No criminal charges have been filed against anyone yet, but Yuma County Sheriff's officials on Wednesday, seized more than 40 visibly malnourished horses. Nine news in Denver reports that the horses were taken from a breeding and training facility south of Yuma. About 150 horses were on the property, but only those 40 were taken. Yuma County Undersheriff Matt Hardesty told the TV station that it was private people in the county who called his department and alerted them to the malnourished animals. The 40 horses were moved to an undisclosed location to be cared for.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Woman jumps bail on animal cruelty charges
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A woman arrested last week on charges of animal cruelty has jumped bail after she was unable to get her animals back.
Holiday Christie was accused of felony animal cruelty and obstruction. She was released on $2,500 bond after the Larimer Humane Society seized more than a dozen dogs, two cats and four pygmy goats.
Christie called the courts this week to inform the judge that she was a thousand miles away and would be unable to attend her Wednesday court appearance.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports that the judge issued a bench warrant for Christie's arrest on failure to appear and violating bond conditions.
Holiday Christie was accused of felony animal cruelty and obstruction. She was released on $2,500 bond after the Larimer Humane Society seized more than a dozen dogs, two cats and four pygmy goats.
Christie called the courts this week to inform the judge that she was a thousand miles away and would be unable to attend her Wednesday court appearance.
The Fort Collins Coloradoan reports that the judge issued a bench warrant for Christie's arrest on failure to appear and violating bond conditions.
Woman jumps bail on animal cruelty charges
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A woman arrested last week on charges of animal cruelty has jumped bail after she was unable to get her animals back.
Holiday Christie was accused of felony animal cruelty and obstruction. She was released on $2,500 bond after the Larimer Humane Society seized more than a dozen dogs, two cats and four pygmy goats.
Christie called the courts this week to inform the judge that she was a thousand miles away and would be unable to attend her Wednesday court appearance.
The judge issued a bench warrant for Christie's arrest on failure to appear and violating bond conditions, according to the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
Holiday Christie was accused of felony animal cruelty and obstruction. She was released on $2,500 bond after the Larimer Humane Society seized more than a dozen dogs, two cats and four pygmy goats.
Christie called the courts this week to inform the judge that she was a thousand miles away and would be unable to attend her Wednesday court appearance.
The judge issued a bench warrant for Christie's arrest on failure to appear and violating bond conditions, according to the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
Walton Family Foundation Donates $3.1M To Colorado Teach For America
(Bentonville, AR) -- The foundation of the late Walmart founder Sam Walton will donate three-point-one-million dollars to Colorado's Teach for America branch. The foundation announced yesterday it will donate a total of 49-point-five-million dollars over three years to Teach For America nationally. The gift is part of an effort to double the amount of member teachers.
Colorado Film School Ranked In Top 25 Nationally
(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Colorado Film School in Denver is ranked 25th nationally. "The Hollywood Reporter" posted its first list of the world's best film schools yesterday, rating the programs based on their alumni, cost to attend, facilities, industry access and their instructors. Topping the list are The American Film Institute, the University of Southern California and the Beijing Film Academy.
Death-Row Inmates Moved So They Can Exercise Outdoors
(Sterling, CO) -- The state is moving its death-row inmates so they can exercise outdoors. The Colorado Department of Corrections has effectively moved the state's death row from Cañon City to Sterling to settle a federal lawsuit filed by Nathan Dunlap, who was convicted in 1996 of killing four people. Dunlap claimed that being deprived of fresh air, sunshine, and outdoor exercise for 15 years is cruel and unusual punishment.
Berthoud's Johnstone Voted Brush Schools Superintendent
Michelle Johnstone is from Berthoud, and will now be the superintendent of the Brush School District, starting this school year. The
Brush School District Board of Education voted for Johnstone after several months of looking for the right person for the job. Her job becomes official this coming Tuesday. Board president Don Dillehay said all that's left is the contract on which they're working.
Brush School District Board of Education voted for Johnstone after several months of looking for the right person for the job. Her job becomes official this coming Tuesday. Board president Don Dillehay said all that's left is the contract on which they're working.
Preneman Enters Not Guilty Plea, Goes on Trial in January
Kenneth Breneman Jr. pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday in connection with a shooting at his Fort Morgan home in January. Morgan County District Court District Court Judge Douglas Vannoy set a trial date of January 9, 2012. There's a pretrial motions hearing for October 13. Breneman is going on numerous charges in connection with the shooting at his home south of Fort Morgan in which Brett Wilson of Greeley was hurt when Breneman allegedly shot him. Breneman faces up to 32 years in prison if he's convicted.
Colorado Division of Insurance Recovers 75 Million Dollars for Consumers
The Colorado Division of Insurance said this week that it recovered more than 75 million dollars in savings and benefits for Colorado consumers in the fiscal year that just ended.
Commissioner of Insurance Jim Riesberg said that the Division's missions are consumer service and consumer protection. He said he has consumer interests at heart. He added that more than half of the 75 million dollars came from the Division`s Rates and Forms Section. It reviews insurance companies requests for premium increases.
Commissioner of Insurance Jim Riesberg said that the Division's missions are consumer service and consumer protection. He said he has consumer interests at heart. He added that more than half of the 75 million dollars came from the Division`s Rates and Forms Section. It reviews insurance companies requests for premium increases.
Greeley man dies while riding jet boat
BERTHOUD, Colo. (AP) — A 32-year-old man has died while riding a jet boat on Carter Lake.
A witness tells Larimer County deputies the man fell off a jet boat he was operating with two passengers on Tuesday. After struggling to re-board the vessel, the man lost consciousness.
The coroner's office identified the man as Ryan Jenkins of Greeley. The coroner said it appears Jenkins died of natural causes but the manner and cause of death are still under investigation.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says nearby boaters saw the incident and took Jenkins to a boat ramp, where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
A witness tells Larimer County deputies the man fell off a jet boat he was operating with two passengers on Tuesday. After struggling to re-board the vessel, the man lost consciousness.
The coroner's office identified the man as Ryan Jenkins of Greeley. The coroner said it appears Jenkins died of natural causes but the manner and cause of death are still under investigation.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office says nearby boaters saw the incident and took Jenkins to a boat ramp, where efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
US appeals court upholds Merriman sentence
DENVER (AP) — A federal appeals court is upholding the sentence for a man who told prosecutors he had engaged in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of more than $21 million.
Shawn Merriman was sentenced last year in U.S. District Court in Denver to spend 12 years and seven months in prison and to pay restitution. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud and forfeiture.
He was once a bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Merriman had raised questions about how his sentence was calculated, but the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed his sentence.
Shawn Merriman was sentenced last year in U.S. District Court in Denver to spend 12 years and seven months in prison and to pay restitution. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of mail fraud and forfeiture.
He was once a bishop in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Merriman had raised questions about how his sentence was calculated, but the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday affirmed his sentence.
Man pleads not guilty in Colo. bookstore bomb case
DENVER (AP) — A man accused of breaking into a suburban Denver bookstore and planting three homemade bombs has pleaded not guilty.
David Lawless appeared in Denver federal court Wednesday. A judge ordered him held without bail. His trial is scheduled for Oct. 3.
Lawless is charged with two counts of arson and one count of using a destructive device during a crime of violence.
Defense lawyer Andres Guervara declined to comment.
Lawless is accused of leaving the bombs at a Borders Books and Music store at the Colorado Mills Mall on June 25. An indictment also accused of trying to destroy a Denver restaurant the day before, but details were unclear.
Authorities haven't given any motive for the attacks.
David Lawless appeared in Denver federal court Wednesday. A judge ordered him held without bail. His trial is scheduled for Oct. 3.
Lawless is charged with two counts of arson and one count of using a destructive device during a crime of violence.
Defense lawyer Andres Guervara declined to comment.
Lawless is accused of leaving the bombs at a Borders Books and Music store at the Colorado Mills Mall on June 25. An indictment also accused of trying to destroy a Denver restaurant the day before, but details were unclear.
Authorities haven't given any motive for the attacks.
Colorado panel reviewing school discipline policies
DENVER (AP) — Colorado lawmakers are reviewing the state's sometimes strict policies for punishing students while other states analyze an issue student advocates say has gotten out of hand.
A panel studying school discipline met for the first time Monday to see if changes are needed to zero-tolerance policies implemented after the Columbine High School shootings and other high-profile cases of youth violence.
Lawmakers say students are sometimes referred to police in cases that previously would have resulted in a simple trip to the principal's office.
A panel studying school discipline met for the first time Monday to see if changes are needed to zero-tolerance policies implemented after the Columbine High School shootings and other high-profile cases of youth violence.
Lawmakers say students are sometimes referred to police in cases that previously would have resulted in a simple trip to the principal's office.
Hickenlooper tours Colorado to tout economic plan
DURANGO, Colo. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper is touring Colorado to promote an economic initiative he unveiled last week that aims to help the state recover from the recession.
Hickenlooper is visiting businesses in Durango, Grand Junction and Hayden on Friday to talk about his "Colorado Blueprint" plan. It outlines dozens of goals for Colorado government leaders to reach on business regulation, increasing tourism and work force education.
The plan was one of Hickenlooper's most prominent promises during his campaign for governor last year.
Colorado's 64 counties participated in formulating the economic plan.
Hickenlooper is visiting businesses in Durango, Grand Junction and Hayden on Friday to talk about his "Colorado Blueprint" plan. It outlines dozens of goals for Colorado government leaders to reach on business regulation, increasing tourism and work force education.
The plan was one of Hickenlooper's most prominent promises during his campaign for governor last year.
Colorado's 64 counties participated in formulating the economic plan.
America's First State-Certified Medical Marijuana Training School Is Suspended
(Denver, CO) -- Colorado authorities suspended the nation's first state-certified medical marijuana training school. Denver's Greenway University offered courses on subjects from growing to selling medical marijuana. But the Colorado Department of Higher Education ordered Greenway on Tuesday to stop teaching and refund fees paid by students. Owner Gus Escamilla is accused of providing false statements on paperwork filed with the state.
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