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2009
Shooting apparently self-defense, cops say
A sworn National Park Service officer who shot another man in the officer’s backyard over the weekend appeared to have acted in self-defense, Grand Junction police said Monday. ...
Nov
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2009
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2009
Suspect refuses to attend trial
A judge on Monday morning ordered Mesa County sheriff’s deputies to take a man from his jail cell to the courthouse — by force if necessary — after the man reportedly refused to attend his trial. ...
Nov
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2009
Lawyer: Helmick stood to gain from husband’s death
An attorney qualified as an expert in estate administration testified on Monday that Miriam Helmick had legal claim to at least $100,000 from the estate of her slain husband after his murder. ...
Nov
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2009
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2009
Maroon Bells revenues up
ASPEN - Revenues from entrance fees to the Maroon Bells near Aspen were up 15 percent this year, thanks in large part to visitors who paid up voluntarily, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
The popular and scenic attraction, located southwest of town, is operated as a national recreation fee area ...
The popular and scenic attraction, located southwest of town, is operated as a national recreation fee area ...
Nov
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2009
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2009
Aspen ski areas garner high environmental grades
ASPEN - The Aspen Skiing Co. has three of the 10 greenest ski areas in the western United States, an environmental coalition that scrutinizes the industry said Monday.
The Ski Area Citizens' Coalition ranked Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk second and third, respectively, and Aspen Highlands eighth on its top 10 list. The three ski areas ...
The Ski Area Citizens' Coalition ranked Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk second and third, respectively, and Aspen Highlands eighth on its top 10 list. The three ski areas ...
Nov
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2009
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2009
Senate leaders’ tour swings through Weld
Education, transportation, the banking industry and state budget issues were all topics of conversations two state Senate leaders had with northern Colorado officials Monday.
Senate President Brandon Shaffer and Senate Majority Leader John Morse were in Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley on Monday as part of a tour the two are conducting to discuss ...
Senate President Brandon Shaffer and Senate Majority Leader John Morse were in Longmont, Loveland, Fort Collins and Greeley on Monday as part of a tour the two are conducting to discuss ...
Nov
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2009
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2009
Local contractors get in line for Aspen projects
ASPEN - The recession has spurred a flood of local construction companies to bid for city projects, which could potentially save the government hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The companies are successfully competing with regional, state and even national contractors for jobs exceeding $25,000, which require Aspen City Council approval.
In the past few years, ...
The companies are successfully competing with regional, state and even national contractors for jobs exceeding $25,000, which require Aspen City Council approval.
In the past few years, ...
State Vibe 2009 :: Citizen Supported News