Monday Index
The Pueblo Chieftain reports on how one ruling from the state’s Supreme Court is affecting water laws and availability.
Round-Up: Gubernatorial candidates address Water Congress, and more
Democratic candidate for governor, John Hickenlooper, addressed the Colorado Water Congress today…and, Colorado Secretary of State Bernie Buescher has told county clerks to comply with a demand from the federal […]
Mixed Reactions on Federal Immigration Program
Governor Bill Ritter is weighing whether Colorado will become part of a new federal program aimed at deporting illegal immigrants who commit serious crimes.
Round-Up: Ballot measure deals with insurance mandate, and SDS price set
Coloradans will get to weigh in on the health care overhaul this fall with a ballot measure that attempts to block the government from requiring people to have health insurance…Colorado […]
Thursday Index
Colorado Springs Utilities and the BLM reach a deal for the SDS pipeline system (Gazette, Chieftain). In El Paso County, access to a database of fingerprints is on hold (KKTV).
Round-Up: Escapee Caught, UC-Boulder Looks to Shut Down Program, and more
Authorities say they have recaptured an inmate who escaped from a maximum-security prison in northeastern Colorado…The University of Colorado at Boulder is reviewing the future of its journalism and mass […]
Wednesday Index
The Bureau of Reclamation and Colorado Springs Utilities continue talks in Pueblo regarding the planned Southern Delivery System (Gazette, Chieftain). Passenger traffic decreases at the Colorado Springs Airport (Gazette).
Colorado Leaders Upset By Race to Top Judging
State education leaders and Governor Bill Ritter are disappointed and angry that Colorado failed to win millions of dollars in the second round of the federal “Race to the Top” […]
Round-Up: Colorado Loses 'Race to the Top,' Tancredo Picks Running Mate
Colorado has failed once again to win millions of dollars from a federal education grant to help reform schools…and, American Constitution Party gubernatorial candidate Tom Tancredo has picked former Republican lawmaker […]
Tuesday Index
The Colorado Springs City Council has voted against asking voters whether or not to ban medical marijuana dispensaries (Gazette).
Marijuana Helps Ease Budget Cuts
The growth in the number of medical marijuana users is helping the state bridge the latest budget shortfall.
Governor Appoints River Dispute Task Force
Members of a new river dispute task force hope to broker peace between landowners and rafters who float through stretches of private property.
Round-Up: Bridging the State Budget Shortfall, Escaped Inmate, and Ranchers to Gather in Fort Collins
Governor Bill Ritter has announced his plans for closing a $60 million budget shortfall…An inmate convicted of attempted murder and other crimes is still on the loose after escaping from […]
Monday Index
In Colorado Springs, Councilor Sean Paige is calling for an audit of dollars funneled to the Economic Development Corporation (Gazette).
Changes in Store for the Air Force Academy Band
The United States Air Force Academy Band has been a proud Colorado Springs tradition for over 50 year.
Primary Election Results
Both sides of the political spectrum fought in the primary race for United States Senate. On the Democratic side, Michael Bennet defeated challenger Andrew Romanoff.
