🌱 Moth Invasion + Who Will Progressive Voters Pick For Denver Mayor?

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Denver and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• Are Denver voters as progressive as they pretend to be? We'll find out on June 6.
• It's that time of year: Denver invaded by Miller moths.
• Coal plants in Colorado are nearly extinct.

Tuesday's weather: Warmer with some sun. High: 77 Low: 49.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Will Denver's progressive voters end up rallying behind Mike Johnston in the upcoming Denver Mayoral runoff? Mike Johnston seems to be in a favorable position to secure the support of progressive voters in the runoff race for Denver mayor. The outcome in June could hinge on the votes of progressive voters as they seek an alternative candidate to align themselves with. (Axios)
2. Holy moth invasion Batman! If you ever encounter a gathering of moths known as an eclipse, it's worth noting that their presence can overshadow the sun and fill your house with fluttering wings. Among these moth gatherings, there are Miller moths, a specific species that embark on a westward migration from the Great Plains towards Colorado throughout the spring and summer seasons. (Denverite)
3. Denver cop faces second lawsuit over Larimer Street shooting. In the most recent legal action, Officer Brandon Ramos of the DPD is being sued by the victims of a shooting on Larimer Street last year. The lawsuit seeks compensation for the distress and anguish endured by the four victims both during and following the shooting incident. (Westword)
4. Colorado is making remarkable progress toward phasing out coal power plants. Colorado is leading the way and is already head of EPA's national timeline to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Colorado has already shut down most of the coal Plants and is on target to eliminate 80 percent of power generation that creates greenhouse gases by 2030. (CO Sun)

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Today in Denver:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get delighted every week. (8:30 a.m.)
• Tuesday Afternoon Book Group: "Trust" by Hernan Diaz. (12:30 p.m.)
• Arapahoe Libraries Board of Trustees: Meeting. (5:30 p.m.)
• Great Decisions 2023: Iran at a Crossroads. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Denver Arts Festival is returning to Central Park this year over Memorial Day Weekend. (Denverite)
• Ballots for the June 6 runoff are hitting mailboxes this week! For more information about the candidates that are competing in the runoffs, and how to vote in Denver's runoff election, check out: (Denver Decides)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update! — Brad K. Evans

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