There are some new restaurants that opened in October in northeast Denver and northwest Aurora.
Aurora
‘Aurora Blooms’ Program Aims to Create Greener Communities
The City of Aurora is investing in the urban canopy and is asking for help from residents and neighbors to join the environmental community effort.
A New Community Kitchen Cooperative
A tall nylon “open” sign stands outside a new business along E. Montview Blvd. in northwest Aurora. It marks the end of a long journey to open the doors to El Alba Cooperative, a kitchen and retail space.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Activists Prepare for Pride in 2025 Amid a Drop in Support
This year, The Center on Colfax, which produces Denver Pride, saw some sponsors of the event leave, as economic concerns and rollbacks in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts escalated. In April, leaders projected a $230,000 decrease in event sponsorship funding from previous years.
Hot Weather Tips for Your Lawn and Garden
The Aurora Water-Wise Garden showcases 200 low-water plants. It’s open to visitors at Alameda Pkwy and Chambers Rd.
Can Happy Hour Save Restaurants?
When the economy is struggling, restaurants do, too. One tactic to help them survive and thrive is to offer happy hour programs that benefit the bottom line while giving diners more reasons to walk in the door.
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Visits Aurora Health Leaders Facing Federal Cuts
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Aurora) is home in Northwest Aurora this week and he’s spending time...
Funding Cuts Cause Urgent Need for Support at Local Non-Profit
The food pantry at the non-profit Village Exchange Center (VEC) in northwest Aurora serves 4000 people every week. It’s now scheduled to end at the end of April due to funding cuts.
Development News: Projects in NE Denver and NW Aurora
Development projects have an impact on traffic, schools, and everyday life, so they are often of interest to neighbors. Front Porch has an update on several upcoming projects.
Setting the Table for a Healing Kitchen Near Colfax
During the pandemic in 2020, a lot of people picked up new hobbies, cleaned out the basement, or made sourdough bread. Katie Goldman bought a building.
…NE News Updates
This month: Northeast Denver Libraries Get Major Upgrades and Openings and Closings












