Tag: Law
-
Colorado county proposes wolf reintroduction ban with penalty of $1,000 per day
A new ordinance has been formally introduced in western Colorado that’s designed to prohibit the introduction, transport, release, support facilities, or habitat establishment of non-native animal species within unincorporated Montrose County. As noted in a press release on the matter, among species that would be prohibited are Canadian gray wolves. “The ordinance explicitly covers migratory…
-
CU Boulder launches Space Policy Center to help tackle industry challenges
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The University of Colorado Boulder established a new center to address the policy challenges of the rapidly expanding space industry. The Colorado Space Policy Center, announced at the end of June, will serve as a hub for research and public policy conversations for local, national…
-
Colorado shoppers divided on newest phase of plastic bag law
—
by
Ringing in the new year in Colorado also means bringing your reusable bags on errands in 2024. On Monday, Coloradans buying groceries, grabbing dinner, or shopping at chain retail stores will need to provide their own bags or purchase 10-cent (at the cheapest) recycled paper carryout bags at checkout. While many shoppers lamented on principle…
-
Aurora police searching for one suspect after argument led to shooting
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A woman was shot in the 800 block of south Havana Street after she was involved in an argument with another woman. Police say the argument escalated and both women shot at one another, though only one was hit. She was transported to the hospital…
-
New ACLU legal director Tim Macdonald on mentors and today’s top civil rights issues
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Macdonald always believed lawyers have a responsibility to give back to their communities and represent disenfranchised people. Now he’s stepping away from corporate law and taking his talents to the ACLU of Colorado full time. The organization picked Macdonald as its new legal director,…
-
Denver landlords behind on new license required by Jan. 1
Less than 500 of the estimated 25,000 multiunit residential rental properties in the City of Denver have gotten a new city license that’s required by Jan. 1, according to the City and County of Denver Department of Excise and Licenses. But officials expect a flurry of applications in the next two months, which also requires an…
-
City Attorney Kristin Bronson to depart, Kerry Tipper nominated as replacement
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock announced Monday that City Attorney Kristin Bronson will resign her position effective Nov. 2. Hancock nominated Deputy City Attorney Kerry Tipper as Bronson’s successor. During her time in office, Bronson led one of the state’s most prominent legal offices. The news release from the mayor’s office said she applied herself in…
-
Suspected Aurora church shooter identified, arrest warrant issued
—
by
Police obtained an arrest warrant Sunday morning for a man suspected of shooting three people inside a church in Aurora on Friday that left a woman dead. The Aurora Police Department identified the shooter as Jose De Jesus Montoya Villa, 31, who is wanted on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to a news release. Police…
-
Metro Moves: Reilly LLP joins Fennemore
—
by
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to dennis.huspeni@gazette.com. Merging The Fennemore law firm keeps growing as it has acquired Denver’s Reilly LLP and…