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Denver Mayor Johnston “re-evaluating” how cold it must be for city to open cold weather shelters

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Denver’s trigger point for activating extreme weather shelters during winter lags behind other frigid cities with large populations of homeless residents — 20 degrees Fahrenheit, up from a 10-degree threshold last year.But a medical expert and advocates are pressing Mayor Mike Johnston to open shelters at 32 degrees and cancel sweeps of street camps when temperatures dip below freezing. New York, Seattle, Minneapolis and other cities have set thresholds at 32 degrees while also, like Denver, factoring in wind chill and snowfall.Johnston wasn’t available to discuss the matter Tuesday but his administration issued a statement saying the mayor’s office is open to “re-evaluation.”Hundreds of homeless metro Denver residents end up in hospitals for emergency treatment of hypothermia and frostbite, according to Dr. Joshua Barocas, an internal medicine and infectious disease physician at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Medical Campus who sees homeless pat...

Lucille Ruibal Rivera, health care leader and Chicana artist, was victim in Northglenn murder-suicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Lucille Ruibal Rivera’s “dynamic personality” and experience in health management were crucial as Jim Garcia worked to open what’s now known as the Tepeyac Community Health Center, which has served northern Denver neighborhoods for nearly 30 years.She simplified a complicated industry for Garcia and, as the health center grew, she joined its board of directors, eventually serving as its chair.“That was the type of person that she was,” said the Tepeyac clinic’s CEO and founder. “She was very adept at identifying a need within the community — and then not only committing herself to it, but rallying others.”He was among community leaders who reflected on the impact of Rivera, 70, after she was killed Nov. 18. Authorities have confirmed she was the victim of a murder-suicide in Northglenn.Those who knew her remembered Rivera as an advocate for marginalized people as well as an artist with a keen eye while aiming her camera.Rud...

In Colorado, President Joe Biden nods to power of abortion in 2024 and will tout investments — while needling Boebert

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

President Joe Biden made his delayed return to Colorado on Tuesday for an evening fundraiser in Cherry Hills Village, and on Wednesday he will travel to Pueblo to tout investments from the Inflation Reduction Act.Biden will visit the CS Wind factory in Pueblo during the early afternoon to promote his signature legislation’s boon to domestic manufacturing. The Pueblo facility is the largest wind turbine tower manufacturer in the world. The legislation included tax incentives for clean energy development and helped spur the South Korean company to invest $200 million to expand the Pueblo factory’s capacity.The expansion was expected to add about 850 jobs, according to the White House.“The president is fond of saying that when he hears climate and clean energy, he thinks jobs,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton said ahead of the trip.Biden also is expected to highlight more than $1 billion in additional private-sector investments made across the ...

“Mom Juice” winery raising $2M to expand product line

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

A Denver wine company that sells bottles labeled “Mom Juice” is raising capital to expand its product line.Kristin Taylor and Macie Mincey founded KT Winery in 2020 because they were tired of traditional wine culture. The duo decided they wanted a fun wine brand for women, by women.So they branded their wines Mom Juice, a reference to their “badass” mothers.“That’s the woman we’re surrounded by and that’s the woman we want to be,” Taylor said. “It’s not about moms being drunk. It’s giving women the space to have community and a wine they can trust.”Mom Juice comes in four varieties. The cabernet sauvignon, red blend, sauvignon blanc and rose all retail for roughly $20 a bottle.Taylor said the winery produced 900 cases of wine last year and will do 9,000 this year. She said 2022 revenue was $96,000 and the company is on track to more than quadruple that this year.She said the business plans to launch a low-alcohol wine in February and a single-serve product in the spring. To do so, i...

Beloved 45-year-old Mexican restaurant will close at the end of the year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Another longtime Denver-area restaurant, this one in Englewood, is closing.The beloved Mexican food spot, El Tepehuan, plans to shutter on Dec. 31 as its owner, Graciela Corral, retires, according to an announcement shared by her son, Miguel Corral.The restaurant, endearingly called El Tep by locals, dates back to 1978 when immigrant Jose David Corral of Sinaloa, Mexico, used his hard-earned money to “achieve his dream to open his own business,” according to the restaurant’s website. He named it El Tepehuan as an homage to his mother’s indigenous tribe.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Snooze opening its 13th Colorado location next month Restaurants, Food and Drink | New Jersey native opening bagel shop in former Denver Bread Co. space Restaurants, Food and Drink | Tom’s Starlight has closed; the historic Colfax location is still for lease Restaurants, Food and Drink | Annette’s award-winn...

10 of the most festive pop-up bars near Denver serving up Christmas spirits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Between holiday light displays and seasonal movie releases, it’s beginning to look a lot like… well, you know.And if you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit – emphasis on spirits – there are numerous pop-up bars decking the halls. Here are 10 places bartenders will be making a drink, shaking it twice. Your choice whether it’s salty or spiced.Plus: One booze-free holiday pop-up that’s great for the whole family.AvantikiOpen now through Dec. 29The rooftop space at Denver’s Avanti Food & Beverage food hall will be transformed into a pop-up called Avantiki, a beach-inspired destination where the vibes are warm and the drinks are strong. Libations come served in hula-clad Santa mugs and other fun vessels to match the vibe. Entry costs $5. While Avanti in Boulder won’t be as decked out with baubles and lights, it will serve the holiday menu of drinks.Located at Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 Pecos St., Denver. avantifandb.com.Big Holiday EnergyOpen now through Jan. 1The spir...

Rare arctic goose captured in South Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Wildlife officials in Los Angeles captured a rare arctic goose Monday that was found nearly 6,000 miles from home.Bird watchers recently reported the Tundra Bean Goose had been hanging around Magic Johnson Park in South Los Angeles.The goose was first spotted in March at Piute Ponds in the High Desert, according to a news release from the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center. A Tundra Bean Goose found at a South Los Angeles park is seen in an image provided by the Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center.Then, in mid-May, it was spotted in Lancaster at Apollo Park, where watchers reported it had a limp and a right-wing droop.A capture team was able to net the goose Monday and take it to the Wetlands Wildlife Care Center.Care Center staff discovered that the Bean had been shot with a BB, and there was a healed fracture.  Google apologizes for sending drivers on off-road detours between L.A. and Vegas A veterinarian will evaluate the best option moving forward for the rare visitor from the no...

AMR Finds Familiar Faces

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

AMR Finds Familiar Faces: Underground house artist, producer and composer A.M.R. grew up around music from an early age.“My dad owned a studio in Qatar for recording bands and commercials and he himself was a passionate guitarist, so being around that space built a foundation for me,” he says. “But what started it all was discovering my first DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) through my uncle, who too was another musician in the family. He gave me his demo CD of FL Studio when I was a kid, and I’ve been producing ever since.  Things got more serious for me after releasing a few records and getting supported by world-star DJs, and from then I knew there was something worth pursuing.”Today, A.M.R. describes his sound as house music with classical undertones.“My early fascination with film scores greatly influenced my sound and as music technology and plugins advanced and became more accessible to producers, those classical influences found their way into my...

Analyzing Avon’s Entry Into The CBD Market — A Spotlight Review On Avon’s CBD Creams 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

Now that CBD oil has entered mainstream consciousness, more brands outside the hemp sector are developing a CBD strategy. Many of the most well-established beauty, skincare, and supplements companies now recognize how lucrative high-quality CBD goods can be. For instance, the multinational corporation Avon now offers CBD-infused items in its extensive cosmetics catalog.Since CBD isn’t Avon’s specialty, customers are skeptical about how good this brand’s CBD topicals could be. Did Avon take the time to properly screen its CBD creams, or are these products just riding the “hemp hype train?” Real Tested CBD decided to take a few of Avon’s CBD products to the lab for a thorough analysis.What Does Real Tested CBD Think Of Avon’s CBD Creams?For our review, Real Tested CBD bought the following CBD-infused items from Avon’s catalog:Veilment CBD Soothing & Nourishing Body CreamGreen Goddess CBD Facial OilOverall, both topicals had acceptabl...

Scattered showers remain Wednesday morning across Bay Area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:40:37 GMT

A midweek commute full of slick roadways and activated windshield wipers was expected for the Bay Area on Wednesday after most of region saw rain overnight and into the morning.According to National Weather Service six-hour rainfall totals, the Bay Area recieved a decent chunk of beneficial rainfall between 11 p.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Totals included .36 inches in downtown San Francisco, .24 at San Francisco International Airport, .14 in Concord, .10 in Oakland, .08 in Livermore and trace amounts in San Jose.Scattered showers continue for the Bay Area and Central Coast this morning. Plan on wet roadways for your AM commute and allow for extra travel time. #cawx pic.twitter.com/tPUTBf30Ku— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) November 29, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Tracking map: Where it’s raining in the Bay Area Weather | Bay Area rain showers could last into Wednesday morning Weather | UC Santa Cruz researchers build AI to prevent dro...