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Happy Monday, Lakewood friends! Let's get this day started off right. Here's what's happening today in and around Lakewood.

Monday's weather: Partly sunny and warm. High: 73 Low: 43.

Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

  1. Is scariest place to be this season Denver International Airport? The problems at DIA continue to pile up, and it's been a nightmare for passengers. (Gazette)
  2. West Metro budget presentation: West Metro Fire and Rescue's proposed budget for 2022 is available to for public review. View and download it here: (WestMetro)
  3. Ground-Level Ozone Is a Creeping Threat to Biodiversity: Scientists are discovering how this pollutant damages plants and trees, setting off a cascade of effects that harms everything from soil microbes to wildlife. (WIRED)
  4. Inside the Race to Be Colorado's First Ski Resort to Open: From massive snowmaking efforts to bucket brigades that move gallons of natural powder, here's what goes into the state's winter contest. (5280)
  5. What's happening over on West Colfax? The new edition of West Colfax Lately is on the street. Check it out here: (WCCA)

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Today in Lakewood:

Lakewood Patch Notebook

  • Colorado's Free Application Day has expanded to become Free Application Day$! This statewide initiative allows individuals to submit their admission applications to Colorado's colleges and universities during this three day period can for free. Tuesday, Oct. 19 - Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (Free)
  • LWVCO provides a 2021 Ballot Issues Toolkit for voters. The content explores the statewide issues for the upcoming election, along with nonpartisan explanations of each measure and summaries of their pros and cons. (LWVCO)

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