Denver City Council will consider an updated preservation ordinance plus a resolution to waive state purchase rights, setting up a clash over saving older apartments versus speeding new development.

Warm afternoon highs around 78°F give way to a 30–40% chance of evening storms and gusty winds; a hot stretch arrives early next week.

Xcel has asked regulators for roughly $356M in higher electric revenue; PUC staff warned cumulative requests could leave customers about 33% higher than three years ago.

A Breckenridge elementary school is at the center of a contentious master‑plan vote after officials flagged roughly $24.7 million in high-priority repairs. Parents and towns are pushing back.

Morning clouds give way to sun and a high near 69°F Friday. Saturday warms into the upper 70s with gusts and a late-night storm chance.

Denver is launching a three-year, $9M loan pool from the Herman Malone marijuana‑tax set‑aside, offering $10K–$350K loans at subsidized rates and coaching for small businesses.

Nikola Jokic’s March 7, 2025 performance at Ball Arena became the NBA’s first 30-20-20 triple-double and now sits at No. 63 on Colorado’s Top 150 list.

Out-of-state vehicles now pay $15 per day at Colorado state parks starting May 1. Coloradans can use a $29 Keep Colorado Wild pass or pay about $10 daily.

Grandview says D.R. Horton walked away from nearly $51M in lot purchases at Windler near DIA, and the developer has sued to recover deposits and unpaid sums.

After a quick coffee run, deputies used a tracking device and K9 Ultimo to recover a stolen car; the suspect surrendered and faces multiple felony charges. Local authorities posted video of the arrest.

The University of Colorado Foundation is doing due diligence on Independence Plaza, a largely vacant 567,000‑sq‑ft office tower on the 16th Street Mall. The purchase, if completed, could reshape the downtown office landscape.

The Colorado House cleared the so-called Tamale Act to let home cooks legally sell certain refrigerated foods. Supporters hail new opportunity; health officials warn of inspections and safety risks.

A bicyclist was seriously injured near Washington Park early Tuesday. Police issued a crash alert and traffic delays are expected during the investigation.