💰 Why Juneteenth Fest is shrinking this year

🏛️ Judge Sides With ACLU On Trump Deportations

The judge’s Tuesday order requires immigration officials to provide 21-day notice of their plan to deport someone under the Alien Enemies Act and a chance to contest their removal. It also prohibits federal officials from removing immigrants from Colorado to avoid complying with the order. [Denver Post 🔒]

🎶 Juneteenth Festival Shrinks After Funding Drops

Organizers for the Denver event said contributions from sponsors are down around 60% and the event is still short $80,000 for this year. The free music festival is now looking to the community to help with fundraising. Juneteenth’s funding challenges mirror the recent drop in sponsors for Denver Pride. [Denver 7]

🐿️ Digging Into Your Gardening Questions

Wondering how to keep squirrels from ravaging your tomatoes? Curious about how to grow plants in Colorado’s dense clay soil? Our resident gardening expert weighs in on dealing with the flora (and fauna) of the Mile High City, and shares tips on how to take advantage of the spring season in your garden! [City Cast Denver 🎧]

🏨 City Renews Lease For Comfort Inn Shelter

City Council approved a $5 million lease for the hotel turned shelter through the end of the year. Some residents of Northeast Park Hill have raised concerns that their neighborhood has a disproportionate amount of shelters compared to wealthier areas of the city. [Denverite]