Denver parks department races to hire staff to mow grass, manage weeds

Tim Lopez mows the lawn around Burns Garden in City Park on May 26, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. At the time, the city was dealing with a smaller parks maintenance staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the parks department is racing to staff up after temporary budget cuts related to the migrant crisis delayed seasonal hiring. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

By Joe Rubino | jrubino@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: May 30, 2024 at 6:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: May 30, 2024 at 9:16 AM MDT

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Denver Parks and Recreation has scrambled to stay on top of upkeep in the city's green spaces after temporary city budget cuts prompted by the migrant crisis delayed spring hiring, department officials say.

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