Daily editionTuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Denver.
The AM Denver Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of September.
Community
Chefs at Empower Field use surplus food from empty suites to help feed Denver families facing food insecurity — partnering with nonprofit We Don't Waste which collects leftovers from Epicurean catering for redistribution across more than 140 city nonprofits.
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Business
A Waymo car drove slowly through South Pearl Farmers Market during setup on Sunday morning, moving through barricades at Washington and Florida while staff guided vendors safely.
The company said it is reviewing its safety procedures.
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Culture
Local experts have examined a lonely headstone marking Jane Kirkham’s 1879 grave along Highway 24 near Leadville, sparking debate over the Wild West legend and its ties to the town’s mining past (details remain uncertain).
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Economy
Gas prices remained high in the region as they reached an average of $4.30 for regular fuel on Monday (reporting by AAA), with some Western Slope counties showing prices above $5.00.
The rising costs are linked to increased overseas pressures and reduced refining capacity.
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Education
International student enrollment dropped by about 900 across the CU system this fall, with CU Denver losing 180 (21%) and CU Boulder 400 (19%) due to federal policy uncertainty, and officials advise affected students to contact enrollment offices for guidance.
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On Monday, Adams 12 celebrated the groundbreaking for a $40 million expansion of its FutureForward at Bollman campus (in Thornton) to increase capacity for about 500 students by fall 2028.
The project is funded through a voter-approved 2024 bond.
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Government
Federal officials may change off-road rules on federal lands in Colorado if specific protections are set.
ATV clubs and environmental groups will weigh in during public review — final decisions are expected by 2028.
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Greenwood Village police launched an online tool to report unsafe e-bike and e-motorcycle riding after an increase in complaints since May; officials have already issued eight warnings and five tickets.
Residents can submit details including time, date and location to help track recurring offenders.
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Health
Tilly, born 25 weeks and weighing 1 lb 1 oz, spent nine months in the NICU at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's in Denver; she reunited two years after discharge with her first neonatologist, illustrating how dedicated care provides hope in challenging times + motivation for families.
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Real Estate
A 9.2-acre site in Arvada that once hosted a pet cemetery is pending sale on Zillow, raising redevelopment concerns among locals.
Residents recall that pets including a champion German Shepherd, Stena von Rommel, were honored at the site (prompting calls for respectful redevelopment).
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