🌱 Drought Hits Denver + Denver Closes Lincoln-La Alma Park + $5 Extra

Denver CO

29 April, 2022

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Hey, Denver! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's what's happening in town today. Thursday's weather: Winds becoming strong; cooler. High: 63 Low: 40. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Have you been injured in Colorado in a car or bicycle accident, a slip and fall or by a dog or animal attack? Bowman Law will help you navigate the complexities of your injury claim so you can focus on your recovery. Unlike the billboard or TV lawyers, Bowman Law limits its caseload so its attorneys can work closely with clients in pursuit of maximum compensation. For a consultation or to learn more visit Bowman Law today. Click here to get your business featured in this spot. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Most homeowners that lost homes in Marshall Fire were underinsured. Many of those that are trying to rebuild after the fire have found that they were massively underinsured, to the tune of $179 million. (CO Sun)This may turn out to be the driest April on record. It's been a really dry April for Colorado this year, and that's worsening the already existing drought conditions that has significantly impacted the state's water supply, and it has now spread to Denver. (CBS4) Denver Parks and Recreation closing La Alma-Lincoln Park. The city of Denver has closed the park and La Alma Recreation Center until further notice. This stems from ongoing gun violence in the park — including a recent homicide. (World Now) Should those being evicted get free legal services? A proposal being floated by a group of renter's advocates, called NEWR Denver, would force landlords to pay a portion of the tenant's legal bill. The group hopes to have a ballot initiative for November 2022. (Denverite)Headed to Rocky Mountain National Park next month? Be prepared to pay at least an extra five bucks on all the normal fees you're used to paying. One-day vehicle passes are going up from $25 to $30 starting May 27. That's also when the park will transition to its timed entry system that requires visitors to the park reserve a time slot. (CPR) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Getting some spring cleaning tasks done? Why not refresh your home's security, too. Secure windows, doors, and more with up to $80 off on select Alarm Pro Kits. Don't wait, offers end May 1 at 9 p.m. PST. Today in Denver: Teen After Hours: Make a Fool of Yourself Night. (6 p.m.) Lutheran Family Services: Rocky Mountains 39th Annual Gala. (6 p.m.)Things to do in Colorado this weekend: April 29 – May 1 (9News) From my notebook: Should you stay or should you go? I don't know about you, but I'm still playing it safe as Colorado health officials say that the new COVID-19 variant is among us. That's causing a small bump in infections across the state, but ransmission rates are still pretty low, so hopefully it's something we don't have to to worry too much about. (CO Sun)Here are 10 regional skate parks to check out this summer that are close to Denver: (5280) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Guardian Storage Colorado Free Shred-It Event (April 30) Bark at the Park! (April 30) Real Estate Investment Hour (May 3) 19th Annual Where Action Matters Charitable Event (May 4) Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) Add your event You're all caught up for today. See you all Saturday morning for another update! — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]