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Unique gifts from Colorado

Invigorate your holiday season with a gift-giving strategy that fulfills the giver and the receiver alike. Here’s a list of unique Colorado – inspired offerings that range from toys and tools to sleigh rides and adventure gear sure to spark smiles, warm homes, and invite adventure. When it comes to gift-giving Colorado style, wrap up …

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Want to Refinance? Don’t Fall for These Scams

Rumors that interest rates may rise soon have some homeowners looking to refinance. Scammers are taking advantage of this interest by fooling homeowners with false promises and upfront fees. How the Scam Works: You receive an email, phone call or flyer offering you a great deal on refinancing your home. The company may promise you a …

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Don’t Fall for Fake Customer Service Numbers

Next time you call the customer service department of your credit or debit card, be sure to double check the number. Scammers are purchasing phone numbers similar to those of customer service lines and fooling card holders into sharing account information. How the Scam Works: You have an issue with your credit card, so you …

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Emergency Preparedness

The likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan that fits …

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National Drug Take Back Day – Saturday September 26th

Turn in your unused or expired household prescription/over-the-counter medication for safe disposal. Saturday – September 26, 2015 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM For the disposal location closest to you: www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov The following items WILL NOT be accepted: Needles and Sharps, Mercury (thermometers), Oxygen Containers, Chemotherapy/Radioactive Substances, Pressurized Canisters, Illicit Drugs Tienes medicamentos? Entrega tus medicamentos …

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Hot Weather Safety Essential for Elderly

As the thermometer rises, so do serious health risks for seniors and those with chronic medical problems. The risk of potentially deadly heat-related illnesses can increase with a combination of high temperatures, certain lifestyle factors and general health, according to the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Lifestyle factors that increase the dangers include not drinking …

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11 Tularemia Cases Identified In Colorado This Year

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, there have been 11 human cases of tularemia in Colorado since May of this year. Sixteen human tularemia cases were reported in 2014, the second highest number of cases in Colorado since 1983 when there were 20 cases. The previous average was fewer than four …

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Summer Contracting Scam Tricks Homeowners

Summer is unfortunately the season for home improvement scams and fly-by-night contractors. BBB has received reports of contractors luring victims with a great deal on driveway paving only to stick them with a stiff bill. How the Scam Works: You answer the door, and it’s a construction contractor. He says that he’s just completed a …

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Don’t Let Distractions Wreck Your Summer Vacation

Distracted driving is a growing – and dangerous – recurring event in the United States. Any activity from talking on a cell phone, looking at a GPS system, to eating or drinking while driving is a distraction and can endanger the driver, passengers, and bystanders. Probably the most alarming distraction of all is text messaging …

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FTC Action: Scammers Banned from Selling Healthcare Products: Medicare Card Scheme Took Money from Seniors’ Bank Accounts

A group of scammers who falsely promised consumers new Medicare cards in order to obtain their bank account numbers and debit their accounts will be banned from selling healthcare-related products and services under settlements with the Federal Trade Commission. The settlements resolve charges the FTC filed last year against Benjamin Todd Workman and Glenn Erikson …

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Rocky’s 100th Birthday

By Robert Stack, Rocky Mountain National Park volunteer There is a big birthday party happening this year and you are invited! Your Rocky Mountain National Park, Rocky, is turning 100 years old. Its official birthday was Monday, January 26, 2015. And how do you begin to celebrate 100 years of achievements and relationships on one …

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Supreme Court ruling gives Obamacare new life, says AMAC

“Congress has an opportunity to flex its muscles by moving forward with a plan to replace Obamacare with a law that actually enhances access to healthcare. The Supreme Court’s ruling that allows insurance subsidies offered by Federal exchanges must not disrupt plans to enact a new law that is equitable and efficient,” according to Dan …

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