Boulder invites residents to help redesign 30th Street for safety and connectivity, hosting workshops and an open house for community input and design collaboration.

Commerce City invites residents to join various boards and commissions to influence local policies and growth.

Douglas County's Strive to Thrive event on Jan. 28 will offer a free meal and resources from over 20 local service organizations to support residents in need.

Arvada's free Christmas tree recycling program allows residents to dispose of their trees responsibly, with mulch from the trees made available for free at Stenger Sports Complex.

The Metro Denver Homeless Initiative seeks volunteers for its annual Point in Time count to help assess the number of unhoused individuals and support housing fund efforts.

Cadet 1st Class K. Emily Jean Foster of the U.S. Air Force Academy passed away at 23 from aggressive brain tumors, deeply affecting the Academy community.

Denver hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2025, with the first birth at Denver Health at 1:49 a.m. The parents received 2,025 diapers. One-third of Denver's babies are born at Denver Health, which also supports families in need.

Denver's Treecycle program invites residents to recycle their Christmas trees into mulch, with drop-off sites open until January 31 and additional options for disposing of holiday lights.

Douglas County residents can recycle their Christmas trees for free mulch until January 31, 2025. Trees must be free of decorations before being dropped off at designated locations.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture seeks public input on revising the Community Food Access Tax Credit. A hearing is scheduled for December 30, 2024. Written comments are also welcomed via email.

Denver commemorates homeless individuals with a vigil, marking 35 years of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless-led event.

Commerce City seeks locals to join committees choosing public art for 2025 projects honoring the area's equine history and indigenous tribes. Applications and details at c3gov.com/Art.

Boulder introduces its first Community Assembly to discuss 15-minute neighborhoods as part of the Comprehensive Plan update, focusing on sustainable living and engaging diverse community members through a randomized selection process.