Top Headlines Saturday, September 06, 2008 | 62 ° Mostly Cloudy   NEW MAPPING SITES CRIME IN CITY New System Shows Where and When Crime Occurs   The Denver Police Department and Denver Geographic Information Systems has jointly launched the new application.  Denver residents are now able to search up-to-date crime data and generate maps and tables of crime around their homes, schools, and other locations of interest.    The database will enable users to search by specific address, park, school, library, or neighborhood. Information is updated daily as new crimes are reported and investigations yield new information.     MAYOR HICKENLOOPER NAMES DENVER FIRE CHIEF Department Veteran Appointed Nick Nuanes, a 34-year veteran of the Denver Fire Department, is currently Division Chief of Denver International Airport (DIA) for the Department. He succeeds Chief Larry Trujillo, who retired Sept. 1. "Nick Nuanes is a career professional. He began as a line firefighter and worked his way through the ranks of the Denver Fire Department," Hickenlooper said. "He is a highly qualified leader and manager who has earned the respect of the Denver community and the men and women of the Department. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an enduring commitment to officer training and development, community collaboration and fiscal responsibility. He will be an excellent Denver Fire Chief."        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5 6

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Announcements 7th Annual Four Mile Fling Four Mile Historic Park’s annual fund-raiser is Sunday, September 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The event includes dinner, a silent auction and games.  First Time Homebuyer Information Get information about buying your first home and find out details about available homes in the Stapleton area under the HomeStart program. The conference is September 20. Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science Learn about and celebrate the nature, science and culture of Latin America September 7 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Community Emergency Response Training Be prepared to help professional responders in case a disaster hits close to home. This 16 hour training course is free. Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)     Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1 2