🌱 Immigration Detention Bill + Officer Arrested for Theft + DUIs

Hello all. In today's issue, you'll find news about these stories and more...

• Immigration detention bill
• The Festival de Bichos
• Today's events

But first, today's weather:

Colder; a shower in the p.m.. High: 35. Low: 15.

🏘️ Looking to differentiate yourself from other real estate agents in Lakewood? Partner with the Lakewood Patch and gain access to a targeted, engaged audience through our premium newsletter sponsorships. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:

1. A propose Colorado bill regarding immigration has passed through the House and is now assigned to Senate Judiciary. The bill would make it illegal for local and state governments to create immigration detention agreements. It would also end any agreements that already exist. (Fox 31)
2. Denver police officer Ryan Roybal has been charged with felony theft. Roybal was charged after allegedly collecting income for hours he did not work at his off-duty job as a security officer on South Colorado Boulevard. He allegedly received $75 per hour for almost 118 hours he was scheduled to work but did not. (9 News)
3. In 2022, Colorado saw more annual deaths due to traffic crashes than it had in the four decades prior. 21% of these crashes involved a DUI, which Colorado sees more of than the national average. (Fox 31)
4. The Festival de Bichos began yesterday and runs until Sunday, with chef Jose Avila of La Diabla serving up bugs and other unique Mexican dishes. Avila says of his meals, "A lot of people have no idea what it is, let alone with different flavors, or the whole-animal barbacoa. So in a way, I want to introduce people to new foods, like Yucatan foods." (The Denver Post)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Lakewood Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Lakewood Patch newsletter possible.

Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time at Ken Caryl Ranch House! Columbine Library, 9:30 AM
• Family Time! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• AARP Tax Help! Belmar Library, 1:00 PM
• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library, 3:00 PM
• Merry Makers! Lakewood Library, 3:30 PM
• Sustainability Seminar: Landscaping 101! Edgewater Library, 5:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Cozy Cabin Getaway: "Imagine stargazing here. 💭 Well, you don't have to imagine for long if you're looking for the perfect cozy cabin getaway. 📸: @mr._ford" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Colorado Ballet's Cinderella: "Spring 🌷 Summer ☀ Winter ❄ Fall 🍂 And, of course, the most magical fairy of them all. 🧚‍♀️🩰✨ Only 4️⃣ performances of CINDERELLA left!" (Colorado Ballet via Instagram)
• Grand Junction: "Discover the beauty of Westren Colorado in Grand Junction - through the lens of @robertwick_ 🤩⛰️ 💡 the Grand Junction area includes unparalleled natural beauty." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Lakewood Storm Spotter Training: "Lakewood and the US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado will be hosting a storm spotter training May 10 at the Lakewood Civic Center, 480 S. Allison Pkwy." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Lakewood Community Open House and Housing Resource Fair: "Community Open House and Housing Resource Fair Join us April 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. to learn more about Lakewood's Strategic Housing Plan and to share your thoughts on important housing topics. " (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Lakewood Fitness and Massage — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Featured events:

• Taxes in Retirement Seminar at Eloise May Public Library (March 20)
• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (March 21)
• Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward! Live event! (April 12)
• Add your event

You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.