City Cast Denver
🚨 Immigration bust on the bus
April 25, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Happy Friday! We’re halfway through our spring membership campaign, and we need 20 new members to join today to keep us on track toward our goal. As we head into the weekend, I want to share why becoming a City Cast Denver Neighbor matters.
When you join, you’re not just getting perks like invites to members-only events, and a custom City Cast Denver mug — though, we’re excited to share those with you! You’re also supporting the kind of local journalism that helps build a better Denver: the stories that connect us, inform us, and inspire us to engage more deeply with our city and each other.
I hope you’ll consider supporting us by joining City Cast Denver Neighbors today.
What's CITY Talking About?
🚔 Police Department Discipline Changes Draw Pushback
The Office of the Independent Monitor and the Citizen Oversight Board are opposing a proposal to make police discipline more education-based for low-level offenses. Chief Ron Thomas said the change could help ease management-employee conflict and aid in officer retention. [Denverite]
🏟️ $70M Soccer Stadium Plan Moves Forward
A city council committee gave initial approval for the plan, meaning the full City Council could vote on it as soon as next month. Of the $70 million in public money, roughly $50 million would be used to purchase the land and $20 million would go to building parks, a trail, and a pedestrian bridge. [9News]
🚨 How Will Immigration Enforcement Impact Transit?
Could transit funding be impacted by immigration issues? After 9News obtained footage of a man – who escaped Aurora’s ICE detention facility in March – being apprehended by U.S. Marshals while riding the Colfax bus earlier this month, questions are now arising over RTD’s role in immigration enforcement. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
- Front Range Passenger Rail in trouble? U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert is asking for DOGE to help cancel funding for the passenger rail project over concerns about the cost and resistance from Douglas County, where officials worry about the impact to quality of life. [Denver 7]
🏛️ Colorado Joins Lawsuit Over Trump Tariffs
A dozen states are turning to the courts in an effort to prevent President Donald Trump from enacting tariffs without Congressional support. Tariffs have already impacted several industries in the state, including breweries and tech companies. [Colorado Sun]
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Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: Ghost Donkey
Located inside Union Station, this tequila and mezcaleria is themed around the mighty burro! Matt S. says they have the best nachos in town 😋
📣 A special shoutout for this week’s correct guessers:
- Matt S. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- But Emily N., Gregory C., Keith A., Rebecca J., Dan K., Linda B., and 19 others weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ Do YOU know where this bovine is? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!
📸 Want to submit a photo? Send me a snapshot of somewhere in Denver, and I’ll consider it for an upcoming photo trivia segment!
What To Do
Friday, April 25
- 🎭 41st Annual DPS Shakespeare Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | Denver Arts Complex
- 👾 Frames and Games Film Festival | 5-8 p.m. | Free | RMCAD
- 🎤 Sean Gibson Comedy Show | 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. | $20.50 | Denver Comedy Underground
- 🪩 Silent Disco (21+) | 9 p.m. | $12.51 | Punch Bowl Social
Saturday, April 26
- 🌎 Sloan’s Lake Earth Day Cleanup and Celebration | 9 a.m.-Noon | Free | Sloan’s Lake Park
- ♻️ Earth Day Recycling Event | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free | The Shops at Northfield
- 🦕 2025 Stegosaurus Day | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $18 | Morrison Natural History Museum
- 🤸 Healthy Kids Day at the YMCA | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free | Southwest Family YMCA
- 🌳 Future Fest | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 💐 Larimer Square Spring Fling | 2-6 p.m. | Free | Larimer Square
- 🚲 Denver Bike Fest | 3-9 p.m. | Free | City Park
- 🎤 Sean Gibson Comedy Show | 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. | $20.50 | Denver Comedy Underground
- 🎶 StirFry Archive Sessions Live Music Showcase | 8 p.m. | $10 | Western Sky Bar and Taproom
- 👻 Paranormal Investigation | 8 p.m.-Midnight | $60 | Four Mile Historic Park
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Thank you to Patrick C., Brianna D., William L., Kathy O., Hugh B., Tom G., Angelina D., Dana F., and Elena B. for joining City Cast Denver Neighbors. We’re so grateful to have your support! Join our new friends by becoming a City Cast Denver Neighbor.
And a correction: Catira, which we mentioned in yesterday’s new restaurant round-up, is Venezuelan. We apologize for the error. Thanks to our readers who reached out!
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