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Butterfly Pavilion Introduces New Ambassador Tarantula

This Year’s Monarch Butterfly Migration Appears Larger Than Usual
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WESTMINISTER, Colo. — The Butterfly Pavilion located in Westminster, Colorado is excited to welcome its new ambassador the Chaco Golden Knee Tarantula which is native to parts of Argentina and Paraguay.

Starting today Jul. 15 and running through Sunday, Jul. 28, the Butterfly Pavilion is inviting the public to come visit the butterfly pavilion where the public can hold the new tarantula.

The public is also responsible for participating in picking the new tarantula's name.

The public can choose between the following names:

  • Goldie
  • Chaco
  • Oro

To pick the new name the public can either cast their vote in person or on their website.

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Colorado gun store owners frustrated as new state gun laws take effect on July 1

Buying or selling firearms is going to be more difficult in Colorado. Two major changes in the state gun laws will take effect Tuesday.

Colorado gun store owners frustrated as new state gun laws take effect on July 1

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