🌱 BLM Briefs Public On Proposed Rule + New Medical Consent Law Signed

Good morning, Denver! I'm Danielle Fallon-O'Leary and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

But first, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 79 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Denver today:

1. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) federal officials held their first in-person briefing of a planned three meetings in order to inform the public of a new proposed Conservation and Landscape Health rule. The new rule proposes to define and expand the BLM's authority over the 250 million acres of federal land that is under its oversight by giving the BLM new resources to balance the use of these lands for outdoor recreation and conservation alongside current use for ranchers and oil and gas development. The proposed rule is supported by around 80 local elected officials throughout Colorado as well as multiple conservation groups and outdoor recreation groups. (Colorado Newsline)
2. Colorado joined 20 other states on Thursday when acting governor Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera signed a new law that would require medical providers to get patient consent before allowing medical students to perform pelvic exams on unconscious patients. However, unlike other states with similar laws, Colorado's new law requires that the patient be told the name of the medical student and that the medical student must meet with the patient before the procedure. Supporters of the law say that it will ensure that patients are given the opportunity to give full informed consent while those who oppose the law say that it will limit or inhibit the educational opportunities of medical students. (Courthouse News Service)
3. In observance of Memorial Day on Monday, most city and county offices here in and around Denver will be closed that day, including public libraries, the mayor's office, and the Denver Motor Vehicle Title and Registration Office. Emergency services, such as the fire and police departments, will remain open and working. Meanwhile, the Denver International Airport is anticipating more than 400,000 travelers to go through the airport this weekend, and airport officials would like to remind travelers to give themself extra time due if flying due to the holiday crowds. (The Denver Gazette)

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Today in Denver:

• The Denver BBQ Festival At Empower Field At Mile High (11:00 AM)
• Denver Arts Festival At Central Park (12:00 PM)
• Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night At Darcy's Bistro & Pub (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bring home a new furry family member this holiday weekend! Check out this roundup of adoptable pets waiting for their forever homes here in and around the Denver area at the link. (Denver Patch)
• It's Memorial Day weekend, and if you're looking for something fun to do to celebrate, then Denver has you covered. Check out this list of upcoming events, live musical performances, museum exhibitions, and more happening this weekend by clicking here. (VISIT DENVER via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the Denver Runoff Election on Jun. 6. You may have received your ballot in the mail already, and you can learn more about the candidates here. To vote, just fill it out and drop it in a drop box or at an in-person voting center. (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.