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Aurora's mayor sleeps Fridays at shelter

Coffman says the overnight stays help pressure test what works.

Health

Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman has spent every Friday night since late February sleeping on a cot at the city&#x27;s regional homeless shelter.Why it matters: Coffman says the overnight stays test whether <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Aurora&#x27;s new" data-vars-click-url="https://engageaurora.org/navigationcampus" data-vars-content-id="af1fb34a-c287-4ee1-8b5e-5740fd11593c" data-vars-headline="Aurora&#x27;s mayor sleeps Fridays at shelter" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://engageaurora.org/navigationcampus" target="_blank">Aurora&#x27;s new</a> incentive-based model is moving people toward treatment, work and housing.

The international priests filling local pews

Catholic churches increasingly rely on clergy from abroad.

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Nearly 40% of the priests serving Catholic parishes in Arapahoe County were born outside the U.S. — a sign of how heavily local churches depend on international clergy as priest shortages persist.Why it matters: A growing Catholic population and a shrinking pool of priests have made international clergy increasingly essential across metro Denver.

Fiddler's Green bass vibrations face scrutiny

Greenwood Village isn't about all that bass.

The low rumble of tasty bass isn&#x27;t so appetizing for some Greenwood Village residents.The big picture: Electronic dance music at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fiddler&#x27;s Green Amphitheatre" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fiddlersgreenamp.com/" data-vars-content-id="3aeaab99-2175-4bf9-9b69-7da0b47cab35" data-vars-headline="Fiddler&#x27;s Green bass vibrations face scrutiny" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fiddlersgreenamp.com/" target="_blank">Fiddler&#x27;s Green Amphitheatre</a> is the likely culprit.

The scoop: Park vs. park

One outperformed the other in a very serious test.

My dogs like parks and trails.Yes, but: Sometimes I forget to stuff my pockets with poo bags.

Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley's future

Neighbors worry about Stanley Marketplace's next chapter

Business

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stanley Marketplace sale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" data-vars-content-id="a5347ca1-4d37-462c-9b41-5f84276d21b2" data-vars-headline="Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley&#x27;s future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" target="_self">Stanley Marketplace sale</a> could reshape one of Aurora&#x27;s beloved community hubs.Why it matters: That has lots of neighbors and business owners wondering — and worrying — what comes next.

Tom Sullivan's never-ending gun fight

In the Aurora theater aftermath, the state senator keeps fighting.

Colorado lawmakers are ending the 2026 legislative session Wednesday with a slate of new gun restrictions — returning <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="state Sen. Tom Sullivan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/tom-sullivan-10-years-aurora-shooting" data-vars-content-id="0e370272-2e66-4cf8-b514-6b220c551bbe" data-vars-headline="Tom Sullivan&#x27;s never-ending gun fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/tom-sullivan-10-years-aurora-shooting" target="_self">state Sen. Tom Sullivan</a> to a fight that began nearly 14 years ago.The big picture: Sullivan, the Centennial Democrat whose son, Alex, was murdered in the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="2012 Aurora theater shooting" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/colorado-guns-10-years-aurora-theater-shooting" data-vars-content-id="0e370272-2e66-4cf8-b514-6b220c551bbe" data-vars-headline="Tom Sullivan&#x27;s never-ending gun fight" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2022/07/20/colorado-guns-10-years-aurora-theater-shooting" target="_self">2012 Aurora theater shooting</a>, has become Colorado&#x27;s most relentless advocate for gun violence prevention — even as he tells Axios the political attacks and personal abuse &quot;never end.&quot;

Haiku review: La Morena 1

The order: Enchiladas verdes de pollo, $17.99.

Food and Drink

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="La Morena 1" data-vars-click-url="https://www.lamorenamexrest.com/lamorena1/" data-vars-content-id="8ca0033e-dfbf-4d6c-96b1-ce8edc10ae0d" data-vars-headline="Haiku review: La Morena 1" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.lamorenamexrest.com/lamorena1/" target="_blank">La Morena 1</a>, 9650 E Colfax Ave., AuroraThe order: Enchiladas verdes de pollo, $17.99

The sewer sage's final flush

After 48 years in Littleton's sewer system, Art Duran is retiring Tuesday.

Art Duran&#x27;s been through a lot of crap.🪠 Catch up quick: For 48 years, Littleton&#x27;s utilities operations supervisor kept the city&#x27;s pipes flowing while helping modernize its sewer maintenance program.

Struggling East Colfax shops say help is urgently needed

Business owners say safety concerns are driving customers away and threatening their survival.

Aurora is setting up a new development authority to tackle safety and disinvestment concerns along East Colfax, and immigrant shop owners say help can&#x27;t come soon enough.Why it matters: East Colfax Avenue has long offered an affordable foothold for small businesses. But crime is eroding that access — and empty storefronts show the costs.

Citizen canine 🐶

Arapahoe County dog bowl tracks voting years

End of the road 🛑 🚙

Where Colfax ends in Arapahoe County

Karla, I've got bad news 😬

Aurora thrift find sparks Karla mystery

Fueling the getaway 🌲 🏜️ 🚗

Arapahoe County’s gas dip fuels getaways

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