City Cast Denver
👀 The Broncos pick a new home
September 10, 2025 · — Adrian González
Good morning, friends! Heads up: The city is testing its emergency alert systems at 11:00 a.m. today, so you might get a ping on your phone. You do have to enable mobile alerts, so here’s how to change emergency alert settings on iPhone and on Android.
What's CITY Talking About?
🏈 Where the Broncos Want to Move
The team announced Burnham Yard as its preferred site for a new stadium and a mixed-use entertainment district, all of which team officials said would be privately funded. Early plans for the project include a retractable roof stadium that could be used year-round, along with a mix of retail and housing on the site. The move would require a community benefits agreement and other zoning changes to move forward. [Denver Post 🔒]
🚓 Police Get Raises Amid Budget Woes
City Council approved a set of salary increases for Denver Police officers this week that will total 16% over the next three years, but not without a heated debate. Some council members expressed concerns about pay increases amid city layoffs and a projected $250 million budget shortfall next year. [Denverite]
🥵 A Spicy Green Chile Battle
It’s green chile season! And things are particularly spicy here in Denver, as the owners of La Loma have been duking it out in court. Amidst a bitter divorce, the restaurant’s name and its signature green chile recipe have become the biggest assets in the battle for the La Loma empire. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🤝 Colorado’s Largest Independent Bank Goes National
Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank has reached a deal to acquire FirstBank for $4.1 billion dollars, a deal that will make PNC the top bank in Colorado. FirstBank said it would retain all customer-facing staff, but had not yet announced the fate of its corporate employees. [Denver Business Journal 🔒]
Spotted Around Town
The year is 2025, but there are still plenty of Denverites walking the streets in cowboy attire — myself included. And in case you forgot about our western roots, those mounted police officers Mayor Mike Johnston promised earlier this year have started patrolling the new 16th Street.
Related: A Look Back at 16th Street Before the Mall [Hey Denver 📰]
The Denver Police’s Mounted Patrol unit includes five horses: Maverick, Maximus, Ollie, Orei, and Wylie. Be sure to tell these ponies about Hey Denver next time you see them. 🤠
What To Do
Wednesday, Sep. 10
- 🪩 Sunset Yoga and Silent Disco @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🧑🌾 Food With a Story @ Denver Botanic Gardens
- 🍸 Cocktail Class: Harvest Cocktails @ Deviation Distilling
Thursday, Sep. 11
- 🏆 The 2025 Colorado Cornhole Classic @ Mile High Spirits
- 📚 Brew Me A Book Club @ Anythink Perl Mack
- 👐 Volunteer Day @ Civic Center Park
Waymo this, Waymo that … I’m way more interested in Denver’s new all-electric trash truck that debuted on Monday. I can’t wait to admire this gas-free beauty in the wild.
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