🌱 RTD Operators Face Meth Problems + Candidate Says She'll End Sweeps

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• One Denver mayoral candidate said she'll end the sweeps, but her supporters dispute the idea.
• Englewood Library shutters building after high levels of meth are found.
• City of Denver says migrants have two weeks in shelters, and then they will have to make other arrangements.

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Friday's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Train operators for RTD are encountering meth and fentanyl on a regular basis. The head of the union that represents RTD operators (ATU1000) says that the presence of drug users on trains and buses has increased since the police and RTD started cleaning up Union Station. (CBS4)
2. Mayoral candidate Kelly Brough said she would end Denver's homeless sweeps. Campaign staffer said the candidate's homeless policy would be that there would be no more sweeps, but campaign supporter says, "there's no way that's the policy." (Denverite)
3. One Denver metro zip code one of the 'hottest' neighborhoods in the U.S. Parker's 80134 zip code is number 2o on Opendoor's top cities for real estate. Parker was selected based on the number of homes that went under contract within 90 days of listing in 2022. (FOX31)
4. Englewood shuts down library after finding meth contamination. The Englewood Public Library was forced to close after tests showed high levels methamphetamine. Restrooms and other surfaces in the library were tested and exceeded allowable state thresholds. (9News)
5. City wants to cut off the shelters to migrants that have arrived in Denver. More than 4,000 migrants have made their way to Denver over the past month seeking shelter and forced the City of Denver to declare a state of emergency. Only now the mayor wants to close those shelters, leaving migrants out in the cold. (NPR)

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Today in Denver:

• CWCC Women of Influence & Impact: Leadership program. (8:30 a.m.)
• Teen After Hours: Middle school laser tag at Belmar Library. (6 p.m.)
• Josh Blue: The Freak Accident Tour. (7 p.m.)
• Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado: At Center for Musical Arts, Lafayette. (7:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Denver Chamber is hosting the 1445Connect meet up. Gain new connections and catch up with chamber members on Thursday, Jan. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. to put your name out there and meet new people. (DMCC)
• Arapahoe County is proposing regulations to allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in unincorporated areas of the County. Learn more and provide your input. (Arapahoe County)

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