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🌱Red Flag Warning + Colorado River Most Endangered + CO Voting Is Safe

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Happy Tuesday, Lakewood! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

Tuesday's weather: Warmer with sun and clouds. High: 77 Low: 44.

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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

  1. The mighty Colorado River is the most endangered river in the U.S. The river is at the epicenter of the nation's water and climate crisis, as the conservation group, American Rivers, ranks it this year's most endangered. With more than 20 years of record-breaking drought conditions – those that rely on the water from the river are now faced with a series of tough choices. (CPR)
  2. Red Flag warning issued for Metro Denver and Boulder. The National Weather Service has issued another wildfire warning for today to limit outdoor burning and activities that could produce a spark. Critical fire weather conditions across lower elevations are expected, as relative humidity of 10 to 20 percent coincides with wind gusts between 25 to 35 mph. (Patch)
  3. Single women in Denver not deterred by sky-high housing market (The Denver Post)
  4. Colorado ranks #1 in election integrity. Voters in Colorado have the safest free and fair elections in the U.S. According to the recently released study that assesses election accountability, Colorado, Maryland and Washington received the highest scores in the Democracy Initiative Education fund's study. (CO Newsline)

Today in Lakewood:

  • 32nd Annual Good News Breakfast: West Metro Chamber of Commerce. (7 a.m.)
  • What's Brewing Golden: Coffee, Commerce, Community. (8 a.m.)
  • Career Exploration: For Job Seekers & Career Changers. (9 a.m.)
  • South Jeffco Business Alliance: Where? (9 a.m.)
  • Book Group: Circe by Madeline Miller. (12:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Lakewood Earth Day celebration is coming to Lakewood. A full day of events are planned, including a performance by the Lakewood Cultural Center Youth Dance Troupe. Saturday, April 23 from 11 a.m to-6 p.m at the Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. (Lakewood)

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  • Social Security Seminar on 4/20 & 4/21 (April 20)
  • Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 22)
  • Interactive Theatre Coming to Denver - 8 Sundays Only! (April 24)
  • Real Estate Investment Hour (April 26)
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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you first thing on Wednesday morning with a new edition of the Lakewood Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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