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Good morning, Colorado.

We on the product team are battling some spotty internet this morning, to say nothing of a little post-election fatigue as we've been working to keep Colorado informed. I'm tired. Maybe you're tired, too. But the news marches on, and we're going to keep bringing it to you.

We're keeping a close eye on the one U.S. House race still in question in the 8th Congressional District, where incumbent Yadira Caraveo holds a narrow lead over Gabe Evans, according to AP results. You can follow that as well as some other still-to-be called ballot measures on our live blog , as well as at our live results page .

And we've also thrown in some nonelection news for you today. Let's get to it.

THE NEWS ELECTION 2024 Two women, one a USPS employee, charged with stealing ballots and then casting them in Mesa County

Vicki Lyn Stuart, a USPS employee, and Sally Jane Maxedon have been charged with stealing mail ballots in Mesa County and fraudulently casting them. Prosecutors said the two women are suspected of forgery, identity theft and attempting to influence a public servant, Jesse Paul reports.

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Republican Jeff Hurd beats Democrat Adam Frisch in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District. Hurd, a Grand Junction attorney, won by being "as exciting as a bread sandwich" after Lauren Boebert nearly lost the district for Republicans in 2022, Jesse Paul writes.

Colorado Democrats maintain control of the state legislature, but their path to a supermajority is slim. Supermajority control could embolden the progressive left to push for a more aggressive agenda. But their ability to reshape the state government next year could be limited. Brian Eason explains.

Colorado company is building its own WALL-E as it reimagines trash disposal, recycling in outer space

NASA recently approved the next stage of Sierra Space's trash compactor that aims to cut down on garbage on the International Space Station. If all goes as planned, the Louisville space company's contraption will board the ISS in 2026 to help reduce the volume of trash stored on the station and potentially find new uses for the waste. Tamara Chuang has more.

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Colorado Supreme Court upholds "slow sip" approach to managing underground water supplies

The Colorado Supreme Court, in a ruling that will affect water supplies for millions of Coloradans, said this week that the "slow sip" approach to managing groundwater that helps fill Front Range taps will remain in place. Jerd SmithFresh Water News explains.

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Colorado's new duchess: "Drag Race" all-star takes on historic celebrity role at opera

Monét X Change, who wowed judges with her vocal talents on "RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars," performs the role of the Duchess of Krakenthorp in Opera Colorado's production of "Daughter of the Regiment." Stephanie Wolf has more on the intersection of drag and opera.

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COLORADO REPORT

Fewer people cast ballots in Summit County compared to the 2020 presidential election. In 2024, 81% of active voters cast ballots in the election, according to unofficial results. That is down almost 5 percentage points from the 2020 election. — Summit Daily

How immigrants and their advocates are bracing for "Operation Aurora." President-elect Donald Trump will have to contend with Colorado laws meant to protect newcomers. A law signed in 2019, for example, prohibits local law enforcement officers from arresting an individual solely based on their immigration status, and bars local law enforcement from providing personal information to federal immigration authorities. — Denverite

Illegal Pete's onion supplier was linked to McDonald's outbreak. Here's how Pete reacted. The outbreak, which was traced to a supplier in the state, forced several restaurants to scramble and temporarily pull onions from their menus. — Denverite

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THE OPINION PAGE

It's now Donald Trump's America, and the only people left to blame is everyone. Over the next four years, we will see if America really got what it wanted in a Trump restoration. — Mike Littwin

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What's Happening Nov. 7-13

Let's Dance. It's been a long week. And a loud one, too. If you're looking for a place to shut up and shake your body, might we recommend a nice dance party?

In Denver tomorrow night, join Warm Cookies of the Revolution at Green Spaces in the RiNo Art District for "Tonight, We Dance!" It's a post-election dance party where the cover fee is waived if you write a postcard with your commitments for the first 100 days of the new administration. (Warm Cookies will mail you the card in a few months.) There will be food, drinks, henna tattoos, a chill corner with massage chairs and, of course, music. For something a little more structured, the Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting a "Tapas and Tango" party in their rooftop bar. Enjoy light bites and tango lessons from Tango Colorado. No experience necessary.

In the San Luis Valley, the Church Project will host its bimonthly Dance Church sessions Sunday morning, from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Come back later in the evening to enjoy the monthly Open Mic night, Valle Libre , co-hosted by a local audio-visual artist .

Various prices; Nov. 8 and 10; Various locations

Local Comedy Showcase. Chuckle, giggle, hoot, holler, cackle or cry-laugh. Whatever you need to do, do it at the Roaring Fork Valley's local comedy showcase on Friday night, featuring quick-hit sets from 10 local comedians. $20; 8 p.m., Nov. 8; TACAW, 400 Robinson St., Basalt

This is Native Art. An opening reception for the new exhibition, "This is Native Art," curated by Danielle SeeWalker with work by 30 Native artists from around the country. The exhibition will be in the Capitol's basement rotunda through February. Free; 2-4 p.m., Nov. 13; Colorado State Capitol Basement Rotunda, 200 East Colfax Ave., Denver

Go West Film Festival. Watch some of the best films in the Wild West (and a little bit beyond) at this annual, free celebration of Western films. A mix of classics and contemporary movies will play over six days, with moderated audience discussions after each film. Free; Nov. 11-16; The Kress Cinema, 817 Eighth Ave., Greeley

Back at it tomorrow.

— Kevin & the whole staff of The Sun

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