🌱 Alternatives Pregnancy Center + DPS Closures + Right-To-Repair Bill

Editorial Correction: Please note an earlier version of the newsletter included reference to Lakewood Brewing Co. This reference has been removed as Lakewood Brewing Co. is not local to Lakewood, Colorado.

Hi all! Let's get this week started off right, with a quick review of the most important things going on in town. Today we'll cover...

• Schools closing
• Schools openingRight-to-repair farming bill

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 57. Low: 33.

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Here are the top four stories in Lakewood today:

1. Alternatives Pregnancy Center, an anti-abortion organization, is receiving criticism in the from Colorado politicians. A bill is currently being discussed to address how these centers promote deceptive procedures. Read more at Vail Daily.
2. The Denver Public School system's steadily declining enrollment may result in school closures. As of now, Superintendent Alex Marrero is focusing on Denver Discovery School and Math and Science Leadership Academy as schools that may have to be consolidated or closed due to the district's declining student body. Read the details at The Denver Post.
3. The state Capitol will see a right-to-repair bill for agricultural equipment this year. The bill would allow many farming appliances to be repaired for free if they break, which would prevent or at least slow a loss of revenue over broken equipment. Read more at Fox 31.
4. A new charter school with a mission statement about black excellence is scheduled to open in Denver. If enough students enroll this week, then the school will open for kindergarten and first grade come fall. Learn more at 9 News.

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Today in Lakewood:

• AARP Tax Help! Lakewood Library, 12:00 PM
• Kids Writing Group! Belmar Library, 6:30 PM
• Intercambio Spanish Conversation Table! 6:30 PM

From my notebook:

• #AcademyFriday: "#AcademyFriday What an exciting week! It's getting REAL! Our cadets were fitted for their uniforms and equipment this week. One step closer to becoming a #ColoradoStateTrooper" (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Sober Fridays: "Tomorrow is the BIG game! Please make sure you have a plan. Driving drunk is NOT a winning play. 🏈 Have a sober ride/designated driver to get you home safe this weekend! #SuperBowlSunday #soberrides" (Colorado State Patrol via Facebook)
• Skiing: "Going down the hill BUT in the fun way! ⛷❄️ 💡 The cool mountain air breathing into your face as you speed down a beautiful snow covered mountain is one of the most fun and exhilarating experiences out there." (Colorado, Denver 🌲 Travel | Hotels | Outdoors | Tips via Instagram)

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