Colorado

Criminal Justice Leaders In Colorado Recommend Lighter Penalties For Drug Possession

The Denver Post | Posted 11.14.2009 | Denver


A commission of Colorado criminal justice leaders voted Friday to recommend reduced penalties for possessing marijuana and other illegal drugs. If ...

Pine Beetles Diverting Money From Camp Sites In National Forests

The Aspen Times | Matt Joyce | Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


CHEYENNE, Wyo. Some national forests in Wyoming are trimming their budgets, including possible campground closures, as the regional U.S. Forest Servic...

Afghan Farmers Visit Colorado For Agricultural Tips

The Denver Post | Bruce Finley | Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


FORT COLLINS -- If the United States really wants to stabilize Afghanistan, say six Afghans visiting Colorado farms, then it should focus more on buil...

Happiest States In The US: Colorado Ranks Fourth

Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


In a study by the University of Cambridge in England, Colorado has been ranked the fourth happiest state in the U.S. The study suggests that state...

Chamber Of Commerce Gives Colorado A Grant To Export Green Energy To China, Mexico

AP | Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


DENVER — Colorado will receive a $363,135 federal grant to promote clean-technology exports to China and Mexico. State officials announced the ...

Dave Schultheis Compares Obama To 9/11 Hijackers On Twitter

Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


Republican State Senator Dave Schultheis, who recently announced his retirement, has compared President Barack Obama to the 9/11 hijackers on his twit...

Colorado's Black Bears: Coming to a Dumpster Near You

Lise Waring | Posted 11.12.2009 | Denver


Lise Waring

The nature of the tight box canyon that cradles Telluride means that it's only a few blocks to the edge of civilization. Black bears wander through town in search of snacks -- especially this time of year.

Erwin Washington, Drunk United Pilot From Lakewood, Arrested In London

Posted 11.11.2009 | Denver


Erwin Washington, of Lakewood, a United Airlines pilot, was arrested in London on charges of being drunk prior to flying from London to Chicago on Mon...

Crested Butte Snodgrass Expansion A No Go

firsttracksonline.com | Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver


Mt. Crested Butte, CO - The U.S. Forest Service has notified Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) by letter that it is denying the Colorado ski resort...

Honor Our Veterans by Learning More

Michael Foote | Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver


Michael Foote

There are 446,000 veterans in Colorado, making up 10% of our state's population. It is difficult to be successful and inclusive in this state without understanding the military and veterans.

Starz Denver Film Festival: What Movies Will You See? (VOTE)

Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver


The 32nd annual Starz Denver Film Festival begins this Thursday, bringing Denver 11 days with more than 200 films from 40 different countries. Scr...

Josh Penry To Leave Governor's Race And Endorse Rival McInnis: Report

Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver


In a statement emailed to supporters Josh Penry said he is backing out of his bid for the GOP nomination for Governor because he didn't want to jeopar...

"Failure Is Not an Option..."

Wade Norris | Posted 11.09.2009 | Denver


Wade Norris

What if we approached global warming the way we approached confronting the Nazis in World War II or the way NASA approached Apollo 13?

Is Ft. Hood Like Columbine? By Columbine's Dave Cullen

Newsweek | Dave Cullen | Posted 11.09.2009 | Home


My brain is about to bust with all the apparent parallels to Columbine, Virginia Tech and 9/11, and the startling differences to each as well. But the...

Boulder Falls Closed Indefinitely

Daily Camera | Laura Snider | Posted 11.06.2009 | Denver


The city of Boulder's open space department has decided to indefinitely close the popular Boulder Falls trail after finding no reasonable way to fix t...

Ski Resort Openings: The Complete Schedule

Posted 11.13.2009 | Denver


It's officially the beginning of ski season here in Colorado! With four resorts already open, more opening this weekend and a slew of them opening th...

Outside Magazine Ranks Five Colorado Ski Areas On List of Best Resorts (VIDEO)

Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


Outside Magazine has released its annual list of North America's 16 Best Ski Resorts with five Colorado resorts making the list. Silverton placed at...

Breckenridge Marijuana Legalization Could Inspire Other Ski Towns

Aspen Daily News | Brent Gardner-Smith | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


While Pitkin County and Aspen have long had a reputation for a casual approach to drug enforcement, it may be Durango that is the next Colorado ski to...

Denver Police: Doggy Doors Are Being Used To Break Into Homes

9News | Jeffrey Wolf and Kevin Torres | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


DENVER - You might think it's an unusual way for burglars to gain entry, but Denver Police say it's becoming more common for thieves to break in to ho...

As Goes VA, So Goes CO? Not So Fast, My Friend

Laura Chapin | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


Laura Chapin

What, if anything, does the Republican red swing in Virginia mean for fellow swing state Colorado? Not as much as the Republicans would like to think.

Budget Votes Prove Unsuccessful Throughout Colorado

The Denver Post | Jessica Fender | Posted 11.05.2009 | Denver


The Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts will continue to operate in aging, asbestos-filled buildings. Aurora will close four of its seven librar...

TABOR Initiatives Shot Down In Maine And Washington, With Colorado Used As Negative Example

ColoradoPols | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


Yesterday, two versions of Colorado's controversial Taxpayer's Bill of Rights (TABOR) went before the voters in Washington state and Maine. Where, in...

High Time!

Shan Wells | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


Shan Wells

When even old George Will thinks Mary Jane is riding the Freedom Express, you know that national legalization can't be too far away.

Breckenridge Legalizes Marijuana

Mason Tvert | Posted 11.04.2009 | Denver


Mason Tvert

Ski resorts are offering everything from large discounts to specialty cheeseburgers to attract people to their towns. Perhaps offering skiers and snowboarders a hassle-free environment in which they can relax and recreate with marijuana could do the trick.

Aaron Seibers Stabs Himself So He Doesn't Have To Work At Blockbuster

Posted 11.03.2009 | Denver


An Edgewater man has admitted to stabbing himself in the leg Monday night because he didn't want to go to work. Aaron Seibers, 29, reported that he ...