🌱 Dog Rescued + Colorado's Coolest Airbnb + Good News Roundup

Up and at 'em, Denver! Here's everything you need to know to get this Sunday started off right, including news about a dog rescue, a roundup of inspiring stories, a really cool Airbnb and new journalism legislation.

First, today's weather:

You can expect a partly sunny day and warmer temperatures: High: 57; Low: 32.

Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. A dog fell through ice Saturday into a small lake at the Park Hill golf course, but rescue crews were able to save the pup and no other injuries were reported. It's a good reminder, as icy weather takes over, to be vigilant when walking our four-legged family members near bodies of water. (CBS Denver)
2. A unique home that's built into a red rock cliff near Mesa Verde National Park is the coolest Airbnb in Colorado, according to Condé Nast Traveler. Owned by a creative brother and sister team, the Cliff House was built in McElmo Canyon on Sleeping Ute Mountain. (Denver Patch)
3. There have been plenty of good news stories in metro Denver over the past 10 days, so let's highlight them! Here's a roundup of good news from our region. (Patch)
4. Rep. Ed Perlmutter, of our state's 7th Congressional District, recently introduced legislation that aims to protect local journalism's role in supporting democracy. The resolution says that local reporting is essential to holding governance accountable. Representatives also introduced the Saving Local News Act, which would make it easier for news outlets to become nonprofits. (Colorado Newsline)
5. This week's adoptable pets in the Denver area are looking for their forever homes. If you've been hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your life, start with these Denver area shelters for a pet to adopt. (Denver Patch)

Today in metro Denver:

• New Terrain Holiday Market In Golden (12 p.m.)
• A Christmas Carol At Wolf Theatre (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• A 3-year-old German shepherd dog is up for adoption, and the Denver Police Department posted a very handsome pic. Riju is "very dignified," and "polite and quiet," the department said. (Facebook)
• If you plan on attending events in Denver, be sure to check with the venue to understand their vaccine requirements, city officials said. Colorado's recently amended public health order calls for venues to require proof of vaccination for indoor, unseated events of more than 500 people. (Facebook)
• Denver police are warning of a scam in which callers claim to be with Xcel Energy, and threaten to cut power if a payment isn't made. (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. I've covered high-profile court cases, civil rights abuses, mass shootings, natural disasters and major crimes — but also countless happy news stories about kindness, innovation and resilience. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.