City Cast Denver
🚨 Caraveo aides ‘traumatized’ by former congresswoman
May 2, 2025 · — McKenna Harford
Hi, Neighbors! We made it — today’s the final day of our spring membership campaign!
It’s been amazing to see so many of you step up to support this work. Thank you 💗 A message we heard that we keep hearing: City Cast Denver makes this place feel more like a neighborhood. We couldn’t agree more!
That’s why we’re here — to help you feel more connected, informed, and in on the local conversation. But to keep it all going, we need your support.
Becoming a City Cast Denver Neighbor helps us keep this thing going — and helps make our city a better place to live 💯 It's also your last chance to get the exclusive City Cast Denver Neighbor mug — just $10/month.
What's CITY Talking About?
🏛️ Caraveo Aides Allege Abuse
Four aides to former Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo are alleging she mistreated staff and put them in difficult positions while she experienced mental health crises and attempted suicide. The former aides shared their stories as Caraveo is running to take back her seat out of concerns for future staff. [Colorado Sun]
- Resources: If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health, you can call the Colorado Crisis Services Hotline at 844-493-8255 or the National Suicide Hotline at 988.
💰 ICE Fines 3 Denver-Based Cleaning Companies
The three janitorial companies are facing $8 million in fines for employing at least 143 undocumented workers. The fines are the largest imposed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Donald Trump took office. [CPR]
🎨 First Fridays Get A New Look
The First Friday Art Walk has been experiencing growing pains lately, as vendors fight for space on the crowded sidewalks of Santa Fe Drive. With new plans that could fundamentally change the way the neighborhood festival is laid out, some are worried the event could lose its community feel. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🏳️⚧️ Trans Rights Bill Amended
House Bill 1312 passed out of a Senate committee after being amended to remove the most controversial provisions, which would have required family-court judges to consider one parent’s misgendering or deadnaming of their child in custody proceedings. The bill still protects transgender people from being misgendered or deadnamed — referred to by the name they used before they transitioned — in discrimination laws that apply to workplaces and schools. [Denver Post 🔒]
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Navigating Denver Real Estate
Q: We’ve outgrown our house, but we bought it in 2018 and our interest rate is around 3%. We want to buy a bigger home, but how or why would we when the interest rates are so high?
— Bree Davies, City Cast Denver podcast host
A: Yes, rates are higher, but your equity since 2018 might be too. That can help you move up. You could also keep your current home as a rental to keep building equity. If your space no longer fits your life, it might be time. Refinance later if rates drop.
Do you have a question about Denver real estate? Submit your questions for Elizabeth Martinez HERE, and she might answer in next week’s segment.
Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: Little Man Ice Cream in LoHi
Little Man Ice Cream has been a Denver staple since 2008. Executive Producer Paul Karolyi recommends Little Man’s 16th Street flavor ice cream if you go!
📣 A special shoutout for this week’s correct guessers:
- Celeste J. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- But Keith S., Lori C., Jessica N., Loren G., Dan K., and Madison S. weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ Do YOU know where this sassy saying 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, May 2
- 🎷 First Friday Five Points Jazz Hop | 5 p.m. | Free | Five Points Neighborhood
- 🎨 First Friday Art Walk | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | Art District on Santa Fe
- 🎸 Deerhoof | 8 p.m. | $36.81 | Bluebird Theater
- 🤼 Bierhalle Brawl Live Pro Wrestling (21+) | 9 p.m.| $28.52 | Bierstadt Lagerhaus
Saturday, May 3
- ☕ Bad Bunny Morning: Café con La 32 (21+) | 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | $11.63 | Migas Coffee @ Greenspaces
- 🌷 Firefly Handmade Spring Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | Old South Gaylord
- 🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo en Westwood | 12-8 p.m. | Free | 3929 Morrison Road
- 🏇 Denver Derby Party (21+) | 1-6 p.m. | $125+ | McGregor Square
- 😻 Spring Fling Single Mingle (21+) | 5 p.m. | $47 | Meow Wolf
- 🏍️ 13th Annual Chicano Pride Ride | 7 a.m.-8 p.m. | Free | Sun Harley Davidson
- 🎤 Sista Soul Album Release Experience | 8 p.m. | $26.38+ | RockStar Music Hall & Event Center
- 🔭 Denver Astronomical Society Open House | 8 p.m. | Free | Chamberlain Observatory
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This is it! My last chance to convince you to become a City Cast Denver Neighbor during our spring membership campaign. You’ll unlock access to members-only events (like our upcoming Poop & Scoop 😉), a chance to shout out your fave local business or nonprofit, and we’ll send you that extra special coffee mug.
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