The longest nonstop flight from Denver takes off tomorrow

Good morning, Denver. We were booked and busy this weekend with loads of events, I hope you got out and did something fun!

Today in Denver:

• Gaylord Rockies redesign

• DIA’s longest flight

• Denver Public Schools enrollment drop

Let’s jump into it.

— Angelica Gomez

QUICK HEADLINES

✈️ DIA’s longest flight launches Tuesday

Turkish Airlines now offers the longest nonstop flight from Colorado, whisking travelers from Denver to Istanbul in a breezy 12-hour journey, with four weekly flights and an estimated $54 million boost to the local economy.

👩🏻‍🏫 Denver Public Schools enrollment projected to fall by more than 6,300

Denver Public Schools braces for a dramatic 8.3% enrollment drop over the next five years, despite a brief surge from migrant students. As the district’s demographics shift and budgets tighten, the school board will tackle tough decisions on consolidations and closures to adapt to the changing landscape.

LOCAL BUSINESSES

Gaylord Rockies’ bold new look

Gaylord Rockies Resort has unveiled a stunning revamp of its Grand Lodge, adding a cozy English pub with Colorado mining flair and the expansive Embers Lodge Bar, boasting 360-degree seating and majestic mountain views.

SPORTS

⚾️ Rockies limited to 5 hits in 5-1 loss to Cardinals

When your bats nap, you scrap! The Rockies' offense took a Sunday snooze, managing just five hits in a 5-1 loss to the Cardinals, though rookie Adael Amador shined with a hit in his first major league at-bat. The Rockies narrowly avoided their eighth shutout of the season thanks to a late rally in the ninth, but it wasn’t enough to secure the series win.

CIVIL

⚖️ City Council Meeting

On the agenda for today’s City Council meeting:

• A proclamation declaring June 7th as the 10th Annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day and June as Gun Violence Awareness Month

• Denver considers $1 million contract for homeless mental health services

• See full agenda

The meeting is at 3:30 PM in Cathy Reynolds City Council Chamber, room 450. The public is welcome to attend. Click here to watch online.

Please note: Monday’s Budget & Policy Committee is Canceled.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Pride Month

We pounded the streets of Denver to find Pride events so you don’t have to. We’ll share them here all month. Know a Pride event not listed? Submit one here.

Things To Do Today

🎭 Enjoy a Film on the Rocks. Today, Red Rocks is playing The Matrix on the big screen and a pre-show performance by DARKARTS. Tickets are $15 and show starts at 7PM.

🎤 Need a laugh? Thick Skin at Comedy Works may not be for everybody, but it’s notoriously the wildest stand-up show in Colorado! Check it today at 7:30PM.

👧🏻 🏛 Prepare for takeoff! The "Snoopy and the Red Baron" exhibit opened recently, offering a high-flying adventure with vintage aircraft displays, VR experiences, and a paper airplane station for the whole family. $20 — 10AM-5PM.

🤸🏽‍♀️ 🍻 Have a beer with yoga. Every Monday, New Terrain Brewing hosts Yoga on Tap for $20 starting at 6PM.

WEATHER WATCH

THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY

Thanks for hanging out with The Denver Scoop. We’re so happy you’re here with us. If you' enjoyed this one, send it to someone who made you smile this weekend.

— Angelica Gomez

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