Author: James Anderson, The Associated Press
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Controversial wild horse capture in Colorado to proceed despite slaughter concerns
DENVER (AP) — The federal government is launching an emergency roundup of more than 780 wild horses in a drought-stricken area of Colorado despite a last-minute appeal by Gov. Jared Polis to pause the operation so that what he called more humane options to control the size of the herd can be considered. The Democratic…
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Colorado picks first $1 million winner in vaccine drive
DENVER (AP) — Colorado has picked its first $1 million winner in a new lottery that is trying to inspire state residents to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Democratic Gov. Jared Polis announced Friday that Sally Sliger of the Weld County town of Mead won the first of five $1 million prizes for residents who…
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Arrest warrant stays sealed for Barry Morphew in wife’s death
DENVER (AP) — An arrest warrant affidavit for a Colorado man charged with murder in the death of his wife who disappeared last year will remain sealed, a judge ruled Friday, saying that release of the document could harm the couple’s daughters and witnesses in the case and hinder Barry Morphew’s ability to prepare his…
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Colorado man suspected of murdering wife cast fraudulent vote for Trump on her behalf
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man suspected in the death of his wife who disappeared on Mother’s Day 2020 is also accused of submitting a fraudulent vote on her behalf for Donald Trump in November’s presidential election, newly released court documents show. Barry Morphew told investigators he mailed the ballot on behalf of his wife,…
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‘Take it nice and slow’ with Colorado’s wolf reintroduction plan, says panel in charge of approval
DENVER (AP) — Some wildlife advocates are urging Colorado officials to streamline planning for reintroducing the gray wolf, arguing the launch of an overly bureaucratic process will frustrate the intent of voters who approved reintroduction by the end of 2023. But the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, which must approve a plan, delivered a message…
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Colorado begins wolf reintroduction plans OK’d by voters
DENVER (AP) — Colorado could have to navigate years of pending litigation over the Trump administration’s delisting of the gray wolf from the Endangered Species Act as it tries to enact its own voter-approved initiative to reintroduce the predator to the state, top wildlife officials were told Thursday. Lisa Reynolds, the state’s first assistant attorney…