Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Denver.
Today, in Longmont, community members gather at the former air traffic control tower turned brew pub to dedicate a memorial honoring the 44 victims of the 1955 United Airlines bombing—marking the 70th anniversary of the event as eyewitnesses share their memories.
Joanna Rosa-Saenz turned her backyard into an emergency food pantry on Halloween to help neighbors as uncertainty over SNAP benefits grew after recent court rulings.
Local nonprofits joined the drive—by Friday over 900 pounds of food were collected to support families in need.
Federal judges ruled on Friday that emergency funds must support SNAP benefits after a government shutdown delayed food stamps for more than 300,000 households, and the president is asking the Supreme Court to review the ruling.
Local food banks, including one in Denver, are now inviting donations and volunteers to help meet rising needs—communities statewide are preparing for increased food distribution this month.
Local 303 spotlights Colorado musicians this November—autumnal, Best Man, Broken Record, Gasoline Lollipops, The Photo Atlas and RO$$AY—as they prepare to share new music and announce upcoming tours and album releases.
The event is set for Monday, Nov. 24 at Skylark Lounge in Denver where a music industry panel and live performance will engage local fans.
Colorado lawmakers approved $10 million for Feeding Colorado through the Community Food Assistance Grant Program—this will help food banks as SNAP benefits pause due to the government shutdown.
The funding will be released in $3.3 million increments over six weeks from the General Fund to support around 600,000 low-income Coloradans.
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