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‘A Red county in a Blue state’: Douglas Co. officials lay groundwork for cooperation with Trump

Douglas County officials traveled to Washington, D.C., in time for President Donald Trump’s inauguration, saying they want to lay the groundwork for cooperation with the new administration, even as they noted they represent a “red county in a blue state.”

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Residents of Southern Colorado retirement home say they have been without hot water for a month

A retirement community in Colorado Springs has not had warm water for weeks as our region continues to deal with dangerous arctic air–some residents have been forced to heat up water in bowls and cups in order to wash their hair, but the complex said they are finally working to fix the issues.

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Greeley-headquartered JBS to pay $4 million to settle child labor violations

JBS USA Food Company, a leading meat packing processor and slaughterhouse in America, will pay $4 million in settlement to individuals and communities related to its unlawful child labor practices, the U.S. Department of Labor recently announced.

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Cody Davis, the new Mesa Co. Commission chair, prioritizes listening, engaging with community

As Cody Davis received the gavel as the new chair of the Mesa County board of commissioners, he reflected on its playful history. Like when Bobbie Daniel became chair, Davis helped bedazzle it to add a glittery flair in honor of her leadership. 

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Harvest Junction Village HOA wants to exterminate prairie dogs in Longmont, but activists are involved

Jaime Fraina walks almost every day along Left Hand Creek in Longmont, where he enjoys a little fresh air and nature. Fraina particularly likes seeing the prairie dogs, which he often sees calling to each other, poking their heads out of the ground or relaxing in the sun.

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