🌱 Metro Rents Going Up + Fire Trauma 2x + DIA: Don't Camp Here

Boulder CO

07 February, 2022

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Up and at 'em, Boulder! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started off right. Monday's weather: Sunny and milder. High: 50 Low: 39. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Boulder and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top five stories in Boulder today: Displaced by Boulder apartment fire, couple had to flee from the Marshall Fire. Two months after the Whittier Place fire, their new apartment in Louisville was in the Marshall Fire's evacuation zone – another disaster reignited the grief they hadn't yet finished processing. (9News) Don't have a flight out of town? Don't sleep here. Denver International Airport provides an unwelcome refuge for the homeless. Police have made hundreds of arrests as Denver's homelessness issue has now landed at DIA. (9News)Even a small raise in the rent hits those living paycheck-to-paycheck. Rent prices across the Denver metro area over the past five years have continued to increase, and prices in more affordable areas are seeing big increases. Finding help isn't easy either. Denver has a waiting list of 23,388 for a small pool of Section 8 housing vouchers. (7News)Colorado's already dry soil sucking up more water. Climate change could mean big trouble for the state's reservoirs, agriculture, forests and increase the risk of wildfire. (CO Sun)What are the closest national parks to Boulder? Here's a list of the closest national parks where you can experience the best outdoor visits that Colorado has to offer, showcasing the state's natural beauty and cultural heritage. (FOX31) From our sponsor: Today's Boulder 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 Boulder: Free Spanish class for kids: Online with Ms. Denise. (10 a.m.) Bilingual Art, Dance and Storytime: At Holiday Park. (10:15 a.m.) Monday Musical Storytime: Boulder Public Library. (10:15 a.m.) Bolder Young Professionals: Lunch and Learn. (11:30 a.m.) Business Growth Network Leads Group: Boulder Chamber. (Noon) Citizenship Class: Boulder Public Library. (5:30 p.m.)This Week's Boulder Area: Prep Sports Schedule. (Patch) From my notebook: The City of Boulder's Housing and Human Services Department is hosting an informational session for community members interested in applying to serve on the Human Relations Commission. The virtual information session is on Friday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. (Boulder) Win A Bike To Help Repair Marhshall Mesa Trails: Donate to the Specialized Bikes Giveaway to raise money for the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance. BMA will use all proceeds raised to help rebuild the Marshall Mesa Trails damaged in the Marshall Fire. (Facebook)Actor Simu Liu To Speak At CU on Feb. 23, 7 p.m. at Macky Auditorium. (Patch)Animations Help To Better Understand Wildfire Behavior: Boulder scientist, Janice Coen with the National Center for Atmospheric Research recently developed an animated simulation of the Marshall Fire. (9News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (Feb. 8) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (Feb. 9) Add your event For sale: Goldendoodle (Details) Add your item Loving the Boulder 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 showcased in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox Tuesday morning with a fresh new edition of the Boulder Daily. — Brad K. Evans