft plan that calls for some significant changes to parking rules in Lower Highland, including paid parking and two- and three-hour time limits for parking. Allen Cowgill The first major change in... Read more...

100 Artists to Gather for The Highlands Art Festival

By Toni Tresca Tucked away in one of Denver’s trendiest neighborhoods, The Highlands Art Festival presented by ColoradoArtWeekend (CAW) will treat visitors to an exciting two-day event centered around fine art and fine crafts on June 10-11. Festivities will be held on the scenic grounds of the historic Highlands Masonic Lodge at 3550 Federal Blvd. Organizers promise that the location’s well-manicured lawn will be the perfect setting... Read more...


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