The first hints of spring are in the air, which means the summer season of sporting events and concerts at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is just around the corner.
Neighborly Response to Noise at Dick’s
Denver Takes A Stand on Immigrant Rights and Policies
Sanctuary City Meet from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
Based on concerns expressed by individuals and organizations in Denver following President Trump’s Jan. 28 travel ban, Mayor Michael Hancock gathered the city officials and top law enforcement officers for a community information session clarifying Denver’s policies.
Tires Slashed on 54 Vehicles —Neighbors Step In
In four separate incidents from Dec. 31 through Feb. 7, numerous residents of the Northfield Apartments, an income-qualified rental complex in Conservatory Green, had their tires slashed. In total, 54 vehicles in the parking lot and surrounding streets were vandalized by an unknown suspect(s), with some vehicles damaged more than once.
120+ People Meet to Discuss Police Policy on Use of Force
Excessive Force from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
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.
Tragedy Strikes the Urban Farm
Between dusk on January 21st and dawn on January 22nd, ten animals at The Urban Farm at Stapleton were violently killed, including goats, sheep, and two rabbits.
Pedestrian Signs to Come at CPB/I-70 Interchange
Advocacy by Northeast Transportation Connections (NETC) has resulted in a city of Denver decision to install pedestrian and bicycle yield signs at the I-70 off-ramps’ intersection with Central Park Blvd.
Feds Sign Off on Central I-70 While Lawsuits Continue
The I-70 expansion project, from I-25 to Tower Road, received a major boost Jan. 19 when the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced its “record of decision” (ROD) ending the federal review process of the highway project and its environmental impacts.
Police Catch Package Thief
On Dec. 14, the staff at Staybridge Suites at 8101 E. Northfield Blvd. were cleaning rooms when they discovered several boxes/packages with different names and addresses in one of the rooms.
In the Face of Hate, Neighbors Jump in to Spread Love and Support
Vandals defaced Stapleton’s Isabella Bird school with a swastika and other offensive graffiti over the weekend of November 18th.
Neighborhood Watch Captains Needed
Neighborhood Watch is one of the oldest and most effective crime prevention programs in the United States.
