Denver Announces Working Group on Data Centers Published on October 07, 2026 The working group is comprised of union, utility and industry representatives as well as those from academia, nonprofits, non-governmental organizations, community members and experts in healthcare and air quality. Tagged as: , Mayor, News
Denver Joins Lawsuit Challenging Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Published on October 02, 2026 Denver today joined a coalition of other states, counties, and cities in filing a lawsuit against the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, challenging its final rule weakening corporate average fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks. These standards have reduced consumer costs by improving fuel efficiency for vehicles and and reduced pollution. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Sustainability
Denver Challenges EPA Rollback of Power Plant Pollution Limits Published on October 01, 2026 Denver today joined the State of Colorado and a coalition of 24 other states, counties and cities in suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation’s largest power plants. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release, Sustainability
CPD Blog: Transportation landmark preservation in Denver Published on September 29, 2026 A landmark doesn't always have to be architecturally striking. Buildings of all kinds help tell a city's story, and in Denver, many transportation-related structures have been designated as landmarks because of the role they played in how the city grew and changed, not because of their design alone. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Mayor Johnston Appoints Whitlock, Martelon to Denver County Court Published on September 28, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston today announced the appointments of Allen Whitlock and Kyle Martelon to the Denver County Court bench Tagged as: , Mayor, News
DDPHE Confirms First 2026 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Denver Published on September 21, 2026 Denver Department of Public Health & Environment Reminds Residents That West Nile Virus Risk Continues into Fall. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Blog: Bear With Us. What to Know When Bears Visit Denver Published on September 17, 2026 Denver is no stranger to bears, just ask the giant blue one looking over the Convention Center. But while that iconic bear is always welcome downtown, a real black bear wandering through the city is a different story. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Public Health & Environment
CPD Blog: Expanded Quick Permits for commercial equipment replacement Published on September 15, 2026 Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, Denver has streamlined the permitting process for replacing mechanical and plumbing equipment in existing commercial and multi-family buildings. Equipment replacements that qualify for Quick Permits (no plan review) will be expanded beyond like-for-like or emergency replacements. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, News, Press release
Mayor and Clerk Protecting the Ballot from ICE and Federal Overreach Published on September 15, 2026 Mayor Mike Johnston and Clerk & Recorder Paul Lopez joined civil rights groups in suing the Trump Administration to prevent ICE agents from intimidating voters at the polls. Tagged as: , Clerk and Recorder, Mayor, News
DDPHE Reaccredited by National Public Health Accreditation Board Published on September 15, 2026 The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) has been reaccredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), reaffirming the department’s commitment to nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for high-quality public health practice. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment