🌱 House Bill 1230 Updates + Lakewood Fire + Indigenous Woman Found

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally, including:

• Lakewood fire
• Snowy weather returns
• Saturday events

But first, today's weather:

An a.m. flurry, then a shower. High: 42. Low: 28.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. Proposed House Bill 1230, which would ban the sale of assault rifles in the state of Colorado, did not pass through the Judiciary Committee. The bill was debated for over 15 hours before being voted against 8 to 5. (CBS Colorado)
2. Firefighters were called to an apartment fire in Lakewood early Friday morning. One person died as a result of the fire, and three others were hospitalized with injuries. (9 News)
3. Arianna Blue, a 23-year-old indigenous woman, has been found after going missing on April 5. The Lakewood Police Deparment sent out an missing indigenous person alert and reported Blue safe in the early morning hours Friday. (9 News)
4. After an April of warm weather, snow is returning to metro Denver this weekend. There’s a winter weather advisory until 6 P.M. today in Elkhead and Park Mountains, Flat Tops and Front Range mountains. (9 News)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Family Time! Belmar Library (10:15 AM)
• Family Time! Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Cuentacuentos! Belmar Library (11:15 AM)
• Stuffie PJ Party & Pickup! Lakewood Library (11:15 AM)
• Rooting for Growth - Seed Exchange! Belmar Library (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Breckenridge: "Good morning and greetings from Breckenridge! Full of history and character, we pride ourselves on our laid-back charm that makes you feel like a local – no matter the season. #BreckLife @gobreck" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Lulumahu Falls: "Amazing shots of Lulumahu falls captured by the talented @colorado.wanderer !🌿🌴🇺🇸 💡Lulumahu Falls Trail is rated easy to moderate and can be a hike fit for the whole family. " (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Don’t Drive High: "Don't let your life go up in smoke. Just because it is legal in the state, remember, Driving High is a DUI." (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Sky Art: "Skies in Colorado are drawn art pieces 🤩☁️ 👇🏽Comment your favorite shot down (1-5)! 📸" (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Runners Roost Lakewood: "Run with US! Group run tonight, starting from the shop at 6:00pm! Runners and Walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome! The first step is always the hardest...friends make it easier! #run #runners #runhappy" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)

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