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Jefferson County Open Space acquired a 347-acre parcel called Braun Ranch (for $7.3 million) last week near Morrison to connect divided sections of Matthews/Winters Park with trails adjoining Red Rocks Park and offer scenic views of Mount Blue Sky about 35 miles west.

Award-winning wildlife photographer Wendy Shattil dedicated a memorial bench at Cherry Creek Reservoir honoring her late husband Bob Rosinski whose favorite pelican—captured in a dancing photo—symbolizes their shared love for nature and comforts the community.

Denver's City Park lakes are manmade features from an ambitious late-19th century park plan — sparking interest among locals who recall skating and now wonder why ice skating stopped.

The report explores the evolution and history behind these picturesque lakes.

Lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee have begun drafting a bill to limit the ERBOCES co-op from authorizing homeschool enrichment programs outside its two member districts to curb tens of millions in public funds, with timing details expected in the coming weeks.

Denver’s East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project has reached its halfway mark after a year and a half of construction that disrupted local drivers and businesses.

Crews installed a station arch on Monday at Quebec Street, and the project will cut travel times when finished by the end of 2027.

Colorado parents traveled to D.C. last Wednesday to call for stronger online safety after losing children to social media harms and AI chats.

They met with Sen. Bennet and Rep. Neguse’s office staff, urging lawmakers to adopt measures like improved parental controls and independent audits (their voices echo loss).

Between 2019 and 2025, more Colorado kids have received physical, occupational, and speech therapy under Medicaid as spending nearly doubled; however, lawmakers cut reimbursement rates effective April 1, leaving many small therapy practices facing financial strain and putting future access at risk.

Denver tenants report higher utility bills after a state law change; some at Tamai Tower now pay triple their previous rates.

The law (HB25‑1090) aimed to improve billing transparency but switching from flat‑rate to meter readings has caused unexpected spikes.