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Colorado's wild winds are wreaking havoc — again
Exactly a month after extreme winds whipped through Colorado, powerful gusts are back and blasting the state once again.Why it matters: High winds worsen wildfire danger, kick up dust that can be hazardous for people with health problems, and cause power outages, broken tree limbs and property damage.The big picture: April and May tend to bring the most blustery days in Colorado, which ranks as the eighth-windiest state in the country, based on 20-year data from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet.Data: Iowa Environmental Mesonet; Map: Jared Whalen/AxiosBy the numbers: Wind gusts on Monday are predicted to peak around 85 mph on mountain...
Colorado records "lucky" avalanche year with few fatalities
Data: Colorado Avalanche Information Center; Chart: John Frank/AxiosA year after near-record avalanche deaths, this winter offered a welcome reprieve.By the numbers: The Colorado Avalanche Information Center recorded more than 5,000 avalanches that caught more than 100 backcountry travelers.Only two slides resulted in fatalities — well below the prior season's 11 deaths and the five-year average of nine.What they're saying: "Just like any year, some people got lucky this winter," the center's deputy director, Brian Lazar, told the Colorado Sun.
Tips from the experts for planting a Colorado garden
May signals the start of gardening season in Colorado.State of play: The average last freeze date in Denver is today, according to the National Weather Service, meaning it's go-time for planting your garden and new landscaping plants.Yes, but: It's still not easy to garden in Colorado with frequent spring snow storms, low humidity, temperature fluctuations and more climatic challenges. Not to mention, the average growing season is just 155 days in Denver and even shorter in the mountains.Dig in: When it comes to landscape planting, experts offer three tips to help ensure success.Feature drought-tolerant plants. Native plants are adapted to...
Mark your calendar for these 5 Denver plant sales
Plant sales are sprouting up across the city in May. Here are five not to miss:May 10-11: Grab free reservations and shop early to get the best florals, fruits and vegetables along with native, steppe and adapted plants at the Denver Botanic Gardens' annual spring sale. It runs 8am-4pm at the York Street location.May 10-11: Denver Urban Gardens hosts its popular plant sale from 10am-3pm over two days at the Posner Center (1031 33rd St.). You can find organic flowers, herb and vegetable seedlings, as well as hanging baskets, fruit trees and compost.May 10-11: EarthLinks (2746 W. 13th Ave.) is...
Denver's home to one of the best botanic gardens in the U.S.
One of the most gorgeous gardens in the nation is nestled right here in Denver. Why it matters: Plant enthusiasts can still catch some of nature's most colorful creations close up even if their green thumbs never grew in.Zoom in: The Denver Botanic Gardens near Cheesman Park was named No. 3 on Vogue's recently released ranking of the best botanical gardens in the U.S.It also landed in sixth place on Tripadvisor's top 10 list for 2024. By the numbers: The 24-acre urban oasis, which opened in 1951, houses more than 50 curated gardens featuring native and adapted plants that flourish...
What you need to know about the NAR settlement
The National Association of Realtors recently agreed to settle a big lawsuit that questions how real estate agents are paid — and who foots the bill.The big picture: If approved, come summer, agents won't be able to make offers of compensation in the Multiple Listing Service, the database where real estate agents post homes for sale.Why it matters: The seemingly small change, which a court preliminarily approved in April, is causing major confusion.How it works (currently): Sellers and their brokers negotiate a fee, and those brokers decide how much profit they want to share with the buyers' agents.That number is...
"Clams are for Tuesdays" and other advice Alison Roman dished out to Denverites
Alison Roman — famed chef, food writer and recipe creator — launched her new Solicited Advice tour in Denver this month and dished out words of wisdom in response to live questions from the audience.Denverites asked her about life, love and, of course, food. Here's what she had to say:🍴 Which local restaurants she tried: La Diabla, where staff helped her remove the pozole she spilled on her white T-shirt.She also snagged pastries from Reunion Bread, which she said offered "one of the best bakery experiences" and served the tastiest pastel da nata she's ever had. "Zero hyperbole ... This...
Denver police chief says officers won't sweep Auraria Campus pro-Palestinian encampment
Denver police won't sweep the growing pro-Palestinian encampment at the Auraria Campus as long as it remains peaceful, chief Ron Thomas told a civilian watchdog group on Friday.Why it matters: The chief's statements show a changing strategy for the agency, who last week, together with the sheriff departments, assisted Auraria police in arresting roughly 40 people at the encampment.Thomas made the decision to send police officers last week after the campus requested their assistance, he said Friday during the public Citizen Oversight Board meeting.The intrigue: Thomas said he was asked by the campus to again send police to the encampment...
Denver named national leader for living-wage jobs
ote: Share of the U.S. labor force that is functionally unemployed (seeking but unable to find a full-time job, is unemployed or is employed in a position earning less than a living wage); Data: Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity; Chart: Axios VisualsDenver is seeing low levels of unemployment — in stark contrast to areas with large numbers of low-wage jobs, such as El Paso, Texas; Fresno, California and New Orleans, new data first shared with Axios shows.Why it matters: A strong labor market signals a healthy economy, spurring more consumer spending and less reliance on social welfare programs.Zoom in:...
Backstreet Boys respond to Denver Water's viral music video
Denver Water's new music video "I Water That Way" — a parody of the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" — has gone viral and drawn praise from the legendary boy band itself.Zoom in: The video by the Splashstreet Boys offers reminders about Denver's summer watering rules, which started Wednesday and run through Oct. 1.Those include a ban on lawn watering from 10am to 6pm, and irrigating no more than three days a week. A lyric sampling:Tell me why?Don't water when it's rainin'Tell me why?Don't water when it's windyTell me why?Don't let your water wash awayI water that wayWhat they're saying: "You guys NAILED this," the Backstreet Boys commented on the Instagram video.Our thought bubble: We couldn't agree more.
The Denver Nuggets' next playoff opponent is out for revenge
The Denver Nuggets' next playoff opponents, the Minnesota Timberwolves, are led by a movie villain turned superstar shooting guard: Anthony Edwards.Why it matters: Vengeance will be top of mind for the Wolves, who lost last year's opening-round series against the Nuggets, 4-1.What we're watching: Center Nikola Jokić, fresh off his latest superhuman playoff series performance, and the Nuggets will have to contend with Edwards, who has been staking his claim as the future face of the NBA.Zoom in: Edwards is a young, impressive playmaker who will test Denver's defense whenever he touches the ball.He leads the Wolves in scoring after...
How to score free tix to Avs and Nugs playoff games
If you want free Avalanche or Nuggets playoff tickets, one of your best bets is marching with the mayor.How it works: For Avs faithfuls, the "Party to Puck Drop" starts 2.5 hours before each home playoff game. Fans meet at Larimer Square and march to Ball Arena with Mayor Mike Johnston, mascot Bernie and the Ice Patrol team an hour before game time.At each event, a pair of tickets to that day's faceoff are given at random to two lucky attendees who entered to win through a QR code on-site.Other prizes, like player-autographed items, can also be scored. For Nugs...
Here's what's happening this weekend in Denver
This weekend, celebrate Mexican heritage during Cinco de Mayo, buy fresh produce from a local farm or see new TV pilots. 1. 💃🏻 Cinco de MayoThis Sunday is Cinco de Mayo.The big picture: The annual holiday commemorates Mexico's victory against French troops sent by Napoleon III in the 1862 Battle of Puebla.Zoom in: Celebrate Denver's Mexican heritage with these three events:🇲🇽 Cinco de Mayo Festival: Head to Civic Center Park to enjoy Mexican food and music, Chihuahua races, a parade, a lowrider car show and a taco-eating contest in this long-running festival.When: 10am–8pm Saturday and Sunday.🖼️ First Friday: Enjoy free...
Dogs at Denver Animal Shelter are adoptable for just $52.80 this month
Denver Animal Shelter is offering paw-some deals on dog adoptions all month long.By the numbers: Dogs 6 months and older will be available for $52.80 as part of the shelter's Mile High Mutts program this May. Fees normally range from $100 to $170, depending on age.As of Thursday morning, nearly 50 dogs were in need of homes.Zoom in: One pup in particular — Angel, a black-and-white Labrador retriever mix — caught our eye as the most senior sweetie in the shelter at 11 years old.Staff describe her as the "epitome of sunshine on four legs" with an "undying zest for life."What they're saying: "By choosing adoption, individuals not only save a life but also enrich their own lives in ways they never could have imagined," Denver Animal Shelter director Melanie Sobel said in a statement.Flashback: Last year, the number of animals taken in by DAS jumped 30% compared to 2019, while animals surrendered by their owners soared 92%.Those spikes meant the number of dogs and cats that were forced to be euthanized surged to the most in at least five years, an Axios Denver analysis found.
Denver didn't pursue bid to host Sundance. Here's why.
The curtains have closed on Denver's chance to host the Sundance Film Festival — one of the movie industry's most prominent annual events.Why it matters: Wednesday marked the deadline for cities to submit a request to host the iconic event beginning in 2027, after Sundance announced last month that it would consider other U.S. cities to house the festival.Sundance — the largest independent film festival in the U.S. — has been headquartered in Park City, Utah since the late 1970s, where it attracts roughly 80,000 attendees each winter and generates more than $100 million in economic impact.The intrigue: Despite Denver...
As cost of living rises, Democratic lawmakers want new fees on everyday items
It's going to cost more to live and work in Colorado once Democratic lawmakers finish their work at the Capitol this session.State of play: The majority party is advancing legislation to increase fees on alcohol sales, rental cars, oil production, telephones and the purchase of tires — all to pay for various new programs that didn't fit into the $41 billion state budget.Why it matters: Given their breadth, just about everyone will feel the impact of the new fees at a time when the cost of living in Colorado is rising.The intrigue: Democrats wanted to go even further and impose...
What marijuana's federal reclassification means for Colorado
Marijuana business leaders in Colorado are celebrating the Biden administration's decision to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous drug.Why it matters: It could signal a paradigm shift for an industry struggling locally with slumping sales, regulatory hurdles and weak tourism.State of play: The new rule moves marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug, which the DEA defines as substances with "a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence."Schedule III drugs include ketamine and anabolic steroids, while Schedule I drugs include heroin and ecstasy.What they're saying: Chuck Smith, president of the board of directors for Colorado...
Film release prompts uptick in visitors to Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden
JoAnn Seaman, executive director at Mother Cabrini Shrine in Golden, tells us she's recently noticed more visitors to the tranquil space overlooking Denver.Zoom in: Seaman credits the increase to the movie "Cabrini," which released in theaters in March, and chronicles the Catholic sister's life.What they're saying: "We have a lot of visitors anyways when the weather is good, but we definitely saw an uptick in visitors and people wanting to know more about her," Seaman tells us.State of play: Saint Frances Cabrini, better known as Mother Cabrini, was a Catholic missionary who in 1946 became the first U.S. citizen to...
Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s family troubles mount with second brother's arrest
Three of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.'s four brothers are in hot water.Why it matters: The family upheaval comes at a pivotal time as Porter Jr. currently competes for back-to-back NBA championships.The latest: His 20-year-old brother, Jevon — a former top basketball player at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California — was arrested at 1:30am April 27 in Missouri on suspicion of DWI after he was pulled over for speeding, ESPN reports.His arrest comes less than two weeks after his 24-year-old brother, Jontay — who last played for the Toronto Raptors — was handed a life ban from the...
Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr.'s family troubles mount with second brother's arrest
Three of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr.'s four brothers are in hot water.Why it matters: The family upheaval comes at a pivotal time as Porter Jr. currently competes for back-to-back NBA championships.The latest: His 20-year-old brother, Jevon — a former top basketball player at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California — was arrested at 1:30am April 27 in Missouri on suspicion of DWI after he was pulled over for speeding, ESPN reports.His arrest comes less than two weeks after his 24-year-old brother, Jontay — who last played for the Toronto Raptors — was handed a life ban from the...
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