Happy Wednesday, people of Denver! Let’s get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.
Wednesday’s weather: Clouds and sun; breezy, warm. High: 86 Low: 57.
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Here are the top five stories today in Denver:
- Most of the Denver City Council walks out during public comment hearing over homeless camping ban. Homeless advocates refused to give up the podium on Monday night as they spoke on the 10 year anniversary of Denver’s Camping Ban. Only one council member stuck around to hear all the testimony – which caused an hour long delay. (FOX31)
- Those happy green summer lawns are likely to fade fast. Did you know that 60 percent of Denver’s summer water use is devoted to outdoor uses? Turns out, that means mostly watering grass. With long-term droughts becoming the new normal in Colorado, the call for change is growing louder. (CBS4)
- On the bright side of things: It’s not all doom and gloom for Denver restaurants after the pandemic. The former Owlbear restaurant will be reopening as Pit Fiend. After buying the smokers and doing a series of pop-up bbq events, former employees of Owlbear have teami up to reopen the RiNO location. (Westword)
- Controversial Green Valley Ranch HOA has more than a million in the bank. The Denver HOA has taken in more than $600,000 in one year from fines levied against its homeowners, and has more than $2.2 million in assets. (CBS4)
- Rosemary’s Cafe closing its doors after a 23 year run. The restaurant on South Sheridan has been sold, and as of May 15, the keys will be passed to a new owner, but it’s unclear what, if anything will come of the restaurant space. (Denverite)
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Today in Denver:
- State Land Board Meeting: Colorado Department of Natural Resources. (8 a.m.)
- Founders Forum: Colorado Women’s Chamber. (9 a.m.)
- Virtual Info Session: Explore Healthcare Career Training. (6 p.m.)
- BYOB(ook) Group: A Book Translated from Another Language. (6:30 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Did you get a weird email or text message about being enrolled in BallotTrax? Turns out it wasn’t a scam email trying to get you to vote, Denver has joined the statewide BallotTrax program. (Denverite)
- Road construction driving you crazy? Santa Fe Drive near Mississippi Avenue be under construction for how much longer? (7News)
- Brunch guide: Where to get brunch in Denver for every budget. (9News)
- Elevate Denver. Don’t miss out on all of these fantastic stories from Elevating Denver. New episode dropped yesterday. May 10, at 7 p.m. at Denvergov.org and Denver 8TV. (Facebook)
- Denver will be testing the Emergency Alert System. The Outdoor Warning Sirens will be tested beginning Wednesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. Sirens will be heard for approx. 3 minutes throughout the city. (Facebook)
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Alrighty, you’re all caught up for today! I’ll see you around. — Brad K. Evans
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