🚆 Would you take RTD to Red Rocks?

We’re back with more recommendations from City Cast Denver Neighbors about their fave local people, spots, and organizations in the Mile High, so they can become your favorites too 💕

📣 Angelina D. shouts out Sesame Sandwiches for its sweet staff, cute sidewalk seating, and vegetarian options — particularly the tofu báhn mì.

📣 Kristin L. recommends the coffee at Convivio Café, which she says is “outstanding in quality and ethics!”

📣 Tony V. highlights Littleton’s newest record store, Records on Main.

Become a City Cast Denver Neighbor today to share your own shoutout in this newsletter and on the podcast 🎤

And, thanks to Neighbor Ryan K. for shouting out City Cast Denver and sharing why he joined:

“I can’t handle global or national news anymore, and I’ve found staying local and focusing on things I can actually change has dramatically helped my mental health. Thanks!”

🏛️ Lawmakers, Union Leader Call Out Polis for ICE Compliance

The leader of Colorado’s state employee union and a few Democratic state legislators rallied outside the City and County Building on Monday to condemn Gov. Polis for ordering state officials to comply with a subpoena from ICE seeking information on the sponsors of undocumented minors. The rally coincided with growing protests across the country over federal immigration enforcement. [Denver Post 🔒]

💰 Denver Pays Out $398K To Settle George Floyd Protest Lawsuit

City Council unanimously approved $398,500 in settlements to a group of journalists, YouTubers, and activists who were injured by police during the 2020 George Floyd protests. In total, the city has spent more than $18.6 million on settlements related to the 2020 protests. [Denverite]

🚰 Does Denver Need More Water?

Denverites have spent decades conserving water — so why is Denver Water spending money to expand a dam? As the city’s water provider fights environmentalists focused on stopping construction of the Gross Reservoir in Boulder County, the CEO of Denver Water makes the case for more infrastructure. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🚆 RTD To Pilot Service to Red Rocks

Jefferson County is partnering with RTD to connect transit to Red Rocks via a shuttle service from the Jeffco Government Building in Golden, where the light rail’s W Line ends. A pilot weekend is planned for September while local officials work to secure $1 million in funding for more long-term service. [Denver Post 🔒]

We love when we spot something cool/weird/wacky around Denver. Like this ominous sentinel at First Friday on Santa Fe 😳🧢

We’re not sure why there’s a dummy dressed in a t-shirt and baseball cap on top of this building, but he sure adds to First Friday’s quirky and creative vibes!

Have you seen something fun or curious around town recently? We’d love to see it, too.