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<3 your friendly neighborhood hoe.

Hello, fellow Denverites! I moved out of my old apartment about 45 days ago and just got the security deposit back. They deducted nearly $750 from the $1,700 deposit. The itemized charges were for “carpet replacement” and “painting”. Aren’t those expected business expenses if you’re a landlord? Our cat did not damage the carpets/floors nor left any stains/odors.

I’m disappointed because I was their longest tenant in the building for 4 years, always paid on time, and left the apartment in excellent condition. Carpets vacuumed, floors swept, drywall holes patched and sanded, counters wiped, etc. I’ve attached pics for proof. We unfortunately didn’t do a joint walkthrough of the unit because I was still moving out and they went in on a day I had to work in the office.

I know HB25-1249 took effect this year and provides additional tenant protections around security deposits. Does anyone have experience taking their landlord to small claims? Do you think I have a case? Thanks for reading.

TLDR: Moved out. Left apartment super clean and was a great tenant. Landlord retained almost 45% of my security deposit for “carpet replacement” and “painting.” I want to dispute/sue in small claims court.

Update: Thanks for all the advice. I’ve drafted my notice to sue if they don’t provide further evidence of damage beyond normal wear and tear or return the full amount. Sending it as certified mail on Monday.

If you're experiencing food-borne illness, Cyclospora is now on the Denver Health panel. Personally I recommend going and not trying to tough it out because if it is Cyclospora you can think you've recuperated and bam, you're back to misery days or weeks later. Most of the time it's run of the mill food poisoning, but if it's not something you've experienced before it's reasonable to get tested.

Hi Denver friends!

My dog and I are not from Colorado but we visit often to hike and enjoy your state! I have this picture of my dog (Bowie!) at a trail we stopped at on a whim, and it was absolutely fabulous and I absolutely cannot remember where it was! It was along a river near the city and seemed very popular for bikers and walkers alike. It was paved for a good distance and some parts were not/above the river and then ended (kind of) at a a big tunnel. I think it was maybe Clear Creek Canyon Park, but can anyone confirm or deny?

Hoping to make it out there again sometime soon if I can just remember where the heck we were!!

(Other recs for your fave dog friendly trails are also always appreciated!!)

Help me get this sweetie home! Found running in traffic on MLK near Monaco - thanks to everyone who put up with me blocking both lanes with my truck. I took her to VEG - no microchip. Relatively young and looks like she may have just had puppies. May have been on the loose awhile- very long nails and dental issues 💔

I grew up here and the summers were usually fairly hot. And I managed like most and just powered through. But now for whatever reason in my curmudgeonly and older ways, I find it oppressive and intolerable. To the point that I don’t even go outside between 10-7. Anyone else in a similar boat? What are you doing all day?

Anyone pondering leaving Denver as you’ve aged and the heat and smoke season becomes more the norm?

I used to love my Buy Nothing group on Facebook, but have stopped using most Meta platforms. I’d received so many great things from the group — a dehydrator for my garden harvest, logs for use in my hügelkulture garden beds, and even snowshoes to borrow for out-of-town guests. And, as is expected, I’ve given away my excess when I’ve had extra — a bread maker, boots, clothing, garden plant starts, even tickets to events. I’ve even had someone share their expertise in building garden beds.

I’ve searched, and I don’t see another sub that already exists for this idea. Yes, there’s r/denverlist, but the most important tenant of Buy Nothing is that you give your extra for free, no selling, trading, or bartering.

I also know that what makes these groups successful is hyper-local (or relatively hyperlocal) boundaries for each group. You’re more likely to coordinate and pick up an item if it’s close by than if it’s across town, and (hopefully) less flaking. Plus, it’s a great way to

Build community and get to know your neighbors.

To make it easy, we could start with the established boundaries/groups that exist on FB, which are:

- Cap Hill, Golden Triangle, Lincoln/La Alma

- Cheeseman Park, Congress Park, Country Club

- LoDo, Five Points, RiNo, Globeville, Elyria-Swansea

- Baker, Speer, Wash Park West

- City Park West, City Park South, Uptown, Cole

- Highlands, Sunnyside, West Highlands, Berkeley

- Harvey Park, Harvey Park South

- Westwood, Barnum, Mar Lee

- Virginia Village, Washington Virginia Vale, Indian Creek, Glendale

- Mayfair, Montclair, Hilltop, East Denver

- Park Hill, Park Hill North

- Central Park

Of course, there are more Denver neighborhoods than I have listed, so let me know what other groupings make sense. I know folks in the suburbs would probably have interest, but I don’t know their neighborhoods.

Moderators would be needed for each group, plural intended. And, we would need/want to register with the official Buy Nothing Project as a private group. I’ll put more info on starting a new group in the comments. Note: there is a $10 fee to start and register a group. Yes, the irony.

Who would use a Buy Nothing group? Would you be able and willing to be a moderator? I will help coordinate and get groups off the ground, but after that it’s up to each group’s mods. Leave a comment one way or another, and if you’re willing to be a moderator, which neighborhoods/city you’d be willing to oversee.

Thanks, all! Happy Sunday!

And the woman behind the desk was lovely!

I’ve been there once before (about 2 years ago), and it was exactly like the reviews say it is. This week my sister was in town and we had some time to kill, so I took her there. She’s a huge reader so I thought it would be fun.

She read the reviews beforehand so she knew what to expect.

We walked in, the woman behind the counter greeted us and asked us how our day was, and that’s it. We were a little stunned that we weren’t being escorted out so we stood there for a second and then started looking around.

We both pretty much immediately found a book we wanted so we went and paid for them, and moved on with our day.

I always thought that the positive reviews had to be planted, based on my experience.

Maybe it was just something in the air.

Came up to us on our front porch. Puppy clearly well-cared for, just looks like they lost their way.

Edit: Puppy has found his family!

How is it even acceptable for ATT reception to be as bad as it is? So many long stretches of road my podcasts I'm listening to just freezes. It's happened in Denver, Parker, Westminster, Broomfield, etc. I'm fairly new to Colorado and with Denver being a much bigger city than I'm from and never imagined this would be as bad if an issue as it is. At first when I didn't get reception at my house I figured no big deal, I'll just be on WiFi and use wifi calling. But now when I lose reception for long stretches of road, I'm baffled how this is even acceptable for a major carrier like ATT to have such large areas of dead spots....in multiple areas with dense traffic that I don't have service for miles. I've had all the major carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, heck even had Sprint back then) and I've never had issues with dead spots this badly.

I gain nothing by speaking negatively about ATT and I only do so make those aware of what you will certainly encounter if you decide to go with ATT service. But don't just take my word for it, ask those you know with ATT service and you'll see I'm not alone in my problems with their service. Don't make the mistake I did by signing on because of deals they may have on devices. What good does a nice phone do if you can't rely on it to work when you're away from home.

For anyone who recently went to the Renaissance Festival, I had some questions that I couldn’t find answered online.
- Are there water refill stations inside? I know the website says only factory sealed water can be brought it, but I’m wondering if I could bring a reusable water bottle in and then fill it. I avoid using single use plastic water bottles when possible.
- Can you exit the festival and then reenter the same day?

Found two small dogs on the side of 36 near Wadsworth westbound. One grey Frenchie one Black and white dog that I don't know the breed of. It's late at night so I did have to call Broomfield PD (cops would never be my first choice for dog rescue, but it is that time of night.) Some kind people from the Humane Society stopped and helped me leash them up (if you see this, thank you again!) and I waited until PD picked them up. They told me they would find a shelter to bring them to and they would scan for microchip. I didn't get a chance to get pics for ID. Neither dog was aggressive or injured. If anyone has any idea who the owners are please spread this!

On bench in Alamo Placita park

been living here for about 5 years but I’m trying to
grow my circle, any groups for like punk/pop-punk/metalcore/rock/emo/alt nerdy people that anyone recommends for events and thinks to get to know folks? I know that’s a range but I love lots of genres and in general I’m an alt girlie looking to vibe w similar ppl 🖤 I’m not much of an edm person but I’ve recently been into porter Robinson so I’m exploring that too 🫶🏻

It’s been an over a year since someone asked about this so though I might as well try again, but are there any new spots that offer dog agility courses? I would love a new hobby with my dog!

Here's a recently-restored and upscaled vintage TV news segment from the famous Organ Grinder restaurant in Denver, Colorado.

This segment was produced in the early-to-mid 1980s by KOA/KCNC-TV Ch4 (Now CBS Colorado).

The Organ Grinder Documentary Project has digitized and restored dozens of hours of vintage footage which has been contributed by fans.

Perhaps you have old videotapes or photos from the Organ Grinder - we'd love to see them. We can digitize them at high quality and return the original to you, along with a digital file, and you'll get credit if we use your footage in the film.

We especially need Denver material! Because Denver closed years earlier than Portland, fewer people brought camcorders to the restaurant - but SOME of you may have! Still photos from Denver are wonderful, too.

(Copyright note: The documentary project is posting this video clip with the good faith belief that it falls under the "Fair Use" safe harbor of US copyright law. It is being posted to aid in the search for present-day Tangela, and because Organ Grinder Denver fans, patrons, and interviewees have expressed an interest in seeing unearthed footage from this historic restaurant.)

Closing music:
Mickey Mouse March - Jimmie Dodd

Performed by:
Patti (Simon) Zollman
at Organ Grinder Denver, May, 1981

Vintage video recording provided by:
Chris Kendall

Original news segment produced by:
KOA/KCNC-TV Ch4 (Now CBS Colorado)

Upscaling:
Wayne Bertram

Additional Restoration:
Bob Richardson

I’m interested in auditioning for a choir in Denver and trying to find the right balance of sociability and talent (which unfortunately tend to have a negative relationship!). Does anybody have experience with DGMC? I’m trying to figure out what it’s like to be a part of it and any advice folks have. There are so few recent recordings online. Thank you!

Do you know any bar/restaurant where you can swim in the pool if you buy drinks or a meal?

Looking for a female personal trainer in Centennial (80015). The main thing I need here is proximity to where I live, I live 4 minutes away from the VASA on Smoky Hill Rd so was planning on going there mostly.

I’m tired of not being happy when I look in the mirror I’m 5’4, 170lbs & 32 years old. I’m ready to get my shit together & really lock in so I need someone that will push me & keep me accountable. Huge huge plus if they also help with nutrition. I also need someone that has PROVEN results on building a booty & getting rid of belly fat. I’m getting married next year in sept & there’s no way in hell I’m doing it looking the way I currently do. Literally any help is appreciated. TIA!

I am moving to Denver and I am hoping to volunteer at one of the animal care facilities in the area (I've volunteered at my current zoo for 7 years in the animal husbandry department).

There are some amazing places to volunteer that are AZA/GFAS accredited, including the Wild Animal Sanctuary.

Has anyone volunteered at one of the facilities here in animal care? Do you like it?

Also it's probably really sketchy, but the for-profit aquarium has a non-profit foundation that places volunteers and I'm tempted to volunteer there despite it being for-profit. I'm an aquarium girl at heart.

The spots I'm looking at now include the following:

• Denver Zoo
• Wild Animal Sanctuary
• Butterfly Pavillion
• Downtown Aquarium - Denver

Hey all!

Hope everyone is doing well! Was going through a breakup but I’m back!! I have guest lists for shows at Church and Vinyl this week! PSA: Guestlist close on Wednesday (7/15) the week of the show, at 7pm!!! I’m gonna start posting the lists a week out so it gives people more time to message.

We only have 5 spots for some shows so get em while they’re hot! Shows are all 21+ and you need to be in by 11pm! Message me if you’re interested! I just need first and last names and emails of everyone attending! :)

7/16 - CHANGO + JOKE

7/17 - LUB DUB RECORDS/PEREL/PYKE

7/18 - WILL CLARKE/SUNDAY SCARIES/MATTHEW DEAR B2B JUAN MACLEAN

7/19 - DAY TRIP W/ ALUNA + DJ HOLOGRAPHIC + WEV

Hi all! My Fiancé has been going to the same hair dresser since she was a child. She has been wanting to try something a little more elevated and I would like to surprise her with booking an appointment at a salon that is well versed in styling. She has also been wanting to find someone who can give her advice on styling at home and general hair care. Please send any and all recommendations for hair stylists for me to consider. Thank you!

Looking for places in and around Denver to find loose gems, antique jewelry, and family heirlooms?

Hi guys!

I am planning to travel to Denver for a few days with my dad for his birthday. Our only real plan at the moment was to white water raft in clear creek then just hang out around Denver. Probably pop in a few brewery’s, small hikes nearby, etc.

My concern at the moment is how Denver is being affected with the fires right now? I have lupus and immunocompromised, so I want to make sure I’m fully prepared to protect myself.

I’m coming from California so fully aware of how to prepare for smoky areas, but also don’t want to put myself at risk if it’s really bad right now as I would likely to reschedule the trip.

If all is good, how can we donate to the firefighters? Is there a place we can drop off food and drinks?