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More than 80 places in the Mountain West have been certified by the nonprofit DarkSky. The designation requires steps to reduce light pollution. But it also allows communities to market themselves as stargazing destinations.
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The 19th annual dining event features more than 300 participating eateries. That expansion comes as federal budgets slash funds for the food insecure.
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