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🌱 Avalanche Warning + CO Fire Investigations + Fentanyl Overdoses

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Welcome back, Boulder! Let's get you started this frosty Tuesday morning with some news you can use.

Tuesday's weather: Bitter cold with a bit of snow. High: 10 Low: 0.

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Here are the top five stories today in Boulder:

  1. The State of Colorado only has one full-time fire investigator. The state's ability to investigate wildfires has been scrutinized after the Marshall Fire. Fire investigations are a complicated, nuanced process. (5280)
  2. Safeway and Albertson's union members set to vote on new deal. The union says the new contract will provide the grocery workers at Safeway with the same kinds of benefits that King Soopers agreed to last month after striking. (CBS4)
  3. Fentanyl is the cornerstone of most drug overdoses in metro Denver. The district attorney for the 17th Judicial District suggests that no drug should be considered safe, as fentanyl-laced street drugs continue to cause a wave of overdoses across the Denver metro area. (FOX31)
  4. Most dangerous avalanche conditions of the season this week. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the winter storm that's moved into the state could drop a foot or more west of the Continental Divide – creating potential for dangerous avalanche conditions. (7News)
  5. The office isn't dead yet. As employees adjust to how and when they come into the office post-pandemic, but big tech companies are still buying and leasing properties. (NYT) Link may require subscription.

Today in Boulder:

  • Skillful Talent 101 & 102: Boulder Chamber. (10 a.m.)
  • All Ages Storytime: At George Reynolds Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Boulder Area Events: Check out what's happening this week in Boulder. (Patch)
  • 10 things to do this week: Murder mystery, 'The Office' trivia, more. (CU Today)

From my notebook:

  • Big snowfall coming to Colorado. A major winter storm is setting up to hit the state, with the potential to drop a whopping 48 inches of snow in some parts of the state. (Out There)

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That's it for today! I'll see you bright and early on Wednesday morning with a brand new edition of the Boulder Daily. We're glad you're here. — Brad K. Evans

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