🌱 Denver Parks' PFAS Problem + Denver Film Has New CEO + Hot Today

Denver CO

07 May, 2022

7:52 AM

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Morning, people of Denver! Brad K. Evans here with the Saturday issue of the Denver Daily. Saturday's weather: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 83 Low: 48. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Denver and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top stories in Denver today: State legislators drop opposing bills to reduce property taxes, agree to move forward with $700k bill. Conservative and progressive factions at the state capitol agreed to terms on Friday. The bill is aimed at reducing hundreds of millions in scheduled property tax increases. In an effort to move the legislation forward, the two sides agreed to drop dueling voter measures. (CO Sun)Some Denver parks may have used astroturf that is made with PFAS chemicals. Artificial turf often contains PFAS, and primary use of artificial turf in Denver's parks is on athletic fields. Denver Parks and Recreation is monitoring the situation, but issued this statement: "There isn't a direct or clear determination that there's negative effects at this time." (Westword)Outdoor recreation industry in Colorado is capitalizing on collaboration. The State Colorado's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office is leading efforts to protect and expand opportunities in and around outdoor recreation. With a new leader at the helm since February, Conor Hall is working hard to support an industry that provides more than 500,000 jobs and $37 billion in annual consumer spending across Colorado. (Weekly)How did DIA become the third busiest airport in the world? Based on total passenger traffic in 2021 of more than 58M, ranking Denver International Airport as the third busiest in the world. DIA's location in the center of the country makes it ideal for connecting flights, and is part of why the number of passengers were so high in 2021. (5280)Denver Film has a new CEO. Kevin Smith was named CEO of Denver Film this week, and officially takes the reins after running the non-profit for two years as the interim CEO, after the sudden departure of James Mejia. (Denverite) Today in Denver: Big Lift: Colorado Uplift. (8 a.m.) Piano Concert: Denver School of the Arts HS. (10 a.m.) Celebrate Englewood: Englewood Recreation Center. (10 a.m.) Nature Tales Family Story Time: Denver Botanic Gardens. (10:30 a.m.) Shakespeare in the Spring: Denver Parks and Rec. (11 a.m.) Derby Day: At the Brown Palace. (2 p.m.) Yamaneika Saunders: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: May is Preservation Month. This week the National Trust for Historic Preservation listed Chicanx Murals of CO Project as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in America. The murals are an important component of the Chicano Movement. (9News) Community Relations Specialist Gianna Lombardi, Denver Water: Harriman Lake Trail will be closed May 10-11 for improvements. Denver Water will be closing the pedestrian trail around Harriman Lake temporarily. (Lakehurst Water) Councilman Kevin Flynn's newsletter is out! ADUs in southwest Denver, summer programs for kids, several notices of public meetings, a free day at the museum and more! (Flynn) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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 Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you back in your first thing Monday morning with a brand new edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]