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Nicolais: Clowns to the left, jokers to right, Michael Hancock in the middle continuing to govern

Between constant attacks from people like Candi CdeBaca and Steffan Tubbs, Mayor Michael Hancock has dealt with a pandemic and protests with aplomb

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Downtown Denver’s hotel industry is struggling. Is it because people don’t want to be in the city center?

By Tamara Chuang Business Primary category in which blog post is published

Downtown Denver is starving for people. When will they come back?

By Jennifer Brown Business Primary category in which blog post is published

Denver, facing unprecedented homelessness, moves ahead on family-size affordable housing with 3 new projects

By Jennifer Brown Growth Primary category in which blog post is published

Homelessness in Denver is obvious, but the never-ending work to solve it is harder to see

By Jennifer Brown Health Primary category in which blog post is published

Encampment near Capitol cleared out days after governor invites cleanup, troopers get OK to enforce Denver ordinances

By Jesse Paul Health Primary category in which blog post is published

Homeless camps in downtown Denver are “out of control” as the pandemic drags on. So what’s the solution?

By Jennifer Brown Health Primary category in which blog post is published
Crime and Courts Primary category in which blog post is published

Denver gives state troopers ability to enforce city laws around Capitol, governor’s mansion at Polis’ request

The move gives the Colorado State Patrol more leeway to stop graffiti and address encampments on state-owned land in Denver. It comes as a growing number of people camp out near state-owned buildings.

Health Primary category in which blog post is published

Another outbreak: Trench fever spread by lice is found in Denver

Public health officials are trying to find a common thread among the four cases identified so far in Colorado. They occurred months apart, and the patients appear to have no connection other than having been homeless in the Denver area.

Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published

Sweeps of Denver homeless camps go against coronavirus guidance

For some living on the streets, avoiding shelters is “common sense” as CDC says displacing people risks spreading infections further in communities

Health Primary category in which blog post is published

Unsheltered and expecting: A southwest Colorado couple could lose their children if they don’t find housing

Living at Purple Cliffs near Durango has kept them safe from coronavirus, but without running water, the county-sanctioned encampment isn't shelter enough to satisfy agencies charged with protecting children.

Michael Bennet: Coronavirus and a housing crisis go hand in hand. Congress must act.

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Health Primary category in which blog post is published

For people without homes but wary of shelters, Longmont’s “safe lots” could be a haven

Coronavirus amplified concerns about the conditions inside homeless shelters. For some living in their cars, a safe place to park could be a vital stop-gap.

Opinion: The coronavirus is magnifying the equity gaps between Colorado students

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Opinion: We need radical action to respond to the coronavirus and the resulting inequity

Opinion
Coronavirus Primary category in which blog post is published

State lawmakers, Denver council members urge governor to do more to help homeless through coronavirus

Eighteen lawmakers and a handful of other elected officials on Saturday sent Gov. Jared Polis a letter to mobilize the National Guard to help and dramatically increase available motel and hotel spaces for people to self-isolate/quarantine