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true in Je erson County and Weld County, all across our state — it’s to pack people in,” he said. “And if you pack in people in a ordable housing, guess what you’re going to get? Democrat control in your counties.”

• Peters didn’t directly answer a question about how she would balance preparing for her upcoming felony trial on charges that she orchestrated a breach of Mesa County’s election system and the duties of serving as GOP chair. She also didn’t answer a question about whether she would step down if convicted and incarcerated. Instead, Peters read a Psalm and said she welcomed the trial because she wants to “expose these machines,” presumably meaning electronic ballot tabulators.

• “You want to know why we don’t win? It’s because we don’t tell the truth,” Williams said. “If we got out there and we boldly articulated what we believed in, we would win.” is story is from e Colorado Sun, a journalist-owned news outlet based in Denver and covering the state. For more, and to support e Colorado Sun, visit coloradosun. com. e Colorado Sun is a partner in the Colorado News Conservancy, owner of Colorado Community Media.

Do you have old electronics around the house collecting dust?

Douglas County residents may dispose of unwanted electronics free of charge at Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. in Aurora. Drop off weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and occasional Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required. For a list of acceptable items, Saturday drop-off dates and more, visit douglas.co.us and search for Electronics Recycling.

Need help with rising heat costs?

Rising heating costs may be hard to budget for this year, but help is available to Douglas County residents who are struggling. If you or someone you know needs assistance, apply now through April 30, 2023, for energy assistance through the State of Colorado’s LowIncome Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). For more information, visit douglas.co.us and search LEAP or email LEAPHELP@discovermygoodwill.org

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Mysterious insects? Trees in trouble? A need for gardening advice?

CSU Extension is here for you. We provide answers and education. For more information call 720-733-6930 or visit https://douglas.extension.colostate.edu