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 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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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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Jun 09 2025
The City and County of Denver, Mayor Mike Johnston and the National Western Center today announced a transformative step forward in the development of the National Western Center campus: the launch of the Equestrian Center, Hotel, Housing, and Parking Garage project. This milestone, which was approved by City Council on Monday, marks the final asset …
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Apr 21 2025
In April, Mayor Mike Johnston and Councilwoman Jamie Torres joined Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) and community members to officially break ground on the long-awaited Westwood Recreation Center — the first of its kind in the Westwood neighborhood, a historically underserved area of the city. The new Westwood Recreation Center is supported by a $37.5 …
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Mar 31 2025
In March, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston welcomed the Sundance Film Festival to its new, permanent home in Colorado. “I am absolutely thrilled to welcome the Sundance Film Festival to Colorado as this cements our state’s place as one of the country’s great art capitals,” said Mayor Johnston. With Denver’s iconic venues, like Red Rocks Amphitheater …
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Mar 24 2025
Mayor Mike Johnston and members of Denver City Council today announced a series of community conversations intended to help shape and define which projects, repairs, and improvements will be prioritized through the Vibrant Denver Bond Program. The initiative, which will not raise taxes, must be approved by voters in November. General Obligation (GO) bond programs …
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