Esteban L. Hernandez

Denver

Reporter at Axios

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Articles

Why Colorado's K-12 federal funding ranks among lowest in the U.S.

16 hours ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez |Alex Fitzpatrick

Data: U.S. Census Bureau; Map: Alex Fitzpatrick/AxiosColorado receives among the least federal dollars per person for its K-12 public school systems, per new census data. Zoom in: Public schools in Colorado got $235 per person, significantly less than the $360 U.S. average. Only Utah ($220), Maine ($230) and New Hampshire ($234) received less money per person.
Fewer homicides in Denver, Aurora as decline continues

2 days ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez |Alayna Alvarez |Russell Contreras
The Rockies off to a really, really bad start

5 days ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez
The Denver Art Museum's admission prices have gone up. Here's how they compare.

5 days ago | axios.com | Alayna Alvarez |Esteban L. Hernandez

Chart: Danielle Alberti/AxiosIt's not just the artwork turning heads at the Denver Art Museum — it's the tickets, too. Why it matters: General admission, particularly on weekends, now rivals prices at some of the country's most prestigious institutions, despite Denver's museum being smaller in scale and collection. Driving the news: The DAM raised its prices last fall, spokesperson Andy Sinclair tells us, three years after completing a $175 million renovation.
Boulder springs are warming, but slower than U.S. average

5 days ago | axios.com | Mitchell Byars |Esteban L. Hernandez |Andrew Freedman

Data: Climate Central; Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosBoulder springs are heating up, but at a significantly lower rate than the national average, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: Warming springs can elevate drought conditions because they lead to snow melting sooner, leaving less water during summer months and beyond, University of Colorado associate professor Pedro DiNezio says.
Former Colorado Education Association president eyes 8th District run

1 week ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez
Mikaela Shiffrin joins Denver women's pro soccer team ownership group

1 week ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez
Denver City Council rejects controversial license plate reader extension

1 week ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosDenver City Council members on Monday unanimously rejected a contract extension for a license plate reader system used by Denver police after Mayor Mike Johnston's administration withdrew its support for the proposal. Why it matters: The decision means an existing contract for 111 automated license plate readers (ALPR) won't be expanded for now.
Denver's license plate surveillance system faces critical vote

1 week ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/AxiosA proposal expanding the contract duration for Denver police's license plate reader system is raising concerns about the surveillance tool's potential misuse. Why it matters: In other jurisdictions, similar systems that provide law enforcement with real-time data have already been exploited by federal agencies, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement. By the numbers: Denver police want to add $666,000 to an existing contract with Flock Group Inc.
Nuggets face top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder

1 week ago | axios.com | Esteban L. Hernandez

It took all seven games, but the Denver Nuggets eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night, advancing to the NBA's Western Conference semifinals. The big picture: The Nuggets rested just one day following a physically grueling series against the Clippers and now head to Oklahoma City to take on the top-seeded Thunder tonight. Denver and Oklahoma City split their regular season meetings (2-2). Threat level: The Thunder haven't played since sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies on April 26.