Denver Local News – Thursday, February 19th, 2026

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Thursday, February 19th, 2026

Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Local nonprofit Edgewater Collective has supported 5,000 to 7,500 Latino community members over 13 years and now operates volunteer-run after losing key grants in June 2025. It is eyeing the former Molholm Elementary School site for a new community center while considering a name change. Denver7

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ Bluff Lake Nature Center now faces a nearly $15,000 yearly sidewalk fee after Denver’s new ordinance went into effect last year; its appeal for an exemption was denied, and it plans to file a second appeal to protect free community access & financial sustainability. Denver7

SPORTS NEWS

➤ Doug Moe, the storied former Nuggets coach known for his offbeat style, died Tuesday at 87 after a long bout with cancer; he led high-scoring teams in the 1980s — leaving a lasting impact on Denver sports. Sentinel Colorado

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