Denver city and county employees will see layoff notifications during the week of Aug. 18, according to the mayor’s office, which cited budget woes.

As Denver continues to look for ways to pare down its $250 million budget shortfall, nervous city employees got a first look at the timeline for layoff announcements and how

DENVER — In an email to city employees Tuesday, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston provided an update on layoffs planned as the city faces a budget deficit.