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There are 16 dog parks in Denver. That’s not enough for canine owers.

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Every day, Andrea Cunningham drives Grover, her 3-year-old wirehaired pointing griffon, four miles roundtrip to Fuller Dog Park in northeast Denver — even though she lives just blocks from Cheesman Park. She makes the trek to avoid getting ticketed for an unleashed dog, but she hopes Denver will expand its offerings of dog-friendly outdoor spaces. … Read more

Denver budget cuts face scrutiny as recreation centers reduce hours

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Budget cuts aimed at offsetting the city’s spending on shelter, food, bus tickets and other support for new-arriving migrants hit Denver’s 30 recreation centers this week in the form of slimmed-down hours. Those cuts could be harbingers of more painful budget-slashing to come as the city grapples with how to support newcomers in the wake … Read more