🌱Municipal Buildings And Meth + Cold Temps Coming + Not So 'Wild' Yet

Hey, neighbors! It's Saturday in Lakewood and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in town, including news about:

• How bad is the meth problem in municipal buildings anyway?
• Renters facing cold apartments as heating systems have broken down in some buildings before arctic cold hits.
• Coloradoans aren't going wild over the $29 Keep Colorado Wild Pass.

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Saturday's weather: Colder; a little p.m. snow. High: 24 Low: 6.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. Renters face heating issues ahead of freezing temperatures. Severe low temperatures are forecast for the metro area beginning Saturday night, and some high-rise buildings are experiencing heating issues due to increased usage and shortages in parts used to fix boilers. In one building, the heat is on "but nothing's coming out." (KDVR)
2. State legislators propose making all auto theft a felony count. According to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado has the highest rate of car thefts in the United States, with a record-breaking 45,000 thefts reported in 2022. In response, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers are planning to introduce legislation aimed at reducing auto thefts. (FOX31)
3. Why are municipalities testing their buildings for meth? In December, the Boulder Public Library was closed due to the detection of methamphetamine in some of its public areas. This prompted other public spaces along the Front Range to be closed for testing or confirmed as contaminated. The increase in testing and closures is partly due to the "ripple effect" after it was discovered in the Boulder's library HVAC system. (CPR)
4. So far, vehicle owners aren't going wild over the Keep Colorado Wild Pass concept. The implementation of the Keep Colorado Wild Pass has encountered unexpected expenses and Colorado Parks and Wildlife has requested an additional $2.2 million from state legislators. The agency is hoping to persuade vehicle owners to pay the additional $29 fee when renewing their annual registration. (CO Sun)

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Today in Lakewood:

• Vibrational Sound Bath Meditation: Full Moon Books & Event Center. (10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
• Baby Goat Yoga: Belmar. (5 – 10 p.m.)
• PI102 Training: Morrison Natural History Museum. (9 a.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Low-cost shots for your pets. This Saturday Lakewood Animal Control hosting is the Shot Spot Vaccination & Dog License Clinic at 1401 Ammons St. (Lakewood)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting a free night out at the museum for Educators Night on Jan. 30. It's an event made for celebrating educators. (Denver Museum of Nature & Science)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update. — Brad K. Evans

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