1 big thing: Axios has hired John Frank and Alayna Alvarez as co-authors of the upcoming Axios Denver newsletter, launching Monday, February 22, 2021. ‍

Why it matters: Axios Denver will distill everything that’s happening in the Denver area into one smart, concise morning newsletter that is unlike any other in the market. 

Go deeper: Frank and Alvarez will keep Denver residents informed with can’t-miss scoops, sharp insights, and curation of the best local reporting in the Denver metro region, all in Axios’ proven Smart BrevityⓇ style. 

Get to know the reporters: 

• Frank is an award-winning reporter and editor with more than 17 years experience covering the big stories in four different states and Washington, D.C. 
• Frank is a co-founder of The Colorado Sun, where he led the political team and won two first-place public service prizes. He previously worked at The Denver Post.
• Alvarez has covered the ins and outs of Denver City Hall for Colorado Politics, a political news journal.
• Prior to Colorado Politics, Alvarez worked at Stateline, a news initiative of the Pew CharitableTrusts in Washington, D.C.

Subscribe to the Axios Denver newsletter here: https://www.axios.com/local/denver

Learn more about about Axios Local here: https://www.axios.com/local/

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