Denver
City in Colorado
Denver, the capital of Colorado, is an American metropolis dating to the Old West era. Larimer Square, the city’s oldest block, features landmark 19th-century buildings. Museums include the Denver Art Museum, an ultramodern complex known for its...
Elevation: 5,280′
Population: 716,577 (2023)
Tax rate: 8.81%
Area codes: 303/720/983
City and county: Denver
Consolidated: December 1, 1902; 122 years ago, as the; City and County of Denver
Demonym: Denverite
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Moderate to briefly heavy snow is impacting travel across the Palmer Divide south of Denver. The snow is expected to continue through the afternoon into the evening. For the latest road conditions from CDOT call 511 or go to their website at cotrip.org. #cowx
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City and County of Denver ✓
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With colder weather approaching early next week, the City and County of Denver will activate its Cold Weather Shelter plan to provide extra shelter from 1 p.m. Monday, December 9, through 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 11 denvergov.org/Government/…
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Denver Public Safety Department ✓
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Last weekend #Denver’s holiday spirit lit up the Parade of Lights! ✨ Our Public Safety Cadets were proud to assist @DenverPolice with crowd and traffic control, while the Cadet Honor Guard added a special touch by presenting the U.S. and Colorado flags. Great work, Cadets! pic.x.com/7mM2kmXVYT
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Denver Police Dept. ✓
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ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting at W. First Ave. and King St. One victim located, an adult male with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation is ongoing, officers are working to develop suspect information. #Denver.
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Denver Sheriff ✓
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They had a photo booth at the 41st Hiawatha Davis Jr. Luncheon, so everyone squeezed in for a picture! We helped serve the attendees – a long-standing tradition for the Denver Department of Public Safety. @densafetydept #DSDEst1902
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CO Dept. of Revenue
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🚨ALERT: The Colorado Springs DOR office will close at 3 p.m. today - Monday, December 9 - due to inclement weather. Please visit Tax.Colorado.gov for more information. pic.x.com/buMI9IJmu9
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Denver Parks & Recreation
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TOMORROW | 12/10/2024 @ 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Join our virtual public meeting for the High Line Canal Trail Improvements project between S Parker Road and Havana St. Learn about accessibility, vegetation management, and general project details. RSVP: bit.ly/HLCmeet
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Thanks to Taryn, Devyn, and Peter, who fulfilled a yearlong internship with Office of the Medical Examiner. Their hard work & dedication to families we serve won't be forgotten. You gave your all to Forensic Operations and we noticed! All the best! #MedicalExaminer
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Today, @denversmayor & @HRCPDenver Executive Director Perla Gheiler welcomed our @DSCI delegation from #Takayama, #Japan 🇯🇵. Mayor Johnston and the delegates spoke about the close ties between both cities for over 60 years & hopes to continue expanding our cultural exchanges.
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Denver7 News ✓
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Former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted on Monday in the death of a street performer on the New York subway. www.denver7.com/us-news/c…
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Colorado State Patrol ✓
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When you see a crash ahead, SLOW DOWN! Not only are law enforcement doing a investigation, there are also other responders to watch for. Move over and slow down, it's the law.
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FBI Denver ✓
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#FBIDenver congratulates #FBI National Academy graduates from @JeffCoSheriffCo @MonumentPolice @GreeleyPolice & WY Division of Criminal Investigation. Session 292 has completed the training course for law enforcement leaders at Quantico, VA. It's great having you on our team!
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FOX31 Denver KDVR ✓
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Lone Tree police investigating increase in home burglaries trib.al/kTCp0Zm
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Denver Business Journal
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The lanes will not be staffed and the checkpoint will no longer be operational. www.bizjournals.com/denve…
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Stacey Donaldson
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Satellite-radar picture across the U.S. Denver7 pic.x.com/vLmIHwJmjH
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Denver Westword
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Denver Officials Prepare Immigrants for New Trump Administration www.westword.com/news/den…
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