👎 Progressive groups give the mayor an ‘F’

🖥️ WFH Life Still Dominates in Denver

Despite a post-pandemic uptick in the number of Mile High workers who returned to the office last year, recent data shows that Denver’s average office vacancy rate was higher than the national average in 2024. [Axios Denver]

• Worth noting: Denver officials are watching to see how much President Trump’s new in-person mandate for federal employees might improve those numbers. [CO Sun]

👎 Denver Progressives Give Mayor Failing Grade

Mayor Mike Johnston received a big red “F” on his handling of the city’s 2025 budgeting process, according to a scorecard published by three progressive community advocacy groups. Criticisms included a lack of transparency and questionable allocation of funding. [Denver Taskforce]

🛒 How Would a King Soopers Strike Impact You?

With still no agreement on a new contract between King Soopers and the union representing the grocery chain’s employees, workers will vote on a strike later this week. So, what will this mean for the company’s hundreds of employees and customers? [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🚫 Denver Shuts Down Derelict CBZ-Owned Apartment

City officials ordered the immediate closure of an apartment building at 1644 N. Pennsylvania St. over “health and safety violations.” The complex is owned by CBZ Management, the property management company that has gained international notoriety for a list of troubled Aurora-based apartment buildings tangled up in Tren de Aragua gang rumors. [Denverite]

With President Trump officially in office for his second term, questions and concerns loom larger than ever for immigrant and refugee communities across the country — and right here in Denver. In response to the uncertainty, local groups are reminding the Mile High community about the support services that are available. Here’s our list:

⚖️ Know Your Rights

We Have Rights Campaign

This national campaign aims to help make newcomers aware of — and confident in — their guaranteed rights regardless of documentation status.

National Immigration Law Center

NILC lists the basic rights guaranteed to every person living in the U.S., including the right to remain silent and the right to a lawyer.

🧑‍⚖️ Legal Resources

Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network

RMIAN provides free immigration legal and social services to immigrant children and to adults in immigration detention.

International Student & Scholar Services of CU Boulder

This is a list of free and low-cost immigration legal services across the state.

🏠 Shelter, Food, and Basic Necessities

A Denver City Guide for Immigrants and Refugees

This guide from the Denver Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs offers information on everything from where to find food assistance and legal guidance to contact info for all city departments and emergency services.

Centro de los Trabajadores (formerly Centro Humanitario)

Centro provides immigrants in the city with workforce training and development opportunities and direct access to jobs.

✊ Advocacy Opportunities

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

This statewide organization offers opportunities to donate and volunteer to provide legal and health assistance, public education, and policy advocacy.

Colorado Rapid Response Network

CRRN deploys trained volunteers to respond to, record, and help navigate ICE interactions. Anyone in the community is welcome to call the hotline at 1-844-864-8341.

Other Resources:

• Is Denver Actually a ‘Sanctuary City’? [Hey Denver]
• Should We Be Saying ‘New Immigrants’ Instead of ‘Migrants’? [City Cast Denver 🎧]