🌱 CO Youth Mental Health + Home Prices Up Again + Weed Hotel Approved

Denver CO

31 March, 2022

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Happy Thursday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in Denver. Thursday's weather: Turning cloudy and milder. High: 62 Low: 35. Here are the top stories in Denver today: The state's youth is in a mental crisis. Children's Hospital declared a state of emergency a year ago in Colorado, and local emergency rooms continue to see visits by young people suffering from mental illness. (5280)Denver home prices continue to grow at a fast pace. According to the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index, home prices in the Denver metro area have gone up a whopping 21 percent in the past year. (CPR) Denver's mental health program expanding to 24/7. The City of Denver's co-responder program over the past six years has responded to more than 10,000 calls. The program includes licensed mental health clinicians that respond with the Denver Police when calls involve mental illness or substance use. (CBS4) Hotel received conditional approval for marijuana lounge. There's a first for everything, and a Denver hotel has received conditional approval for Denver's first marijuana lounge. The Patterson Inn's application was approved last Friday, and they'll receive the license once they successfully complete the required inspections. (9News)Boulder's NCAR Fire is 90 percent contained. There will still be small amounts of smoke coming from the burn scar over the next week, but Boulder Fire and Rescue says that they have contained most of the wildfire that forced almost 20,000 to evacuate last week. (Patch) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Denver: Virtual Job Fair: The Denver Office of Economic Development. (10 a.m.) Spring Break: Denver County 1. (Monday - Friday) George Lopez: At Comedy Works (7:30 p.m.) Money Talks: Interactive Comedy Show (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Ukrainian artist painting unveiled at Denver Art Museum. Maria Primachenko's "A Dove Has Spread Her Wings and Asks for Peace," painting was installed on the bridge over 13th Avenue that connects the Denver Art Museum's buildings. (DAM)Stopping collisions between wildlife and vehicles is no easy task and finding the funding for it is even more challenging. (5280) Free COVID-19 rapid tests are still available at Denver Recreation Centers! The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment encourages residents to get tested if they are experiencing symptoms. (Denver) Rising crime rates are a concern across Denver. Many factors can contribute to this increase. From mental health services to substance abuse help, Denver has reached out to city leaders about what is being done to address these issues. (Facebook) Street sweeping season starts April 1 in Denver. Time to get back in the habit of checking those red and white signs to avoid a parking citation and to help keep Denver clean! Check schedules online and sign up for sweeping reminders. (Denver) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (April 1) Blues & Roots by Alibi LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 1) Taxes in Retirement Seminar on April 5 & April 6 (April 5) 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] You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early Friday morning with your next update! — Brad K. Evans