🐺 Wolf reintroduction plan has been finalized

⛺ New Sanctioned Campsite Set For La Alma-Lincoln Park

Colorado Village Collaborative, the nonprofit behind the city’s sanctioned campsites, has selected an empty parking lot in La Alma Lincoln Park for its next site. CVC expects the space to be able to hold 60 tents and house up to 70 people. The site’s lease will begin June 1 and is set to last for two years with the potential to be extended. [BusinessDen 🔒]

👀 Candi CdeBaca Riles Up Right-Wing Nationalists

Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca is receiving threats and backlash after suggesting that taxes be collected from white-owned businesses in the city and redistributed to Black- and Brown-owned businesses as a form of reparations. CdeBaca is running for reelection in her district in the June 6 runoff. [Westword]

• 🔎 Hear her side: The councilwoman addressed the situation in her latest newsletter.

🗳️ Kwame Spearman Throws His Hat In The DPS Ring

After dropping out of the mayor’s race, former Tattered Cover CEO Kwame Spearman has officially announced his campaign for an at-large seat on the Denver school board. Currently, his only challenger is incumbent school board vice president Auon’tai Anderson. [Denverite]

• 🎧 Hear from Spearman himself: We spoke with Spearman in March about his mayoral campaign. You can listen back to that episode here.

🚧 Construction PSA

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will begin construction this week on new protected bike lanes and bus lanes along Blake Street and Market Street from the Cherry Creek Trail to Broadway. DOTI will begin with work on Blake and estimates that construction will take two to three weeks to complete. [Denverite]

Mother’s Day is this weekend! As a new mom myself, I personally want to shout out EVERY mother out there, because it’s hard work! And you shouldn’t have to do it alone. So this week, I’m highlighting some local organizations geared toward supporting Mile High mamas and their little ones:

🌷 Hope House provides free programs and resources to teenage moms, including educational assistance, legal advocacy, and financial guidance.

🌷 Bridge of Hope is a Christian-based nonprofit serving single mothers and children experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the metro Denver area.

🌷 Florence Crittenton is a local nonprofit that has been educating, preparing, and empowering teen mothers since 1893.

🌷 The Gathering Place aims to be a place of refuge for women, transgender folks, and children experiencing poverty through programs and services related to housing, healthcare, transportation, and other essential needs.

🌷 The Women’s Foundation of Colorado is a community foundation dedicated to “creating more pathways to equity” for Colorado women.

• 🗓️ Mark your cal: This Friday, WFC is hosting Chat4Change, a virtual event to celebrate mothers in our community, featuring expert guest speakers who will share tips and resources for Colorado mamas.

🖼️ Free Day at the Museum | Today | 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Take advantage of today’s free admission and check out the latest the Denver Art Museum has to offer. [Civic Center; Free]

🎲 Board Games at Crooked Stave | Tuesday | 6-9 p.m.

Make new friends, grab a brew, and get your board gaming on! [Sunnyside; Free]

⚖️ Denver Justice Project Fundraiser | Tuesday | 6 p.m.

The Denver Justice Project invites you to their annual fundraiser to learn more about their advocacy work to transform the criminal legal system.  [Baker; Free]

🥾 Denver Fashion Week | Tuesday | 6-9:30 p.m.

The biggest event in local fashion is happening this week. Tonight on the runway, see the latest in outdoor fitness couture. [RiNo; $50-$135]

Denver's Most Mom-Worthy Brunches

Treat your mom to a nice brunch this Mother’s Day weekend. Not sure where to go? We’ve got you covered. Today on the podcast, I join host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to roundup the best brunch spots in town. You’re welcome!