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A Colorado mobile preschool is stolen then found with fentanyl: How this impacts learning for kids

Roya Brown, the executive director of You be You Learning said it could take until mid-May to have the mobile school up and running again.

“This situation has been incredibly challenging for us, as it poses a serious risk to our students, teachers, and staff,” the organization wrote in an email to You be You families.

Published by Sarah Al-Arshani
USA TODAY
March 26, 2024

The Possible Woman Magazine Unveils 11 Uplifting Powerful Stories on International Women’s Day

Marking the first anniversary of The Possible Woman Magazine, Sharon Ringiér, the publication’s founder and creator of the I’m Possible Women’s Empowerment Collaborative is launching a special edition called “HERstory Unveiled: Celebrating Leading Women” on International Women’s Day, March 8.

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Iconic Impact Ignitors Worldwide

Kathi McCarty Protecting Homes and Lives – 5-Year Journey Recognized for Methamphetamine Contamination Prevention Advocacy

Evergreen, CO, United States,  – International Icon Inc. proudly recognizes Kathi McCarty from Evergreen, CO, United States, as one of the distinguished Top 10 Iconic 100 Impact Ignitors of 2023 in the category of Social Education. This prestigious accolade is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their respective fields.

Read Kathi’s post on LinkedIN.

The Possible Woman Magazine Unveils 11 Uplifting Powerful Stories on International Women’s Day

Marking the first anniversary of The Possible Woman Magazine, Sharon Ringiér, the publication’s founder and creator of the I’m Possible Women’s Empowerment Collaborative is launching a special edition called “HERstory Unveiled: Celebrating Leading Women” on International Women’s Day, March 8.

This Press Release was also picked up by:
MarketWatch
Associated Press

Iconic Impact Ignitors Worldwide

Kathi McCarty Protecting Homes and Lives – 5-Year Journey Recognized for Methamphetamine Contamination Prevention Advocacy

Evergreen, CO, United States,  – International Icon Inc. proudly recognizes Kathi McCarty from Evergreen, CO, United States, as one of the distinguished Top 10 Iconic 100 Impact Ignitors of 2023 in the category of Social Education. This prestigious accolade is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in their respective fields.

Read Kathi’s post on LinkedIN.

Meth toxicity event highlights importance of testing homes, rentals

Kathi McCarty, founder of the Meth Toxicity Awareness Alliance, shared her own story with meth toxicity and explained how to use different state resources, what tests are available and the benefits of testing for realtors, buyers, tenants, sellers and landlords.

Published by Hannah Harn
Chaffee County Times editor
 Updated 

Meth detected in air ducts of Boulder’s main library, prompting closure

After air ducts in six restrooms in Boulder’s main library tested positive for unsafe methamphetamine levels, the city closed down the building as a precaution.

Author: Melissa Reeves (9NEWS)
Published: 8:25 PM MST December 19, 2022
Updated: 8:25 PM MST December 19, 2022

Meth remediation professionals could face more accountability with new senate bill

Published by Olivia Jewell Love,
Clear Creek Courant
March 3, 2023

Libraries keep closing for meth

Librarians will tell you the role of public libraries hasn’t changed — they’ve always been a community space open to all, with a mission to educate and serve. In an extraordinary domino effect, four libraries, some of the last public spaces welcome to everyone, closed.

Posted in the Colorado Sun
Olivia Prentzel and Jennifer Brown
February 14, 2023

8 Signs that Someone is Using Crystal Meth

A person who uses meth can become addicted quickly. As a result, it is crucial to know what the signs are that someone is using crystal meth.

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Meth contamination in libraries is tip of the iceberg, experts say

Drug contamination is increasingly becoming a pernicious problem in the state — so much so that it’s keeping one company that specializes in drug decontamination occupied.

KYLA PEARCE
Denver Gazette
Jan 27, 2023 Updated Mar 8, 2023

Federal Authorities Find Huge Meth Shipment in Onions imported to California

$2.9 million of meth disguised as onions seized in California

Published by CNN
Feb. 27, 2022

The menace of meth: Use of illicit drug ‘exploding’ in Valley

Methamphetamine is one of the most prevalent drugs now being abused by area addicts, law enforcement at all levels say.

GUY VOGRIN, Reporter
gvogrin@tribtoday.com
July 11, 2021

Breaking out your Badass

This week’s guest is Kathi McCarty and Kathi talks about the horrific, eye opening, jaw dropping, life changing moment when the house she owned and rented out was turned into a meth lab.

Nicole Trick Steinbach Podcast
March 24, 2021

Montana’s Gray Laws Concerning Meth Contamination, Cleanup

Because of the gray laws surrounding meth contamination, many home buyers are getting properties tested for meth contamination before submitting offers. 

Maritsa Georgiou, NBC Montana
April 26, 2019

Cleaning up Contamination: What Happens to Meth Houses

A quick meth test is a small price to pay to avoid bigger clean up and remodeling issues.

Associated Press,
July 13, 2018

Cost of Meth Cleanup Can Sneak Up On Homeowners, Who Get Stuck With Expenses

The perils of cleaning up meth toxins. Savings and investments are lost.

Times Call Longmont
July 6,2018

Buy A Meth House Unawares And Pay The Health Consequences

This family’s dream home became a nightmare, as the kids got sick.

NPR,
July 1, 2015

Meth Contamination Forces Renters to Flee

Homes can be toxic from someone smoking meth just a few times.

Denver Fox News,
May 12, 2015

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