🌱 CO Glaciers Melting + Body ID'd After 23 Years + Weed Sales Slump

Hey, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Denver Daily. Keep reading to find out the most important things happening in town, including updates on...

• Denver e-bike rebate program exhausts allotted funds for the popular program.
• Body found near the South Platte River 23 years ago identified.
• Colorado marijuana sales plummet post-pandemic.

---

Friday's weather: Sunny; nice in the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 44.

---

Here's to the wonderful local business who sponsors this newsletter. Check out what they can do for you:

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.

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started.

---

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Colorado's glaciers are impacted by warmer temperatures. Over the past few summers, higher than normal temperatures have evaporated many of Colorado's glaciers. (7News)
2. Colorado ski towns boomed during the pandemic, but some worry that the boom is over. Towns like Crested Butte and Breckenridge saw record numbers of visits during the pandemic, and for many ski towns, it seemed like the whole world suddenly discovered the lure of outdoor adventure. But the rush to the great outdoors may not last should the economy hit a rough patch. (CPR)
3. Body identified 23 years after being found in near the South Platte River. The long unidentified body has been identified as Preston Christensen, 52, whose body was found in North Denver near the South Platte River, more than two decades after his disappearance. (Patch)
4. Marijuana sales hit rock bottom as prices hit record low. Marijuana sales in Colorado have hit a three-year low. Sales have falling 22 percent on a year-over-year basis. Many blame the drop off on the end of the pandemic along with other state's legalization of recreational marijuana. (Westword)
5. Denver's e-bike rebate program's funding running out of money. The City of Denver's Office of Climate Action, Sustainability & Resiliency has spent the entirety of the $9 million it had allotted for the e-bike rebate program. Hopes are high that City Council will come through with more funding for the wildly popular program. (Denverite)

---

Today in Denver:

• CWCC Women of Influence & Impact: Leadership program. (8:3o a.m.)
• LeakyCon: Denver 2022. (9 a.m.)
• Just between friends Denver: Fall & Winter Pop-up sale. (9 a.m.)
• The Women's Foundation of Colorado: 2022 Annual Luncheon. (11:30 a.m.)
• Victorian Horrors: Historic Denver Inc. (Noon)
• Drop In Friday Craft: Edgewater Library. (3:30 p.m.)

---

From my notebook:

• Biggest pumpkins in the state will be on display in Aurora this weekend. (Denverite)
• Take the Near Northwest Area survey. Denver residents can help guide policy decisions and recommendations by weighing in on this survey. Topics include development along corridors, adding housing, and preserving affordability. (Denver)
• RTD's new fare plan. Check out RTD's newest plans that are being considered to simplify and reduce bus and train fares and share your feedback. (RTD)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Dani w/ Bulldog Roofing — (Visit website)
• Discount Dumpster — (Visit Website)
• The Better Mattress — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all Saturday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at denverdaily@yahoo.com