Mayor Michael Hancock Archives

[PHOTOS] Colfax’s New Recreation Center is Finally Open

January 8, 2018

After 13 years of public hearings, planning and eventually construction, Denver finally has its newest and biggest recreation center — the Carla Madison, named after the late councilwoman. Coming in at $44 mill...

Pie Pop-Ups, Free Wine and 16 Other Food and Drink Events This Week

Emma Wahl

November 20, 2017

It's the week of Thanksgiving, and if you don't have plans for the Black Friday or Thanksgiving itself then you're in luck — there is a lot of events going down in Denver. If you just don't feel like cooking, ...

Illegal Pete’s is Giving Away Free Breakfast Burritos During Denver’s First Breakfast Burrito Day

Alexandra Palmerton

October 10, 2017

This September, to celebrate the blending of Mexican and American cultures in our city, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock declared October 14 Breakfast Burrito Day. From this year forward, Breakfast Burrito Day will...

What Makes a Sanctuary City & What Could Happen if Denver Becomes One?

Sarah Heath and Brittany Werges

April 11, 2017

Right now in the United States, there is a huge debate over different jurisdictions, big cities and small counties being labeled "sanctuary cities." We did a little digging and it turns out that there is no leg...

The Fight is On – Petitions Circulate for Denver’s “Super Festival”

Drew Boulos

March 21, 2017

Here’s the deal - two petitions are circulating with aims to either gain city approval for the proposed Overland Park "super" music festival or shut it down (if you need to get caught up to speed, go here)...

16 Unique Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

Sarah Heath

October 12, 2016

There is a lot happening this weekend in Denver. Snowboarding enthusiasts will love Snowboard on the Block, or they can win lift tickets just from going to a movie. Food junkies are going to have the time of th...

Sideline Teaser: Wesley Woodyard Decks The Halls Of The Downtown Aquarium With Toys For Charity

Holly Osborn

December 12, 2013

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Deck the halls with lots of presents was the theme at Monday night's event with Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Woodyard and his 16Ways Foundation hosted their 4th annua...

The Mile High Urban Fashion x Music Showcase Celebrates its Fourth Year

Project Runway Winner, Mondo Guerra, To Show New Collection at Denver Fashion Week

Meet New Denver Fashion Week Designer Felicia Benavidez

A User-Friendly Guide to the 2018 Colorado Amendments

Six Ski Mountains To Help You Avoid Crowds This Season

Local Art Boutique Lowbrow to Close Doors and Focus on Pop-up Events Instead

The Lumineers to Perform at the Colorado Music Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Inside Scoop on Herb’s Live Music Hangout

First Look – Whitacre’s New Album Brings Their Stage Energy to Their Record

The Denver Winter Passport Is Back With Some Awesome Upgrades

Aspen’s Esteemed Zocalito is Moving to Denver

Five Denver Food Trucks To Compete in Food Network’s New Series Tonight