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Coffee in hand, Denver? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the Christmas night house fire in Globeville
  • How one Denver bar turned Christmas into an all-day sports party
  • Who secretly paid Christmas ER vet bills near Denver?

Also on today's calendar: Josh Blue and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 67 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 58, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Sunday: Snow early in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 1 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Denver house engulfed in fire on Christmas night (9news.com) — Firefighters responded Christmas night to a vacant house fire in north Denver’s Globeville neighborhood, near West 43rd Avenue and Cherokee Street. Flames fully engulfed the structure before 24 Denver Fire personnel brought it under control, with officials noting vacant homes there are sometimes used for shelter by unhoused people.
   

2. Denver sports fans celebrate Christmas with Broncos, Nuggets games (kdvr.com) — Denver sports fans packed Bar 404 on Christmas Day to watch the Nuggets at Ball Arena and the Broncos’ road game, turning the Denver bar into an all-day hometown sports hub. The owners opened early, served free home-cooked meals, and created a welcoming space for fans and neighbors who wanted community on the holiday.
   

3. ‘A Christmas miracle': Anonymous donor covers emergency room fees for pets at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital (kdvr.com) — An anonymous donor in the Denver area spent Christmas morning at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital quietly paying emergency exam fees for pet owners, covering at least 10 visits and leaving extra envelopes for later arrivals. Staff say some clients cried with relief, others passed the help forward, and the donor also added $400 to the hospital’s charity fund, easing a major financial burden for local families.
   

4. ‘You are loved': Free Christmas market brings cheer and cold-weather gear to anyone in need (9news.com) — In downtown Denver, volunteers with AfterHours Denver spent Christmas Day running a free market outside the Capitol, offering meals, clothing, and winter gear to anyone in need. The long-running effort focuses on unhoused neighbors, pairing practical supplies with a clear message that they’re valued members of the Denver community.
   

5. Colorado BMX rider finds courage on Christmas (9news.com) — A longtime Denver-based BMX pro spent this Christmas Eve nervously debuting his artwork at a small booth near Riverfront Park instead of performing stunts in arenas. After stepping back from his Yellow Designs stunt career, he’s slowly rebuilding his identity through drawing, murals, and poetry, finding fresh confidence as Denver shoppers respond to his work.
   

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