🌱 Record Denver Home Prices + Wildfire Risk + Climate Change Imminent

Denver CO

07 April, 2022

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Happy Thursday, Denver! Let's get you tuned into what's going on today in Denver. First, today's weather: Mostly Sunny and warmer. High: 54 Low:30. Here are the top stories in Denver today: Denver home prices are higher than ever. A March report indicates that Denver's median detached home prices hit $660K – the highest they've ever been. It's great news if you're a seller, but not so much if you're trying to get into a house. (9News) Catastrophic climate changes are coming if society doesn't make immediate changes. According to a newly released report, the world must halt its increase in greenhouse gases within the next three years, and eliminate their emissions entirely by 2050 to avoid irreversible global impacts. It's not all bad news, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report claims that we already have the tools necessary to make these changes, and they're cheaper than ever before. (CU Today)Increased risk of wildfires in Colorado this summer. Over the next four months, forecasters indicate that the Rocky Mountains have an above-average potential for wildfire activity. Meteorologists say there are several factors that could cause an active wildfire season. (9News)The TikTok viral video that helped a struggling Lakewood restaurant survive the pandemic. Clawful, the Vietnamese Cajun seafood restaurant in Lakewood, was on the verge of closing for good in October of 2021. Then a 22-year-old with 700,000 followers posted a TikTok video, and that changed everything for the restaurant. (Inc.)Former Denver mayor honored with sculpture. Wellington Webb was honored on Tuesday with a sculpture bearing his likeness, entitled "The Walk of Mayor Wellington E. Webb" at a ceremony at the Wellington Webb building in downtown Denver. (Denverite) 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: COGCC Weekly Commission: General meeting. (9:00 a.m.) Toddler Time: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.) Library for All: Interactive Program for Adults with Disabilities. (1 p.m.) Author Ed Davis, The Last Professional. At Tattered Cover Book Store. (6 p.m.) Craig Robinson: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.)¡DOS LOCOS! Wendy Clark and Chris Coward: At Odell Brewing. (9 p.m.) From my notebook: Clean air, environmental justice, and climate activists to protest. The Colorado Public Utilities Commission will decide to approve or reject Xcel Energy's latest proposal to burn coal at Colorado's biggest coal plant for 12 more years. The Green Latinos and other clean air activists are set to protest in front of Xcel Energy's Colorado Headquarters in Denver at 1800 Larimer Street on Friday, April 8 from Noon to 3 p.m. (Facebook)Museum of Contemporary art revives the Holiday Theater. The MCA has inked a seven-year deal, and will use the the theater space for artist talks, film screenings, and live performances. (5280) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Fan-favorite Derek Dames Ohl LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 8) Calling Denver & Lone Tree NEW MOMS! Join us! :) (April 9) Would You Rather w/Andre & Maggie (April 9) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 12) House Hacking 101 (April 12) 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] That's it for today. See you all Friday morning for another fresh edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans