Daniel J. Chacon

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Daniel Chacon, Reporter I got my start in journalism at the Santa Fe New Mexican, first as an intern covering crime at night and then full-time as the crime and courts reporter. After about four years, I got restless and went to work for the competition -- the Journal North, which is the Santa Fe bureau of the Albuquerque Journal. A few months later, I received an unexpected call from sunny San Diego and landed a dream job at the San Diego Union-Tribune, where I worked for about five years covering public safety, city government and then county government with a focus on watchdog journalism. Looking to make a change and move closer to northern New Mexico, where all my family lives, I was drawn to the Rocky, where I've been covering the city and county of Denver and the administration of Mayor John Hickenlooper since October 2005

Recent stories

He's sure singer won't pull a zinger

November 22, 2008

Steve Sander enlisted Hazel Miller to sing America the Beautiful at a ceremony today celebrating the city's 150th anniversary.

City Council scans Seedco performance

November 21, 2008

Denver's Office of Economic Development is refusing to release a performance review of a nonprofit that has received millions of dollars from the city even though the nonprofit is up for an additional $2.9 million contract Monday.

City going green - on two-wheelers

November 21, 2008

Denver is about to roll out a bike loan program for employees as part of the Greenprint Denver climate action plan and also to expand alternative transportation options.

City's settlement total could climb

November 21, 2008

Denver's liability and claims fund could be taking another hit.

Ambulance response times targeted

November 20, 2008

The Denver City Council's finance committee on Wednesday endorsed a $51.9 million operating agreement with the Denver Health and Hospital Authority.

Neighbors sack football field rehab

November 20, 2008

The Police Activities League was ready to pour millions of dollars into improving an aging football field at Denver's Harvard Gulch Park and energize it with kids. But it turned into a battle when neighbors assailed the plan, citing concerns ranging from too much light, noise, traffic and trash, and even the possible toxicity of the artificial turf.

Council clashes over West Wash Park zoning plan

November 18, 2008

Things are heating up over a contentious proposal that affects the property rights of thousands of homeowners in Denver's West Washington Park neighborhood.

Denver City Council clears flight path for urban bee enthusiasts

November 17, 2008

Bee enthusiasts were buzzing with joy Monday after the City Council approved a proposal that allows Denver residents to keep honeybees in their backyards.

To save money, Denver offers day off to city workers

November 17, 2008

Mayor John Hickenlooper is offering city employees a day off the day after Thanksgiving.

Settlements cause concern

November 17, 2008

Denver taxpayers have forked over more than $2 million so far this year to settle lawsuits and claims against the city.