🌱 Boulder Ground Zero For Quantum Race + Art Worth $400K Stolen

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in the community today. Today you'll find news about:

• Colorado is shutting down all of it's COVID-19 test sites.
• Artwork worth more than $400K stolen from back of truck.
• Boulder's main library reopens after closure due to meth residue discovery.

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Thursday's weather: Clouds and sun; not as cold. High: 43 Low: 29.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. The quantum race is on in Colorado. Some believe that Colorado could become the national birthplace of quantum technologies. With academics in Boulder supporting several quantum research centers, it could eventually spin off national quantum technology companies. (9News)
2. Art worth more than $400,000 stolen from back of truck in Boulder. Suspects cut a lock and stole art out of the back of a truck at a Boulder motel. They made off with tools and five pieces of art, valued at more than $400,000. (Jalopnik)
3. Boulder's main library reopens after being shut down after meth residue found in bathrooms. After being closed for two weeks, the Boulder Main Library has reopened on a limited basis on Wednesday morning. (CBS4)
4. Colorado is closing all COVID-19 test sites. Colorado Department of Public Health announced that it will close all remaining COVID-19 test sites on Jan. 15. CDPHE indicated that demand for testing had dropped as most people are relying on at-home tests. (FOX 31)
5. Colorado has the most annual avalanche deaths in the U.S. On an average year, there are six deaths each winter caused by avalanches in Colorado. During the winter of 2020-2021, there were 12 – which tied a state record. It's become a norm for back country skiers to carry beacons, but a new training program has its eye on protecting lives. (CPR)

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Today in Boulder:

1. Plane of Action: Exhibition at Boulder Museum. (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)
2. Editing photos on your iPhone: Apple Store. (3:45-4:45 p.m.)
3. Boulder Tuesday Thursday hikers: North Boulder Park. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Get a feel for what Boulder was like in the early 1970s. These home videos were shot on what appears to be a 16mm camera, revealing a Boulder street grid that's much like it is today. Did you see anything you remember? (You Tube)
• Boulder County hosting a community meeting on rebuilding in Unincorporated Boulder County after the Marshall Fire. On Jan. 11, Boulder County will host a meeting on from 6-8 p.m. at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 South Boulder Road. (BOCO)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another update. — Brad K. Evans

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