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Friday, May 1st, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Littleton Museum will host its annual Sheep to Shawl event Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., where families can watch live demonstrations of sheep shearing + wool processing and join hands-on activities. The event is free for all visitors. Denver7
- ➤ Denver International Airport has installed a Nepali culture exhibit titled 'Heritage in Motion' on Concourse C mezzanine—displaying artifacts such as wedding dresses, traditional jewelry and brass items from local Nepali residents until August. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ The Royal Gorge Route Railroad in Cañon City connects generations as veteran engineer Bruce Barrett (72) and young historian Adam Clawson share their love for scenic 10-mile rides along the Arkansas River, enhanced with modern touches such as music and lasers while wildlife sightings enrich the historic experience. Denver7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Aurora Community Campus is a micro-school at 2260 Dayton St that helps justice-engaged high school students stay on track. Classes began in August 2025 under a state pilot program, and volunteer support (including Denver Nuggets forward Spencer Jones) boosts its hands-on learning approach. Sentinel Colorado
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis and state officials warned on Thursday, Apr. 30 that widespread drought and record-low snowpack are driving increased wildfire risk across Colorado, with fire crews already responding to multiple incidents and plans to tap additional national resources in early summer. Colorado Public Radio
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A child under five from the Denver metro area died from influenza, marking the season's eighth pediatric flu death (the highest count in nearly 20 years except during the H1N1 pandemic) with five of the eight unvaccinated. Colorado Public Radio
- ➤ Aurora Mental Health and Recovery announced it will lay off 111 employees (mostly support staff) on June 30 due to Medicaid funding cuts, eliminating only four direct care roles while also cutting unsustainable services as it prepares to open a new Crisis and Acute Care Center on South Potomac Street. Sentinel Colorado
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