July 11 forecast: Tolerable
Hey, howdy, hey. The weather today: A high of 89 degrees and a little windy, according to the National Weather Service. A fire danger persists over the higher terrain, where the Cold Springs Fire continues to burn.
The first few days of the week should stay sunny and close to this temperature, with a chance of storms toward the end.

The odyssey of Denver chef Randall Borne and his persistence through gentrification
“When you follow the trajectory of Randall and where he is at today, that story will basically unfold into the larger story of displacement, gentrification and the scattering of the community.”

Ivy on 7th will replace Lala’s and Carboy Winery will replace Govnr’s Park
Ivy on 7th, a breakfast restaurant, should be open in early April.

Colorado’s 2020 Senate watch: Andrew Romanoff is back, with CEO experience
The former Colorado House Speaker served in the legislature for eight years and most recently worked as president for a mental health advocacy organization.


Denver’s police watchdog just got sharper teeth
The Office of the Independent Monitor got a little stronger and the mayor's office got a little weaker.
Adams County Child and Family Services Center to be re-purposed as housing, including for former foster children
The 116-unit housing development will have 12 units for young people who were once in the foster system.

Colorado Catholic dioceses submit to voluntary abuse review
A former federal prosecutor will review the sexual abuse files and the church has agreed to pay an unlimited amount of reparations to victims.

Denver will ease up on nonviolent crime, but only some offenders will benefit from the softer touch
The idea is to divert people charged with low-level crimes like drug possession and prostitution to stabilizing services.

The Chariot shuttle is back from the dead at the University of Denver
(It never actually stopped living.)

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser celebrates Presidents Day by suing President Trump
More than 100 demonstrators rallied outside the State Capitol in opposition to President Trump’s emergency declaration to fund a border wall.

Globeville residents really, really don’t want anything to do with the tiny home village that the city wants to move there
Councilman Albus Brooks, whose district includes the neighborhood, says he's still seeking clarity.


Business and political figures have started to raise voices — and funds — to oppose Right to Survive
The initiative's backers say it's a matter of protecting the rights of people experiencing homelessness


Stewards of Denver’s affordable housing program slammed if they don’t, slammed if they do
A major builder complains OED has made it too difficult for buyers to get homes.

The Blucifer video game is ready for those of you who want to be Denver’s airport demon horse
Blucifer is "woke" and also the real Gossip Girl.

The Colorado Symphony wants a new concert hall
“The bottom line is: Whatever plan Next Stage comes up with will involve taking Boettcher Concert Hall down.”


Here’s how Denver’s teacher pay debate went from fiery to collaborative and even a little silly
With the help of a federal mediator and a lot more attention and pressure, the teachers union found new superintendent Susana Cordova easier to work with.

Denver city workers and contractors are now on track to get a $15 minimum wage
The Hancock administration, City Councilwoman Robin Kniech and union organizers have proposed a new normal.