Denver Offers Places to Cool Down During Extreme Heat Published on July 18, 2026 The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Denver Metro Area on Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20, 2026. To help residents stay cool and healthy during the uncomfortably high temperatures, the City and County of Denver is offering support. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Environment, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: School Vaccines, What You You Need To Know Published on July 17, 2026 Every school year, it’s important we keep our schools and communities healthy and safe from vaccine-preventable diseases. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) urges all residents to check their vaccination records and ensure they are protected. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Healthy Back to School Tips and Habits Published on July 17, 2026 As the back-to-school season begins, families across Denver are preparing for the return of early mornings, packed lunches, and full backpacks. Set kids up for success with a healthy start to the school year and routines at home that can help them thrive physically and emotionally. Tagged as: , Public Health & Environment
Apply to Serve on the Denver Board of Ethics Published on July 17, 2026 The Denver Board of Ethics is accepting applications for an upcoming board vacancy. City and County of Denver employees are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume and cover letter to DenverBoardofEthics@denvergov.org by August 7, 2026. Tagged as: , Board of Ethics
Denver City Council Schedule and Hearings — Week of July 20, 2026 Published on July 16, 2026 Denver City Council Schedule and Hearings — Week of July 20, 2026 Tagged as: , City Council
DDPHE Blog: What Denver Residents Should Know About Cyclosporiasis Published on July 16, 2026 Have you had diarrhea that won't go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Tagged as: , Public Health & Environment
City’s departing-employee payout process is improved following audit Published on July 16, 2026 DENVER – The Department of Finance has strengthened processes to ensure it pays out former city employees promptly and accurately for all unused leave, according to a follow-up report from Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA. Tagged as: , Auditor
Denver Police Investigating the Death of a Man While in Police Custody Published on July 16, 2026 The Denver Police Department has initiated its critical incident investigation protocol to investigate the death of a man while in police custody on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026. Tagged as: , Police Department
DDPHE Blog: Your Summer Pet Safety Checklist Published on July 15, 2026 Follow these tips to ensure that, if the worst happens and your dog or cat goes missing, you’ll have the very best chance of getting them back quickly. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Issues RFP for $7.5 Million in Opioid Settlement Funds Published on July 15, 2026 The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), in partnership with the Denver Opioid Abatement Council (DOAC), is seeking proposals for projects that reduce the harms of the opioid crisis and improve access to prevention, treatment, harm reduction and recovery services across Denver. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment