🌱Tepeyac's New Clinic + Colfax Motels As Shelter + Donna Lynne Is Back

Hello and happy Thursday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening these days in Denver. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Colfax motels becoming refuge for homeless and affordable housing.
• Former Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne returns to Colorado to lead Denver Health.
• The buyer of the LoDo Nativ Hotel is suing the seller for damage and unpaid property taxes.

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Thursday's weather: A passing morning shower. High: 48 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Tepeyac Community Health Center is building a new facility in Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Tepeyac's new clinic will open this coming January, where they are quadrupling their space, and will provide expanded services to residents. (Denverite)
2. East Colfax motels becoming shelters and affordable housing. Several motels along Colfax with 40 units combined, with 28 that are currently functional. Both the City of Denver and the State of Colorado will provide funding to rehab additional units. (Westword)
3. Buyer of Nativ Hotel says surprises after closing forcing them to sue sellers. The new owner, Thierry Rignol, who bought the hotel for $6.3 million last August, said the hotel was in worse shape after closing and additional damages occured after it was inspected. Also included in the suit is the claim that seller didn't disclose more than $40,000 in unpaid property taxes. (Subscription/BusinessDen)
4. Colorado considering ending subsidized natural gas connections. State regulators are considering a plan that would encourage builders to not install natural gas furnaces and stoves as a way to combat climate change. California already has these kinds of measures in effect and Colorado would be only the second state to pursue it. (CPR)
5. Denver Health's new CEO details her plans for the future. Former lieutenant governor and new Denver Health CEO, Donna Lynne, returns to Colorado to lead one of the oldest hospitals in the state in a time of transition and crisis in the medical care field. (CO Sun)

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Today in Denver:

• Victorian Horrors: Historic Denver Inc. (Noon)
• Hard Times Writing Workshop: Belmar Library. (3 p.m.)
• Farm Stands: At Mountair Park. (4 p.m.)
• Comedy Near Me: Odell Brewing Five Points. (8 p.m.)
• Unique things to do: In Denver this weekend. (303 Magazine)

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From my notebook:

• Denver Public Schools announces plan to close 10 schools. DPS is closing schools as part of plan to overcome the anticipated budget shortfall due to declining enrollment throughout the district. (Denver Public Schools)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all first thing on Friday with another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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