NEW: The City of Denver insists it didn't water down a finalized street safety project at the request of a billionaire's family who opposed the project in their neighborhood. City council was skeptical today.

My American history is a little rusty, but wasn’t this one of the reasons that we broke away from England? If ICE can go into your home without a warrant, it sets a dangerous precedent the the DEA, FBI, or any other federal agency can break into your home without a warrant.

Every person killed in crashes in Denver has a name and a story. “On 1/2/26 my son tragically lost his life while crossing the street on 11th & Kalamath. The driver who hit my son did not stop they kept driving & left my baby to die in the middle of the street.” www.gofundme.com/f/celebratin...

If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this: America's problems are solved problems. Just not here. What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵

Denver girl, 12, missing from Virginia Village neighborhood trib.al/kQzd16V

You absolutely cannot separate the possibility of clemency for Tina Peters from stuff like this. Every individual act of defiance by state and local Dems raises the cost and degree of difficulty of federal coercion. Every concession normalizes it and incentivizes more, across the board.

A parent waiting with their kid at the bus stop.

🌡️ The numbers are officially in for 2025: New Mexico tied for the 2nd warmest year on record with 2024. This is all part of a very obvious warming trend since the late 1970s. 9 of the 10 warmest years on record have been since 2000. #NMwx

DOTI Advsiory Board meeting kicking off now. Talking about sidewalks and stadiums tonight. Link to join denvergov-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The resistance is strong today in the City and County of Denver

Killed By a Traffic Engineer (Reprise)

I got to say hi to @chelaforcolorado.bsky.social this morning and sign the petition to get her on the ballot. She is at Convivio Cafe until 930am this morning so drop by or check out the other dates she’ll be gathering signatures.

I am thinking about Renee Nicole's family, and the the families watching this unfold and carrying the weight of wondering whether their loved ones will be targeted because of how they look, how they speak, or just being in the street where ICE is present.

5 years ago today, we watched in horror as Donald Trump and his maga cronies tried to steal an election. Now, 5 years later, our tyrant in chief is leading us into an illegal war in Venezuela. This isn’t normal y’all, and we need real fighters in the senate. #Jan6 #nonewwars

West Metro Fire is using pickup trucks to respond to medical calls. From a financial perspective, it makes so much more sense to send an F-150 to medical calls over an $800,000 fire truck when possible.

Do you have have a passion for people-first communities, improving mobility options & access, fostering equity through our built environment, & a desire to get involved? The Denver Streets Partnership is seeking Advisory Board members! Apply by Jan 31: denverstreetspartnership.org/apply-to-dsp...

Craig Unit 1 was scheduled to close Wednesday, but federal energy officials claim there is a power emergency necessitating repair of the 45-year-old, broken-down plant.

During times like this, I find music to be a powerful thing to help heal the soul. One of my favorite song’s to listen to is this cover of Bob Marley’s War / No More Trouble by Playing for Change. It is sung by artists that have all been directly impacted conflict and war. youtu.be/fgWFxFg7-GU?...

The anti war protest in Denver is just starting to kickoff at the capitol.

Opinion | "We built a transportation system that requires everyone to drive everywhere for everything. And now, our endless-lane model is collapsing under the weight of its own inefficiency. " https://www.westword.com/opinion/opinion-no-more-highway-lanes-for-colorado-40825034/

Honest question- does the Trump administration think that a jury of New Yorkers will convict Maduro if this is an SDNY case? @preetbharara.bsky.social

The US invading Venezuela is wrong. Full stop.

Some good news. Colorado cut child poverty by 41%! It now has the lowest rate of childhood poverty in the country. enews.denverpost.com/q/Xty9o8yxQB...

ICE arrested more than 3,500 people in Colorado in 2025 — including babies and the elderly | The Colorado Sun coloradosun.com/2025/12/31/i... Sun App

This is incredible reporting by the team at the Chicago Tribune. Read it to hear the stories of what has been going on. With the ICE budget set to triple, I fear this will come to Denver soon. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/28/c...

If you plow it, the riders will follow. Ashland/Navy bike lane @nycsanitation.bsky.social edition.

Why did this cyber truck driver (with no accessible parking permit placard or accessible license plate) park in the accessible parking space and then honk his horn at the woman using a walker for moving too slowly? Wrong answers only please.

🚨🔥 Warmest Christmas on record for the Contiguous U.S.! The average high of 57.9F and the average low of 36.6F each broke the Christmas record by a full 3F. 🔥🚨

35 of the 50 states have donated to support @bikebusworld.bsky.social end of the year fundraiser. Let’s get all 50 states supporting this amazing movement!! (Inspiration from the BBW group) bikebus.world/pumpupthebik...

“After more than two years in office, many transit and environmental advocates see a mayor willing to plant trees, but reluctant to adopt a comprehensive climate strategy that might upset local business interests or automobile drivers.” denverite.com/2025/12/22/d...

A Beechcraft King Air airplane landed itself at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport using auto-land technology after the pilot became incapacitated. youtu.be/K3Nl3LOZNjc?...

Short clip from my rapid-response livestream yesterday regarding potentially devastating plans to dismantle NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) and how it's directly connected to the policy blueprint known as "Project 2025." #SaveNCAR

Every word of this from @allencowgill.bsky.social www.denverpost.com/2025/12/17/d...

As the Co-Chair of the DOTI Advisory Board, I don’t take criticizing the Mayor lightly. But we just hit the highest number ever of people killed in traffic crashes in Denver, and it’s not a priority for Mayor Johnston. Something needed to be said. www.denverpost.com/2025/12/17/d...

A stinging rebuke of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s transportation priorities from @allencowgill.bsky.social & @ladyat5280.bsky.social #BikeDen 🎁link www.denverpost.com/2025/12/17/d...

Our #StopSuperSpeeders campaign is coming statehouses across the country. Join our coalition to advance anti-speeding tech for the most dangerous drivers in your own state. secure.everyaction.com/KyTgxYfil0qq...

Australian here 👋 Stop saying the tragedy in Sydney demonstrates that strict gun laws don’t work. There were ZERO mass shootings in Australia in the two decades after strict gun laws were passed in 1996. We have so much we need to do, but strict gun laws remain a critical part of the solution.

On the first night of Hanukkah, our hearts are with the families and communities in Australia grieving the lives stolen in a senseless shooting. We mourn with you, honor the victims, and send light, healing, and peace.

If a meteorologist in Denver keeps mentioning record high temperatures, but hasn’t mentioned climate change, they are doing a disservice to the public. Mike Nelson, before he retired, was the best at linking climate extremes to climate change. www.denver7.com/weather/why-...

Good morning to everyone who knows every sidewalk bicyclist is a vote for protected bike lanes.

Telltale signs that your bike lanes are not designed for all ages… kids biking on the sidewalk.

A few tickets are still available for tonight's event with the War on Cars at the and a great panel at the Colorado History Museum. Click on the link in the next post.

Study after study shows that increased police budgets are not the reason for decreases in crime. Headlines like this are based in PR and not evidence based research. policinginsight.com/feature/anal...

"If I had a project in my safety class where the students have to do a safety analysis, like this one would not get a good grade," Marshall said. "I'd give it a C-." www.9news.com/article/news...

Red Flag laws—or Extreme Risk laws—are a crucial, life-saving tool that allow loved ones to intervene and prevent gun violence before it happens. But these laws only save lives if people who need them know they exist, and know how to use them. Find out if your state has one & how to use it:

A Colorado state Senator is launching a primary challenge from the left against Colorado's U.S. Senator Hickenlooper: coloradosun.com/2025/12/08/j...

This is the most exciting candidate I’ve ever seen run for US Senate in Colorado. Senadora Julie is my State Senator and is the voice we need in Washington. Please join the movement and support her campaign.

I’m running for the U.S. Senate so the people who built Colorado can take back control of our healthcare, our homes, and our futures. Working people built Colorado, we deserve a government that finally works for us. Join our campaign: julieforcolorado.com