Denver News

The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a $474,000 civil penalty against Frontier Airlines, alleging the Denver company operated aircraft without required medical supplies on hundreds of flights.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/29/frontier-faa-medical-kit-penalty/

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The Colorado Rockies demolished Washington Nationals on Sunday by a final score of 12-0.

Charlie Blackmon hit for the cycle. Nolan Arenado hit two home runs. Trevor Story and David Dahl each hit home runs.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won big over the San Francisco Giants as well, setting up a final game on Monday night to decide which team wins the National League West.

https://www.purplerow.com/2018/9/30/17921208/rockies-nationals-final-score-playoff-standings-update-nl-west-tie-breaker

Elyria Swansea neighborhood motel has been partially shut down & must correct health and safety violations. creating hazardous living conditions or it will be entirely shut down, city officials said. The west wing and full second story of the motel were shut down, many occupants were relocated to the first floor, said Capt. Pixley of the Denver Fire Department. As of Thursday about 70 people had been staying at the inn and 11 adults, along with three children, chose to leave. The Red Cross and RTD are partnering with city agencies to help occupants relocate. The city provided overnight lodging for three families, six people, Thursday night. Agencies also are working diligently with ownership to become compliant and address necessary issues. Since forming in 2013, the task force has conducted 40 motel inspections resulting in at least one business being shutdown as it was unable to stay compliant and up to code.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/27/health-violations-at-denver-mo

The city of Denver has ended an experiment.

In May 2017, the city paid $30,000 to install 10 large storage lockers for use by people experiencing homelessness. Standing alongside a busy road in the city’s mission district, the 4-by-6-foot cabinets were meant to give people a safe harbor for clothing and other possessions.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/26/denver-removes-storage-lockers-for-homeless/

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night at Coors Field 14-0, extending their win streak to six straight games as they sit as the second team in the NL Wild Card race.

The Rockies and Phillies will conclude their series today at Coors Field with first pitch set for 1:10.

The high will be 82 and the low 45 today.

Rising from the “west lot” parking area just south of Coors

Field on 20th Street, the pair of buildings — one 11 stories and the other 13 — would combine to include 114 condos, plans show. It will include 144,693 square feet of hotel space, 87,091 square feet for bars, restaurants or retailers, 210,900 square feet for offices and — most importantly for black and purple die-hards — a 34,015-square foot team hall of fame and event space.

Carved out of the middle of two uniquely shaped buildings is a circular plaza that — for the development team, anyway — is really the star of the show. The video screen-laden plaza is expected to be a community gathering place before and after games, activating the area around the ballpark long after the last pitch.

Link - https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/our-colorado/developers-break-ground-on-mega-development-near-coors-field-in-denver

Earlier this year, the Riverfront Park Association reported to Denver7’s media partners at the Denver Post that it spends about $30,000 a year to replace grass damaged by dog urine with fresh sod.

So the City of Denver wants to hear from you because it might be time to update the existing Dog Park Master Plan, which was completed in 2010. Currently, Denver has 12 dog parks. 

https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-parks-and-recreation/planning/park-facility-projects/dog-park-master-plag-update.html

Interested workers can choose between full-time and part-time temporary jobs and work at either the Aurora Hub, Denver Hub (in Commerce City), the Englewood workspace or the Denver International Airport (DIA) facility.

Want the job? Apply at this link.

-https://ups.managehr.com/Home.htm

We will see plenty of sunshine today, but it's going to stay pretty cool all day long

Denver Post Reports

Leading the pack of wildfires is the Ryan fire in north-central Colorado and Wyoming. Ryan fire has stretched across more than 19,000 acres against 223 firefighters. It’s clearly a high priority.

The SILVER CREEK FIRE grew by more than 5,000 acres over the weekend but, fire crews were able to gain 50 percent containment against it.

The BULL DRAW FIRE grew over 2,500 acres over the weekend and is now at least 35,000 acres in size… but It is now 70 percent contained.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/24/colorado-wildfire-update-september-24/

This cold front along with isolated rain showers will remind Denver that it really is Autumn today., The high will reach 80 degrees.

There is 20 percent chance for rain this afternoon but, it’ll decrease in the early evening with wind gusts up to 24 mph. The low tonight will be a cold 48 degrees.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/24/denver-weather-september-24/

Denver Post Reports Zillow will start making cash offers on Denver homes as a part of a program designed to offer sellers an easy out.

-Zillow Offers is available in Phoenix and Las Vegas and is rolling out in Atlanta. Denver will be the fourth city added.

While Some agents fear that Zillow Offers reduce their business and eventually cut them out of the equation, Zillow maintains that agents will remain at the center of its transactions and that it will pay commissions to agents on both sides.

-Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Innovative Real Estate and RE/MAX Alliance are the two other Denver area real estate firms that Zillow is working with initially.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/08/01/zillow-denver-cash-offers/

Saturday is National Public Lands day and to celebrate,

National parks across the United States are waiving admission fees on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Link - https://www.thedenverchannel.com/lifestyle/7-best-things-to-do-in-colorado-this-weekend-sept-21-23

Denver Health has begun construction on the 157 million dollar “one-stop shop” outpatient center.

This comes nearly a year after voters approved a bond measure that’s partially funding the project.

Denver News Reports:

-When construction on the building is completed in 2020, the Outpatient Medical Center will house many of Denver Health’s specialty clinics and services, including orthopedics and radiology.

-The seven story outpatient center is designed to represent Denver’s neighborhoods. For example, the first floor has a Union Station theme, Chief Executive Officer Robin Wittenstein said.

-The building also will have a simplified pathway so it will be easier for patients to find the clinic they are visiting.

Link - https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/20/denver-health-outpatient-center-construction/

Denver Post reports: Xcel Energy will open huge, billion-dollar wind farm on Colorado’s Eastern Plains

The new 600-megawatt Rush Creek Wind Project is almost 100,000 acres over five counties: Lincoln, Arapahoe, Elbert, Kit Carson and Cheyenne. Rush Creek is the largest wind farm in the state, built with all made-in-Colorado turbines, produced in plants right in Brighton, Pueblo and Windsor.

https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/18/xcel-energy-flips-switch-on-wind-farm/

https://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/local-news/family-of-bears-reported-near-flatirons-elementary-school

http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/24726728/trevor-story-expected-return-colorado-rockies-lineup-days-getting-good-results-mri

Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper has filed paperwork to form a federal political action committee that’s known as a leadership PAC. This could possibly be a step towards a presidential run.

The Two-term Democrat Governor, who will leave office early next year… has put out one of the strongest signals yet that he may indeed run against President Donald Trump in 2020.

Denver post reports, Filing to form a PAC is a common step by presidential aspirants that allows them to raise money on the federal level, tapping it to donate to candidates or pay political and policy staffers. Such PACs, which have contribution limits of $5,000 a year from individual donors and other PACs, also can be used to pay for travel

Link - https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/17/john-hickenlooper-presidential-run/?utm_source=listrak&utm_medium=email&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.denverpost.com%2f2018%2f09%2f17%2fjohn-hickenlooper-presidential-run%2f&utm_campaign=denver-mile-high-roundup&utm_content=manual