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Todd Gooding expected to spend a year renovating the industrial property his firm bought in 2022 in Denver’s Central Park. Instead, completion took two years — a delay he blames on the city’s permitting process. “It is by far and away the worst in the western U.S.,” said Gooding, president of Oregon-based developer ScanlanKemperBard Cos. Earlier this month, SKB’s lender initiated foreclosure on the company’s 140,000-square-foot building at 8000 E. 40th Ave., which was set to be rebranded as Central Park Foundry. A leasing brochure advertised it for “industrial, flex R&D and creative uses” with suite sizes as small as…

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has submitted a concept plan for the first phase of a multi-use development around Ball Arena in downtown Denver that includes a 13-story hotel, two 12-story residential buildings and a 5,000-seat performance venue. Documents submitted to the city Monday by the owner of Ball Arena and the professional sports teams that play there — the Colorado Avalanche and the Denver Nuggets — are part of a larger plan to turn 56 acres of land that is mostly surface parking lots into commercial and residential properties and open space. The entire project is expected to include up…

By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8% this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3%, according to its latest World Economic Outlook. And in 2026, global growth will be 3%, the fund predicts, also below its previous 3.3% estimate. And the Fund sees the world’s two largest economies, China and the United States, weakening: U.S. economic growth will…

By MICHAEL CASEY and JOCELYN GECKER, Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Harvard University announced Monday that it has filed suit to halt a federal freeze on more than $2.2 billion in grants after the institution said it would defy the Trump administration’s demands to limit activism on campus. In a letter to Harvard earlier this month, the Trump administration had called for broad government and leadership reforms at the university as well as changes to its admissions policies. It also demanded the university audit views of diversity on campus, and stop recognizing some student clubs. Harvard President Alan Garber said the…

For Oregon guys, at least — and there are a lot of Oregon guys in this 2025 draft class — getting an evaluation within Denver’s walls is simple enough. Head coach Sean Payton and general manager George Paton have sat in pre-draft meetings, crushing tape, and Payton has picked up the phone then and there and called Bo Nix for his thoughts. Beyond former Ducks, though, the process of gathering prospect intel on future Broncos is much more complex. In addition to Zoom calls and standard combine and Pro Day visits, another big clue to an organization’s interest in a prospect…

By DEE-ANN DURBIN Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to Mexico. The California-based chain said Monday it’s planning to open a restaurant in Mexico early next year, its first location south of the border in its 30-year history. Chipotle is partnering with Alsea in Mexico City, a company that operates Domino’s, Starbucks, Burger King, Chili’s and other brands in South America and Europe. Alsea plans to explore additional expansion in Mexico and other locations in the region. Nate Lawton, Chipotle’s chief business development officer, said the company is confident that its menu will resonate with Mexican diners. “The country’s familiarity with…

Russell Wilson got a head start on bonding with his new New York Giants teammates the last few weeks during some casual workouts in the sun and warmth of San Diego and Atlanta. The veteran quarterback threw passes to several of his wide receivers and tight ends during the day and shared stories and traded jokes during dinner at night. “Spending time when there’s nobody watching, those moments, those relationships, going to dinner, talking, chopping it up, that team bonding is everything,” Wilson said during a Zoom call Monday. “It just clicks on the field that way. I think it…

A house fire in south Westminster engulfed one home before spreading to a second, fire officials said Monday. The fire was reported at 5:46 p.m. near 80th Avenue and Stuart Street, spokesperson Emily Peek said. Fire officials do not know the cause or if anyone was injured. First responders closed 80th Avenue between Raleigh and Stuart places, according to the department. This is a developing story and may be updated A Westminster house fire spread to a second home near 80th Avenue and Stuart Street on April 21, 2025. Fire officials do not know the cause or if there were…

Moon Alert: There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The Moon is in AQUARIUS. Happy Birthday for Monday, April 21, 2025: You are proud, dignified and sympathetic. You have high standards, plus you’re tenacious. Take time to reflect this year and perhaps renew your spiritual or religious beliefs. Learn and teach. Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life. ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★★★Your interactions with others will flow easily today. In particular, conversations with younger people will be upbeat and encouraging. Nevertheless, there will…

Dear Eric: I was an attorney when I started having memory problems at age 65. I retired and subsequently learned that I had a devastating rare dementia with a very short lifespan. Instead of providing me support, my friends disappeared from my life, at the time I needed them most. Friends may rally around you when you have cancer, driving you to chemo treatments, dropping off food and other things to support you; when you have dementia, everyone just disappears. I’ve always been a sociable person and I’m missing that so much, but I have no idea how or where…