🌱 Commute Times Down During Pandemic + RTD Offering Free Fares To Vote

Hello all. Brad K. Evans here with your fresh copy of the Denver Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find news about:

• Colorado's hydro power production down by nearly 20 percent.
• RTD offering two fare free days to encourage voting.
• Metro area commute times down during the pandemic.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Colorado's production of hydro power drops by 20 percent. The Upper Colorado River system's electric power generation for 2022, which ended on Sept. 30, was down about by nearly 20 percent when compared with 2021. The outlook for the future is bleak too. (CO Sun)
2. Where is the money coming from in this November's U.S Senate election? Turns out this year's race between U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Joe O'Dea hasn't brought in the typical haul in terms of what has been the norm in past years. (CPR)
3. RTD offering fare free days in hopes people will vote. The Regional Transportation District in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State's office, will be offering two free fare days, in recognition of both National Vote Early Day and General Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 8). (9News)
4. Metro Denver commutes got shorter between 2019 and 2021. It's probably because of the pandemic, but the metro area's commute times dropped by two minutes. With more people working from home and fewer commuting by cars, the pandemic has reshaped the traditional daily grind across the country. (Axios)

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Today in Denver:

• Denver Power Partners: Colorado Women's Chamber. (8:30 a.m.)
• Library for All: Interactive programs for adults with disabilities. (1 p.m.)
• Microsoft Word basics: Columbine Library. (1 p.m.)
• Up Lit Book Group: "Cackle" by Rachel Harrison. (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Denver Art Museum. For the first time in the U.S., you can see an incredible collection of 15th- to 17th-century masterpieces from The Phoebus Foundation. (Denver Art Museum)
• Election season is here! 2022 ballots will be mailed to voters beginning this week. Make sure to mail your filled-out ballot by Oct. 31, or you can return your ballot in person to any Denver County drop box location or vote in person until 7 p.m. on Election Day, Nov. 8. (Denver)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox on Thursday morning with another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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