The Colorado Switchblade

The Colorado Switchblade

THE SMART METER THAT KNEW TOO MUCH

A Gonzo Reflection Into Power, Secrecy, and the Rate Hikes Squeezing a Mountain Town

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Jason Van Tatenhove
Nov 18, 2025
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By Jason Van Tatenhove

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I stepped outside this morning for a lungful of cold valley air, letting last week’s flowery love-letter from the town propagandists marinate in my skull.

You know the one — the digital Ha…

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