Two women charged in scheme to vote with stolen ballots

Plus: The Colorado company helping clean up outer space, “slow slip” water management wins Supreme Court approval, What’s Happening this weekend and more

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Two women charged in scheme to vote with stolen ballots
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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.

Vicki Lyn Stuart, left, and Sally Jane Maxedon. (Handout)

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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Jeff Hurd, 3rd Congressional District Republican candidate, left, greets supporters Tuesday at a watch party in Grand Junction before election results came in at the Warehouse 25sixty-five. (Larry Robinson, Grand Junction Sentinel)
The Sierra Space Trash Compaction and Processing System will take astronaut trash on the International Space Station and compress it so it can be more efficiently stored on the spacecraft for later disposal. (Provided by Sierra 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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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 Smith of Fresh Water News explains.

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Monét X Change, performing as The Duchess of Krakenthorp, sings her aria in act two of “Daughter of the Regiment.” (Courtesy Minnesota Opera/Dan Norman)

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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Artist and producer Jesse Garcia, aka DJ Azma, performs a set July 1, 2023, in downtown Denver. Garcia’s Latin-based influences contribute to a percussive aspect of his music. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun via Report for America)

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

Back at it tomorrow.

— Kevin & the whole staff of The Sun

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