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"Denver Grapples with Rising Migrant Numbers and Encampment Challenges"

Denver is experiencing the highest per capita influx of migrants in the U.S., prompting local Democratic leaders to seek federal assistance for emergency shelter funding. The city has spent $34 million on shelters, including hotel rooms for over 4,400 migrants, and is now cleaning up a large encampment. Colorado's senators and representatives have written to FEMA requesting more support, as the city's resources are stretched thin, with costs potentially reaching $180 million next year. Denver is also offering bus tickets to migrants to relocate to other cities, as local housing options are nearly exhausted.