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š± Why Greenwood Villageās senator is challenging plans for a new Colorado prison
Hey there, Greenwood Village! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Greenwood Villageās senator is challenging plans for a new Colorado prison
- How Greenwood Villageās Jeff Bridges is shaping Coloradoās tough new budget
Also on today's calendar: Georgia Comstock and Friends and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 34 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 44.
- Monday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Jared Polis says Colorado needs a new prison ASAP. How did we get here? (durangoherald.com) ā Greenwood Village Sen. Jeff Bridges is at the center of Coloradoās fast-moving prison-capacity debate, pressing Gov. Jared Polis to fix staffing and parole bottlenecks before opening new facilities. With overcrowding, a parole backlog, and costly private-prison options on the table, lawmakers are racing through competing bills that could reshape sentencing, early release, and DOC oversight statewide. 
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ā¢ State budget passes Colorado Senate and nears final decision point, with committee weighing changes (timescall.com) ā Greenwood Village state senator Jeff Bridges is helping steer Coloradoās difficult new budget, which just passed the Senate and now heads to the Joint Budget Committee for final amendment decisions. Lawmakers are wrestling with a deficit while weighing funding shifts for veteransā courts, disability services, and prison-related programs that could reshape statewide services starting July 1. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
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Comedy Works Laugh Lab Showcase at Comedy Works South
Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village
6:00 pm
Sunday April 19
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Other local events
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City Council Study Session
Greenwood Village Calendar , 6060 S Quebec St , Greenwood Village
6:00 pm -
Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting- CANCELLED
Greenwood Village Calendar , 6060 South Quebec Street , Greenwood Village
6:00 pm -
Board of Adjustments & Appeals Regular Meeting
Greenwood Village Calendar , 6060 S Quebec St , Greenwood Village
6:00 pm -
Greenwood Village Fishing Derby
Greenwood Village Calendar , 9200 E Orchard Road , Greenwood Village
7:00 am -
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Greenwood Village Calendar , 6060 South Quebec Street , Greenwood Village
10:00 am -
Georgia Comstock and Friends
Comedy Works South , 5345 Landmark Pl , Greenwood Village
7:00 pm -
Interrogation: True Crime Stories
Comedy Works South , 5345 Landmark Pl , Greenwood Village
7:30 pm
Monday April 20
Tuesday April 21
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Sunday April 26
Wednesday May 6
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š Events Nearby
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Tyler Braden
Gothic Theatre , 3263 S Broadway , Englewood
7:00 pm -
Orchestra - Music Room
Copper Mesa Elementary School Littleton, CO 80124
7:30 am -
3rd Grade Skate City
Skate City Aurora , 15100 E Girard Ave , Aurora
12:00 pm -
HS Girls Soccer AWAY Game vs Loveland Classical
SkyView Academy Elementary School , 3835 14th St SW , Loveland
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Eddie was LOST on April 15, 2026 in Littleton, CO 80120 near South Foresthill St/Berry, Littleton Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest informationā¦ (Nextdoor Greenwood Village)
š Nearby News
Cherry Creek
- City Council Approves High-Density Development Near Cherry Creek North Despite Neighborhood Backlash (thecherrycreeknews.com)
- Cherry Creek Mall Expansion Plan Sparks Traffic Nightmare Fears for DTC and Glendale Drivers (thecherrycreeknews.com)
- Cherry Creek School District Improperly Signs 14 Employment Contracts Totaling Hundreds of Thousands in Greenwood Village (thecherrycreeknews.com)
Centennial
- Winter Sports All-Aurora 2025-26: Cherokee Trail standouts, Centennial League POY Chang pace All-Aurora Girls Basketball Team (sentinelcolorado.com)
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