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By Tynin Fries
tfries@denverpost.com / @TyninFries
Happy Monday, everyone!
I hope you all enjoyed the very long weekend. What’s the best thing I did this weekend? Watch the U.S. Womens National Team kick butt and win the World Cup.
 Now, on to the rest of the news.
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The Rundown
+ Today’s Weather: More of the same with thunderstorms possible.
+ From the Editorial Board: “As a former leader in Colorado’s GOP, I’m here to tell you Rocky Mountain Gun Owners is this state’s Taliban,” writes Joshua Hosler, former head of the El Paso County Republican Party.
+ Ask Amy: After getting into a new relationship, Ruminating can’t stop thinking about her partner’s past partners. Amy tries to give advice after a family has a Father’s Day filled with drama. And Undecided can’t make up her mind about whether she wants kids.
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Shambhala, the Boulder-born Buddhist organization, suppressed allegations of abuse, ex-members say
Ariel Hall sits in her home in Spruce Head, Maine, on June 7, 2019. Hall formerly lived and worked at the Shambhala Mountain Center in the foothills west of Fort Collins. (Sarah Rice, Special to the Denver Post)
A Denver Post investigation, comprised of dozens of interviews and a hundreds of documents, revealed that Shambhala suppressed allegations of abuse for decades, including several allegations against leader Sakyoung Mipham Rinpoche.
The Boulder-born Buddhist and mindfulness community failed to deliver justice for vicitms because of internal processes that hid allegations from child molestation to clerical abuse.
“This is a (expletive) cult. What happens when you stand up to authority? You get pushed out.”
Julia Howell, a former Shambhala member
Hemp’s legal. Tell that to the financial service providers, social media companies, industry officials say
Alec Cohen, a production specialist at Bluebird Botanicals, keeps the production line going by putting labels onto jars of hemp capsules in the company’s new production lab in Louisville on June 27, 2019. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)
After the federal farm bill legalized hemp, Colorado’s industry was excited to make major business moves. However, the industry has faced major hurdles when it comes to banking and advertising.
Several businesses have had trouble finding a bank or credit card company that will work with them. Plus, Facebook and Google won’t advertise CBD products because hemp is a part of cannabis.
Durango residents divided as beloved coal-fired train faces lawsuits over its role in the 416 fire
At left: A Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train pulls in at Rockwood Depot Train Station to pick up passengers in Durango on June 17, 2019. At right: Leona Johnson from Cedar City Utah, sixth from right, and all her grandchildren board the Cascade Canyon Express at the Rockwood Depot Train Station Durango on June 17, 2019. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)
Last week, a federal investigation found that the beloved Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train was responsible for starting the 416 fire last year. The fire quickly became the sixth largest wildfire in Colorado’s history and destroyed 54,000 acres and millions of dollars in damage.
Now, the community that surrounds the train is divided over whether the railroad’s owners should be liable. On one hand, some people lost homes and want the train owners held responsible. On the other hand, some believe all should be forgiven because of all the good the train has brought to the community.
Want to prevent summer learning loss in your kids? Don’t forget to include fun, experts say.
Children participating in a summer program at Lawrence Elementary School hold hands to form a circle at the start of craft time in Arvada on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Kelsey Brunner, The Denver Post)
Here’s one for all the parents out there trying to figure out how to entertain their kids while school is out.
Over summer break, kids can expierence “summer slide” where they lose knowledge and skills they mastered during the school year. So how do you prevent that?
Experts say that while each kid has different needs, parents should find a way to prevent boredom.
By the Numbers
United States’ team celebrates with trophy after winning the Women’s World Cup final soccer match between US and The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France, Sunday, July 7, 2019. (Alessandra Tarantino, The Associated Press)
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+ In case you missed it, the U.S. Women ‘s National Team won their fourth FIFA Women’s World Cup yesterday, 2-0. The U.S. defeated the Dutch to win back-to-back titles and fans at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park went crazy celebrating.
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+ Meanwhile, the U.S. men’s soccer team failed to follow their example, losing the Gold Cup final to Mexico.
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+ On Saturday about 130 protestors flocked to protest Denver’s Canadian geese catch-and-kill program.
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+ Southern California experienced a 6.4 and 7.1 earthquake on Thursday and Friday. Months of aftershocks are expected.
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Quick Hits
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a 14-mile trail in the northeastern metro area and can easily be reached by taking the A-Line. (Beth Nobles/Sand Creek Regional Greenway Partnership)
+ Ditch your car by doing these hiking trails you can access by RTD bus, light rail in Denver and Boulder. — The Know Outdoors
+ This seems like a much-needed program to me. CU Denver is training diverse, mid-level professionals to ascend higher-ed’s ranks.
+ Yesterday, the body found on Longs Peak was confirmed to be the Air Force Academy student from Las Vegas who has been missing since November.
+ Awwww. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo welcomed a baby giraffe on Saturday.
+ Law enforcement are investigating the husband in connection with a Frederick woman’s shooting death.
LATEST ON ROCKIES
+ Did you know that Will Barton created his own rap EP? Me neither.
+ With a boxer as a dad, Broncos’ Dre’Mont Jones reached his NFL dream with a fighter’s mentality.
+ Colorado Republicans’ recall efforts get Democrats fired up.
+ The state’s largest hotel, Gaylord Rockies Resort, has plans for an expansion after refinancing.
+ I hope none of you were stuck in this nightmare. Rocky Mountain National Park was mobbed with visitors over Fourth of July.
+ They drove across the country before deciding on Arvada. Urban Beets opens in Olde Town Arvada, offering plant-based meals. — The Know
What We’re Reading
+ No surprise here. Women feel unsafe on Denver’s streets after dark, but it’s not likely to get brighter anytime soon. If you don’t know why women feel uncomfortable walking down metro streets in the dark, it’s time to have a conversation with the women in your life. — Denverite
+ In an unsettling update, ICE used facial recognition to mine state driver’s license databases. — NYT
Song of the Day
Song: “On a Roll”
Artist: Miley Cyrus as Ashley O
Sounds like: Where are the Black Mirror fans? In the latest season of this creepy show, Miley Cyrus performs as Ashley O. This song is now burned in my brain and gives me goosebumps when I think about all the crazy in that episode that is all too close to our reality.
Follow our Spotify playlist for an endless fountain of tunes: Click this link or search “Mile High Roundup” in your app.
Get in Touch
Remember, if you see something that doesn’t look right or just have a comment, thought or suggestion, email me at tfries@denverpost.com or yell at me on Twitter.
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