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PHOTOGRAPH OF MASON BY JACK SPIEGEL “DOG DAYS OF SUMMER,” KYLE WAGNER, JULY 25 A W A L K I N T H E P A R K Max the Dog and I want to thank you for the inspirational list of dog parks in the area. We’re new to Denver, and this makes ex- ploring our new surroundings much easier. Jay Martinez Denver Lack of effective enforcement of existing leash laws in Denver’s public parks is lead- ing to more and more increased violations of leash laws in public parks not designated as dog parks. Frequent illegal off-leash dogs can be seen in many of Denver’s 260 parks on a daily basis. Most of the violation citations issued by the city are focused on thirteen public parks: Washington, Cheesman, City, etc. The major- ity of public parks are rarely places where violation citations are issued. Get those dogs on leashes or in the dog parks. Denver’s parks belong to all citizens, not just those who own dogs! When a dog is off-leash in a public park, who is put at risk? Who is violating the law? Nicholas G. Domenici Denver “DOUBLE DOWN,” MOLLY MARTIN, JULY 25 T H E L O W D O W N O N L O D O Sorry, but LoDo ain’t what it used to be. I spent a lot of time there twenty years ago; today it takes more than an overpriced meal to get me out of my BarcaLounger. Frank Franklin Littleton People still go to LoDo? I’m not 21 and daddy-moneyed. I think it’s the worst “neighborhood” in the city. Kyle Marcarello Denver I was just at Jax for happy hour on a weekday. I avoid LoDo like the plague on weekends, when it becomes BroDo and drunk straight men fi ght and shoot each other in the street. No, thanks. But I can handle a Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. just fi ne. Tom Anthony Denver I never saw so many loaded statements in the replies to questions you asked differ- ent restaurant owners in “Double Down.” Is a “must” experience the antithesis to a musty experience? My neighbors recycle and compost — does that mean I’m “down- town”? And “strong relationships with” residents sounds like a familiar message handed out to residents who just don’t need the foot traffi c across their front lawns. What to look forward to in future years in the neighborhood? Mark Tyler Denver Just another typical bust and not industry Armageddon...keep your head in the sand. Paul Ogryzek Posted on Facebook Parking is a major issue, as there is not enough and it is really expensive. I have no desire to go downtown anymore. Jayne Poplin Denver Add some nightlife, please. Destenie Hall Denver “INSIDE JOB,” BENNITO L. KELTY, JULY 25 H O U S I N G A G R U D G E Since opening the city to immigrants, John- ston has compounded the problems of home- lessness and crime. Our streets are fi lled with illegals driving without insurance and with expired tags; schools are forced to deal with the infl ux of immigrants. Instead of fi nancing these issues, start taking care of citizens of Denver! Anna Hunt Posted on Instagram Denver is the greatest city in Venezuela! Simon Walton Posted on Instagram
