AM
Denver
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Georgetown had 28,000 visitors last weekend to see the fall foliage and is now hosting its first-ever Leaf Peeping Market—town leaders say the event brings a boost to local merchants while a flexible traffic plan keeps the roads safe. Vendors and officials plan to build on this success with another busy weekend ahead. Denver7
- ➤ Almost Home in Brighton lost key federal TANF funding—forcing the nonprofit to shut down its family services program and plan for staffing cuts while it expects only $290,000 from July 1 to December 31. The funding drop has raised concerns about the future of its emergency family shelter and other vital supports for local families. Denver7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On November 11 at 6:30 p.m., conductor Scott O’Neil and curator Angelica Daneo will host a performance at the Denver Art Museum’s Sturm Grand Pavilion that explores music’s connection to Impressionism by featuring works from Debussy and his peers — the $25 ticket includes a $5 coupon to visit The Honest Eye exhibit from Oct. 26 to Feb. 9. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ More than 450 people gathered at RiNo Art Park on Sept. 27 to enjoy a cake picnic organized by Denver-based pastry chef Morgan Bennett—she was inspired by a similar event in San Francisco and a global trend. Every participant had to bring a cake and families shared sweet treats and simple joy at the event. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Denver area residents have a busy weekend in Aurora with events ranging from today’s horse-drawn wagon rides at Plains Conservation Center to the Art in the Park market at Winged Melody Park, running 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Additional cultural outings include the 'First Date' musical comedy at Vintage Theatre, Aurora Fox’s 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!', and the Aurora Borealis Festival with a laser show set between Oct. 10 and Oct. 11—each event offering community engagement for all ages. Sentinel Colorado
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Denver Public Schools has started a pilot program using weapon detecting dogs to boost safety at large district events. Vivian—an 8-year-old black lab—worked at the All-City Stadium homecoming game last Friday and will serve at events through the end of the first semester. Denver7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Colorado national parks are open even though many services are cut because of the federal government shutdown—visitor centers, fee stations and trails at Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon of the Gunnison remain closed or limited. Gov. Polis said the state is trying to keep the parks accessible while local towns may lose tourism revenue. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ After a $175 million renovation and three and a half years of construction, downtown Denver's 16th Street reopens today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.—city leaders hope the improvements boost foot traffic and support local businesses. Denver7
- ➤ Gov. Jared Polis proclaimed Oct 1 as Music Advocacy Day during a small ceremony at the Capitol, marking an initial step to support Colorado's music industry. The Recording Academy organized the event to help foster policy changes and pave the way for a possible Colorado Music Office. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Arapahoe County District Attorney Amy Padden said in an interview that a recall effort against her did not show a serious push, as not a single signature was turned in out of the 75,875 needed—she called the move driven solely by partisan politics. Aurora Councilmember Danielle Jurinsky led the campaign, but it failed to trigger a special election. Denver7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A study by experts including Ben Nevis Barron from the University of Colorado Boulder shows that prisons in Colorado put inmates at high risk from extreme heat, smoke, and floods because many facilities were not built for today’s climate—researchers say many inmates have suffered and call for urgent improvements. Colorado Public Radio
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Denver-based Simpson Property Group, along with Greystar and 24 other companies, have agreed to pay more than $141M to settle a class action lawsuit that accused them of using rent-setting algorithms to raise rents. The companies have also promised to stop sharing nonpublic information with RealPage—an order that now awaits judge approval in a Tennessee federal court. Colorado Public Radio
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout AM Denver
Welcome to the AM Denver, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Denver, Colorado community. If you like the AM Denver, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Denver.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Denver and across Colorado. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to AM Denver
A free Denver community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://amdenver.com/sitemap