Mar 02 2026
Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure selected Veo to become the city’s next shared scooter and bike operator, replacing Lime and Bird when their license agreements expire in spring 2026. The selection follows a competitive review of proposals from micromobility companies and comes as the city prepares to enforce stricter rules aimed at improving safety …
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Feb 23 2026
Denver Arts & Venues (DAV), in partnership with the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) and Denver Downtown Development Authority (DDDA), are excited to announce a spectacular temporary aerial art installation series from Poetic Kinetics launching summer 2026 in Downtown Denver. Through this project, multiple floating kinetic sculptures, funded by the DDDA, will be installed …
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Feb 16 2026
Colorado’s Population Exceeds 6 Million! Governor Polis celebrated the Census Bureau vintage population estimates showing that Colorado’s population exceeded 6 million for the first time ever by July 2025. This is a milestone achievement for our state! People are moving here for jobs, and to enjoy our many events, and our wonderful environment! “The secret …
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Feb 09 2026
Northglenn Arts presents the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra and Stories on Stage production of “Love is in the Air!” – a sweetheart evening of stories and song. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Parsons Theatre, 1 E. Memorial Parkway in Northglenn. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live …
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Feb 02 2026
Mayor Mike Johnston today released a report documenting the city’s successes in 2025 as well as its progress toward making Denver the safest, most affordable, and most vibrant city in the country. First announced by Mayor Johnston in early 2025, Denver set ambitious goals that included reducing gun violence, bringing thousands of individuals inside and …
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Jan 19 2026
In 2026, Colorado will observe two significant anniversaries. We invite you to join us in this opportunity to remember our shared past and imagine our future together. Join us for the Sesquicentennial, Semiquincentennial, & Sesquisemiquincentennial Celebrations! In 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence—our nation’s semiquincentennial. At the …
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Jan 12 2026
Douglas County will soon become home to the nation’s first county-operated biochar facility, an achievement that places our community at the leading edge of wildfire mitigation technology. This bold initiative continues to attract attention across the region as partners step forward to support the County’s innovative approach. Biochar is a carbon-rich material created by heating …
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Jan 05 2026
Launched in 2001, Northglenn’s Art on Parade program is a unique one-year outdoor sculpture-on-loan program that features the work of up to six professional sculptors in our outdoor gallery at EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Residents and park visitors representing various cultures, age, backgrounds, and neighborhoods meet with the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF) …
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Dec 29 2025
Following a 115-day pregnancy, African lion Araali gave birth to four feisty cubs on Wednesday, August 13, after laboring for nearly 18 hours. The newborns’ father, Usiko, joined the Denver Zoo in 2016 after being transferred from the Lee Richardson Zoo in Garden City, Kansas, the zoo said. Due to Usiko and Araali’s compatible genetics, …
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Dec 22 2025
Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Tucked into the foothills under the dark sky, the glow of lights can be seen for miles. Just under a mile of walking trail, the illumination of cottonwoods, boxelders and pine trees line the pathway …
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Dec 15 2025
The annual Denver Light the Lights Celebration will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM on the plaza and steps of the City and County Building. Mayor Mike Johnston will officially kick off Denver’s holiday season by flipping the switch to illuminate the building for the first time this year! This year’s …
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Dec 08 2025
The City of Centennial warmly invites families and neighbors to join us for a festive holiday afternoon packed with cheer at Jingle Jam! This free, family-friendly celebration will be held from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 at Centennial Center Park (13050 E. Peakview Ave.). Stop by for a delightful afternoon, where the park will …
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