Good morning, Denver.

SummerHome Garden in Washington Park is a nonprofit oasis that grows drought-tolerant plants (created to counter heavy development) and now gives residents a quiet place to learn and relax.

Lisa Negri started the garden five years ago by buying a rundown property next to her home and partnered with a horticulturist from the Denver Botanic Gardens to create a lasting green space.

Denver police said a deadly double shooting on Tuesday at 2:41 p.m. on the 1200 block of South Osceola Street was a murder-suicide in which a man shot and killed a woman before taking his own life, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Colorado lawmakers face a projected $700 million gap next fiscal year if current spending plans are maintained, as an extra $150 million may be wiped out by rising commitments including education, law enforcement, and senior property tax breaks—officials warned that a GOP federal measure and a slowing economy could deepen the shortfall.

Denver Airport officials plan to open a drop-in child care center in 2026 that will care for up to 20 children.

The center — located on the fourth level of the new training facility — will serve mainly airport employees' children and community members taking part in training activities.

Loveland Pass reopened Wednesday afternoon after a landslide closed it Sunday morning—CDOT crews removed 92 tons of mud and silt from a slide estimated to be 100 feet wide and 20 feet deep.

Governor Jared Polis announced that he pardoned individuals convicted of psilocybin and psilocin possession during a Denver Psychedelic Science conference, stating the pardon applies only to adults 21 or older — a move that follows his 2020 mass pardon for cannabis convictions.

He added that local jurisdictions may also clear such records if they choose to follow this action.

Denver city leaders are planning substantial layoffs to cut a projected $50 million deficit this year and $200 million next year, said Mayor Mike Johnston.

The layoffs plus a proposed rule change to ease the process aim to balance the city budget, and officials will decide on details when the Career Service Board meets on July 1.