🌱 1970s Electric Car + Property Tax Fight Looming + La Alma Reopens

Denver CO

06 May, 2022

7:55 AM

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Hey, people of Denver! Brad K. Evans here with today's Denver Daily. Friday's weather: Partly sunny and warmer. High: 79 Low: 52. 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: Electric cars have been around a long time, and they haven't always been pretty, or cheap. A 1970s Colorado electric car start up made a car that's become a novelty for collectors. The 1979 Electrek looks like a cross between a Ford Pinto and an AMC Pacer. (CPR) Denver startup falls flat. Nanno was one of those "bright stars" in Denver's startup ecosystem, it got its brand out there by offering babysitting services. As COVID-19 hit, Nanno's technology became the tech that helped line up child care for thousands of essential workers as part of a partnership with the state of Colorado — but the pandemic was brutal on the business, coupled with severe labor shortages, the company ended up collapsing. (CO Sun) Rocky Mountain National Park gets a bunch of new snow. Estes Park got around 4.5 inches, while 5 to 8 inches was reported in Rocky Mountain National Park on Wednesday. (9News) La Alma community gets city to reopen community center and park. The City of Denver closed La Alma Recreation Center due to a rash of recent violence. After residents expressed feeling punished and shut out by the lack of communication between the city's Parks and Rec and community members, the park was reopened. (Denverite)Legislators playing chicken with property tax reform. At least the now defeated Gallagher Amendment kept residential property taxes from astronomically increasing for decades in Colorado. Now state legislators are racing to pass a package designed to fix the problem — but keeping the team together, may prove impossible. (CO Sun) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure. To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here. Today in Denver: Women's Real Estate: Investment hour. (Noon) Colorado Chocolate Festival: May 6-7. (4 p.m.) First Friday Art Walk: Art District on Santa Fe. (5:30 p.m.)Things to do in Colorado this weekend: May 6-8. (9News) From my notebook: How would you spend Denver's transportation money? Denver wants your input. (Denver) Starting on Monday, May 9, safety agencies within the City and County of Denver Government will be testing our Emergency Alerting Systems. Denver is conduction these tests to increase the city's overall preparedness and to make sure the alert systems are working properly. (Denver) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (May 6) Spring Horseshoe Market (May 7) Hire A Pro to Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8) House Hacking 101 (May 10) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you first thing on Saturday morning with another edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]