🌱Ski Train Returns + SunCor Still Closed + Golden West To Shutter Apts

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Boulder and I'm back in your inbox with what's fit to print about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Meth recovery house being purchased by the City and County of Boulder.
• Toot! Toot! Catch the Winter Park Ski Train and bypass I-70 this winter.
• Golden West is closing its retirement center in Boulder, leaving many residents wonder where they will go next.

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Saturday's weather: Sun and areas of high clouds. High: 55 Low: 34.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Phase two of the Boulder Junction project moves forward. Phase one is nearing completion of the the 160-acre area within 30th Street, Pearl Street, Valmont Road and Foothills Parkway. Phase two includes area east of the train tracks and will continue to fulfill the original vision of the area becoming a lively, mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented place. (Boulder)
2. Winter Park Ski Train returns just in time for height of Colorado ski season. Why battle I-70 when you can take a train? The Ski Train takes skiers and boarders up to Winter Park every Friday, Saturday and Sunday through the end of March from Union Station. (9News)
3. The City and County of Boulder are buying a house to support those recovering meth addiction. Utilizing funds from the affordable housing fund and additional funds coming from the Boulder County, which has pledged $600,000 towards the purchase. (Yellow Scene)
4. Closure of Golden West retirement center means families are scrambling to find housing. Golden West, a Boulder-based nonprofit organization that provides affordable housing to older adults, announced last week that it will be shutting down its assisted living facility on March 4. (Reporting Lab)
5. So far, the Suncor shutdown hasn't led to big spikes gas prices or reduced air pollution levels. Well, at least not yet. It's been two weeks since Suncor Energy suspended operations at Colorado's only oil refinery after cold weather triggered malfunctions and a pair of fires. Suncor said the refinery won't be fully operational until March. (CPR)

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Today in Boulder:

• 26th Annual: Lafayette Oatmeal Festival. (7:30-11:30 a.m.)
• The Greatest .5K Ever: Sanitas Brewing Company. (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
• Boulder Day Nursery School Tour: 1518 Spruce St. (5-6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• 'Chautauqua — 125 Years at the Heart of Boulder' a new exhibit celebrating the vibrant Chautauqua in Boulder. (Chautauqua)
• Curtis Johnson was sworn in as Boulder County Sheriff this week. Sheriff Johnson is excited to embark on his new role the county's sheriff. (Boulder County Sheriff via Facebook)
• Boulder's trying something new this spring. Connecting with the community doesn't have to stop at the sidewalk. Help inform the city on their plans for pop-ups on downtown streets by giving input about what is important to you about the places we walk, shop, play, dine and build community. (Boulder)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you first thing on Monday morning for your next Boulder Daily update. — Brad K. Evans

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