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The embattled leader of the Colorado Republican Party will remain at the GOP’s helm after an El Paso County District Court judge ruled that a vote to remove Dave Williams in August was “void and of no effect.” The vote taken to oust Williams at an Aug. 24 meeting of the central committee in Brighton failed to meet the proper supermajority threshold required, Judge Eric Bentley wrote in a ruling issued Wednesday evening.

Gas up the car and pack some snacks, because this is the weekend to head for the hills if you’re a devoted Colorado leaf-peeper. Most of the state is at or near peak, according to observers from north of Steamboat Springs all the way down to Durango. And, as predicted, it’s turning out to be an exceptional fall for foliage. “People hesitate to say, ‘This is the best I’ve ever seen,’ but I think you can safely say it really doesn’t get much better than this,” said longtime Breckenridge resident C.

Denver Post beat reporters Parker Gabriel, Ryan McFadden and columnist Troy Renck break down the Broncos’ 26-7 win over Tampa Bay, weigh the impact of losing ILB and captain Alex Singleton for the season to a torn ACL and give the latest on Sean Payton’s team from West Virginia. What do Parker and Troy think of The Greenbrier and the surrounding rolling hills of West Virginia?

The suspect in a fatal hostage situation and shootout earlier this month at Broomfield’s Arista Flats apartment complex has been charged with more than 20 felonies, including first-degree murder. Gregory Miles, 34, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, four counts of attempted first-degree murder, 18 counts of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer and a violent crime sentence enhancer, according to the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. Miles is accused of holding hostage and killing Aisha Quest — a woman with whom he lived at Arista Flats — during the Sept.

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Which smart power strip is best? You may not be aware of it, but all the devices you have plugged in around your home draw power as long as they’re connected to it— even if they’re turned off. This effect goes by a few names, such as “phantom draw” or “vampire power,” but the effect is the same — your energy bill is higher than it should be. Smart power strips detect when a device is off and cut its power so you use only the electricity you need. What to know before you buy a smart power strip Power monitoring method Smart power strips use various methods to control the flow of energy. Timer strips are programable to trigger at certain times, such as triggering a lamp at a certain time of night. Mastered strips have a main outlet that triggers the other strips to match whether it’s off or on. Motion strips turn off and on based on motion in the room. Remote strips use apps on your phone to be switched off and on. Voice strips use compatible smart assistants such as Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa to be controlled by, well, voice. Power strip vs.