🌱 More Migrants Arrive In Denver + Sewer Heats NWC + Weed Prices Down

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Denver Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today. Today we'll cover these stories and more...

• More than 400 migrants are in Denver's temporary shelter, Denver mayor declares emergency.
• Denver's Basic Income Project has already handed out $1 million.
• The top Google search in Denver this year is...

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Buildings designed to be warmed from sewage as renewable energy concept is put into action. An innovation that is being used at the National Western Center and Colorado State University Spur campus uses effluent heat to clean water pipes for a low-carbon, renewable flow. The system uses heats the facilities on the National Western Center's campus and is considered to be the the largest sewage heat recovery system in North America. (CO Sun)
2. Denver has already doled out $1 million with its Basic Income Project. The project is funded by a combination of private donors and foundations, along with a $2 million commitment from the City of Denver. The program has the capacity of 820 spots, and 700 have already been filled. (Denverite)
3. Migrant shelter expanded as migrant influx continues. Denver's mayor has issued an emergency declaration as the number of migrants coming to Denver continues to grow. 247 more migrants have arrived in the city, and Denver says there are already 411 people sheltered by the city and its local partners. (Patch.)
4. Top google searches in Denver in 2022. If you can believe it, the top search in Denver this year was: "Roast beef sandwich near me." There's a few more surprises on the list, including "cremation near me." (I Heart)
5. Weed prices in Colorado continue to dwindle. With the mad rush of growers and suppliers to Colorado since it was legalized in 2012, prices have dropped to historic lows, putting the squeeze on growers. The average price of a pound of marijuana has dropped to around $687 today.

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Today in Denver:

• Drop In Friday Craft: Edgewater Library. (3:30 p.m.)
• HOLY MOLY, What's Next? Juried Art show opening reception at Niza Knoll Gallery. (5 p.m.)
• Teen Masquerade Holiday Party: Englewood Public Library (6 p.m.)
• Ian Bagg: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.)
• Petty Nicks Experience: At The Rose. (8 p.m.)
• Ice Cube, Phil Lesh and other new concert announcements. (Westword)

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From my notebook:

• Kirkland Museum celebrating its 20th anniversary. (9News)
• Food Bank of the Rockies offering Free food today. Bring reusable bags and boxes. Distribution is outdoors, so be sure to dress for the weather. (Denver)
• Just in time for the holidays: Bartenders share their favorite egg nog recipes. (News Break)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all Saturday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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