Its been three years since the Overland Trail Museum had a new brochure, and since 2008, a lot's happened. That's why the museum asked the Logan County Lodging Tax Board for 800 dollars to print new ones. The board's Dave Conley then went to Logan County Commissioners to ask for the funds and they said yes. The museum can not tout its new High Plains Education Center and the Brickel Brothers Memorial Mural. The brochure will go to places where visitors to Logan County will be able to pick it up and then head to the museum. Three bids were not necessary for the printing project since commissioners said the allocation is less than a thousand dollars.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Grand Junction Company Lands Vegas Deal
(Grand Junction, CO) -- A Grand Junction company will soon be doing business with Caesar's Entertainment in Las Vegas. Leitner-Poma has landed a contract to build dozens of cabins for the world's largest ferris wheel. The "High Roller Observation Wheel" is 550 feet tall and will have cabins designed to hold up to 40 people in each one. The ferris wheel is expected to be complete within the next two years and will sit behind Caesar's Palace and the Flamingo Hotel.
Colorado Symphony Revives Canceled Performances
(Denver, CO) -- The Colorado Symphony is not only reviving some of its canceled performances, but it's adding a few as well. Ten shows were called-off after the firing of two high-ranking executives and a September mass exodus of CSO board members. The "Denver Business Journal" reports operations are now being run on an interim basis by former director Jim Copenhaver, who is trying to increase fundraising efforts. For a complete list of performances, go to Coloradosymphony.org.
'Occupy Denver' In National Day Of Action
(Denver, CO) -- "Occupy Denver" protesters are joining in a "National Day of Action" today. Nearly three-dozen cities across the country will be involved in the action organized by Occupy Wall Street. People are being asked to take to the streets and gather on bridges to show their support for job creation and infrastructure investment. The event will take place at noon on Bryant Street, just north of the Sixth Avenue bridge.
CSM Student Jailed For Pot Package
(Arvada, CO) -- A Colorado School of Mines student is still in a Japanese jail after a friend mailed him pot-laced food items. Tim Wilson apparently fell victim to Japan's strict anti-drug laws. Wilson's father says the trial has been delayed from October to January, and his son remains in custody.
Eldora, Vail, Snowmass get ready for ski season
NEDERLAND, Colo. (AP) — Eldora Mountain Resort west of Boulder says it's been chilly enough for it to run its snowmaking operations in full force.
The ski area is scheduled to open for the season Friday with eight trails and four lifts running. It said a cold front that moved into the Front Range mountains Tuesday brought new snow and also made it possible to generate manmade flakes.
Eldora says there should be a 23-inch snow base for opening day.
Vail also plans to start the season Friday, and Snowmass plans to open Saturday.
Several resorts have already started their seasons.
More than half of Colorado's resorts will be open for Thanksgiving weekend, but some mountains are waiting until December.
The ski area is scheduled to open for the season Friday with eight trails and four lifts running. It said a cold front that moved into the Front Range mountains Tuesday brought new snow and also made it possible to generate manmade flakes.
Eldora says there should be a 23-inch snow base for opening day.
Vail also plans to start the season Friday, and Snowmass plans to open Saturday.
Several resorts have already started their seasons.
More than half of Colorado's resorts will be open for Thanksgiving weekend, but some mountains are waiting until December.
DIA keeps designs by architect Calatrava
DENVER (AP) — Denver International Airport officials have agreed to pay an additional $793,000 to Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava to use most of his design on the South Terminal project.
The Denver Post reports the agreement announced Wednesday calls for $543,000 for unpaid design work and a $250,000 licensing fee to use the architect's drawings. Denver has paid Calatrava and his firm, Festina Lente, about $13 million.
Airport Manager Kim Day says the public likely won't notice a few signature Calatrava design elements left off the project.
Calatrava and his firm pulled out of the $500 million project in September citing disagreements with the program managers, and a lack of faith in the project's budget and timetable.
The project includes a light rail train terminal, a public plaza and a 500-room hotel.
The Denver Post reports the agreement announced Wednesday calls for $543,000 for unpaid design work and a $250,000 licensing fee to use the architect's drawings. Denver has paid Calatrava and his firm, Festina Lente, about $13 million.
Airport Manager Kim Day says the public likely won't notice a few signature Calatrava design elements left off the project.
Calatrava and his firm pulled out of the $500 million project in September citing disagreements with the program managers, and a lack of faith in the project's budget and timetable.
The project includes a light rail train terminal, a public plaza and a 500-room hotel.
Medical marijuana license fee drops in Colorado
DENVER (AP) — The price of a medical marijuana license in Colorado has been lowered more than half.
The state Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday to lower the fee from $90 a year to $35 a year beginning Jan. 1. Already the $90 fee is lower than when Colorado first authorized medical marijuana a decade ago, when the fee was $140.
The annual fee was lowered because it's sufficient to cover administrative costs.
Board of Health spokesman Mark Salley says the number of medical marijuana patients in Colorado has dropped dramatically this year. The number dropped more than 20 percent — to about 103,000 — between June 30 and Sept. 30.
The explanation may be tougher limits on medical marijuana passed by the Legislature.
The state Board of Health voted unanimously Wednesday to lower the fee from $90 a year to $35 a year beginning Jan. 1. Already the $90 fee is lower than when Colorado first authorized medical marijuana a decade ago, when the fee was $140.
The annual fee was lowered because it's sufficient to cover administrative costs.
Board of Health spokesman Mark Salley says the number of medical marijuana patients in Colorado has dropped dramatically this year. The number dropped more than 20 percent — to about 103,000 — between June 30 and Sept. 30.
The explanation may be tougher limits on medical marijuana passed by the Legislature.
30-year-old woman arrested in bite assault
DENVER (AP) — A woman suspected of biting two people inside a convenience store has been arrested.
Denver police say officers Wednesday arrested 30-year-old Emi Leyonia Coleman on suspicion of unlawful sexual contact and two counts of third-degree assault.
Police say a woman matching Coleman's description walked into the store Nov. 7 and inappropriately touched a man from behind and bit him on the neck. She then asked a female clerk for a hug and bit her on the neck.
Police say the bites left a mark, though it's unclear whether they drew blood.
A message left at a phone number listed Coleman was not immediately returned.
It is unclear whether she has hired an attorney.
Denver police say officers Wednesday arrested 30-year-old Emi Leyonia Coleman on suspicion of unlawful sexual contact and two counts of third-degree assault.
Police say a woman matching Coleman's description walked into the store Nov. 7 and inappropriately touched a man from behind and bit him on the neck. She then asked a female clerk for a hug and bit her on the neck.
Police say the bites left a mark, though it's unclear whether they drew blood.
A message left at a phone number listed Coleman was not immediately returned.
It is unclear whether she has hired an attorney.
3 face felony charges in raccoon death
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Three 19-year-olds face felony animal cruelty charges in the death of a raccoon.
Boulder police spokeswoman Kim Kobel says several witnesses reported the incident that happened Monday. Police Wednesday arrested Nicholas Philip Foti, Lucas Holton and August Quinn Noble.
Kobel says Foti told police that he hit the raccoon harder than he meant to after it kept getting into their trash cans. When he realized he had seriously injured the animal, Kobel says Foti told investigators he kept hitting the animal to "put it down." Police say the other two admitted their involvement.
Foti and Holton were being held at the Boulder County Jail on $2,500 bail.
Jail officials say Noble had not yet been booked.
Boulder police spokeswoman Kim Kobel says several witnesses reported the incident that happened Monday. Police Wednesday arrested Nicholas Philip Foti, Lucas Holton and August Quinn Noble.
Kobel says Foti told police that he hit the raccoon harder than he meant to after it kept getting into their trash cans. When he realized he had seriously injured the animal, Kobel says Foti told investigators he kept hitting the animal to "put it down." Police say the other two admitted their involvement.
Foti and Holton were being held at the Boulder County Jail on $2,500 bail.
Jail officials say Noble had not yet been booked.
Hickenlooper to discuss Colorado budget with lawmakers
DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper will talk to lawmakers about his budget proposal to cut K-12 education by $89 million and eliminate a $98.6 million property tax break next year for seniors.
Hickenlooper will talk to the Joint Budget Committee Thursday morning.
The education cuts Hickenlooper is proposing are not as dramatic as previous years but he says they're necessary to balance the budget. The aid for seniors is a voter-approved tax break that lawmakers have suspended in the past because of tough budget times.
The tax aid is scheduled to be reinstated next year and Hickenlooper says lawmakers need to suspend it again. Republicans have said they oppose Hickenlooper's proposal.
That could set up a fight over what budget cuts to make if the tax break is reinstated.
Hickenlooper will talk to the Joint Budget Committee Thursday morning.
The education cuts Hickenlooper is proposing are not as dramatic as previous years but he says they're necessary to balance the budget. The aid for seniors is a voter-approved tax break that lawmakers have suspended in the past because of tough budget times.
The tax aid is scheduled to be reinstated next year and Hickenlooper says lawmakers need to suspend it again. Republicans have said they oppose Hickenlooper's proposal.
That could set up a fight over what budget cuts to make if the tax break is reinstated.
"Blue Santa" Food Drive Coming Up
The Fort Morgan Police Department holds its annual "Blue Santa" Senior Citizen Food Drive on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Officers will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other items ant both Wal-Mart and at Safeway.
"Blue Santa" is a volunteer employee program at the Police Department which organizes, collects, and distributes the donated items to less fortunate adults during the holiday season.
"Blue Santa" is a volunteer employee program at the Police Department which organizes, collects, and distributes the donated items to less fortunate adults during the holiday season.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)