🌱 Mayoral Election + High School Students Walkout + Us 36 Reopens

Morning, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Lakewood Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll read about...

• Mayoral election results
• High school students walk out for gun reform.
• Tonight's events

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 51. Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Lakewood:

1. Denver mayoral candidates Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough are likely headed towards a runoff vote in June. Expected voter turnout was 158,000 voters. In a similar situation, Colorado Springs mayoral election also appears headed towards a runoff later this spring. (Colorado Politics)
2. Teenage students from Lakewood and the surrounding areas walked out of school yesterday afternoon as an activist call for gun reform. A student from Lakewood High School reached out to the media, saying "The leading cause in deaths of students are firearms and the ill regulation from government has caused students to be afraid to go to school and that shouldn't be the way it is." (Denver 7)
3. After being closed due to a shooting, US 36 has reopened in both directions. Shots were fired at and by police officers during a car chase, but no deputies were injured in the incident. (9 News)
4. Wheat Ridge Police are issuing tickets for expired license plates during traffic stops. From the date of expiration, drivers have one month to renew the car's registration. (FOX 31 Denver)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time at Ken Caryl Ranch House! Columbine Library, 9:30 AM
• Family Time! Lakewood Library, 10:15 AM
• Library for All: Interactive Program for Teens and Adults with Disabilities! Columbine Library, 1:00 PM
• Hard Times Writing Workshop! Belmar Library, 3:00 PM
• Mersiv! Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, 6:00 PM
• Thursday Night Book Group - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley! Lakewood Library, 6:00 PM
• BL Finding Gobi: Dion Leonard Author Visit! Belmar Library, 6:30 PM

From my notebook:

• Cotton Candy Sky: "We've got heart eyes for these cotton candy–colored skies! 💕 📸: @jasonweissphotography" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Perfect Sunset: "Perfect sunsets and rises only found in Colorado! 🤩🌄 💡." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Breathtaking Views: "Where the sky meets the mountains - a breathtaking views from Colorado. ⛰️✨ 💡 The Colorado mountains offer stunning views and are home to diverse ecosystems that are crucial for preserving the state's natural beauty and wildlife." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "If you see this vehicle, please call 9-1-1." (Colorado Bureau of Investigation via Facebook)
• Easter Egg Runners Roost Lakewood: "Our annual Easter Egg Heist is on for Thursday! Hoka will be combining forces with the Lakewood Roost Bunny in scattering prize-and-goodie filled eggs along the run route! Bring a basket to haul your loot!" (Runners Roost Lakewood via Facebook)
• Bravo Magazine: "Bravo Magazine is now available online for the summer 2023 season. Browse Lakewood's summer theater performance schedule, events and more when you follow the link below." (Lakewood Cultural Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!