AM Round-Up: Prison worker remains hospitalized after fatal incident; GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney campaigns in Pueblo; and more
A worker at the Arkansas Valley Correctional Facility in southeast Colorado remained hospitalized last night after sustaining injuries in an incident where another woman was killed…At a rescheduled campaign stop in Pueblo yesterday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized president Obama’s handling of the economy and the situation in the Middle East.
Republican Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney Campaigns in Pueblo
At a rescheduled campaign stop in Pueblo Monday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney criticized president Obama’s handling of the economy and the situation in the Middle East. KRCC’s Shanna Lewis reports about 2000 people turned out for the event at the Pueblo airport.
Round-Up: GOP Presidential Nominee Mitt Romney visits Pueblo; Incident at a state prison leaves one dead
Some 2000 supporters met Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney during a campaign stop at the airport in Pueblo today…One woman is dead and another seriously injured after a disturbance at a state prison in Southeastern Colorado this morning.
AM Round-Up: Drought conference hears from experience; CSPD offers reward for Waldo Canyon fire info; Chimney Rock to be designated National Monument
This year’s stubborn drought and the changing climate will have serious consequences for Colorado’s multi-billion dollar recreation and farming industries, as well as the state’s forests that have seen severe, unnaturally large wildfires recently…Colorado Springs police are offering a reward for information regarding the start of the Waldo Canyon fire…Chimney Rock to be designated a National Monument.
Round-Up: CSPD offers reward for Waldo Canyon Fire info; Tri-Lakes Monument Fire may have to turn down grant
Colorado Springs police are offering a reward for information regarding the start of the Waldo Canyon fire….Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District may not be able to accept a FEMA grant recently awarded to the department.
Round-Up: State economy stalls; Federal and state officials come together for Rio Grande watershed
Colorado’s economy is weak and losing momentum according to a revenue forecast released today…A new conservation plan to help the Rio Grande watershed is getting the backing of state and federal officials.
State Economy Stalling
Colorado’s economy is weak and losing momentum according to a revenue forecast released today.
Governor: CO’s Drought at ‘Historical Dimensions’
Governor John Hickenlooper says the drought gripping most of Colorado is at “historical dimensions,” and the state’s water supplies are being stressed like no other time in history. The Governor’s remarks came at a statewide drought conference this yesterday in Denver.
The Role of the Civil Unions Debate in November’s Elections
A statewide gay rights advocacy group is trying to use the failure of a civil unions measure last legislative session to flip control at the Colorado statehouse.
170,000 Acres in the San Luis Valley Now Under Conservation Deal
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has announced a deal that will permanently protect nearly 170,000 acres of land in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley. Dubbed the Sangre de Christo Conservation Area, the new national wildlife refuge is in part on a large private ranch.
Colorado Educators Help Create New School Assessment Tests
For many parents and students in Colorado, this time of year marks new beginnings with schools ushering in a fresh school year.
Workshops Aim to Help Coloradans Rebuild Fire-Wise
A new statewide coalition is trying to make Colorado homeowners and communities better prepared for wildfires. The group is hosting three trainings for people who are rebuilding and repairing damaged homes. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
Pro-Romney SuperPAC Ads Shift Focus to Colorado and the West
Some well-funded Pro-Mitt Romney super PACs are pulling their TV ad dollars out of Pennsylvania and Michigan and doubling down on efforts in what they consider to be more crucial swing states; such as Florida, Ohio and Colorado.
Governors Kick Off Amendment S Campaign
Two former Governors joined with current Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper yesterday to kick off the ballot campaign to reform state personnel rules.
AM Round-Up: Governors kick off Amendment S campaign; Waldo Canyon Fire determined to be human-caused; Pro-Romney super PACs shift dollars to CO
Two former Governors joined with current Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper yesterday to kick off the ballot campaign to reform state personnel rules…The law enforcement team investigating the cause of this summer’s Waldo Canyon Fire says the blaze was human-caused…Some well-funded Pro-Mitt Romney super PACs are doubling down on efforts in what they consider to be more crucial swing states; such as Florida, Ohio and Colorado.
Waldo Canyon Fire: Human-Caused, Officials Say
Full audio of press conference available inside: The law enforcement team looking into the cause of this summer’s Waldo Canyon Fire says the blaze was human-caused. Seven different federal and local agencies are investigating the devastating fire that began in June. Colorado Springs Police Lieutenant Adrian Vasquez heads the team. He says there’s no person of interest yet.
