Top Headlines Monday, January 05, 2009 | 33° Mostly Cloudy CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER PERMITS for DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION First Requests will be Accepted from March 3 - 14, 2008   The 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has been declared to be an "Extraordinary Event". This event will require special efforts to coordinate the permitting and licensing activities of the various departments and agencies of the City.   Given the international significance and the large-scale nature of this Extraordinary Event, a special process has been established for events, permits, and licenses in the downtown area [map] from August 15 – 31, 2008.   Visit the Convention Information site for details. HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR A HISTORIC PARK Denver's Daniels Park to Receive Much Needed Improvements. Officials with Douglas County and the City and County of Denver have finalized a Cooperative Agreement defining roles and responsibilities for implementation of the Master Plan for Daniels Park, the historic 1,000-acre ranch north of Castle Rock that has been part of Denver’s Mountain Parks system since the 1920s. Daniels Park is known for its bison herd, dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains, historic ranch buildings, the Kit Carson Campsite, distinctive stone shelter and the TallBull Memorial Grounds.            News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements Recycle Your Tree After Holidays               View Video January 5-16: Denver Recycles' annual Treecycle program will be recycling thousands of Christmas trees into mulch again this holiday season. Treecycle helps Denver avoid using landfill space and paying disposal fees. Future of the Sloans Lake Marina and Boat House January 13: Denver Parks and Recreation invites all residents interested in attending an initial public meeting for the implementation of the Sloan's lake park master plan in the marina area. Rail Yard Returns Jan. 17 - Feb:  Join in on the excitement and energy of skiing and snowboarding in Denver at a one-of-its-kind venue, Ruby Hill Rail Yard, an urban snow/rail park. Citizen Emergency Response Training Jan. 24: What would YOU do if a disaster hit close to home or work?  We can’t always depend on professional responders to be immediately available. Learn how you can be prepared. Electronics Recycling Don’t Toss Out That Old TV in the Trash! Now Denver helps you learn where you can recycle so as not to release hazadous materials into our environment. Visit DenverRecycles Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website More Announcements      1