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Friday, June 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Denver Zoo is closing early on Saturday because police alerted officials about a planned teen takeover at City Park—changing its hours to 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. as a precaution. Denver7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Alejandro Gabriel Claure de la Zerda was recovering from a severe head injury after being hit by Chayce Neumeier during a protest near Denver Skatepark on June 10 while recording police actions, and police arrested Neumeier for felony assault. Denver7
- ➤ Denver police said they are aware of several upcoming teen takeover events planned for this summer after hundreds of teens clashed at The Shops at Northfield on Sunday—no arrests were made and police worked with mall security to curb future incidents. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Anna and Fran Simon, a Denver same-sex couple, made history when they entered a civil union in 2013 and married in 2014, becoming the first in Denver to secure these rights. Their son Jeremy grew up recognizing their fight for equal rights—an ongoing push for legal protections as the community faces future challenges. Denver7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Colorado tourist communities are noticing fewer international visitors and a cautious domestic travel market that led to lower hotel bookings and tax revenues compared to last year. Local officials (including those from Breckenridge and Vail) are planning for a tougher winter season by adjusting budgets (using new sensitivity analyses to address revenue dips). Colorado Public Radio
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Denver-based nonprofit GlobalMindED is developing a job readiness platform called DemonstrateU that will connect underserved graduates to mentors and job opportunities. The group held a design session in Denver where experts and a recent graduate discussed challenges and ideas—this first phase will include interviews with thousands of grads to shape the platform. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Denver City Council's South Platte River Committee approved a public hearing for a new General Improvement District on Broadway set for Aug 4. The district will focus on safety, cleaning, branding, marketing and street improvements — addressing concerns raised by local business owners and residents. Denver7
- ➤ A Denver judge ruled on Wednesday that certain state employees did not have to comply with an ICE subpoena even if Governor Jared Polis directed them to, following a whistleblower lawsuit by Scott Moss. The ruling prevents the disclosure of personal information without notifying the individuals involved (a decision that will affect future state actions). Denver7
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