Sterling City Council has hired a Denver law firm to look at the legalities of the lodging tax. The discussion of the tax that would be added to a visitor's hotel bill continued on Tuesday with those in favor said they wanted the tax on the upcoming ballot for votes to say yea or nay, not to have it enacted by the council. Those against said they'd like council to put off its vote so they could study the issue further. Council voted to hire the attorneys in a 4-3 vote.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Antique Tractor Show Rolls in Morgan County
The Morgan County Antique Tractor and Power Show, the first one, was on Saturday. It was windy, but nobody seemed to care, since there were more than 80 participants and people came from everywhere: Fort Morgan, Sterling, Brush, Otis, Akron, Kansas, Nebraska, and even Arkansas. There were about 700 in attendance for the inaugural event.
Fort Morgan Council Takes Up FIreworks Fees Later
The Fort Morgan City Council will wait until its next regular meeting on June 21 to talk fireworks. The issue came to light when Mayor Terry McAlister said he heard from the community that the fees that a fireworks sell has to pay to do that are too high. Police Chief Keith Kuretich said that while they've not had any problems with fireworks sellers, it does take time to inspect the businesses to make sure they're compliant with city regulations to sell fireworks. While some council members said raise the fee, others said do away with the fee, and the fireworks all together. McAlister said it looked like the fee might not change. Again, the meeting is June 21.
Colorado Tourism Office reports record visits in 2010
DENVER (AP) — A new report estimates a record 55.1 million people visited Colorado last year, representing a 6.1 percent increase from 2009.
The study by the tourism research firm Longwoods International was commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office and Denver's visitors bureau.
The survey-based report says Colorado had a record 28.9 million domestic overnight visits last year, including visits by Coloradans who spent the night somewhere other than home. Of the 28.9 million overnight visits, 3.5 million were for business.
The report estimates that the number of trips that weren't for business or visits to friends and relatives was a record 13.8 million.
Longwoods International found Denver alone had 12.7 million overnight trips last year. It says the city's top attractions included the 16th Street Mall and Cherry Creek shopping district.
The study by the tourism research firm Longwoods International was commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office and Denver's visitors bureau.
The survey-based report says Colorado had a record 28.9 million domestic overnight visits last year, including visits by Coloradans who spent the night somewhere other than home. Of the 28.9 million overnight visits, 3.5 million were for business.
The report estimates that the number of trips that weren't for business or visits to friends and relatives was a record 13.8 million.
Longwoods International found Denver alone had 12.7 million overnight trips last year. It says the city's top attractions included the 16th Street Mall and Cherry Creek shopping district.
Larimer County sheriff's deputy arrested
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A Larimer County sheriff's deputy has been arrested on several misdemeanor charges, including drunken driving and domestic violence.
Fort Collins police officials say 42-year-old Daniel Bush was arrested early Wednesday after officers responded to a report that he sent his ex-wife harassing text messages. Police say Bush sent the messages after having an argument with her.
Police say Bush also faces possible charges of prohibited use of a weapon and harassment.
The sheriff's office says Bush has been placed on administrative leave and an internal investigation will be conducted.
Fort Collins police officials say 42-year-old Daniel Bush was arrested early Wednesday after officers responded to a report that he sent his ex-wife harassing text messages. Police say Bush sent the messages after having an argument with her.
Police say Bush also faces possible charges of prohibited use of a weapon and harassment.
The sheriff's office says Bush has been placed on administrative leave and an internal investigation will be conducted.
Fort Carson-based soldier dies in Afghanistan
DENVER (AP) — A soldier from Connecticut who was based at Fort Carson has died after he was wounded by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
The Defense Department said that 20-year-old Pfc. Eric Soufrine of Woodbridge, Conn., died Tuesday in Farah province after insurgents attacked his unit.
He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at the Army post outside Colorado Springs.
The Defense Department said that 20-year-old Pfc. Eric Soufrine of Woodbridge, Conn., died Tuesday in Farah province after insurgents attacked his unit.
He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 42nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at the Army post outside Colorado Springs.
Fort Morgan Fireworks Code Strict
Do you know what fireworks you can use in the Fort Morgan city limits? City code is pretty strict. Between June 1 and July 15, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., you could use cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, wheels, dipped sticks and sparklers, smoke devices and toy cars or tanks with pyrotechnics. On the Fourth of July you can set them off until midnight. It is against the law to use fireworks or public property, including parks - or within a thousand feet of a hospital, nursing home or infirmary. Setting fireworks off under a car is illegal. Same story if you’re within 50 feet of a gas station or fireworks stand. Fort Morgan police remind you the Fourth is a time for parades picnics, rodeos, fun and fireworks. They say you shouldn’t let carelessness cost you more than the fireworks did. Follow the law and use common sense.
Friends of the Library Sale in Two Weeks
Coming up in a couple of weeks, you can find some great buys at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. It will be held in conjunction with the Live at the Park Concert. The sale will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 30, in the Children’s Library on the lower level at 414 Main Street in Fort Morgan. Proceeds go toward vinyl flooring for the entryway and computer lab at the library.
New Rules Could Dramatically Change Medical Marijuana Caregivers' Work
(Denver, CO) -- Small-scale medical marijuana providers are going to have to get much more involved with patients if new rules are passed. The state Board of Health today is going to consider regulations for those who grow the medical pot for five or fewer patients. Caregivers would have to cook, shop and do other everyday tasks for their patients in order to maintain their legal protection. Caregiver Michael Marcella tells the "Denver Post" the rules would cause major issues because caregivers often make little money growing pot for patients.
Nurse Allegedly Steals Patients Identities To Open Credit Cards
(Denver, CO) -- A registered nurse who worked for many Denver area hospitals is facing 90 felony charges for allegedly stealing patients' identities. Prosecutors say they believe Cannon Tubb inappropriately got into patient files to steal Social Security numbers and other sensitive information. Officials say he then opened credit cards in patients' names to buy things. He worked for at least five hospitals via staffing agencies and was arrested in Texas.
About 75 homes told to evacuate near Colorado fire
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters are trying to make progress on a wildfire in the mountains of southern Colorado before hotter, drier weather moves in.
The blaze had charred about 2,500 acres by late Wednesday near Westcliffe. Residents of a total of about 75 homes in both Custer and Fremont counties have been told to evacuate because of the fire.
It's burning near steep, rugged slopes and erratic winds there have been helping it spread.
Crews are focusing on protecting homes and trying to stop the fire from spreading farther southward. About 300 firefighters are at the fire, which is 5 percent contained.
It started Sunday on the San Isabel National Forest.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The blaze had charred about 2,500 acres by late Wednesday near Westcliffe. Residents of a total of about 75 homes in both Custer and Fremont counties have been told to evacuate because of the fire.
It's burning near steep, rugged slopes and erratic winds there have been helping it spread.
Crews are focusing on protecting homes and trying to stop the fire from spreading farther southward. About 300 firefighters are at the fire, which is 5 percent contained.
It started Sunday on the San Isabel National Forest.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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