As Denver's sanctuary city crisis spirals, nearby communities, nonprofits scramble to respond

Have 5 minutes? Catch up on today's stories in Colorado Springs [View In Browser]( [Share with Friends]( Springs Midday Update [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( Curated by Emily Bejarano. This is a 5 minute read. [As Denver's sanctuary city crisis spirals, nearby communities, nonprofits scramble to respond]( Mateos Alvarez, the executive director of the Aurora Economic Opportunity Coalition, drove to his office in Northwest Aurora every morning expecting to see a few dozen people waiting outside for services offered by his nonprofit, which helps people in underserved communities get work opportunities. [>> READ MORE]( [Other Trending Stories Here]( LOCAL NEWS Multiple grass fires reported near Colorado Springs Airport; Marksheffel closed in both directions [READ MORE]( 10-30" of snow forecast from mid-week storm for Colorado: Whiteout daily snow report, March 11 [READ MORE]( Ukraine's first Oscar hailed as reminder of war's horrors as Russian drones strike buildings [READ MORE]( [Best burger in Colorado Springs? Vote now for your favorite in this year's Burger Bracket]( There are many ways to make a burger — charbroiled, smashed, piled high with toppings, simple and beyond. Colorado Springs is packed full of local and national options for this American classic. In the spirit of March Madness, The Gazette is hosting a single-elimination showdown: the 2024 Burger Bracket. For the next five weeks, you will have the chance to vote in our 2024 Burger Bracket until a champion is announced on April 11. [Read More]( [NEWS]( [SPORTS]( [LIFE]( [A&E]( [facebook]( [twitter]( [Instagram]( [Become a member of our E-Edition to get access to your local news straight to your phone, tablet, or desktop!]( [Subscribe]( The Gazette, 30 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, USA [Gazette.com]( [Unsubscribe.](