🚫 Eviction protections expanded

🚫 Coloradans Granted Expanded Eviction Protections

Earlier this week, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that the federal pandemic-era policy requiring landlords to give tenants in federally subsidized housing 30 days’ notice before eviction trumps Colorado’s 10-day notice requirement. The case was brought to the Supreme Court in response to a number of conflicting rulings that have been issued in eviction cases across Jefferson County. [Denver Post 🔒]

📚 The Bookies Is Moving!

Beloved Denver bookstore of 50-plus years, The Bookies has announced plans to move from its longtime location at 4315 E Mississippi Avenue, across the Virginia Village neighborhood, to new digs about two miles away at 2085 South Holly Street. Owner Nicole Sullivan says the new space will allow her to expand the store’s programming and services. She’s hoping to be all moved in by September. [Westword]

• 🎧 Blast from the past: Nicole Sullivan told us about all her big ideas for the beloved bookstore back when she first took ownership in 2021 after founder Sue Lubeck passed away.

🏅 La Raza Park Deserves Its Due

North Denver’s La Raza Park is poised to become the third historic cultural district in the city. (The other two are La Alma-Lincoln Park and Five Points.) The park is being considered for the distinction because of its deep roots in Denver’s Chicano history. [Axios Denver]

🗳️ What Can Mike Johnston Do For Denver?

Denver is on the brink of deciding its first new mayor in 12 years, and it’s down to the final two candidates. Today, we invite you to hear from candidate Mike Johnston on the tough issues facing the city — like reviving downtown, the housing crisis, and population growth. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

• 🎙️ The other side: We hosted a conversation with Johnston’s challenger Kelly Brough yesterday.

🤘 UMS Lineup Drop Party | Thursday | 4-7 p.m.

Producers of the Underground Music Showcase will announce this year’s event lineup tonight at Illegal Pete’s on South Broadway. UMS tickets will be available for purchase onsite. [South Broadway; Free]

🌳 Riverfront Open Space Grand Opening | Thursday | 4-7 p.m.

Music, food, drinks, and games will follow the official ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut this new open space in North Denver. [Elyria-Swansea; Free]

🏺 Opening Reception: Virgil Ortiz Revolt | Thursday | 6-8 p.m.

Hear from award-winning artist Virgil Ortiz about his new exhibit at History Colorado, which explores his Puebloan ancestry through “Indigenous Futurism.” [Cap Hill; Free; RSVP required]

🏛️ Love Old Buildings Expo | Thursday | 6-8:30 p.m.

Celebrate and discuss everything there is to love about Denver’s old buildings, from masonry to  maintenance and much more. [Cap Hill; Free; Donations appreciated]

Mayoral Madness: Mike Johnston Makes His Final Pitch For Your Vote

Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi sit down with mayoral hopeful Mike Johnston to talk about what he could offer Denver if he was in charge.

(ICYMI: Yesterday, we spoke with Mike’s opponent, Kelly Brough!)