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Denver outlines plan for first automated speed cameras

The cameras would be along Alameda and Federal boulevards.

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Denver&#x27;s transportation and infrastructure department (DOTI) says it&#x27;s nearing a final draft for a bill to install the city&#x27;s first automated speed programs targeting two of the city&#x27;s most dangerous corridors.Why it matters: Speed is a major factor in serious auto accidents, and officials believe these cameras can help reduce the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="alarming rise in traffic deaths" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/traffic-deaths-denver-2025-increase" data-vars-content-id="b26b3006-63cd-46f3-a86c-66c1a13d2e7c" data-vars-headline="Denver outlines plan for first automated speed cameras" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/01/12/traffic-deaths-denver-2025-increase" target="_self">alarming rise in traffic deaths</a>.

Democrats want $60M in new fees for alcohol industry

The legislation would pass the social costs of alcohol misuse to the industry.

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To combat Colorado&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="high rate" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/01/11/colorado-alcohol-deaths-overdoses-alarming-rates" data-vars-content-id="f64a936b-2f97-488a-b044-33802e9809fb" data-vars-headline="Democrats want $60M in new fees for alcohol industry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/01/11/colorado-alcohol-deaths-overdoses-alarming-rates" target="_self">high rate</a> of alcohol-related deaths, Democratic lawmakers want to levy as much as $60 million in fees on manufacturers of beer, wine and spirits.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legislation" data-vars-click-url="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1271" data-vars-content-id="f64a936b-2f97-488a-b044-33802e9809fb" data-vars-headline="Democrats want $60M in new fees for alcohol industry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1271" target="_blank">legislation</a> would shift more of the public costs of alcohol misuse — like health care and treatment programs — onto manufacturers instead of taxpayers. But the industry says it <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="can&#x27;t absorb another hit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/craft-beer-production-closings-gabf" data-vars-content-id="f64a936b-2f97-488a-b044-33802e9809fb" data-vars-headline="Democrats want $60M in new fees for alcohol industry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/10/09/craft-beer-production-closings-gabf" target="_self">can&#x27;t absorb another hit</a>.

Metro Denver ranks poorly for safe streets

Denver ranked 41st in a new report report that scored metros on five metrics.

Denver metro areas roadways are a far cry from the country&#x27;s safest, according to a recent report looking at the nation&#x27;s biggest cities.The big picture: The New York, Boston and Portland, Oregon, metros have the country&#x27;s safest roadways, while Denver ranked 41st, per StreetLight Data&#x27;s new <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;U.S. Safe Streets Index.&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" data-vars-content-id="18d64eeb-fc0a-4697-97f1-b0cebaf7f4d3" data-vars-headline="Metro Denver ranks poorly for safe streets" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://learn.streetlightdata.com/us-safe-streets-index-ebook" target="_blank">&quot;U.S. Safe Streets Index.&quot;</a>

Denver metro gas prices spike as global tensions rise

Analysts warn prices could keep climbing in the coming weeks.

Metro Denver can kiss goodbye its low gas prices.Why it matters: The increases have an immediate effect on motorists&#x27; pocketbooks and mood about the economy.

Film release prompts more visitors to Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden

Colorado in 2020 replaced Columbus Day with Cabrini Day.

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JoAnn Seaman, executive director at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, tells us she&#x27;s recently noticed more visitors to the tranquil space overlooking Denver.Zoom in: Seaman credits the increase to the movie &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cabrini" data-vars-click-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMlUazXvyY" data-vars-content-id="5cd2f5e9-872f-4ec8-9c14-f88781ea641b" data-vars-headline="Film release prompts more visitors to Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaMlUazXvyY" target="_blank">Cabrini</a>,&quot; which released in theaters in March, and chronicles the Catholic sister&#x27;s life.

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Film release prompts more visitors to Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden