February 2023

A star is born: Study reveals complex chemistry inside ‘stellar nurseries’

An international team of researchers has uncovered what might be a critical step in the chemical evolution of molecules in cosmic “stellar nurseries.” In these vast clouds of cold gas and dust in space, trillions of molecules swirl together over millions of years. The collapse of these interstellar clouds eventually gives rise to young stars and planets.

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Colorado legislation to ban horse slaughter for human consumption stripped down after opposition from ranchers

A proposal to ban the slaughter of horses for human consumption barely passed its first test at the state Capitol on Thursday, squeaking out of a Senate committee after it was stripped into a livestock transportation bill. The controversial debate ahead of the 4-3 vote by the Senate Agriculture Committee included tearful testimony from horse rescuers, including women and girls who said they saved horses from going to slaughter.

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The Fine Print

PUBLIC SERVICE FISHERS PEAK STATE PARK Colorado’s new 42nd state park has launched its new public website. To check it out in full, go to https://www.fisherspeakstatepark.com SCAM & FRAUD COMPLAINTS: *If you have a question or report about a scam or instance of fraud contact an AARP ElderWatch volunteer for information and assistance at 1-800-222-4444, option 2.

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River C

all Purgatoire River Call as of: 02/17/2023 Johns Flood Ditch: Priority #5, Appropriation Date: 03/20/1862 Trinidad Reservoir Report: Release 0.06 AF Inflow 29.06 AF - 14.65 CFS Evaporation 0 AF Content 22,692 Elevation 6,186.38 Precipitation 0 Downstream Call: Ninemile Canal; Appropriation Date: 05/10/1887. Jeff Montoya, Water Commissioner Colorado Division of Water Div.

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