Morning headlines from DenverPost.com

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Today's Front Page News

Colorado Republicans start to warm up to new legislative boundaries
Like many Republicans, state Rep. Robert Ramirez was furious at new legislative boundaries drawn by Democrats — until he took a closer look.  

• Lakewood police believe 3-year-old fatally shot 5-year-old boy
• Rocky Mountain region water districts investing in cloud-seeding
• Nonprofit seeks museum dedicated to the history of Denver's police officers
• Colorado Secretary of State Gessler embraces being targeted over his push for reforms
• Fort Carson gives holiday greetings to returning soldiers

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Today's Local Politics

Dems in redrawn 6th Congressional District weigh how to proceed with primary
With its rich mix of voters, Colorado's newly aligned 6th Congressional District is demographically among the most competitive nationwide and, for now, the lone district in the state set to host a primary election as the new year arrives.  

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Today's Business

Retailers make final push for last Christmas shopping day
Today is a gift for procrastinators. It's Saturday, it's Christmas Eve, and the weather forecast is good. Even better, there may still be bargains out there.  

• Ski industry upset over Forest Service's water-rights clause
• National Western Stock Show outlines five options for its future

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Today's Sports Headlines

Avs chalk up their eighth straight win at home
The Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in overtime on Friday night on Matt Duchene's goal at the Pepsi Center.  

• Saturday's games: 49ers use tough defense to dominate
• Broncos had can't-miss choice of Miller, Dareus
• Koufos' improvement a big plus for Nuggets
• Clippers are ready for battle of L.A.
• Giguere taking control in net

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Today's Entertainment

Movie review: "War Horse," opening on Christmas, is one in a fine herd
Imagine a contest in which a group of gifted directors stands around, trying to outdo each other by taking seriously the notion of making an intelligent, artistically ambitious,  

• It's Ween, cubed, at the Fillmore
• People: Kris Humphries booed repeatedly at Knicks-Nets game

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Today's Style

Be stylish as you ring in the new year
If there's one time of year when you can dress to excess, it's New Year's Eve. But blinging out from head to toe doesn't necessarily create a stylish package.  

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Today's Opinion

Ditmer: Open spaces are Colorado's greatest gifts
Forget those shining packages tucked under the tree. Colorado's most amazing presents won't be found there — and most of us are oblivious that we are the lucky recipients.  

• Sirota: A season of fake outrage
• Colorado Voices: A twinkle in the sky on Christmas Eve
• Editorial: Secret santas delivering christmas spirit
• Editorial: The dark underside of fringe politics
• Editorial: Mr. Bruce goes to fantasy land