🌱Another Diner Down + CSU Spur Opens + Fangio Fired, What's Next?

Denver CO

10 January, 2022

6:48 AM

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It's a fresh new week, and I'm excited to be here! Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Brad Evans, and beginning today, I'll be the curator for this Denver Daily news update. I look forward to providing you with an informative, entertaining and intriguing look at what's happening in Denver on a daily basis. Please feel free to connect with me via email. I hope you'll send me stories, ideas and events that I can share with our readers. First, Monday's weather: Hazy sun. High: 46 Low: 28. Here are the top five stories today in Denver: Denver Broncos likely to have a new owner, a new coach and a new starting QB in 2022. This has been the Bronco's fifth consecutive losing season, and the now the team is hoping to shed its losing ways. On Sunday, the Bronco's fired Coach Fangio after his third season at the helm of a team that's turned out to be a disappointment to both fans and the team's management. (CPR)RTD service in metro Denver is being impacted by the latest omicron surge. In addition to staff shortages that have plagued the beleaguered Regional Transportation District for years, now COVID-19 is affecting its ability to move people across town. (7News) Whaaat?? Looks like another diner has shut it doors in Denver. Denver has lost so many greasy spoons over the past year, and the now word on the street is that Swift's Breakfast House on Santa Fe has closed, too. (Westword) CSU opens first building on new Denver campus, aims to become the "Silicon Valley of Agriculture." The CSU Spur will be made up of three campus buildings that will offer education opportunities for all grade-levels and a chance to interact with working professionals that are involved in health, food and water. (9News)Avalanche near Breckenridge kills two backpackers and a dog. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center said the avalanche happened on Hoosier Pass, which is just south of Breckenridge off of Colorado 9. (CO Sun) From our sponsor: Today's Denver Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Denver: Denver Metro Chamber 2022 Business Legislative Preview: Denver Art Museum. (7-9:30 a.m.)Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous: At Porter Adventist Hospital. (7-8:30 p.m.) Ball Arena's 2022 concert schedule. (Out There)Denver Events Calendar: Check out what's happening this week in Denver. (Patch) From my notebook: CDOT says that 2021 will go down as the "worst year" for traffic fatalities in Colorado since 2002. The Colorado Department of Transportation's data set indicates that, as of Dec. 31, there have been 671 traffic-related deaths across the state in 2021. (CDOT) Don't be a puffer: With cold morning temperatures, the Denver Police is reminding you to not to leave your vehicle running while you are warm and toasty in your house. Far too many autos are stolen when "puffers" leave their cars unattended – not to mention that you're not doing any favors to Denver's air quality. (Facebook)Cannes World Film Festival's 2021 Best Historical Film winner, 10th Mountain Documentary Project "Mission Mt. Mangart" will be screened at the Boulder Theater on Jan. 12th! The film is written, directed, edited, and produced by CU Alum Chris Anthony. Get tickets here: (Boulder Theater) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Becoming A Millionaire Through Apartment Investing (Jan. 11) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you first thing Tuesday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily. Thanks for tuning in. Make sure you give us a thumbs up below and some feedback. — Brad K. Evans