🌱 Rainfall + School Safety Plan + Gas Prices

Welcome back, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including updates on:

• Rainfall provides hope for less wildfires.
• Gas prices in Denver.
• Mayoral candidate endorsements.

But first, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 76. Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

1. The current rainfall, which is breaking records, provides hope for Colorado's wildfire season. The more hydrated the grass and plants are, the less likely fire is to catch and spread. Visit Axios to find out more.
2. Despite being a diverse district, Denver Public School's safety plan seems catered to white families. One of the new policies that Black parents don't always agree with is the reinstating of school resource officers, as low-income and children of color are more likely to be affected. Learn more through Westword.
3. Denver's average gas price is currently $3.35 per gallon. There are places in the area, however, where it can be purchased for under $2.80 per gallon. Aurora's Cotsco and Sam's Club are among the places to procure cheap gas. Discover other locations and more information at Fox 31.
4. Mayoral candidate Mike Johnston has won endorsements from major left-leaning leaders such as Al Gardner and Julie Gonzales. This signals Johnston might be likely to win progressive votes in the runoff election against Kelly Brough, who would be Denver's first female mayor. The runoff election is scheduled for June 6. Learn more at Axios.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Baby Time — Lakewood Library (9:15 AM)
• Toddler Time — Edgewater Library (10:15 AM)
• Blooming Neighbors: Nature — Lakewood Library (3:30 PM)
• After School Fun — Columbine Library (4:00 PM)
• Family Time — Belmar Library (7:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Mountain Mode: "Mountain mode activated. ✅ 📸: @alizeehebert" (Visit Colorado via Instagram)
• Mile High City: "Spectacular shots from Denver through the eyes of @zlek131 🌆🤩 💡 Denver is famous for its collection of world-class museums, first-rate breweries, and historical landmarks." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Exploration through the State: "Let's explore the beauty of Colorado through different lenses! 🤩 💡Colorado is known for its stunning natural beauty, with mountains, forests, canyons, and rivers.” (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)
• Sprout City Volunteers: "Got a green thumb, or want to develop one? Volunteer opportunities available at the Sprout City Farms Mountair Park Community Farm (5620 W. 14th Ave.) Fridays from 10 a.m.-noon." (Lakewood Colorado City Government via Facebook)
• Pet World: "Mothers of rescue dogs. Foster moms. Moms with kids and dogs and moms with litters of hungry, wobbly, frisky balls of puppy — no matter where in the world you are, we’re celebrating you this National Dog Mom’s Day!" (Pet World in Lakewood Colorado via Instagram)

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