Deborah Grigsby

Centennial, Denver

Reporter and Photographer at Colorado Community Media

Reporter and Photographer at Golden Transcript

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Articles

News Nuggets: Denver clerk slates legislative policy chats for June

3 days ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul D. López will host two events in June, bringing together experts to discuss how recent federal policy and legislative proposals may affect voting access and the state’s mail-in ballot voting model. Both events are free of charge and open to the public.
Denver City Council to consider National Western Equestrian Center project funding

3 days ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

A resolution that would provide $800 million over 35 years to provide financial support for the National Western Equestrian Center project will return to Denver City Council chambers for a third time. Council members previously delayed approving the project support agreement to allow for more community conversations between National Western representatives, city officials and residents.
Denver no stranger to budget gaps, but caution warranted

3 days ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

Like most major U.S. cities, Denver has experienced financial ups and downs over the past decade. Mayor Mike Johnston announced last week that the city is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and will need to enact furlogoughs, hiring freezes, restrucuture contracts and reel in discretionary spending. But this isn't the first time Denver has faced a major financial shortfall.
Denver City Council committee approves $25 million in airport cleaning contracts

5 days ago | coloradopolitics.com | Deborah Grigsby

A Denver City Council committee voted unanimously to approve more than $25 million in contracts for three airport janitorial and cleaning companies. Flagship Airport Services, Kleen-Tech Services, LLC and JanCo FS 3 DBA Velociti Services each received the go-ahead from the city’s Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate and Aviation Committee on Wednesday, May 21.
City Council committee approves $25 million in airport cleaning contracts

5 days ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

A Denver City Council committee voted unanimously to approve more than $25 million in contracts for three airport janitorial and cleaning companies. Flagship Airport Services, Kleen-Tech Services, LLC and JanCo FS 3 DBA Velociti Services each received the go-ahead from the city’s Business, Arts, Workforce, Climate and Aviation Committee on Wednesday, May 21.
Denver experiences citywide network outage, no known cause yet

6 days ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

Shortly before 11 a.m. Tuesday, the city's website, as well as several of its online services, went down after experiencing a "citywide network outage," according to city officials. "This outage is affecting multiple applications and technology systems, including some limited interruptions to public services," said Denver Technology Services spokesperson Amanda Weston.
News Nuggets: Memorial Day Service, City Park Days

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

The City and County of Denver offices — with the exception of police, fire, and 911 — will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The city garbage and recycling pickup schedule will be delayed by one day. Fort Logan National Cemetery will host a Memorial Day service at 11 a.m. Monday. The event is free and open to the public. There will be speakers and a flyover. Due to ongoing road work, parking is expected to be more limited than usual. Carpooling is encouraged. Fort Logan is at 4400 W.
Denver facing $200 million budget shortfall, furloughs, hiring freeze

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

The city of Denver will be tightening its belt — beginning today — after Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told residents and city officials to brace for budget cuts, furloughs, layoffs and hiring freezes as the city faces millions of dollars in budget shortfall. The city faces a $50 million gap in this year's budget, while the projected deficit is $200 million next year, Johnston told reporters on Thursday.
Denver mayor expected to announce budget cuts, furloughs, hiring freeze

1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Deborah Grigsby

Facing hundreds of millions of dollars in deficit, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston is expected to announce significant cuts to the city's budget at a press conference this morning. The city is facing a $50 million gap in this year's budget, while the projected deficit is $200 million next year, according to sources, who shared information with The Denver Gazette. The city blames an economic downturn, flat revenues and "growing government costs" as reasons for the deficit, according to sources.
Denver advances plan to remove parking minimums

2 weeks ago | coloradopolitics.com | Deborah Grigsby

Denver is a step closer to eliminating minimum parking requirements for all types of land use, including projects like the city’s forthcoming new soccer stadium. Members of the city’s Land Use, Transportation and Infrastructure committee voted unanimously on Tuesday to advance the proposal to the full City Council for consideration.