🌱 Denver Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Tue, Oct 11)

But first, your daily weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and nice. High: 77 Low: 44.
• Wednesday: Sunny. High: 73 Low: 41.
• Thursday: Sunny and beautiful. High: 67 Low: 43.
• Friday: Abundant sunshine. High: 76 Low: 46.
• Saturday: Turning out cloudy. High: 68 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. “Your Decision 2022” Special Statewide Colorado Election Series on PBS12 | Community Corner (Yellow Scene)
2. The City of Denver is Bringing Restaurants Support through the Restaurant-Up Program (Westword)
3. Denver Construction Cost Increase in Q3 Below National Average (Mile High CRE)
4. Denver Area Real Estate Roundup (Denver Patch)
5. About Letters to the Editor - Arvadapress.com (Arvada Press)
6. Opinion: Coloradans will have the chance to reform judicial discipline (The Denver Post)
7. 9 Best Locally Owned Food Markets for International Groceries| (5280 | The Denver Magazine)
8. Denver Gazette: A pratfall for Colorado's Jena Griswold (coloradopolitics.com)
9. Lost Issues of the African American Newspaper The Denver Star Find Home at Denver Public Library (Denver Public Library)
10. Meet Teratanthropos, Denver's Death Metal Newcomers (Westword)
11. Architect Richard Crowther's Ground-Breaking Home Could Be Demolished (Westword)
12. Meow Wolf's First Ever Fashion Collection to Debut at Denver Fashion Week (303 Magazine)
13. Metro Denver home prices increased by $94 per day for a decade, study says (Longmont Times-Call)
14. Huntington Bank names Colorado regional president (The Business Journals)
15. Girl Scouts of Colorado opening first-of-its-kind center in Lowry - Denver Business Journal (The Business Journals)
16. Dave Chappelle announces surprise shows in Denver (9News.com KUSA)
17. Beard-nominated chef Edwin Zoe opens noodle shop downtown (The Denver Post)
18. Full Plate: Upscale wine bar opening in Greenwood Village, prominent bagel shop closes - Denver Business Journal (The Business Journals)
19. Colorado ski season could be delayed, here’s why (FOX 31 Denver)
20. New Aurora law aims to stop catalytic converter theft through resale market passes (The Denver Post)
21. Denver Basic Income Project opens applications, will pay homeless up to $1,000 a month (The Denver Post)
22. Denver Weather: Mid-70s for Tuesday with a gusty afternoon cold front (FOX 31 Denver)
23. 🌱 Number Of Vets On The Street Lower + Tipper Nominated For Top Spot (Patch)
24. Feds accuse Liberty Global of dodging $237M in taxes (BusinessDen)
25. Councilman objects to 'dramatic' redevelopment plan for apartment complex (BusinessDen)
26. Lizzo, Costume Contests and All the Best Halloween Concerts in Denver (Westword)
27. "Superhero" Goathead Greg has a budding Goathead Patrol -- and here's how you can join (Denverite)
28. Denver judge temporarily halts recall effort targeting Kevin Priola, who recently left the GOP to become a Democrat (The Colorado Sun)
29. Denver has a new program to swap out gas stoves and furnaces in low-income homes (Denverite)
30. Janus Henderson's community investments have long-term impact in Colorado - Denver Business Journal (The Business Journals)

From my notebook:

• Denver Art Museum: "Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. In honor and celebration of this day, we're highlighting a recent acquisition by the DAM's Indigenous Arts of North America department. This basket, created by Jeremy Frey (Passamaquoddy) this year, is t..." (Denver Art Museum via Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Back when Colorado was covered in a shallow sea, slick predatory fish up to 20 feet long, like Xiphactinus audax, cruised about, looking for their next meal. This specimen, from the 75-million-year-old Pierre Shale, was found in 1967, ne..." (Denver Museum of Nature & Science via Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "SCAM ALERT SATURDAY: SEXTORTION SCAM On September 22, 2022, officers were dispatched to a residence on N. Clarkson Street regarding a fraud incident. The victim explained that over the past few months, he had been speaking with a the sus..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "TODAY IS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY October 10th is a day for continued global mental health awareness, education and advocacy. This year's theme is 'Make Mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority’. Mental health conditions affec..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "The Bill Hosokawa Bonsai Pavilion is bright with fall color. Featured: 𝘈𝘤𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘮 𝘴𝘴𝘱. 𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘢 (Amur Maple); 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘴 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢 (Fleshy Hawthorn); 𝘈𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘶𝘮 𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘶𝘮 'Zwartko..." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "We still can’t get over the fact that our Denver East High School Boys Hockey Team brought home the gold and helped Denver become the #HockeyCapitalUSA ! 🤩" (Denver Public Schools via Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day!! Click the link to experience Native American Culture in The Mile High City: https://bit.ly/3ytuYHQ 📷: March Pow Wow 📍: VISIT DENVER #visitdenver #denvercolorado #denverco #milehighcity #cityofdenver #Ind..." (VISIT DENVER via Facebook)
• Denver Botanic Gardens: "Sacred Earth garden focuses on plants important to Native Americans from the Four Corners Regio (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah). A prominent feature of Sacred Earth is the use of Native American gardening techniques, including w..." (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "REWARD INCREASE TO $30,000 Your Denver Police Department needs your assistance to identify the person walking in this video shortly before a shooting that took place on April 3, 2016. At approximately 12:42 PM, officers were dispatched t..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Did you know within ten minutes of metropolitan Denver there is a thriving wildlife refuge? The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, land formerly used to create chemical weaponry, went from being declared one of Earth’s most..." (Denver Museum of Nature & Science via Facebook)
• Denver Police Department: "MUG SHOT MONDAY: MARCOS FERNANDEZ Denver, can you help investigators locate Marcos Fernandez? Fernandez is considering ARMED & DANGEROUS and is wanted for BURGLARY, TRESPASSING, CHILD ABUSE, KIDNAPPING and ASSAULT. If you see Fernandez o..." (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "The Denver Broncos would like to recognize Karli Jelden for her 2 years of high school football officiating. Karli has worked games throughout the Denver Metro area and has worked, on many occasions, alongside her father and brother. A M..." (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• Denver Center for the Performing Arts: "Interested in experiencing the magic of gastrophysics in a cocktail? Hotel partner of Theater of the Mind, The Ramble Hotel, has tapped into Death & Co. to curate a six-course, prix fixe cocktail menu that will have you testing if realit..." (Denver Center for the Performing Arts via Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: "Winning championship titles at every level! The Pee-Wee Jr. Avs, Denver East Hockey, DU Pioneers and the Colorado Avalanche all brought home championship trophies in 2022! ● Colorado Avalanche - Stanley Cup Champions ● DU Pioneers - NCAA..." (Downtown Denver Partnership via Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: ""Limitations only exist in your mind" 🧠 Thanks, Eagleton Elementary, for this week's #MotivationalMonday!" (Denver Public Schools via Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Are you interested in opening a cannabis business in Colorado? Check out the free Cannabis Social Equity Opportunities Conference in downtown Denver. Sign up to attend: https://bit.ly/3C5k3X5" (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: "To celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we sat down with Danielle Seewalker, a prominent Lakota artist 🎨 in Denver, to learn more about the meaning behind the stunning pieces she painted at Denver North High School to represent indigenous s..." (Denver Public Schools via Facebook)
• Downtown Denver Partnership: "Mark your calendars! Brookfield Properties Denver is bringing you The Patch, an upscale fall market in downtown Denver. Shop local artisanal gifts, enjoy seasonal treats, and watch a professional pumpkin carver. The first event kicks off..." (Downtown Denver Partnership via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Mark your 📅! The Denver Broncos and local councilmembers have teamed up with RAWtools, Inc. for multiple gun buyback events to help reduce gun violence in the Denver area: 📅 Saturday, Oct. 15 ⏰ 10 AM 📍 Colorado Community Church INFO »..." (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure: "🍂 Let's give those fall leaves new life! You drop 'em, we swap 'em into valuable compost 🌱 Weekday LeafDrop drop sites open 10am - 2pm for #Denver residents, locations posted at www.denvergov.org/leafdrop Please use paper bags. Visit o..." (Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "According to National Coalition Against Domestic Violence an average of 20,000 calls are placed a day to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. Empower Field at Mile High will be lit purple this week for Domestic Violence Awareness Month..." (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "When you apply for tuition credits through Denver Preschool Program, you can trust that your information remains secure. What we collect in our application is never sold or rented to third parties and you will never be asked to give your..." (Denver Preschool Program via Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate and recognize the many Indigenous communities and cultures that make up our great country. #IndigenousPeoplesDay | #InspireChange" (Denver Broncos Community Development via Facebook)
• Social Media Manager -- Public Information Office, Denver Police Department: "CHIEF THOMAS IS PUTTING THE PUBLIC BACK IN PUBLIC SAFETY: - And he's inviting you to take part in Denver Police Department's Community Crime Prevention Coalition. Join Chief Ron Thomas and District 6 Commander Kim Bowser Thursday, Novemb..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilltop: "Gunshots close to our house. - We live in Hilltop. Who do you call? Can’t call 911- we were not hit. Can’t call nonemergency- they are ABSOLUTELY OF NO USE. How do we report this. Went on line like they said. NOT. WHAT A JOKE !" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Platt Park: "Moving boxes - Needing moving boxes for a local move. Will pick up. Pls let me know if you have some that you don’t need." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hilltop: "Several blasts that sounded like cannon blasts or shotgun shots heard in Cherry Creek North about 9:50 pm Saturday night. - Anyone know what they were? There were at least 2 instances of 2 to 3 blasts." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Twin Lakes: "Looking for someone to pet sit my one dog. - Needing to come by my house twice a day to check in my dog that will be outside. Dates needed October21-25 #Askyourneighbors" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, University Hills: "House TPed - Hi everyone! Our tree and cars were TPed sometime last night so just wanted to give everyone a heads up that apparently people still do this. 🤦‍♀️ Also if anyone saw anything late last night near S. Grape Way and Cornell or..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Cherry Creek North: "My pup rito crossed the rainbow bridge 1 week ago, he was 14. - I miss him so much 🤍 Struggling to come to terms with it, I hate coming home and realizing he is not there waiting for me. I just miss my furry companion… I’d love to see p..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Platt Park: "7-11 at Louisiana and Pearl is now creepy - We stopped by there Friday night just to use the ATM, and watched 2 drug deals in plain sight in the parking lot. Yes - I am 100% certain - I saw the pills and cash change hands. That place has..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westwood: "Planning to make a couple of small cat house in my backyard for homeless cats in the winter. - Doesn't have to be perfect. I have material but I don't have a saw and nailer. If you like to volunteer and do some good for help, let me know..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Southmoor Park South: "Does anyone know WTH happened with Hampden Family Pet? - Multiple docs who have been with the practice since the old location have left? They won’t refill a prescription without you paying for a doctor to give your pet an exam first? Th..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Holly Hills/Holly Ridge: "where is the cheapest place that can fix/ replace brakes? - I am okay with a bit of a drive" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westwood: "Happy Birthday to Me!! - Happy Birthday to Any Birthday twins out there!!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berkeley Park: "ADOPT ME! - Daisy is so ready to be a part of a committed human(s)' life! She is a 6-month old Dalmatian who is house-trained, crate-trained, playful, silly, loyal, and loving. And most importantly, eager to have her forever home and be ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Platt Park: "Hello neighbors / what street construction is going on at the 1600 block of South Clarkson? - Just curious." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sloans/Highlands: "Anyone else finding a lot of black widows this year? - I just can’t. Ugh" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lincoln Park: "Just a jerk spending far too long on our front porch stealing our Halloween lights. - Then proceeded to unwrap other lights them from our fence. Sharing in case anyone else was hit around 5 am. We forget to unplug them sometimes before b..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Berkeley-Regis: "Does the city ever sweep or clean alleys? - My alley has a lot of debris and broken glass but I wasn’t sure if the street sweepers ever made their way through alleys" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Lowry: "Ever feel like you are going to die of loneliness? - Most people don't. It sucks. Tried everything and have just given up for now. Meet ups, dating sites, met some nice people from this website, etc, etc. Nothing ever seems to work. Roug..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Information Officer Amy Woodward, City of Sheridan: "Sheridan Newsletter - October - The October Sheridan Newsletter has arrived! Don't miss out on the Sheridan Library remodel and important closure dates; take the city events survey, and don't forget to register to vote in the general ele..." (Nextdoor)
• Digital Communications Specialist Jeannie Wallace, Arapahoe County: "Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day - On Indigenous Peoples Day, we acknowledge that Arapahoe County is the traditional territory of the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Ute & other tribal nations. We recognize their contributions and we are committed ..." (Nextdoor)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you around!

— Natalie

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