Colorado real estate division director on leave
March 17, 2010 12:02 PM
DENVER (AP) - The Colorado Division of Real Estate director is on leave from her job. Erin Toll declined to comment on the nature of her absence. Spokesmen for the division and Gov. Bill Ritter declined to comment because...
Lawsuit challenges new Colorado petition laws
March 16, 2010 05:47 PM
DENVER (AP) - A group of activists and advocates has filed a lawsuit challenging new Colorado laws that toughened requirements for people gathering signatures for ballot measures. The lawsuit was filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Denver against...
State political parties smell caucus rebellion
March 16, 2010 04:02 PM
DENVER (AP) - Both Democrats and Republicans smell rebellion as party members head to caucuses to start the process of choosing candidates for office this fall. On the Republican side, tea party activists are looking to show strength by...
Navajo named to Colorado Indian affairs post
March 16, 2010 01:46 PM
DENVER (AP) - A former energy attorney and member of the Navajo Nation is the new executive secretary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs. Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien on Tuesday announced Carol Harvey's appointment. Harvey has been on...
More gravel pits approved in Rifle 'gateway'
March 16, 2010 01:02 PM
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - There is to be a pair of new gravel pits just east of Rifle along the Colorado River, Garfield County officials agreed on Monday. Despite the fact that the city objected to the proposal, and...
Mesa State library acquires thousands of new online books, journals
March 15, 2010 10:17 PM
Mesa State College's Tomlinson Library recently acquired online materials typically found only in much larger college libraries - and anyone with a Colorado library card has access to it. The library is figuring out a way to remain current...
Sheen pleads not guilty in domestic violence case
March 15, 2010 07:33 PM
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Actor Charlie Sheen pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges on Monday, nearly three months after his wife told Colorado police in a 911 call he put a knife to her throat and threatened to...
Lawmakers prepare to introduce energy bill
March 15, 2010 04:16 PM
Breckenridge Ski Resort proposes alpine coaster
March 15, 2010 12:16 PM
BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (AP) - Breckenridge Ski Resort is hoping to add a mountain version of a roller coaster on one of its peaks. The resort plans to present its application to the Breckenridge Planning Commission on Tuesday night for...
Judge grants continuance in Rifle murder trial
March 13, 2010 03:31 PM
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. - A district court judge Friday granted a motion to continue the Rifle murder trial of Heath Johnston until September. Ninth Judicial District Court Judge Gail Nichols agreed to continue the trial until September to accommodate...
ER repairs on I-70 to cost $860k
March 12, 2010 08:32 PM
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Costs will be at least $860,000 to repair holes punched into Interstate 70 by a rock slide. Colorado Department of Transportation officials said Friday the costs of repairing the highway through Glenwood Canyon, about...
Grand Junction's big three spenders in '09
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - In a move unlikely to be matched for years to come, three of the most visible enterprises in the communit...
Learn to hunt turkeys March 20 in Montrose
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
If you've ever wanted to hunt wild turkeys, plan on attending a "how to" seminar with experts from the Colorado Divis...
Corned beef supper fundraiser set for Saturday
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Your last name doesn't have to be Fitzgerald, O'Brien, Conlon, or O'Shea to enjoy a dinner of corned beef and cabbage. Truth be told, corned beef and cabbage is actually an Irish-American invention which traces...
Famous poet to perform at Mesa State
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
World-renowned Costa Rican poet and playwright Ana Istar will be performing at Mesa State College March 17. Istar, a graduate of the University of Costa Rica, will present an evening of comedy and poetry and discuss her work at...
KAFM Membership Drive coming soon
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
Unlike any other radio fundraising you may have heard, KAFM Community Radio's on-air drive is quite entertaining and begins March 20 at 88.1 on the FM dial. One of the best ways to experience the energy and excitement is...
Signs of spring at Botanical Gardens
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
Winter seems to be loosening its grip and subtle signs of spring are everywhere at the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens. In the front beds, the irises and hyacinth are poking their lovely green heads through the mulch. Right next...
Live (SWAT!) from Australia
March 12, 2010 03:16 AM
Cover the children's eyes. Avert your own, all you purist anti-smoking wankers. At this exact moment, I am puffing on a fine Havana cigar, courtesy of Fidel, Raul, the Ghost of Che and the Cuban Revolution. They're legal here...
