Public officials and dignitaries representing Denver and Colorado at the annual MLK Marade honored Dr. King with stories about him and reminded the crowd to take inspiration from his work. But the speeches on this cold snowy day reflected a new urgency to work together and a concern that progress that has been made may be at risk.
Mi Familia Vota, which organized the rally, works to bring a sense of empowerment to voters on issues including immigration reform, healthcare, voting rights, climate change and workers’ rights.
Congresswoman Diana De Gette, who organized this event, says her top priority is to make people who are covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) aware of the impact the repeal will have.
On Jan. 24, community members packed a room at the Boys & Girls Club in North Park Hill to meet with Denver Police Chief Robert White at the first of three scheduled community meetings.
Does a fugitive evading capture require a cunning criminal mind, random luck, or both?
Would historic designation thoughtfully protect and preserve the architecture and character of Park Hill?
Twenty-three months and counting…former Colorado Sen. Mike Johnston has thrown his hat in the ring for the 2018 race to replace term-limited Governor John Hickenlooper.
An early February decision by the Federal Railroad Administration is expected to grant an additional “operational waiver” for RTD’s A Line.
The promotion of “Jancing”—when a group gathers to simultaneously jog and dance to individual music while wearing headphones—might not be the single most important thing that Brian Ricker accomplishes in his new role as principal of Isabella Bird Community School, but his embrace of it speaks to his leadership style.
Jeff Lamontagne knew he wouldn’t be able to endure the commute forever so after five and a half years as executive director of the Bluff Lake Nature Center, the Lakewood resident has resigned to take on a job closer to home – as executive director of the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison.
As of press time, the nominations for the 88th Academy Awards on Feb. 26 have not yet been announced.
“We serve healthier versions of foods you already love,” says Michael Friedberg, co-owner of Yellowbelly Chicken, opened Jan. 18 in the Stanley Marketplace.
