🌱 Eldora Skier Dies + Oskar Blues Closes + Tear-Filled Ceremony

Hey, neighbors! Brad K. Evans here with the latest Boulder Daily.

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Friday's weather: Cooler; a bit of p.m. snow. High: 41 Low: 14.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Table Mesa King Soopers reopens almost a year after mass shooting. Store management and workers, first responders and community members, including victims' families, gathered for a tear-filled ceremony as the South Boulder grocery store reopened 11 months after a tragic shooting. (Patch)
2. Skier crashes into tree at Eldora, dies. A 77-year-old, female skier died Wednesday after she crashed into a tree on Eldora Mountain. (Patch)
3. State legislators hatch plan to spend $113 million to reduce crime. The plan would focus on priorities like hiring police officers, increasing security at schools, and supporting victims of crime. (CPR)
4. There goes another one. Oskar Blues closes Boulder taproom. One month after Oskar Blues' parent company, Canarchy, was acquired by Monster Beverage Corp., a staple of downtown and the West End quietly closes its doors.
5. State's snowpack dwindles after big December boost. Sure, it's been snowing in the high country but not enough to make much of an impact, as the snowpack for the current season is far below the long-term median. 88 percent of the state is experiencing drought conditions. (Out There)

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Today in Boulder:

• Winter Bike to Workday: Denver Metro. (7 a.m.-5 p.m.)
• LaMont Hamilton: To Hear the Earth Before the End of the World. (10 a.m.)
• Robot Storytime: Boulder Public Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy: In concert at the Stanley Hotel, Feb 11-12. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Searching for driver of black GMC Yukon. Police are searching for a vehicle that crashed into patrol vehicle on Wednesday. (CBS4)
• Do you ride RTD Route 228 which services Louisville, Superior, and Broomfield? Community members are encouraged to join the conversation and provide feedback on possible changes to the route. (RTD)
• Some businesses can't open after being filled with ash from Marshall Fire. Angry Horse Eatery has been unable to open for more than month and is still waiting on insurance. (7News)
• Downtown Boulder Partnership: Recognizes its annual award winners. (CO Daily)
• International Film Festival bringing world-renowned filmmakers to Boulder. This year, the BFF lights up the screen at the Boulder Theater March 3-6. (CBS4)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you first thing Saturday morning with another edition of the Boulder Daily! — Brad K. Evans