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Castle Rock Republican sets the record straight on ad’s claims toward his military service

A Republican candidate running to represent Castle Rock at the state Capitol is clarifying his background after an independent political committee attempting to boost his candidacy sent voters an ad in the mail with wrong information. 

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Recall effort of coroner by citizen-led group in Southeast Colorado falls short

A recall election to oust Las Animas County Coroner Dominic “Junie” Verquer will not be held, at least in the immediate future, after the registered citizens committee leading the effort failed to secure enough verified signatures, according to numbers obtained by the World Journal this week.

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Denver nonprofit at risk of shutting down its free vet clinic if it can’t find new location

The Denver nonprofit Peace, Love and Paws is at risk of shutting down its free vet clinic if it can’t find a new location. The group provides free veterinary services for the people experiencing homelessness and living below the poverty line.

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A call to ban the sale of high-potency THC products in Boulder, amid rising teen mental health concerns

Avani Dilger, a licensed counselor specializing in addiction, has worked with young people in Boulder County for decades. She runs a private practice and Natural Highs, a nonprofit she founded to help teens choose alternatives to drugs and alcohol. Recently, she noticed a change in how local young people are affected by THC products as the potency of those products has risen.   

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