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Denver closes apartment building owned by CBZ Management, same company behind troubled apartments in Aurora

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January 24, 2025

Denver closes apartment building owned by CBZ Management, same company behind troubled apartments in Aurora

The City of Denver has closed an apartment building in the city’s Uptown neighborhood because there is no longer heat, hot water, natural gas or a working fire alarm system. The building is owned by CBZ Management, which is notorious for owning several apartment complexes in the Denver metro area with unsafe living conditions.

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment issued a statement that the building would be closed due to “the property owner’s neglect.” Last year, the city of Aurora drew national attention because of gang activity at apartments owned by CBZ Management.

In Denver, the owners of the William Penn Apartments face several violations and fines for non-compliance of city codes. Those include more than $280,000 in fines, three liens on the property, a court summons, and placement on the city’s Neglected and Derelict Buildings list, according to DDPHE.

The city has requested a receivership at the property, which was granted Thursday evening. That means a court-appointed, third-party receiver will take control of the property to bring it into compliance with city codes. The Denver Department of Excise and License has also issued a summary suspension of the residential license at the property, which means no new or renewal leases until completion of the discipline process.

Denver released this statement, “The city takes the health and well-being of Denverites seriously and does not tolerate property owners who continuously skirt the law at the expense of people living there. We are confident that a court-appointed receivership is the best path forward for this property. We anticipate the receiver will begin making necessary repairs to the building immediately.”

The city has made temporary housing resources available for the few residents still living in the building.

The Edge at Lowry apartment complex at 12th and Dallas in Aurora.

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CBZ Management also owns The Edge at Lowry apartment complex at 12th and Dallas in Aurora. Earlier this month, a municipal judge granted an emergency order to close the complex.

The property has been deemed a criminal nuisance due to persistent violent incidents. The emergency order says the complex is an “immediate threat to public safety.” That complex is currently being closed after residents were relocated, the water was shut off and the dumpsters removed from the property.

“Many of the established tenants have endured a lot already. The compassionate and dignified thing to do is get them out of an unsafe situation and present them with options on a case-by-case basis,” said Paula Forshee of Property Solutions Colorado in a statement, the organization the city hired to lead the efforts over the next several weeks.

The posted notices state that tenants must vacate the apartment complex as soon as possible and by no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Anyone found on the property after that date will be subject to arrest for trespassing.

Aurora Police Chief Todd Chamberlain has previously stated that mismanagement has driven many of the issues plaguing the property, which include TdA gang activity and violent behavior. In 2024, APD had 382 calls for service at the property.

“We have effectively, proactively, and aggressively gone into that location and worked on the crime issues in and around there. But to be quite frank with you, it’s not enough,” said Chamberlain.

More than a dozen suspects were detained by Aurora police after officers responded to a report of a home invasion with weapons.

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In December, 16 of the 19 suspects detained by Aurora police in an alleged kidnapping and burglary at that apartment complex are suspected members or associates of the Venezuelan gang Tren De Argua.

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Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.

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Denver area events for March 5

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March 5, 2026

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If you have an event taking place in the Denver area, email information to carlotta.olson@gazette.com at least two weeks in advance. All events are listed in the calendar on space availability. Thursday Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet — 6:30 p.m., Dazzle at Baur’s, 1080 14th St., Denver, go online for prices. Tickets: dazzledenver.com/#/events. Miguel — 7 p.m., Fillmore Auditorium, […]

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

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March 4, 2026

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Report: Broncos expected to ‘make a splash’ at running back

The Denver Broncos are in the market for a running back.

Just two days after NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Denver wants to have the running back position addressed before the draft, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported that the Broncos are “poised to make a splash” at running back during NFL free agency.

“Denver is the reason why the Jets used the franchise tag on Breece Hall rather than the transition tag, according to sources, making sure Denver wouldn’t get the opportunity to put together an offer the Jets would refuse to match,” Jones wrote for CBS Sports.

Jones said the Broncos would be an obvious potential landing spot for Kenneth Walker, and he noted that Travis Etienne could be a cheaper alternative. The Athletic’s Nick Kosmider also reported this week that Denver is expected to “closely examine” the RB market, and he name-dropped Walker, Etienne and Rico Dowdle.

The Broncos also have an in-house free agent at RB in J.K. Dobbins, who has expressed his desire to remain in Denver. The Broncos can begin negotiating with pending free agents from other clubs on March 9, but no deals can become official until the new league year begins on March 11. In-house free agents can be re-signed at any time.

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

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March 4, 2026

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Grand Junction, Palisade reach Great Eight in Denver

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — The Class 5A Sweet 16 has arrived, and both Grand Junction and Palisade are still standing with trips to the Great Eight in Denver on the line.

At The Jungle, the No. 2 seed Grand Junction Tigers set the tone early against No. 18 Golden. Defense carried the Tigers from the opening tip as they held the Demons to nine first quarter points while scoring 16 of their own.

Grand Junction added eight points in the second quarter while Golden managed six, sending the Tigers into halftime with a nine point lead.

Golden responded in the third quarter, outscoring Grand Junction 16 to 11 to cut the deficit to five entering the fourth. The Tigers answered in the final period, attacking the rim and converting key shots to win the quarter 19 to 10. Grand Junction secured a 54 to 41 victory to protect its home court and advance to the Great Eight in Denver.

Top seeded Palisade also defended its home floor with a trip to Denver at stake. The Bulldogs opened with nine straight points to energize a packed gym, but Frederick settled in and closed the first quarter on a run to tie the game at nine.

Frederick continued to respond in the second quarter and took an eight point lead into halftime.

Palisade shifted momentum after the break. The Bulldogs tightened defensively, holding Frederick to 21 points in the second half while scoring 39 of their own. Palisade completed the comeback to advance to the Great Eight.

Colorado Mesa University Women Deliver Historic RMAC Tournament Win

In collegiate action, the top seeded Colorado Mesa University women’s basketball team defeated Colorado School of Mines 96 to 51 in the RMAC Tournament, marking the largest margin of victory in the tournament this century.

Olivia Reed-Thyne led the Mavericks with 34 points on 11 of 15 shooting, her third 30 point performance this season. Mason Rowland added 22 points and Hallie Clark contributed 10 as Colorado Mesa matched a program record with its 31st win. The Mavericks will host the semifinals Friday with a berth in the championship game at stake.

Colorado Mesa University Men Survive Overtime Thriller

The Colorado Mesa University men’s basketball team faced New Mexico Highlands University for the third time this season. The Mavericks scored 36 first half points and led by four at the break.

New Mexico Highlands shot 50 percent in the second half, received 21 bench points and outscored Colorado Mesa 43 to 39 to force a late push. With the season in the balance, Ty Allred hit a game tying 3 pointer to make it 75 and send the game to overtime. Allred scored seven points in the extra period as Colorado Mesa earned a 91 to 90 victory to advance to the next round.

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