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🌱 Possible Flooding Today + Casa Bonita Snag + Climate Change Poll

The quickest way to get caught up on the important things happening in Lakewood today.

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Hi all. It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. Come along to find out what you need to know about what's happening in town these days...

Monday's weather: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms. High: 79 Low: 61.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Heavy rains and flooding possible today in metro Denver. The National Weather Service has placed several counties under a Flood Watch this afternoon and into the evening. The watch includes the foothills west of Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins. (CBS4)
  2. Casa Bonita revamp hits a snag. In an interview last week, the Southpark creators that now own the historic restaurant said that rehabbing Casa Bonita is a "total shitshow." In part, because of years of deferred maintenance by the previous owners. They compared it to a Kitchen Nightmares episode. (Eater)
  3. Leadville's burro racing is having a moment in Leadville. Running up hill with a donkey in Colorado's high country continues to grow, as runners compete in the First Ass Up the Pass and the Donkey Triple Crown. (Summit Daily)
  4. Many in the U.S. doubt their individual impact on climate. A recent poll reveals that 35 percent of U.S. adults say they are "extremely" concerned about the impact of climate change on them personally, down from 44 percent in August 2019. (AP)

Today in Lakewood:

  • DDRC/DDF: 30th Annual Golf Tournament. (7 a.m.)
  • Toddler Time: Golden Library (9:15 a.m.)
  • Baby Time: Columbine Library (9:15 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment: Where should air toxics monitors be located? The Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) will convene two Community Information sessions to share the list of intended locations. Email nathalie.eddy@state.co.us for more information.

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update. — Brad K. Evans

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