Good morning, Denver.

Denver Public Libraries across the city serve as cooling centers as heat advisory begins tomorrow — offering snacks, water, hygiene items and free naloxone to residents including unhoused community members.

The centers provide a safe refuge from rising temperatures.

Rod Stewart's One Last Time tour, set for June 15-16 at Red Rocks, has been postponed to September 2027 after his doctor prescribed strict vocal rest (showing vocal inflammation); fans who bought tickets through AXS have 30 days for a refund while others face reselling options.

Denver will hold a Juneteenth parade in Historic Five Points from 11 a.m. to noon on June 20, followed by a free music festival at 2700 Welton St. Additional local events continue Sunday, while Aurora hosts an NAACP celebration at Restoration Christian Fellowship Church from 1 to 6 p.m.

Evergreen homeowners face rising insurance costs amid wildfire and hail risks and are taking risk reduction steps like roof replacements and clearing defensible space—House Bill 1182 set to take effect July 1 may offer discounts for mitigation efforts.

Genesee has executed a 1.1 mile emergency evacuation road after 20 years of planning, adding a third exit for wildfires.

The gated route, funded by an $8 million bond (approved by taxpayers), opened in May and has been used three times for medical emergencies, Genesee Fire Chief Josh Boyles said.

A Denver Health clinic (Lowry Family Health Center) has seen patient visits for survivors of female genital mutilation rise from 2 in 2017 to 27 in 2025, offering extended monthly care for physical and emotional needs.