Tag: States Of The United States
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Colorado Air National Guard celebrates 100 years of aviation
From biplanes to F-16s and possibly, one day, F-35s or F-15EXs, the Colorado Air National Guard (COANG) celebrated 100 years of defending the skies they call home Sunday. During a “family day” celebration, a silver, World War II era P-51 Mustang in COANG markings parked next to an F-16 in a special, Colorado-themed livery, and…
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Mike Johnston secures endorsement from Terrance Carroll, Peter Groff
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Mike Johnston, who is headed for a runoff in the race for Denver mayor, on Thursday announced endorsements from former Colorado House Speaker Terrance Carroll and former Colorado Senate President Peter Groff. Both highlighted Johnston’s work in serving communities he has represented, either as a…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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Denver student killed near East High School frames end of mayoral debate
Death of Luis Garcia, 16, frames conversation around school safety at recent mayoral debate
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Denver’s mayoral candidates clash over camping ban as housing, crime took center stage in debate
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver’s candidates for mayor clashed over the city’s camping ban in their first major debate on Thursday night, when affordability, homelessness and crime took center stage. The candidates split on whether to enforce the urban camping ban. Some supported it, while others seek new solutions.…
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Former governor Bill Ritter endorses Kelly Brough for Denver mayor
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Former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter endorsed Kelly Brough for Denver mayor. Ritter, a Democrat, served as governor from 2007 to 2011. He was also the Denver District Attorney from 1993 to 2005. He called Brough “masterful” at bringing diverse people to the table in order to find solutions for tough problems, according to a release…
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Clera Rorex posthumously awarded Mountain Leader Award by Gov. Jared Polis
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Clera Rorex was a legend. She issued marriage licenses to six same sex couples in Boulder County starting in 1975, decades before same-sex marriage was legalized by the 2015 landmark Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court Decision. On Thursday, she posthumously received the Mountain Leader Award at the Governor’s…
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Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal honors state community leaders, volunteers
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis Thursday kept tradition alive by recognizing six outstanding Colorado citizens whose leadership skills have improved their communities. The Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal has been awarded to leaders across the state since 2015. It honors six leaders each year who have uniquely served…
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Denver City Council considers bill to decriminalize jaywalking, Park Hill Golf Course details
The Denver City Council has four resolutions on its agenda ahead of today’s weekly 3:30 p.m. meeting. There are four bills being introduced from various committees and two that are on final consideration. There will be two required public hearings and one courtesy public hearing. Here’s a list of the major happenings at council today:…
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Rejected personalized Colorado license plate requests: NOLUCK
No “BULL” Colorado’s Department of Motor Vehicles loves to see creativity. No really, the senior director said so in a Monday news release. But sometimes, there are ideas for personalized license plates that just go too far. Whether lewd, crude or just rude, plates like “FKSAKE” and “LAYPIPE” cross the DMV’s line, despite how appropriate…