Iris Serrano
Editorial Coordinator/Bucket List Community News
Good morning, Bucket Listers! This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Denver Public Schools, one of Colorado’s largest and most diverse school districts serving more than 90,000 students across 207 schools.
Have you turned in your ballot yet? Election season is right around the corner and if you haven’t already, make sure to stay informed about what you’re voting on. Check out last week’s Bucket Listicle for tips on finding voter guides and use the Ballot Builder tool on our website to learn more about candidates and measures.
This week, our journalists covered U.S. Senate candidate Mark Baisley’s debate against Sen. John Hickenlooper, the reopening of the Longmont Museum, Denver residents pushing for faster sidewalk repairs and more.
Mark Baisley admits debate missteps against Hickenlooper
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Baisley doesn’t feel so great about his debate with Sen. John Hickenlooper. Reporter Thomas Hinton breaks down the tough questions that caught Baisley off guard and what he had to say afterwards.
Longmont Museum reopens after roughly $10 million expansion
Don’t have any weekend plans? Head over to the new and improved Longmont Museum and check out new exhibitions and galleries. Our Logan Hessek attended the grand reopening last weekend to learn more about the $10 million expansion.
Denver residents take sidewalk repairs into their own hands
Matthew Levesque was tired of waiting ages for the city of Denver to repair infrastructure hazards. Matthew Spivack reported on Levesque’s efforts to push for faster repairs, including a community walk and encouraging residents to advocate for change.
Shelters say rising costs are forcing Coloradans to give up their pets
As the cost of pet care increases, animal shelters in Colorado have seen a drastic rise in pet surrenders. Reporter Logan Hessek spoke with pet owners and representatives from the Humane Society to find out more about the issue.
Why Denver has parks named after cities around the world
Do you ever wonder why parks in Denver are named after cities thousands of miles away? Cole Bachman’s got you covered with a deep dive on the history of Denver’s sister city parks and the programming offered to this day.
Denver City Council members call for change to the city’s transportation department. As complaints about project and service delays continue to grow, Mayor Mike Johnston says the department needs restructuring. The council is hosting a public hearing on Oct. 26 to discuss the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s budget.
Denver Water has issued 450 citations in this month alone. Even after Denver Water placed a ban on lawn watering on Oct. 1, many customers decided to do otherwise. A first-time violation comes with a $500 fine and can increase up to $1,000. The fines are controversial amongst customers, with some saying it’s necessary while others say it’s turning neighbors against each other.
There’s still time to check out the 49th Denver Film Festival. The film festival will be running until Sunday, Nov. 1, and with 143 films being screened, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Multiple theaters in the Denver area are participating, including the Tattered Cover on Colfax, MCA Holiday Theater, Sie FilmCenter and more. If you’re a cinephile or just want to catch a good film, check out the schedule and buy tickets today!
That’s it for this week, Bucket Listers. Join us this evening at Mount Saint Vincent’s Trunk or Treat. It’s from 5 to 7 p.m. at 4159 Lowell Boulevard. Our team will be there handing out candy to the kids and admiring their costumes. It’s lots of fun.
Thank you so much for reading. We truly appreciate your support! We’ll be back next Friday with more of our top headlines.
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