🌱 RMNP Timed Entry Ends + Rec Grants Awarded + Veterinarian Indicted

Hello, friends. It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Boulder Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

• Boulder County veterinarian indicted on charges of obtaining fentanyl illegally.
• You don't need a timed entry pass for Rocky Mountain National Park this winter.
• Christy Sports is helping kids get discounted ski passes at Monarch and Loveland ski areas.

Thursday's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 45.

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Veterinarian in Boulder County believed to have fraudulently obtained fentanyl. Lindsay Oklesh was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday on charges of "obtaining a controlled substance by misrepresentation, fraud, forgery, deception and subterfuge." (9News)
2. Getting more kids on the slopes is a win-win-win. Christy Sports has partnered with Loveland Ski Area and Monarch Mountain to provide discounted season passes for kids as a way reduce the costs of winter sports for families and get more kids outdoors. (EIN News)
3. Timed entry ends at Rocky Mountain National Park for the season. After Oct. 11, entry permits will no longer be required to enter the park. It's possible that longer lines and congestion may exist, so be prepared for longer than normal lines, especially on weekends. (KDVR)
4. State of Colorado outdoor recreation grant recipients announced. The Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office has announced 10 recipients that will receive the first round of Outdoor Recreation grants. The grants are designed to promote strategic economic development across the state. More than $3.8 million is expected to be distributed this year. (Valley Voice)

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Today in Boulder:

• All Ages Storytime: At Meadows Branch Library. (10:15 a.m.)
• Online Conversations: In English Thursdays. (10:30 a.m.)
• Yoga Nidra: With Lori J. Batcheller. (5:45 p.m.)
• Put Down your phone: Developing healthy screen habits with your kids. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Boulder County Planning Commission agenda for Oct. 19. The Planning Commission's public meeting will be held virtually starting at 1:30 p.m. View the meeting agenda.
• New bicycle queue box at 17th an Walnut. Cyclists turning left onto Walnut Street from 17th Street can now make a two-stage left turn using the new designated queue box. (Boulder)
• "Shakesfear: An Autumn’s Tale" comes to CU. Through Oct. 16. (FOX31)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a brand-new edition of the Boulder Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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