Evergreen flooding surpasses 2013 historic levels, cleanup underway
Floodwaters swept away patios, fencing and furniture near Kittredge homes and poured mud and debris into Cactus Jack's Saloon and Grill in Evergreen.
Denver area events for June 26
If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to [email protected] at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Friday Music in the Gardens — With Road Pony, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., 17th Street Gardens, 1945 17th St., Denver; cpvmd.org/music-i
Evergreen saloon to reopen Thursday evening after flash flooding cleanup
Flood cleanup is still underway in Evergreen after heavy rain sent water, mud and debris rushing through parts of town overnight, but one well-known saloon is now preparing to reopen just hours later.
EDITORIAL: Colorado’s mushrooming Medicaid begs for abuse
“Build it, and they will come,” the popular expression goes. We’d add, fund it — and the hustlers will come, too. Hence, the findings of an in-depth investigation by The Gazette’s news staff last month into alleged, rampant overbilling of the state’s Medicaid program by a network of service providers for the homeless
Great American Beer Fest tickets go on sale for revamped event
It’s officially that time of year to crack open a can — and your wallet. The Great American Beer Fest has officially opened ticket sales for this year’s event, happening from 12-4 p.m. on Oct. 10 and 11 at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, according to a Thursday news release from the organization. Last year, Lafayette’s own [
There’s A 102,000-Square-Foot Liquor Store In Colorado, And It’s The Largest In The World
Ever wonder what it would be like if someone took a regular liquor store and fed it miracle grow for about ten years?. Daveco Liquors in Thornton is what happens when someone decides that “plenty of selection” isn’t nearly enough and goes absolutely wild with the concept.
RTD to reconsider service priorities as cuts, budget deficit loom
Should the Regional Transportation District aim to maximize ridership or system coverage? That question sat at the heart of the RTD Board of Directors’ first Comprehensive Operations Analysis briefing on Thursday afternoon. With the Denver transit agency facing a budget deficit of over $200 million next year, the analy
City Park bandshell will rise from the ashes
Three months after an arsonist destroyed Denver’s City Park bandshell, Mayor Mike Johnston announced plans to begin rebuilding the almost 100-year-old structure. “The goal is to preserve the legacy and historic nature of the bandstand, while taking the opportunity to enhance and modernize the facility,” said David Flom
City Hall Slams Brakes On Ball Arena Bridge To LoDo
Plans for a new pedestrian bridge tying the Ball Arena redevelopment to Lower Downtown hit a speed bump at Denver City Hall on Thursday, when a City Council committee opted to delay a vote on a key development agreement. The Wynkoop Crossing bridge has been billed as an early, essential piece of a multi‑phase effort to
Modular apartments could help solve Denver’s affordable housing crisis
A new report says it will take 93 years to solve the Denver metro area's affordable housing deficit. Modular technology could help speed up the process.
