It's about to get cheaper to call Colorado inmates. The Department of Corrections has negotiated a reduction in the cost of phone calls for offenders in state prisions thanks to a new two-year extension with Global Tel Link. The rate reductions will impact three types of calls offenders make, standard collect calls, advanced pay collect calls and debit calls. The cost of standard collect calls has been reduced 22-percent for in-state calls and 72-percent for out-of-state calls. Advanced pay collect calls were reduced by 39-percent in-state and 74-percent out-of-state. For debit calls, the price has been reduced 16-percent for local calls and 24-percent for out-of-state calls. The rates went into effect March 1st.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Brush Skate Park Proposal Headed To Denver
KSIR-030112-Brush Skate Park Funding Proposal Headed To Denver - FM
At last Monday's Brush City Council Meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Lance Schwindt presented conceptual designs for a new skate park. The plans call for the park to be constructed on space that encompasses Pioneer Park. Schwindt and his team are set to present their grant proposal for funding to construct the park to Great Outdoors Colorado in Denver tomorrow. Should the park receive funding, flat work on the project would be bid out to local contractors. Construction could be completed in late summer with a grand opening in October.
At last Monday's Brush City Council Meeting, Parks and Recreation Director Lance Schwindt presented conceptual designs for a new skate park. The plans call for the park to be constructed on space that encompasses Pioneer Park. Schwindt and his team are set to present their grant proposal for funding to construct the park to Great Outdoors Colorado in Denver tomorrow. Should the park receive funding, flat work on the project would be bid out to local contractors. Construction could be completed in late summer with a grand opening in October.
Fire at Bonny Lake State Park Under Control
Firefighters have been fighting a fire at Bonny Lake State Park for a week now, and while they say no structures have been damaged, firefighters say its been tough to tackle. They finally got the fire under control on Tuesday this week, and say it likely started with a cigarette thrown from a vehicle around February 22. Firefighters said the fire burned slow at first, but when it got warm over the weekend, and the winds picked up, the fight became a challenge, but was under control by this past Tuesday.
School Budget Problem Is Colorado Problem
"This isn't an RE-1 Valley problem, this is a Colorado school funding problem." That's a direct quote from RE-1 Valley Superintendent Betty Summers, as she spoke to those present at one of two public gatherings that will focus on the school district's budget shortfall. They were gathered in the Caliche High School library in Proctor on Monday night to hear that the district might be short almost one and a half million dollars next year. The number of students in the district is expected to be down, and so is the per pupil funding. Summers said the district has lost about 140 students since 2006, and will lose about 111 dollars per student this school year. There's another community budget meeting set for March 12, 7 p.m. at Sterling High School..
Colorado Looking At Granting Immigrant Drivers Licenses
(Denver, CO) -- Colorado voters could be asked to approve a plan that would allow illegal immigrants to obtain drivers licenses. The Group "Driver's Licenses For All" hopes to gather 85-thousand signatures to get the measure on a November ballot.
Organizer Jennifer Piper says new drivers will buy cars and insurance, helping the economy.
Organizer Jennifer Piper says new drivers will buy cars and insurance, helping the economy.
Denver area to add 7 more Dunkin' Donuts stores
DENVER (AP) — More Dunkin' Donuts stores are headed for Colorado.
The donut company said Wednesday it has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the father-daughter team of Doug and Katy Redman for seven restaurants in Denver. The first is planned to open in 2013, and all should be open by 2018. Doug Redman has experience owning Subway restaurants, electronic stores and taco restaurants.
Earlier this year, the company announced a subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC would open 11 Dunkin' Donuts stores in the Denver area over the next several years.
The donut company said Wednesday it has signed a multi-unit store development agreement with the father-daughter team of Doug and Katy Redman for seven restaurants in Denver. The first is planned to open in 2013, and all should be open by 2018. Doug Redman has experience owning Subway restaurants, electronic stores and taco restaurants.
Earlier this year, the company announced a subsidiary of Sizzling Platter LLC would open 11 Dunkin' Donuts stores in the Denver area over the next several years.
Lawmaker per diem hike clears Colorado Senate
DENVER (AP) — A Colorado bill that includes more money for rural lawmakers awaits the governor's signature.
The Colorado Senate approved the measure 21-13 Wednesday with little debate. It has already passed in the House.
The bill is an accounting measure for the legislative branch, but it includes a scheduled increase of $33 a day for lawmakers living 50 miles or more from Denver. Some lawmakers from both parties voted against the accounting bill to show their disapproval of the per diem hike.
The measure now awaits only the signature of Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has said the per diem hike is the "right thing to do."
The Colorado Senate approved the measure 21-13 Wednesday with little debate. It has already passed in the House.
The bill is an accounting measure for the legislative branch, but it includes a scheduled increase of $33 a day for lawmakers living 50 miles or more from Denver. Some lawmakers from both parties voted against the accounting bill to show their disapproval of the per diem hike.
The measure now awaits only the signature of Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, who has said the per diem hike is the "right thing to do."
School energy measure fails in House committee
DENVER (AP) — A Democrat's bill that would have required new Colorado schools to meet energy-efficiency standards has failed in a state House committee.
The bill failed Wednesday along a party-line vote.
The bill would have required new school construction — and school remodeling projects considered a "significant redesign" — to be energy efficient. Schools could have met the requirement by acquiring the federal Energy Star label or meeting another approved standard.
A legislative fiscal analysis says the measure would likely have made it costlier for local governments to build or renovate schools.
But the analysis also said local governments could save money over the long run by having more energy-efficient schools.
The bill failed Wednesday along a party-line vote.
The bill would have required new school construction — and school remodeling projects considered a "significant redesign" — to be energy efficient. Schools could have met the requirement by acquiring the federal Energy Star label or meeting another approved standard.
A legislative fiscal analysis says the measure would likely have made it costlier for local governments to build or renovate schools.
But the analysis also said local governments could save money over the long run by having more energy-efficient schools.
Colorado bill aims to encourage overdose reporting
DENVER (AP) — Colorado is debating a proposal to encourage drug users to report overdoses.
A bill giving limited criminal immunity to people who report overdoses faces another test today in the Colorado Legislature.
Illinois and Washington state already have so-called "911 Good Samaritan" laws giving limited immunity to overdose reporters. Advocates say drug users sometimes don't report overdosing friends because they're afraid of facing legal trouble themselves.
Colorado's measure would require overdose reporters to remain at the scene of the event until law enforcement or emergency medical personnel arrive. They would also have to identify themselves and cooperate with authorities.
The bill has already passed the Senate.
It faces a hearing in the House Thursday.
A bill giving limited criminal immunity to people who report overdoses faces another test today in the Colorado Legislature.
Illinois and Washington state already have so-called "911 Good Samaritan" laws giving limited immunity to overdose reporters. Advocates say drug users sometimes don't report overdosing friends because they're afraid of facing legal trouble themselves.
Colorado's measure would require overdose reporters to remain at the scene of the event until law enforcement or emergency medical personnel arrive. They would also have to identify themselves and cooperate with authorities.
The bill has already passed the Senate.
It faces a hearing in the House Thursday.
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