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		<title>Sundance Film Festival Announces Dates, Venues</title>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t Wait: Mumford &#038; Sons Coming to Boulder</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:01:50 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>RIP Dark Horse: Remember the Good Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:37:20 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Megan Trussell Case Explained: Colorado Teen&#8217;s Mysterious Death Spurs State Review</title>
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		<title>The End of an Era: World-Famous Dark Horse Announces Closure Date</title>
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		<title>Will Boulder See the Light Before the Dark Horse Is Demolished?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Michelin-Recognized Team Opening New Sushi Spot</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Xcel Energy Defends Power Shutoffs in Legislative Hearing</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:20:27 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Boulder Mexican Restaurant Closing After Four Years</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:09:51 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title>Umphrey’s McGee Has a &#8220;Renewed Sense of Energy&#8221; With New Drummer</title>
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