BM Processors LLC will soon start building a plant in Brush and with that, the company is getting tax rebates. Morgan County Commissioners voted the abatement at last week's meeting. It means that BM will get 50 percent of real and personal property taxes rebated. The city of Brush has also offered the company an incentive package to start the construction of its plant. Bob Dineen is BM's spokesman and says construction should start this spring. The plant will be located on Railway Avenue.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Air Force Academy testing emergency responders
The Air Force Academy is conducting an exercise to test and train its personnel on responding to an emergency.
Academy officials say Wednesday's drill may involve more law-enforcement officers and firefighters than are usually present.
They also say residents may seem plumes of smoke in the southwest part of the base outside Colorado Springs.
The exercise is expected to end by 4 p.m.
Academy officials say Wednesday's drill may involve more law-enforcement officers and firefighters than are usually present.
They also say residents may seem plumes of smoke in the southwest part of the base outside Colorado Springs.
The exercise is expected to end by 4 p.m.
AZ trucker accused in Greeley crime spree in court
A judge must decide whether there's enough evidence to try a Phoenix truck driver accused of going on a crime spree in northern Colorado.
Forty-seven-year-old Scott Walker faced a preliminary hearing in the case on Wednesday in Greeley.
He's accused of pointing a gun at motorists and shooting at a police officer on Dec. 28.
Police say the spree began after Walker abandoned his semitrailer at an intersection in Greeley. Authorities say he stole a cable TV truck at gunpoint and smashed through a gate at a home, where police arrested him.
Forty-seven-year-old Scott Walker faced a preliminary hearing in the case on Wednesday in Greeley.
He's accused of pointing a gun at motorists and shooting at a police officer on Dec. 28.
Police say the spree began after Walker abandoned his semitrailer at an intersection in Greeley. Authorities say he stole a cable TV truck at gunpoint and smashed through a gate at a home, where police arrested him.
Looking for workers? Looking for work? Look no further
We're pleased to announce updates to the employment section of our site.
Our employment section has been enhanced to allow employers to post job listings directly to the site, making CityofFortMorgan.com your one-stop shop for employment or employee searching.
Employers: You can create the listings you need to find the employees you want by creating an account. There's no need to enter your information again and again. Our updated user interface makes it easy to create and customize effective listings.
Employees: You can now search for positions with the City on one tab and positions with other local firms on another. You can sign up to receive notification via email or text message when new positions are posted to the site.
Find out more at cityoffortmorgan.com.
Our employment section has been enhanced to allow employers to post job listings directly to the site, making CityofFortMorgan.com your one-stop shop for employment or employee searching.
Employers: You can create the listings you need to find the employees you want by creating an account. There's no need to enter your information again and again. Our updated user interface makes it easy to create and customize effective listings.
Employees: You can now search for positions with the City on one tab and positions with other local firms on another. You can sign up to receive notification via email or text message when new positions are posted to the site.
Find out more at cityoffortmorgan.com.
Colorado House OKs Ending Concealed Weapon Permits
The Colorado House has approved and sent to the Senate a bill that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit.
The House voted 40-25 to pass the bill on Wednesday.
It wouldn't change laws governing who is allowed to carry a concealed weapon, but the people who do meet the legal requirements would no longer need a county permit.
Many House Democrats objected to the measure, saying gun owners are unlikely to check whether they qualify to carry a concealed gun.
Opponents fear allowing concealed carry without a permit would send the message that Colorado no longer bans certain people, such as those under 21 and those with restraining orders against them, from carrying concealed weapons.
The House voted 40-25 to pass the bill on Wednesday.
It wouldn't change laws governing who is allowed to carry a concealed weapon, but the people who do meet the legal requirements would no longer need a county permit.
Many House Democrats objected to the measure, saying gun owners are unlikely to check whether they qualify to carry a concealed gun.
Opponents fear allowing concealed carry without a permit would send the message that Colorado no longer bans certain people, such as those under 21 and those with restraining orders against them, from carrying concealed weapons.
Hickenlooper Visits Prison he Wants to Close
Gov. John Hickenlooper says he recognizes that closing a prison in rural southeastern Colorado will have a "significant impacts" on the community. But Hickenlooper says there's also a lot of pressure to balance the state budget, which faces a $1 billion shortfall.
Hickenlooper made the comments Wednesday in Las Animas where he toured the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility.
He also planned to talk with city leaders about the economic impact the closure would have on the region.
Nearly 2,600 people live Las Animas, and residents say the 204 jobs the prison provides are crucial.
The prison is home to 500 prisoners, many of them aging and disabled.
Hickenlooper says closing the prison would save the state $6.3 million a year.
Hickenlooper made the comments Wednesday in Las Animas where he toured the Fort Lyon Correctional Facility.
He also planned to talk with city leaders about the economic impact the closure would have on the region.
Nearly 2,600 people live Las Animas, and residents say the 204 jobs the prison provides are crucial.
The prison is home to 500 prisoners, many of them aging and disabled.
Hickenlooper says closing the prison would save the state $6.3 million a year.
Democrats Propose Colorado Tax Amnesty to Raise Cash
Afraid of getting audited? Some Colorado Democrats want to help ease your worries — and raise cash for the state — by offering a two-month tax amnesty.
The proposal announced Wednesday would allow delinquent taxpayers to pay up without having to face penalties. They would only have to pay half of the interest that's accrued on what they owe.
Colorado's last tax amnesty was in 2003. Such government offers are commonly offered during recessions.
The Democratic sponsors — Rep. Mark Ferrandino and Sen. Pat Steadman of Denver — want the proposal to also include a review of who gets state tax breaks and their impact. That part faces long odds. A Republican-led House committee rejected a similar proposal by Ferrandino earlier this year.
Democratic sponsors say the tax amnesty could raise about $15 million.
The proposal announced Wednesday would allow delinquent taxpayers to pay up without having to face penalties. They would only have to pay half of the interest that's accrued on what they owe.
Colorado's last tax amnesty was in 2003. Such government offers are commonly offered during recessions.
The Democratic sponsors — Rep. Mark Ferrandino and Sen. Pat Steadman of Denver — want the proposal to also include a review of who gets state tax breaks and their impact. That part faces long odds. A Republican-led House committee rejected a similar proposal by Ferrandino earlier this year.
Democratic sponsors say the tax amnesty could raise about $15 million.
Some Taylor Farms Pacific Meals Recalled
More than 60-thousand-pounds of chicken and pork products containing broccoli have been recalled after federal officials found some of the products to be contaminated with listeria. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said several premade meals made by the food supplier Taylor Farms Pacific of Tracy and numbered with the codes "P-34013" or "EST. 34013" have been recalled because of contamination. The meals in question were shipped to stores in Colorado, Arizona, California and Wyoming.
Concealed Weapon Bill Approved In House
A bill that allows Coloradoan to carry a concealed weapon without a permit has been sent to the Senate for approval. The House yesterday approved the bill. If signed into law, the bill allows gun owners who meet the legal requirements to carry their weapons without a county permit.
Family Thrilled Over Return Of Civil War Heirlooms
A Firestone family is thanking police this morning following the safe recovery of two Civil War heirlooms. Caitlin Rumery learned Tuesday the medals that had been in her family for more than 100 years were found, and a person was arrested for the theft of a few weeks ago. The medals belonged to Rumery's great-great grandfather, Roger Woodbury, who was a captain in the New Hampshire infantry.
Twelve-Year-Old Arrested In Burlington Murders
Colorado authorities have arrested a 12-year-old boy in connection with the death of his parents and shootings of his siblings. Charles and Marilyn Long were found fatally shot Tuesday night in their Burlington home. Police wouldn't release many details only saying the case had been turned over to the district attorney. The boy was the one who called 911 to report the shooting.
Fourteen-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Poisoning Students
A 14-year-old middle school student is being held in juvenile detention after police say he poisoned fellow students. La Salle police say the unnamed eighth-grader from North Valley Middle School tainted chewing gum and passed it out to other students to eat Monday as a form of revenge. Police charged the teen yesterday with assault and menacing. On Tuesday, the school was on lockdown until officials were informed the student had been arrested.
Twelve-Year-Old Arrested In Burlington Murders
Colorado authorities have arrested a 12-year-old boy in connection with the death of his parents and shootings of his siblings. Charles and Marilyn Long were found fatally shot Tuesday night in their Burlington home. Police wouldn't release many details only saying the case had been turned over to the district attorney. The boy was the one who called 911 to report the shooting.
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