🌱 Broiling Wet Summer + More Migrants On The Way + Runoff On June 6

Hey, friends. It's Saturday in Denver and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Today you'll read about:

• Denver runoff election is on June 6, and there are key races to watch, including who will be the next mayor of Denver.
• Farmers markets are opening across the city, include one this weekend in City Park.
• Ready for a hot and wet summer? Farmers Almanac has the summer pegged.

Saturday's weather: Cloudy and cool. High: 59 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver runoff voter guide: Don't know who to choose in the runoff? Denverite has dug into the mayor's race and three City Council districts that are up for grabs in the June 6 runoff election. Mail ballots go out next week. (Denverite)
2. Getting to Denver for migrants is not an easy trek. A Venezuelan migrant residing in Denver recounts their arduous journey in pursuit of asylum in the United States. (FOX31)
3. Farmers market season is right around the corner. The eagerly anticipated start of the season for the City Park Farmers Market is coming up and the organizers are preparing to open its "doors" officially on Saturday at the City Park Esplanade at E. Colfax and Columbine Street. (CBS4)
4. According to the Farmer's Almanac, Denver's going to have a hot, wet summer. As spring blossoms in the Denver area, a generous amount of moisture has graced the region. As summer draws near, forecasts are emerging that shed light on the anticipated weather conditions.
   Notably, the Farmer's Almanac has declared that Colorado can expect a summer characterized by abundant precipitation, describing it as "broiling wet." (KDVR)

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Today in Denver:

• Spring Horseshoe Market: At Regis University. (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)
• Family Place: Play and Learn Series. (10:15 a.m.)
• Edgewater Book Group: "Killers of the Flower Moon," by David Grann. (1 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of 10 things to do in Denver this weekend. (Westword
• ¡Viva! Streets launches on May 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ride through urban core neighborhoods and connect with the people and businesses that make Denver great. (Viva Streets)
• May 11 was the rainiest May 11 in Denver's history. (Denverite)

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You're all caught up for today! See you Tuesday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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