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Deborah Grigsby
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Award-winning journalist, photographer and all-purpose newsroom plugin. City Government Reporter at The Denver Gazette. Native Okie. Veteran of the Iraq War. Kinda tired.
Some big news is about to land at Denver’s little airport. Dallas-based JSX announced earlier this month begin “hop on public charter” air service at Centennial Airport (APA) on Sept. 10. denvergazette.com/news/transpo... #avgeek
'Hop on’ air carrier JSX to begin service out of Centennial Airport
Dallas-based JSX announced earlier this month that it will relocate its operations, currently based at Rocky Mountain Metro Airport (BJC) in Broomfield, and begin offering semi-private or “public char...
denvergazette.com
July 28, 2025 at 9:42 PM
The Elbert County attorney, who came under community fire last year over a 40% bump in his annual salary, has parted ways with the county, according to documents obtained by The Denver Gazette through an open records request.
Elbert County parts ways with Bart Greer, attorney caught up in pay bump ruckus
The Elbert County attorney, who came under community fire last year over a 40% bump in his annual salary, has parted ways with the county with a hefty lump sum
denvergazette.com
June 5, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The Denver City Council has tightened regulations on the buying and selling of scrap metals, including a ban on cash payments.
Denver City Council tightens scrap metal regulations in an effort to prevent theft
Denver City Council tightens scrap metal regulations, banning cash payments to combat theft and protect earners.
denvergazette.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Nearly six months after residents filed a lawsuit in district court, alleging the Elbert County BOCC had given two county employees hefty employment contracts outside the public's view, the county quietly settled the case. denvergazette.com/news/elbert-...
Elbert County officials quietly settle open-meeting lawsuit
Nearly six months after a group of residents filed a lawsuit in district court, alleging the Elbert County Board of Commissioners had given two senior county employees hefty employment contracts
denvergazette.com
April 21, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Denver landlords operating rental properties alleged to have put their tenants' life, health or safety at risk could be required to pay for temporary housing for tenants if the city amends portions of the municipal housing enforcement code. denvergazette.com/news/denver-...
Denver considers ordering landlords to pay for relocation in cases of ‘imminent health hazards’
Denver landlords operating rental properties alleged to have put their tenants' life, health or safety at risk could be required to pay for temporary housing for tenants if the city
denvergazette.com
April 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigating so-called sanctuary jurisdictions across the nation has called for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to testify in Washington, D.C. denvergazette.com/news/johnsto...
Federal committee calls for Denver mayor to testify on city’s sanctuary policies
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform investigating so-called sanctuary jurisdictions across the nation has called for Denver Mayor Mike Johnston to testify in Washington, D.C.
denvergazette.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:46 AM

It’s official. Denver's Park Hill Golf Course will return to the city, making it the largest acquisition of private land destined for use as a public park in Denver's history. The deal cost the city $13 million, with the money going to Denver International Airport under a land swap deal.
Denver cuts deal for Park Hill Golf Course under $13 million land swap agreement
It’s official. Denver's Park Hill Golf Course will return to the city, making it the largest acquisition of private land destined for use as a public park in Denver's history.
denvergazette.com
January 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Diaz is a fourth-generation Mexican horseman, or Charro, and along with his bride Staci and 21-year-old son Nicolas, is among the biggest and longest-running producers of Mexican Rodeo Shows in North America.
Charro tradition: Gerardo Diaz and family bring Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza to Denver for 30th year
Gerardo "Jerry" Diaz, a fourth-generation Mexican horseman, is returning to the National Western Stock Show for the 30th year with his Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza.
denvergazette.com
January 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Denver International Airport's Great Hall renovation project may exceed $2 billion, and auditors are worried the city could face even higher costs due to potential overspending on future construction.
Denver airport's Great Hall remains at risk for overspending, audit says
Denver International Airport's Great Hall renovation project may exceed $2 billion, and auditors are worried the city could face even higher costs due to potential overspending on future construction.
denvergazette.com
January 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A city audit concluded that Denver's emergency first responders are failing to meet their own response time goals — a situation that managers partly blamed on new laws that resulted in having less control over how often staffers could take a leave of absence.
Denver fails to meet emergency response time goals, audit says
A city audit concluded that Denver's emergency first responders are failing to meet their own response time goals — a situation that managers partly blamed on new laws that resulted
denvergazette.com
December 21, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Denver’s fight over flavored tobacco shapes up; City Council expected to vote Monday. Opponents of the ban said the city could lose more than $13 million in tax revenue if it passes.
Denver’s fight over flavored tobacco shapes up; City Council expected to vote Monday
The Denver City Council is expected to vote Monday on the proposal to ban flavored tobacco products, diving into a battle that has been brewing over the nicotine merchandise for
denvergazette.com
December 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM
For the second time, Denver city Council will bring forth a bill that would outlaw the sale of flavored tobacco products within the city and county of Denver. Retailers say the measure will force them to close their doors and move.
Proposed ‘blanket ban’ on flavored tobacco heads to city council
A bill prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco products within the City and County of Denver got the nod of approval from the city’s Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee
denvergazette.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Some, including Denver Auditor Tim O'Brien and the department itself, said several developments led to the department’s current woes, notably the onset of COVID-19, the new mayor's initiatives, and the influx of immigrants arriving in the Denver area after illegally crossing the southern border.
COVID-19, mayor's priorities, immigrant influx led to woes in Denver's homeless shelter program
A recent audit of Denver’s Office of Housing Stability revealed gaps in security and fiscal accountability within Mayor Mike Johnston’s campaign to provide shelter to homeless people.
denvergazette.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:26 AM
“Housing Stability’s poor organization is negatively affecting operations at Denver’s shelters,” Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien said in a statement. “These issues need to be addressed because vulnerable populations are at risk.”
Audit: Poor organization, gaps in security and fiscal accountability beset Denver's shelter system
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s citywide program to provide shelter to homeless people is failing to adhere to some accountability measures meant to safeguard the use of taxpayer dollars and meet
denvergazette.com
November 22, 2024 at 12:12 PM
For the second time in less than a week, the Elbert County Commissioners have been sued, adding to the growing number of legal problems facing the rural county of 28,000 residents east of Castle Rock.
Elbert County Sheriff sues County Commissioners, citing overreaching patterns of harassment and retaliation
For the second time in less than a week, the Elbert County Commissioners have been sued, adding to the growing number of legal problems facing the rural county of 28,000
denvergazette.com
October 2, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Elbert County sued over alleged open meetings violation in $220,000 contracts for manager, attorney
www.coloradopolitics.com/colorado-pol...
(Via Colorado Politics)
Elbert County sued over alleged open meetings violation in $220,000 contracts for manager, attorney
A group of residents has filed a lawsuit in district court alleging that the Elbert County Board of Commissioners gave two senior county employees hefty employment contracts outside the public's
www.coloradopolitics.com
September 21, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum CEO John Barry says he’s flunked retirement four times. Read my latest story and find out why. #avgeek #aviation denvergazette.com/news/local/w...
Wings Over the Rockies CEO to retire, but really doesn’t plan on leaving
When former fighter pilot John Barry took the stick as president and CEO of Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum in 2017, he did so when conditions were
denvergazette.com
June 21, 2024 at 10:56 PM