Good morning, Colorado.
We have a supermoon to look forward to tonight, the biggest and brightest of the year. And as the Boulder subreddit has repeatedly reminded me this week, it coincides with an extremely rare comet that should be visible for a few more days. After last week’s aurora borealis, we’ve had plenty of reminders lately how lucky we are to live under such beautiful Colorado skies.
Back on Earth, we have some Colorado news for you. Let’s get to it.
BUSINESS
After five years and hundreds of millions of dollars to revamp its iconic — but aging — Golden plant, Coors has unveiled a massive update to its original location. Parker Yamasaki gives us a tour of the modernized facilities.
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WATER
The long-awaited Colorado River Connectivity Channel is fully operational after years of negotiations, after state water managers opened the new waterway in Grand County earlier this week. Already, the new project is paying off. Shannon Mullane explains how.
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ELECTION 2024
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Proposed sales tax increase on Denver’s Ballot Issue 2R
Most affordable housing in Colorado is built with a declining stream of federal government help. Denver voters are being asked to expand the city’s affordable housing programs with a tax increase. Brian Eason breaks down Ballot Issue 2R.
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Oct. 17-23
Build Your Own Film Festival. The 37th annual Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Festival starts tomorrow in Colorado Springs. This long-running festival features over 40 movies written, directed or edited by women, and focuses on female-forward films, like “The Day Iceland Stood Still,” about a day in 1975 when 90% of Iceland’s women walked off the job, and “Motorcycle Mary,” a short film about the 30-year career of motorsports legend Mary McGee.
We love a good film festival, but if sitting in the dark with friends and strangers for three days isn’t your first choice for weekend activities, the festival has a cozier alternative.
The Virtual Encore, from Oct. 24-27, offers access to more than 30 films screening at the festival from the comfort of your own couch. You can purchase a full encore pass for $80 and get access to the entire virtual program over the four days, or choose from a five-movie pass, a single movie ticket, or a movie block, which includes access to two-to-four films screened together.
Browse the full film guide, pick out your favorites and build your schedule. Watch what you want, when you want, and rest assured that you can always pause to refill your popcorn.
$80 full festival pass; Oct. 24-27; Virtual
- Pickle Fest. A party in the park to celebrate pickles in every way, shape and form. Entry to the pickleball tournament is closed, but stop by for the pickle-tasting contest (or enter your own preserved goods), the pickle costume contest, live music, and local food and drinks. Free; 11 a.m., Oct. 19; Apple Valley Park, Paonia
- Día del Arte. A free community art and health event for the Roaring Fork Valley. Health screenings and workshops will be offered at the third annual health fair, while Carbondale Arts will provide supplies to make fantastic Día de los Muertos decorations. Free; 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 19; Third Street Center, 520 S. Third St., Carbondale
- Del Norte Zombie Crawl. A zombie crawl for the undead in downtown Del Norte, starting at 5 p.m. Spooky games, zombie-themed drinks and a cash prize costume contest. Free; 5-11 p.m., Oct. 18; Up Top Café, 670 Grand Ave., Del Norte
Speaking of Colorado skies, this was a beautiful sight to greet us this morning in Boulder. Good things are ahead.
— Kevin & the whole staff of The Sun
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