Former Denver Mayor Federico Peña Recognized For His Lasting Legacy
by Kyle Dyer | Jan 9, 2026 | business, Colorado, community, DENVER HISTORY, DENVER MAYOR, FEDERICO PEÑA, LEGACY, News, Stories, storytelling
“My life has been a life of perseverance,” said former Denver Mayor Federico Peña. “How many mayors have worn a bulletproof vest the day they were sworn into office? None. That’s how I started.” That was in July of 1983. Federico Peña...Recent Posts
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