🌱 Jeffco Teacher Killed In Avalanche + Migrants Overwhelming Denver

Hello, Lakewood. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. In today's issue of the Daily, we'll cover these stories and more...

• Jeffco educator killed in avalanche while snowboarding near Berthoud Pass.
• Denver at a breaking point as migrants continue to flow into the city.
• Snow expected to start falling in the metro area Sunday night, big numbers piling up Colorado mountains over the weekend.

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Saturday's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 52 Low: 24.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. Green Mountain High School mountain bike team coach and Jeffco educator killed in avalanche. What started out as a fun day in the mountains turned into tragedy for Brian Bunnell and his family. Bunnell was was buried in an avalanche while he and his three sons were snow boarding near Berthoud Pass. The 44-year-old Lakewood resident was a science teacher at Conifer High School and the GMHS mountain bike team's coach. (9News)
2. Denver says it is at a breaking point with more migrants showing up every day. With the continual flow of migrants arriving in Denver, city officials are seeking additional assistance from the federal government. In the meantime, volunteers across numerous communities have stepped up, and are playing a crucial role in supporting the migrants. (CBS4)
3. New Year's resolutions for Littleton. Littleton community members and elected officials share their visions for 2023 and how to reach them. (Littleton Independent)
4. Snow in the forecast for Monday. Colorado's mountains are bracing for as much as three feet of snow this weekend. The storm will move into Denver on Sunday evening with expected accumulations of 3-6 inches falling beginning Sunday night and into Monday morning. (9News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Winter Art Market: NEXT Gallery. (1Noon - 5 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Red Rocks Trails offer amazing views. (The Travel)
• New statewide bag fee goes into effect on Jan. 1 In an effort to cut down on millions of plastic bags used each year, Colorado's new state law goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2023, requiring businesses to charge a 10 cent fee to customers to take their purchases in a single-use plastic bag. (Lakewood)
• Lakewood City offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the holiday. Visit Lakewood's website for a full list of facility closures and hours. (Lakewood)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you next week with more news from Lakewood and beyond! — Brad K. Evans

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