🌱 Less Rain, Hotter Temps + AirBNB Study Disputed + DIA Tornado Alley?

Denver CO

16 June, 2022

7:29 AM

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Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Denver Daily, full of the news you need to know about. Keep scrolling for the scoop. Thursday's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 93 Low: 62. 👀 Attention local businesses & marketers: Attract more customers in Denver by sponsoring this daily newsletter, which gets read by the same people you're trying to reach. Click here to learn more. Here are the top stories in Denver today: So far, June has had less precipitation and been drier than it usually is. Typically, June is one of the wettest months of year in Colorado, but very little precipitation has come our way. And temperatures have been above normal almost every day of June so far. (CBS4)Water from Colorado River Basin Water could see further cuts if the drought worsens. Those charged with managing the West's water supplies have warned that it will act to reduce water usage in the Colorado River Basin if leaders can't reach an agreement for cuts this summer. (Patch)Front Range creeks and rivers are not safe for tubers and swimmers. High temperatures around the region are melting snowpack faster than normal and creating dangerous conditions for recreation. (FOX31)County commissioners dispute the facts found in the AirBNB study. Elected officials from mountain communities claim that the study "cherry-picked data" to make it seem like the online vacation rental company is not part of the problem. (CO Sun)Why does the Denver International Airport seem to be a magnet for tornados? According to a former DIA director, it was part of the research done before the site was finally selected as the home of the airport. (9News) Today in Denver: Book Group: "O Pioneers!" by Willa Cather. (9 a.m.) Colorado Natural Areas Council: Colorado Department of Natural Resources. (9 a.m.) The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Denver. (Noon) Englewood Education Foundation: Meeting. (5 p.m.)Vinyl Thursday: At Zeppelin Station. (6 p.m.)Kelsey Cook: At Comedy Works. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Strawberry Mountain provides nostalgic experience for Blockbuster fans. (303) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Servpro of Summit, Lake, Park & Eagle Counties — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Play: The Shadow Box opens (June 17) Save Soil Walkathon Walk for Our Children (June 18) Arvada on Tap 2022 (June 18) Hire A Pro to Clean Up the Yard for Dad (June 19) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (June 20) Taxes in Retirement Online Seminar (June 20) No Reserve Auction — Precision Machine Shop (June 21) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you first thing on Friday 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]