DENVER (KDVR) – A Denver Park Hill Resident says trash in her alley hasn’t been picked up by city-run waste collection in more than 2 months.

“It’s starting to be frustrating because that pile has been there 2.5 months, and I’m not kidding about that,” Andrea Sanders-Childs said.

A spokesperson for Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) says they did receive a call about the address on Krameria in mid-June and are investigating the case as ‘illegal dumping’ versus ‘missed collection.’

The DOTI spokesperson says more information will be available when the inspector assigned to the area returns on Wednesday.

Sanders-Childs said that the people who live in the home closest to the mess had actually rented a dumpster; however, it was eventually picked up and towed away.

In the meantime, for Denver residents, DOTI provided FOX31 with the following reminders:

• Carts that are overfilled, stuffed or too heavy cannot be emptied
• All trash must be inside the cart, and overflow trash cannot be collected  
• To report illegal dumping, call 311

Denver may be hundreds of miles from the nearest coastline, but Coloradans know that you don’t need an ocean to embrace beach season. Around here, a beach isn’t defined by sand or crashing waves—it’s a state of mind.

Whether you’re sipping an ice-cold Corona Extra beneath string lights, soaking up sunshine on a rooftop, relaxing beside a mountain view or gathering with friends at your favorite neighborhood patio, every Colorado summer has its own version of paradise.

That’s exactly what inspired Corona Extra and 303 Magazine’s Beach Anywhere campaign, celebrating the patios that capture the carefree spirit of a beach day—without ever leaving Denver.

VOTE HERE or below

Whether your perfect patio includes rooftop skyline views, oversized yard games, sports on big screens, frozen cocktails, live music, or a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere, one of these contenders is ready to become your Beach Anywhere destination.

Every Patio Has Its Own Beach

Colorado summers look a little different than those on the coast—and that’s exactly the point.

Our beaches are found on rooftop decks overlooking downtown, lakeside breweries, mountain-facing patios and hidden neighborhood gems where conversations last until sunset. 

Add a cold Corona Extra, your favorite people, and plenty of sunshine, and you’ve found your own version of paradise.

Now it’s time to decide which patio deserves the title.

Voting runs July 7–31, with the winner announced August 4.

Must be 21 years of age or older and a Colorado resident to participate. Please enjoy Corona Extra responsibly.

DENVER (KKTV) – Colorado firefighters prevented a fire from spreading to a home in Denver late Monday afternoon after it fully engulfed a power pole and destroyed most of a detached garage.

Adams County Fire Rescue said crews responded to a house fire in the 8300 block of Nueva Vista Drive, near Coronado Hills Elementary School, around 5 p.m.

Firefighters said when crews arrived, they saw heavy smoke from behind the home in a detached garage, as well as a fully engulfed power pole.

The incident was soon upgraded to a second-alarm fire, firefighters said.

The fire destroyed most of the detached garage, part of a shed as well as nearby fences and vehicles, firefighters said. The fire did not spread to the actual home.

The residents of the home had evacuated the area when firefighters arrived, and crews helped evacuate the four surrounding homes, firefighters said.

Firefighters said Xcel Energy crews were called to shut off the power lines in the area.

Firefighters said there were no injuries.

The cause of the fire is under investigation as of Tuesday morning.