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Erie officials lining up 2 ballot measures for November election

On the table are a sales tax to fund the expansion and renovation of the Erie Community Center, and a lodging tax for short-term rentals and stays in the town.

The Erie Town Council could ask voters to fund improvements to its community center through a new sales and use tax. (Courtesy photo/Erie)

The lights of an ambulance illuminate a Longmont police officer as the Colorado State Patrol investigates a fatal crash involving two vehicles near Francis Street and Colorado 66 in this file photo.
(Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer Dec. 30, 2015)

After Boulder Canyon crash, 1 person pronounced dead; stretch of Colorado 119 closed

Erie police officers pose for a photo with Erie Town Council members on Tuesday evening. Seven officers in total were recognized for their response to three serious crashes that happened in February. (Provided by Gabi Rae)

Erie officers awarded for response to 3 crashes in less than 48 hours

Colorado-themed figurines are on display at the exhibit, “Our Journeys to Now,” at The Collective in Lafayette on Wednesday. The exhibit celebrates Colorado’s 150 years of statehood alongside the nation’s 250th anniversary and will be on display through Sept. 20. (Joel Solis/Staff Photographer)

Lafayette art show explores sesquisemiquincentennial — the 150th of Colorado and 250th of U.S.

CU students work on their laptops in the engineering building in 2019. Starting in August, students will be required to complete an AI training module before they’re allowed to access the University of Colorado Boulder’s version of ChatGPT. (Camera file photo)

Any student who wants to use CU Boulder’s version of ChatGPT must complete AI training, university says

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Colorado Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx stands for a portrait in the indoor shooting range adjacent to his podcast studio at his campaign headquarters on Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Colorado Springs. (Photo by Timothy Hurst/The Denver Post)

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Town of Superior leaders write in support of Rachel Friend and Jenn Kaaoush for Boulder County treasurer.

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