Top Headlines Friday, January 09, 2009 | 31° Mostly Cloudy Public Works Recognized for Innovative Achievements The Colorado Chapter of the American Public Works Association recently awarded the City and County of Denver’s Department of Public Works five program awards for extraordinary projects and programs initiated and/or completed in 2008.  Categories ranged from Engineering-Construction Management to Drainage & Flood Control. See Denver Public Works awards. Save Energy, Save Money Cold weather is here and the high cost of heating makes conservation a winter priority.  Personal energy choices and modifying habits are important. Everything we can do – at home or work –can result in savings. There are many things that each of us can do to save. Here are a few...        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3

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Announcements Public Safety Diversity Career Day   The City & County of Denver in coordination with the Denver Regional Council of Governments is hosting the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Public Safety Diversity Career Day.  This event will be held Tuesday December 9, 2008. Recycle Turkey-Fryer Oil   Recycle your family’s used cooking oil, and to help reduce the costs and taxes associated with your household and municipal sewer maintenance as well as to reduce pollution of our precious streams and rivers. More details Hip Hop Nights  Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. City Seeks Comments on Use of Foreclosure Funds The Office of Economic Development has drafted a plan for how to spend $6.1 million in federal funds to acquire and redevlop foreclosed properties. The public comment period runs through November 30th. Help Low-Income Families Get Tax Refunds You can be trained to help file tax returns for people who are struggling in these challenging economic times. No experience needed.  Apply by November 30th. Celebrate Geography and GIS Systems! Learn about the innovative ways City agencies use Geographic Information Systems technology to analyze data and create maps.  Don't miss GIS Day 2008. New Piece of Public Artwork in Denver It's called National Velvet and will be dedicated November 18th in the plaza at the base of the 16th Street pedestrian Bridge.  The artist is John McEnroe. More Announcements      1 2