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No sign of Israel-Palestine war ending

Ernest Gurulé
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No sign of Israel-Palestine war ending

Editor’s note: Because this incident occurred after press time, it was not included in our story. A Monday Israeli air strike on Rafah killed at least 45 people, including women and children. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called the strike on the site, which had previously been marked as a “safe zone,” a “tragic mistake.” Netanyahu has pledged a full investigation.

A Monday Israeli air strike on Rafah killed at least 45 people, including women and children. Prime Minister Netanyahu has called the strike on the site, which had previously been marked as a “safe zone,” a “tragic mistake.” Netanyahu has pledged a full investigation.

It has been seven long months since an attack undertaken by Hamas and Palestinian terrorists on an Israeli music festival that killed an estimated 1,200 Israelis. In addition, another 250 men, women and children including 31 Americans, were taken hostage.

By any definition, the surprise attack—an attack that had been warned of by American intelligence—was gruesome. Many of the victims were burned and mutilated and required scientific testing to later be identified.

In retaliation, Israel has launched a muscular offensive from land, sea and air that has resulted in more than 35,000 Gazan deaths, an estimated 80,000 permanently injured and as many as 1.8 million Gazans now without permanent housing.

While there have been loud and often violent protests against the Israeli counter offensive, including scores across the United States, there has also been similar condemnation of Hamas. Blame is laid on both sides.

Last Friday, the UN’s International Court of Justice condemned Israel for its offensive and ordered it to stop. But to date, nothing has changed nor, said Ahmed Abdrabou, of the University of Denver’s Korbel School of International Studies, does he expect that anything will change any time soon.

“The only way to end this war,” said Abdrabou, “is approach a cease fire followed by a negotiations to get all of Israel’s hostages back home in return of freeing Palestinian prisoners.” The DU international relations expert said, a good second step would be entering talks giving Palestinians their own state, an idea considered a longshot considering Israel’s current government.

While much of the international community might see wisdom in the idea, Abdrabou said unless there is a significant change in Israeli leadership, that is, a new Prime Minister replacing current Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, nothing will happen. Netanyahu has vowed he will never allow establishment of a Palestinian state.

Abdrabou admits, both ideas are a pipedream. “It’s easy to say, but it’s tough to implement with the current prime minister.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed repeatedly that “I will not compromise on full Israeli security control over all the territory west of the Jordan (River),” meaning Gaza.

The war has inspired countless protests against both sides. Pro-Israeli groups have condemned Hamas for its barbarity on October 7th and its continued attacks on Israel, albeit on much smaller scale. Meanwhile, almost daily pro-Palestinian protests critical of the deadly bombardment in Gaza and the iron-fisted restrictions on food, water and medicine entering Gaza. Pro-Palestinian groups have gone so far as to label Israel’s prosecution of the war as genocide.

Last Friday, the United Nation’s International Court of Justice issued an order to Israel to live up to its obligations under the Genocide Convention and halt its offensive in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza.

Denver Rabbi Emerita Birdie Becker condemns the carnage. “I don’t think anyone with a heart can look at that and say it’s not terrible. Of course, I understand that it’s war and war is always terrible.” But the long-time spiritual leader says the blame rests with Hamas. Becker acknowledges the imperfection of the relationship between these two neighbors. But argues that Israel has a history of working with Gazans. “I know of no other place where the enemy one is fighting provides infrastructure, supplies and nourishment, let alone gives warning of upcoming destruction and time and place to move for safety as the (sic) Israel does.”

Becker also points to the spike in antisemitism over the last several years. “The normalization of hate and ‘othering’,” she said, “has seen a disproportionate rise in antisemitism since 2015.” She also said too many, if not most, calls for intifada and Western caliphate are spoken too often by those who don’t truly understand their meanings. It’s a campaign waged by those who don’t truly understand Hamas and its goals.

“They (Hamas) take advantage of the Palestinians who live in Gaza,” she said. “They took all the funding that was given to them (Gazans) and built underground tunnels and war materials.” Hamas, she argued, has stated unequivocally to “annihilate the state of Israel and wipe Jews off the face of the earth.” That, said Becker, “is the only genocide.”

The 1988 Hamas Covenant clearly states that its goal is “The complete destruction of Israel as an essential condition for the liberation of Palestine and establishment of a theocratic state based on Islamic law.” Hamas will, the covenant states, conduct a holy war (jihad) to “attain the objective.” But a strikingly similar vow was made against Hamas shortly after October 7th by Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant. “I have ordered a complete siege on the Gaza Strip,” Gallant said. “There will be no electricity, no water, no fuel, everything is closed. We are fighting human animals and are acting accordingly.” Neither he nor the Israeli government taken back the words.

While there have been lulls in the attacks by Israel, much of the physical damage to Gaza has already been done. It is estimated that rebuilding it, even if it began today, would take a minimum of fourteen years.

But rebuilding has become a back-burner thing with simple survival for hundreds of thousands in Gaza the priority. But with Israel controlling both entry and exit points for everything from food to fuel, survival has become problematic for thousands.

“Both Bibi (Netanyahu) and the leaders of Hamas have committed war crimes,” said Abdrabou, “and both should stand before the International Criminal Court in the Hague.” Netanyahu for prosecuting the war, he said, to “prolong his career,” and Hamas leaders for October 7th and continuing to work toward their vow of erasing Israel from the face of the earth.

Vintage Mexican theater comes alive on June 9

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Vintage Mexican theater comes alive on June 9

Yolanda Ortega has fond memories of the early 1970s when she first moved to Denver.

Ortega, who has been an actor, director, and musician at Denver’s Su Teatro theater for decades, lived in the Northside of Denver and recalls always going to the movies with her family at he Holiday Theater. It was during those times that she remembers watching legends like Pedro Infante and others who displayed the best of what Mexican entertainment has to offer. Fast forward some 50 years later, and Ortega is bringing back her childhood experience to the Holiday Theater.

On June 9 at the Holiday Theater, the Northside Arts Collaborative and MCA Denver are bringing back the golden age of Mexican cinema by showcasing the class film “Dos Tipos de Cuidado” as part of the Cine Mexicano event. The film, which stars Pedro Infante and Jorge Negrete, is a comedic drama that tells the story of two friends, a doctor and a singer, who fall in love with the same woman, leading to a series of misunderstandings and humorous situations.

Photo courtesy: MCA Denver

It is also known for its portrayal of the Mexican charro culture and its beautiful ranchero music.

“We thought it would be nice to turn back the time when these movies were playing and feature a movie from the past.” We’ve been excited about not only turning back and featuring a movie, but also charging $5.00 and $0.50 for concessions,” said Ortega.

The low prices pay homage to vintage concessions and will feature free popcorn, pan dulce, margaritas, and more. All proceeds will be donated to the Newcomers Fund, a philanthropic initiative in Colorado aimed at supporting the incoming migrant population fleeing unrest in South and Central America. The group was launched in response to the increasing number of migrants arriving in the greater Denver area.

Ortega noted the vibrant northside community and said it’s important to not forget the area’s roots.

“(The event) is a wonderful way to be with community and encourage the new community that lives (in the northside) to participate. It’s a way to find out about how things were and listen to the music and the talent that existed and to honor the Holiday Theater and its history,” said Ortega.

The Holiday Theater space was originally added in 1926 and was given its name in 1953. It became the first theater in Colorado to present Spanish-language films. It served as a community hub for the northside neighborhood throughout the 1960s and 1970s and in 2021, the Denver Cultural Property Trust purchased the theater to preserve it as a cultural space. A year later, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver began leasing the theater.

Outside of the film and food, the Holiday Theater will also host a specific performance by Mariachi Sol de Mi Tierra on June 9. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by visiting https://mcadenver.org/events/cine-mexicano.

First week of OTA’s in the books for the Broncos

Brandon Rivera
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First week of OTA’s in the books for the Broncos

It’s much too early to start critiquing Denver’s quarterbacks with each equally splitting reps last week but one quarterback stood out, and it wasn’t Denver’s first rounder.

The five-year veteran quarterback, Jarrett Stidham was the most polished of the three last week with rookie Bo Nix coming in a close second, and Zach Wilson tossing the only interception of the week.

Stidham was smart with the ball and seemed much more comfortable under center than his two younger counterparts. Wilson was erratic his first week and often scrambled out of the pocket when he didn’t need to. Nix was a bit more relaxed however; the young rookie had trouble keeping balls in front of his receivers with balls often thrown behind his receivers.

The growing pains from a rookie quarterback are expected as rookie quarterbacks around the league struggled in their first week with their new teams.

Several Broncos were sidelined for team OTA’s this week including D.J. Jones who was only out with an illness, Bronco’s safety Caden Sterns (knee), tight end Greg Dulcich (hamstring/foot), linebacker Drew Sanders (torn Achilles), and cornerback Pat Surtain (minor pulled leg muscle).

Since the Colorado Avalanche were eliminated from the playoffs shortly after Valeri Nichushkin was suspended for bad drug test, the team has been mum about where they go from here. Many thought that Nichushkin’s previous bouts with substance abuse would be the deciding factor consider- ing this was the second year in a row where Nichushkin left the team during the most critical leg of their series.

It goes without saying that Nichushkin’s talent has been the only reason Colorado has considered keeping him, despite the instances were he left the Avs in a very difficult position during playoff runs.

In other sports, after a disappointing ending to the defending champs playoff run, the Denver Nuggets are in a very difficult spot heading into the off season. Denver’s front office has been lights out with player development and bringing a core of veteran players to Denver to help elevate the team. Unfortunately the Nuggets could see some of those core veterans picked up in free agency.

Rumors put Michael Porter Jr. along with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on the chopping block this off-season, two players who were huge contributors to the success of the Nuggets this past season.

The Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2 games to 1 in their three-game series over the weekend. On Monday the Rockies were at home hosting the Cleveland Guardians who were enjoying a nine game winning streak before arriving in Denver.

The Rockies ended Cleveland’s 9-game streak with an 8-6 win on Monday at Coors Field. Games two and three will be played this week (results of game two not available at the time of this writing). Colorado heads to L.A. to face the Dodgers this weekend.

The tipping point of American decadence

David Conde
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The tipping point of American decadence
David Conde, Senior Consultant for International Programs

“On March 28, 193, after murdering the previous Emperor, the Praetorian Guard (Guard of the Emperor) held an auction to see who would buy the Empire.” The winner was Marcus Didius Severus Julianus who paid 28 million 125 thousand Drachmas for the privilege.

The Western Roman Empire was to officially last until 476 when a German by the name of Odoacer took over and oversaw its physical disintegration. Although the official end is recorded as such, its tipping point occurred 283 years before when transactional authoritarianism had already driven the Empire into its demise.

The notion of democracy institutionalized by the Greeks and followed by the Romans was no more. The constant political pressures of wars and conquest led to “shortcuts” that derailed an Empire.

America is at also at a tipping point as it is threatened by an approaching tunnel of darkness authored by the “Tyrant Holdfast,” the archetypal manifestation of the status quo. It threatens to stop the journey of democracy because a significant number of Americans do not want to go beyond what has already been achieved.

In Roman times, when the community felt threatened sufficiently, its leaders would elect a dictator with absolute power for a designated duration. While this, perhaps, solved their problem in the short term, it eventually led to a system where imperial dictatorship became a common way of governing.

In Modern times, Communism in practice is very much a dictatorship of the few that espouses democratic principles but rules as absolutes. During the Cold War, it was Republican Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy that took extreme positions against what he thought were Communists infiltrated in American government service in the 1950s and early 1960s.

President Putin of Russia learned his authoritarian skills as a Soviet Union Communist and transferred them to his rule of Russia. It is ironic that members of the same Republican Party that led the fight against Communism are now allies of a man who helped facilitate the work of that system.

As was in Roman time, the transactional side of “buy- ing power over a country” is very much in the portfolio of the Republican leadership. There are credible reports that former President Trump met at his Mar-a-lago Club in April with executives from Exxon, Mobil, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and Continental Resources and asked that they get together and provide 1 billion dollars in donations to the Trump campaign.

One could say that flirting with dictators and selling the future life of the country to special interests can be categorized as politics as usual. Yet offering to extend the 2017 tax cut for the richest 1 percent which is due to expire in 2025 and further deregulating oil production so that the industry can unnecessarily pollute our environment are very serious matters.

In the larger view of history, these issues are symptomatic of a dominant civilization that is in decay. Decadence occurs as the last segment of a living cycle.

The Western Civilization cycle that began with the Renaissance in the middle of the 1400s appears to be having major difficulties. That is because there are those that see the process of democracy as too difficult and no longer in their favor.

America is lucky in that we are an immigrant and multicultural country. That means that there are groups that do not date the beginning of their “Renaissance” to the middle 1400s. Their new beginning is much later. That is why these groups bring with them the energy to overcome decadence. They just need an opportunity.

The views expressed by David Conde are not necessarily the views of laVozColorado. Comments and responses may be directed to news@lavozcolorado.com.

Remembering a great educator, Mr. ‘Espy’

Pauline Rivera
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Remembering a great educator, Mr. ‘Espy’
Pauline Rivera
Mis Recuerdos

I met Mr. Tony Espinoza in 1966. He was a bachelor, comedian at heart, but most importantly Questa High School’s biology/chemistry teacher. A teacher you did not disrespect or disappoint. He was a teacher you respected whether you wanted to or not.

His academic biology/chemistry requirements were outrageous and they lived in eternal infamy through decades of students. In his biology class, your first biology assignment was to learn the first 100 phylums/sub-phylums alphabetically, and accurately spelled. Believe it or not I aced that assignment and from that day forward I could do no wrong in his eyes. To top it off, I turned in the assignment in record time. He could not believe it and he looked at my assignment, then back at me, then back at the test. He circled my desk, undoubtedly thinking I had cheated. But he and I knew it was not the case.

Photo courtesy: Questa High School

Earlier this evening I received word that ‘Espy’ affectionately known to his students died recently. My many memories of Espy were summoned. Memories of comical exchanges between him and some students. I recall my first day in his class and part of a group of many girls who walked in looking for a seat after the bell. I recall a familiar male classmate shifting in his chair, left to right, right to left, front and back, attempting to check out the new girls. Espy caught on immediately and blurted out, “What’s the matter Bobby (Ortega), you got ants in your pants?” The laughter in the room embarrassed Bobby, if only for a second.

When Espy asked you to do something, you did it. He commanded respect like no other teacher. If you chose to disrespect him, it would be a tough four-year journey.

The biggest lesson learned from this one-of-a-kind teacher was that of respect and discipline. You learned to follow the rules or you chose to become part of F-Troop as he called his many unengaged students.

Mr. Espy, you were a unique educator whose consistency in every day school life and, yes, your unique charm earned you a spot in the hearts of many. I will miss your academic tactics and your sense of humor.

I, for one, am a better person for knowing you. You instilled discipline, determination, meeting the challenge and just plain spunk. Vaya con Dios, Espy.

Gone fishing in Colorado waters

Ernest Gurulé
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Gone fishing in Colorado waters

There are a thousand fishing jokes, many times that, actually. But fishing’s no joke to the millions of men and women who’ve done it for centuries for work, sport or sustenance. Kevin Terry’s one of them. So, too, is retired Colorado judge Bill Lucero. They also both agree that Colorado’s one of the best spots on earth for passing the time doing something that checks all the boxes for recreation, bonding, solitude, even dinner.

Terry, Southwest Program Director for the 300,000 member Trout Unlimited, has been connected with the sport since childhood. It was one thing, he said, that connected family tissue. “My father took my brother and me out,” said the Taos, New Mexico native. “We had the opportunity to engage in the woods…it became a special place for us.” The place where he grew up remains a place he still returns to for the one thing that has never grown old.

Today, working for Trout Unlimited, a national non-prof- it organization whose mission is “conservation of freshwater streams, rivers, and associated habitats for trout, salmon, other aquatic species, and people,” Terry gets to combine his lifelong love for the sport while proselytizing to thousands each year on fishing, its joys, now and then frustrations and its palliative effects on mind, body and soul.

Just like it is for countless others, Colorado, while maybe not Eden, is as close to it, he says, as any place he’s ever fished. Without divulging any secrets, Terry says you can’t do better than fishing the state’s Conejos and Rio Grande Rivers for the sheer enjoyment of the sport.

“Both rivers have incredible diversity,” Terry said. Despite no guarantee of reaching your limit or even coming near, you’ll marvel at the fish, the food chain’s insects and the pristine nature of the water and all that surrounds it.

With summer here—though seasons blur with the sport—fishers are in their moment. In some ways, they’re like the fish they catch. Once hooked, they can’t get away. It is blessed surrender.
“I had an acquaintance who invited me to go fly fishing,” Lucero recalled. “We went dry fly fishing.” Dry fly fishing is basically the first step in learning the technique, he said in an earlier LaVozColorado interview. The invitation and moment became an epiphany, the beginning of a beautiful relationship. It’s now been “35 or 40 years.”

It’s also become a family affair for Lucero, who intro- duced his then young son to the sport. It paid off handsomely. The bond was sealed and, today, said Lucero, the pair still sneak away to ‘drop a line’, though the son now serves not only as company, but as guide, too.

Today, for people like the retired jurist or fishing prophet, Terry, there is no location too far, too rugged or too remote if the reward is the sound of a spinning reel or the rhythm and melody of a flowing stream. Of course, the battle between fisher and fish makes the adventure all that more special. “Your senses almost come alive,” swears Terry.

For Terry and long-ago Pueblo native, Lucero, fishing is a different sport than what is practiced by ‘once-a-summer’ anglers. To them and millions of men and women who worship at these wilderness cathedrals, it’s science, technique and outthinking the adversary.

“Fishing is mimicry…cerebral,” Terry says. “You mimic insects that live in the region, amazing, aquatic insects,” he calls them. One in particular is the salmon fly, an insect he’s studied for years. “They live two to three years in the larvae state,” but when they hatch, “they create a feeding frenzy.” It’s also the moment, he said, to step into the water for the battle to come.

A fly, made to look identical to the salmon fly or any other insect that might attract a fish, is step-one for a skilled fisher. Of course, any two-legged aquatic hunter also weighs other variables in the contest. It’s river flow, time of day, water temperature and sunlight. “You just become part of it,” Terry preaches. “We’re tying flies to mimic all that.” Rivers are just the venue. The performance pits the pair—one that has swum the waters for millennia, the foe, only a recent arrival.

For Colorado fishers, three species are the quarry most often sought, said Terry. Rainbow trout is the species stocked most in Colorado. Cutthroat, a native species, and brown trout are also valued catches.

Terry said the Conejos River, a tributary of the Rio Grande, begins in the San Juan Mountains before ultimately flowing into New Mexico. It, like the Rio Grande, has been a life source for flora, fauna and, most recently, man, for centuries.

But Terry and Trout Unlimited, wouldn’t mind seeing a lot more fishers along their banks, especially women and people of color.

“We’re struggling with that and have been for decades,” said Terry, speaking for Trout Unlimited. Adding to the tapestry of Trout Unlimited, said the native New Mexican, is a core principle of the organization. “We have a ton of White males,” he said. Long time members, while adding to the mission of TU, are aging and want to give back, grow the body. “It’s a long game…we want more women, diversity, people of all colors.”

Colorado is “almost heaven,” for fishers with not only two of the longest rivers in the country, the Arkansas and Rio Grande, but scores of other places, too. From high mountain lakes to urban lakes and rivers, there is a place in the state for every fisher, young, old and in between. And there is equipment for every budget. You just have to look.

Fishers can spend as much or as little as they have to get in the game. On the high end, there are rod-and-reel combos that can exceed $10,000. But there are also sporting goods stores and second-hand shops where starter kits are far more accessible. You can find something affordable,” he said. And it doesn’t have to come from the ‘Tiffanys’ of fishing stores.

VA improves access to primary and mental health care

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VA improves access to primary and mental health care

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced improved wait times for new patient appointments in primary care and mental health care across the VA health care system.

For new patients in April 2024, there was an 11 percent decrease in average wait times for VA primary care and a 7 percent decrease in average mental health wait times compared to same time last year. These improved wait times come at a time when VA is delivering more care to more Veterans than ever before. Compared to the same time period last year (which was a record-breaking year for appointments), VA completed 11 percent more new patient appointments – including nearly 13 percent more new patient mental health appointments.

VA and the entire Biden-Harris administration are committed to providing all Veterans with the timely, world- class care they deserve. Veteran trust in VA outpatient care is currently at 91.8 percent – an all-time high – and more than 400,000 Veterans have enrolled in VA care over the past year, which is a 30 percent increase over last year. Additionally, VA has recently outperformed non-VA care in peer reviewed studies, hospital ratings, and patient satisfaction surveys.

“Whenever a Veteran chooses VA for their care, we want them to know that we are going to take care of them – and we’re going to get them in for an appointment as quickly as possible,” said VA Secretary Denis McDonough. “That’s the standard to which we hold ourselves, and we’ll never settle for anything less.”’

“We’re reducing wait times for patients, even at a time when we’re delivering more care to more Veterans than ever before,” said VA Under Secretary for Health Shereef Elnahal, M.D. “VA is the only national health care institution in America that publishes its wait times, and we do so to ensure we are fully transparent with Veterans and earn their trust. A shorter wait time for care makes a difference in a Veteran’s life, and we will continue to build on the progress we’ve made to reduce wait times even further.”

These reduced wait times show continued improvement after VA’s recent Access Sprints – a nationwide effort to offer more night clinics, weekend clinics, and appointment slots in daily clinic schedules. Additional results from the access sprints include (all data from October 2023 to February 2024):

• VA completed approximately 25,000 more new patient appointments, an increase of 11 percent compared to the same period last year

• 81 percent of VA medical centers saw more new patients than the same period last year

• 12 percent fewer new patients are waiting more than 20 or 28 days for an appointment

• There was a 19 percent decrease in the number of new patients waiting for longer than 20 days to receive primary care and a 9 percent decrease in the number of new patients waiting longer than 20 days for mental health care

As VA works to improve access to care, it is also ensuring the care Veterans receive is high quality through continuous monitoring and improvement efforts. Last year’s first-time-ever inclusion of VA facilities in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings saw 67 percent of VA hospitals receiving 4 or 5 stars, compared to only 41 percent of non-VA hospitals.

VA’s recent increases in health care enrollment have been made possible by the bipartisan PACT Act — signed into law by President Biden as a part of his Unity Agenda for the nation – which has allowed VA to expand VA health care and benefits to millions of Veterans. As a part of implementing this law, VA recently expanded health care eligibility for millions of Veterans nationwide – years earlier than called for by the law. As of March 5, all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military and meet certain requirements became eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.

VA is also conducting the most aggressive outreach campaign in its history, including hosting over 2,600 events since the enactment of the PACT Act, launching a nation-wide advertising campaign, using public service announcements, and — for the first time ever — sending text messages to Veterans encouraging them to enroll in VA health care. VA is continuing these vigorous outreach efforts, with more than 550 in-person events already scheduled for this year. VA encourages all Veterans, family members, caregivers, and survivors to learn more about VA and apply for their world-class health care and earned benefits today.

For more information about VA care, visit VA’s health care website (https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/).

Soak Up the Sun: DEN’s Park on the Plaza Opens

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Soak Up the Sun: DEN’s Park on the Plaza Opens

Summer is nearly here, and the days are getting longer. To take advantage of Colorado’s sunny weather, travelers are invited to enjoy the Park on the Plaza at Denver International Airport (DEN). The 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza, located pre-security between the Jeppesen Terminal and the Westin Hotel, will once again become an outdoor oasis from May 25 through Sept. 30.

Throughout the summer visitors can play cornhole, relax on lounge seating and grass-like turf or kick up their feet and enjoy a variety of events. The first event will be held on May 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m and will honor National Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with performances by Japanese Taiko Drummers, Polynesian Dancers and, in the spirit of the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, a Dragon Parade with traditional Chinese and Vietnamese Drummers.

DEN is also bringing back mini-golf for visitors to enjoy. Passengers and community members will be able to play a free round of nine holes from June 1 through June 30 from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (weather permitting).

Find a list of full events at FlyDenver.com/events.

Photo courtesy: FlyDenver.com

Mayor Johnson and Superintendent Dr. Marrero issue warning

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Mayor Johnson and Superintendent Dr. Marrero issue warning

“Dear DPS Community,

Following the announcement of the Denver YouthWorks Initiative program on Monday, May 20, students in Denver Public Schools have reported receiving emails and postal mail from a different company, not affiliated with the city, promoting a program that is similar to the official YouthWorks Initiative. Their offer includes helping the student find a job and even the $1,000 bonus that the city program is offering.

Unfortunately, after an individual provides their personal information, the scam organization asks to send them money for services that never materialize.

The YouthWorks Initiative will never ask you to pay to be included in the program. To make sure that you are on the right track, go to www.denvergov.org/youthsummer. From there, you will find all of the details and the legitimate link to apply to the program.

Students are also encouraged to attend one of the Mayor’s hiring fairs. The first one will be held virtually today, May 24, from 4-6 p.m. You can find the virtual link on the Denver YouthWorks Initiative website. There will also be an in-person hiring fair on Saturday, June 1, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the PPA Event Center, 2105 Decatur Street.

Thank you,
Dr. Alex Marrero, DPS Superintendent
Mike Johnston, Denver Mayor”

Our Government

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Our Government

White House

Statement from President Joe Biden on Joint U.S.-Mexican Cooperation to Extradite to the United States Major Fentanyl Criminal – “Today, the Mexican Government extradited Nestor Isidro Perez Salaz, known as “El Nini,” to the United States to face justice in our courts. El Nini played a prominent role in the notorious Sinaloa Cartel, one of the deadliest drug trafficking enterprises in the world. The United States has charged him for his role in illicit fentanyl trafficking and for murdering, torturing, and kidnapping numerous rivals, witnesses, and others. This is a good day for justice.

Colorado Governor

At Fire Station #8 in Pueblo, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.7 million in grant awards through the Geothermal Energy Grant Program to advance the use of geothermal technology in the state. “Geothermal energy, the heat beneath our feet, is an underutilized resource that can save people money on energy and improve air quality. Colorado is already a national leader in low-cost renewable energy, and now with these grants, we are supporting more geothermal energy across the state,” said Governor Jared Polis.

Denver Mayor

Mike Johnston announced the nomination of Karin McGowan as Executive Director of Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE), pending City Council approval. “I’m proud to nominate Karin McGowan to lead the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment,” said Mayor Mike Johnston. “Throughout her career, Karin has stewarded equitable public health and environmental outcomes across Colorado and knows how to deliver strong and healthy communities. We conducted a thorough and meticulous search for this position because we knew we wanted a candidate with world-class talent, and we found exactly what we were looking for with Karin.”

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