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1. MAJOR SHIFT IN COLORADO GOVERNOR’S RACE
Republican , according to a new poll, marking a major shift in a governor’s race deadlocked for months.
2. WELKER REINSTATED
and is on his way to the Broncos’ headquarters.
3. MAJOR AFFLIATION NEWS
The Rockies are close to completing a deal that will and switch their Triple-A affiliation to the Albuquerque Isotopes, a source confirmed. In other minor league affiliation news, the , a source confirmed.
4. UNDERESTIMATED DEMAND
Colorado’s embattled new driver’s license program for those in the country illegally has been hobbled by low estimates. ” ,” said Chris Ward, fiscal note manager for the nonpartisan Colorado Legislative Council.
5. MAJOR RISE FOR MINORITIES
Across the metro area, colleges and universities are seeing , in part, some say, as a result of a young Latino population growing through the K-12 pipeline.
6. YOUNG MEDICAL MARIJUANA PATIENTS IN LIMBO
The Colorado Board of Health on Tuesday rejected a proposal to cap the number of patients that medical-marijuana caregivers can serve. But, here’s .
7. TAKE IT EASY ON THE WEED
And speaking of marijuana, which aims to reduce overconsumption of pot and overcome stoner stereotypes.
8. RTD PRESSURED OVER FARES
The Regional Transportation District’s board of directors is . RTD, however, said its fares are in line with other cities of comparable size.
9. SECRET TO GREAT-TASTING FOOD
: creating a kind of ecosystem where fresh and home-preserved foods are continually cycling through your pantry.
10. VIKINGS PLACE ADRIAN PETERSON ON EXEMPT LIST
The move will while he addresses child abuse charges in Texas.
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