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💸 Why Denver rents are still so high
January 6, 2025 · — Peyton Garcia
Happy Monday! Here’s a fun fact: The bald eagle is now officially the national bird of the United States! (Wait, wasn’t it already?) Apparently not — up until last month when President Joe Biden signed a new act of Congress, the bald eagle was only the country’s national emblem.
- Go bald eagle watching: Lucky for Denverites, there are plenty of places to spot this regal raptor in the metro area and learn about its unique place in our state’s history 🦅
What's CITY Talking About?
✈️ DIA Parking Lots Go Cashless
Denver International Airport parking lot exit stations will soon only accept credit and debit card payments. If you’re committed to using cash, you’ll need to swing by one of the new kiosks inside the airport’s main terminal to get a scannable receipt to exit the lot. [Denver Post 🔒]
🐺 Wildlife Officials on the Hunt for Wolf Poacher
A necropsy has confirmed that a gunshot wound is what killed the patriarch of Colorado’s first reintroduced wolf pack. The person who shot the wolf could face a $50,000 fine and prison time. Local conservation organizations are pitching in tens of thousands of dollars in reward money for helpful information. [CO Sun]
💸 Why Your Landlord Hasn’t Lowered Your Rent
The average monthly rent for a Denver metro one-bedroom apartment dropped by $16 last year. Plus, local apartment construction is moving at a record fast pace. So why is rent still so high? We asked the state’s chief advocate for local landlords. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, Jan. 6
- 💃 Intuitive Belly Dance | 6-7 p.m. | $23.18 | Discover Your Spiritual Gifts
- ✍️ Drawing Club | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Art Gym
- 🍄 Mushroom Microdosing Manual | 7-10 p.m. | $37.05 | Overland
Tuesday, Jan. 7
- 💕 Lesbian, Queer, Bi, Trans Speed Dating (21+) | 6-7 p.m. | $28.52 | Cocks on Colfax
- 🌷 Botany and the Native Plants of Louisville | 6-7 p.m. | Free | Louisville Public Library
- 🖼️ Drawing Inspiration: Lessons from Sendak | 6-7 p.m. | $20 | Denver Art Museum
- 🍽️ Artisan Beer Pairing Dinner | 6 p.m. | $44.52 per pair | South Broadway
- ♟️ Victorian Game Day | 10-11 a.m. | Free | Anythink Brighton
- 🧘 All Abilities Adaptive Yoga | 10:30-11 a.m. | Free | Anythink Perl Mack
- 📚 Between the Covers Book Club | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Dairy Block
New year, new you: Looking for other ways to have fun this month? We’ve got you covered with our January Guide to Denver ❄️
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