🌱 Colfax Water Main Break + Man Shot In Car Wash + Meow Wolf Unionizes

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Lakewood Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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Wednesday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Stealing gas causes $1,000 damage to Englewood woman's gas tank. Englewood Police Department said that there has been an increase in gas thefts this year, and instead of just siphoning the gas, thieves have been drilling holes in the tanks instead. (7News)
2. Man found shot to death in car in Lakewood. Police responded to a call early on Sunday morning near Sheridan and Colfax. When they arrived, they found a man dead in the driver's seat of a car. Police have identified the victim as 27-year-old Ramon Castro Contreras. (9News)
3. Broken Water main break on West Colfax closes street. Lakewood Public Works was working late into the night on Monday to repair a broken water main on West Colfax between Fenton and Depew streets. (FOX31)
4. Denver Meow Wolf recognizes union bargaining units. Employees at Convergence Station have formed a union, Meow Wolf Workers Collective, that will operate under the Communications Workers of America Local 7055, and will spend the next few months working with management to construct a collective bargaining agreement. (Westword)
5. Turning a ski area green. As warmer temperatures and drought threaten snowpack in the West, Copper Mountain in Summit County, is taking on climate change by turning its ski runs into carbon sinks. (CO Sun)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Chromebook Basics: Jeffco Business & Workforce Center. (9 a.m.)
• Survive & Thrive: Securing Employment in 2022. (9 a.m.)
• Club de Mamás: Edgewater Library. (11 a.m.)
• Community Development Committee: Golden Chamber. (11:30 a.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Races in Evergreen on Sunday will benefit Alpine Rescue Team. (7News)
• City of Lakewood Economic Development news: Aug. 1-8. (Lakewood)
• Lakewood Cultural Center is teaming up with Lakewood Parks and Recreation: The workshop in Carmody Park on Wednesday, Aug. 3 will allow you to share your feedback about our upcoming master plan while enjoying free pizza, ice cream and games. (Lakewood Cultural Center)

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