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Lakewood-based Natural Grocers is expanding its private-label line of household cleaning products with six new items. These products are vegan, cruelty free and made without parabens, phthalates, sulfates and synthetic fragrances. The new selections feature containers made from sustainable sugar cane. Raquel Isely, vice president of marketing at Natural Grocers, said, “At Natural Grocers, we

SHF Holdings Inc., dba Safe Harbor Financial (NASDAQ: SHFS), has extended and modified its commercial alliance agreement with Partner Colorado Credit Union (“PCCU”) for four years. The modification eliminates the $1.2 million indemnity liability reported on the balance sheet as of Sept. 30, 2024, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Additionally, Golden-based Safe Harbor will no longer

Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Scott Strong, teaching professor of applied mathematics and statistics, have been awarded the Ben L. Fryrear Endowed Chair for Innovation and Excellence at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Endowed by Mines alum Ben Fryrear ’62 in 2017, the chair recognizes and supports highly accomplished Mines faculty

The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines in Golden has appointed Richard Luarkie as the director of the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative. Established in 2024, the initiative aims to support tribal communities and serve as a leader in discussions on critical mineral and energy development in the western

Lifeloc Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:LCTC) has closed a $750,000 financing transaction through a subordinated debenture agreement with Diamond Bridge Capital LP. The financing includes a warrant granting Diamond Bridge Capital the right to purchase up to 62,500 shares of Wheat Ridge-based Lifeloc’s common stock at a strike price of $4.50 per share. The subordinated debenture

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has released its 2024 Standard Scenarios, celebrating its 10th annual edition. This analysis models least-cost electricity futures for the United States, reflecting ongoing modernization of U.S. electricity systems aimed at reducing energy costs and enhancing reliability. The Standard Scenarios provide forward-looking insights into the U.S. power sector

Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) has extended its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. to provide precise positioning solutions for automated vehicles, including automobiles and heavy trucks. The integration of Westminster-based Trimble’s precise positioning engine, Trimble ProPoint Go, with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Auto 5G Modem-RF Gen 2 aims to deliver positioning accuracy within 10 centimeters. Vehicles using

Natural Grocers, the Lakewood family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer, has introduced six new varieties of heat-and-serve soups to its house brand. This expansion caters to soup enthusiasts as winter approaches. The new soups are Certified Organic, Non-GMO, and made with entirely plant-based, gluten- and dairy-free ingredients. Each soup is packaged in BPA-free pouches designed

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden will be recognized at the 104th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) scheduled for Jan. 5–9, 2025, in Washington, D.C. NREL staff, including Bonnie Powell, Sailesh Acharya, Alejandro Henao and Stan Young, will receive the annual William W. Millar Award for the best paper in

The City of Wheat Ridge has secured $200,000 in congressionally directed spending to support the Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) powered by Localworks. This hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, located in a former parks and forestry building, is gaining attention in the Denver Metro community. With an additional $160,000 invested by the city to bring the

Two researchers from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden have been named fellows of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The honor was bestowed this fall to Zhiwen Ma and Bidzina Kekelia, both senior engineers with doctorates in mechanical engineering. ASME annually recognizes a select group of its 72,000 members for their

The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Welfare has selected 10 applicants, including two in Jefferson County, to receive a total of $200,000 aimed at improving the well-being of domestic horses in Colorado. During the competitive grant process, a panel of horse experts reviewed over 30 applications seeking more than $1 million in funding,