Good morning, Denver.

Overcrowding at Lafayette Cemetery forces families to change burial plans.

Fred Smith’s family, who wanted him buried beside his late wife, will have him placed a few feet apart as the city awaits a ground-penetrating radar study to determine future use, and other pre-purchased plot families face similar challenges *historic*.

Denver's 97-year-old City Park bandstand suffered severe damage from an overnight fire on Thursday and is a total loss.

City Park Jazz will hold all 10 weeks of its series with a mobile stage and alternative power source + is asking for donations to help cover the costs.

Denver’s Ballpark District is gearing up for the Rockies season—street ambassadors now patrol the area for cleaning, maintenance, security, and outreach around Coors Field as the home opener arrives next Friday.

GID executive Kate McKenna, drawing on her Wrigleyville experience, says local businesses will benefit from increased foot traffic.

Former bishop James Golka was installed as Archbishop of Denver on Wednesday at CoBank Arena.

Appointed by Pope Leo XIV, he expressed excitement & sadness as he takes on the leadership of Colorado’s largest diocese while asking for prayers for his Colorado Springs successor.

Radio host Karla Walker will air her final show on Wednesday, April 1, ending a 30+ year career that brought music and comfort to many Denver listeners.

She is set to start a full-time role as a Development Officer for Colorado Public Radio.

Cherry Creek Schools improperly signed 14 employment contracts for teachers and administrators due to outdated board signatures + the error from using an old template was fixed on March 11 with new, proper signatures.

Denver restaurants now serve water only on request per Stage 1 drought rules that began on March 25 and last until April 30 — a measure aimed at cutting waste.

A Denver Water spokesperson said the change helps save water during the warm, dry winter.

Statewide snowpack is 33% of normal and local farmers like Petrocco Farm are reducing plantings today due to dry conditions and water shortage fears (farmers hope a drawn-out rain event will ease operations and financial strain).

Arctic sea ice reached its maximum extent on March 15 and tied for the record low, according to CU Boulder’s NSIDC.

Researchers said thinner ice + forecasted weather changes could signal an early melt season.

Census data show that Douglas and Weld counties are growing quickly while Denver sees little change, with some areas rising by over 10% from 2020 to 2024.

Gov. Polis said increased housing construction is needed as Colorado now has over 6 million residents.