Magpul Still Operating in Colorado

A Colorado based gun accessories manufacturer who vowed to leave the state because of a new gun control law is still doing business here, six months after saying it was leaving. The Boulder Daily Camera reports that the continued presence of Magpul Industries in Erie has some gun-rights supporters feeling duped. Magpul said in April that it had started making certain weapons accessories out of state, but operations continue at the plant. Some comments on the company's Facebook page accuse it of making empty threats. Magpul says it still intends to relocate its operations, but moving a company of 250 employees to new locations in multiple states takes time.

Defense Trying to Exclude More Evidence at Holmes Trial

Lawyers for Colorado theater shooting defendant James Holmes have added his emails to the list of evidence they say shouldn't be allowed at his trial. Holmes attorney's argued in court today that the affidavits and court orders used to obtain the emails were so broad they netted emails that merely mentioned Holmes but weren't sent to or from his accounts. Prosecutors say the requests had to be broad because investigators initially didn't know if Holmes had accomplices. Holmes has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to killing 12 and injuring 70 in July 2012. Prosecutors are looking for any evidence, such as emails, that would undermine Holmes' insanity defense.

ATV Accident Kills Woman Northeast of Greeley

Authorities say a 68-year-old woman is dead after an ATV accident in the town of Gill, northeast of Greeley. Weld County Coroner Mark Ward says Francis Lieser was riding the ATV near her home when the vehicle apparently got stuck. Investigators say she might have been run over as she was trying to free the vehicle. The Greeley Tribune reports Lieser's body was found yesterday.

The Sterling Miracle Players are ready to scare those brave enough to enter their Hotel 666

The Sterling Miracle Players are ready to scare those brave enough to enter their Hotel 666 Extended Stay haunted house, which opens Friday. The Grim Reaper (Richard Owen) is ready to greet those who dare to enter Sterling Miracle Players' Hotel 666 Extended Stay Haunted House. More than 40 people are helping out with this year's haunted house, which runs from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18, 19, 25 and 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 30 and 6:30 to 10 p.m. Halloween night. The haunted house is located at 326 Front St. Cost is $10.
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She's running for the seat she currently holds, but it's her first electoral race

She's running for the seat she currently holds, but it's her first electoral race. Incumbent mayoral candidate Heather Brungardt was never actually elected, she was appointed to the mayoral seat in June 2012 after the departure of then-Mayor Rocky Joy. She was one of the senior council members, and was already serving as mayor pro tem, which by proxy led to her becoming mayor. Brungardt said her commitment to various projects she initiated are what motivated her run for mayor.
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A Sterling candidate will be in the spotlight this weekend

A Sterling candidate will be in the spotlight this weekend. Vic Meyers, who is running for Colorado's 4th Congressional District in the 2014 election, will be in Sterling Saturday for a Meet 'N Greet, starting at 1:30 p.m. at the CSU Regional Engagement Center. To find out more meet Meyers at this Saturday's event.
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Residents will be receiving their ballots in the mail this week, if you haven't already

Residents will be receiving their ballots in the mail this week, if you haven't already. The Clerk and recorders office is reminding everyone to fill out the ballot with your choices, as soon as you get it, and then return it to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office or by mail. Remember to allow enough time for the ballot to reach their office! Postmarks do not count! Mail-in ballots must be turned in by 7 p.m. Election night, Tues., Nov. 5. You still have until Oct. 29 to apply by mail for a ballot. The last day to pick up a mail-in ballot in person is election day, Nov. 5.
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The case of the misspent gift cards has prompted one Denver auditor to sue the human services department

The case of the misspent gift cards has prompted one Denver auditor to sue the human services department. The department gives cards to clients to buy food, clothing, and household items, but the auditor says he needs the DHS to hand over records so he can verify how gift cards issued were really spent. An audit released yesterday (10/17) said the department records could not be released because they're confidential under state and federal law.
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Parks adjacent to the South Platte River near Brush washed away by flood waters will be restored

Parks adjacent to the South Platte River near Brush washed away by flood waters will be restored. At the Brush City Council meeting this week (October 14), officials said the city is eligible to receive funding from FEMA to help recover from flood damage, if repair costs are under $67,500. Any more than that, the city would need to apply for a grant.
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They've got the money, but aren't sure yet how best to use it.

They've got the money, but aren't sure yet how best to use it. Tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer money is flowing across Colorado for flood relief, but officials say right now it's difficult to get a handle on exactly how much it'll cost to repair homes and businesses ransacked in the September floods. The state has asked for federal assistance, but say numbers and costs vary widely depending on which counties are included. As of this week, FEMA's 190 inspectors had looked at about 21,000 properties in the nine hardest-hit counties, and there's between $300 - $500 million in washed-out roads and bridges in need of repair. Officials said that, in many cases, it's difficult for inspectors to determine what property is salvageable and what is beyond repair, and attributed that for the long road ahead of assessing damages. In hard-hit Boulder County, inspectors still can't reach some homes that are cut off by the floods.
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Brush area candidates were in the spotlight last week

Brush area candidates were in the spotlight last week. Contenders for Brush mayor, and city council, along with three of the five candidates vying for four positions on the Board of Education (BOE) for the Brush School District attended two forums as part of the Brush Chamber of Commerce's monthly luncheon, October 9, and 10 at The Carroll Building. Candidates briefly introduced themselves and answered questions from the townhall moderator, Brush attorney Helena Schultz. Questions for the candidates for mayor and city council addressed budget and economic development issues, as well as marijuana sale controls and the possibility of a backyard chicken ordinance. Seeking election on November 5 are current BOE members Mike Dixon and Warren Walker, along with John Trujillo, Diane Cox and Don Gabriel. John Gotto and Charles Schonberger are vying for Mayor. Other city candidates include, Rick Bain, running unopposed for the Councilor Ward 1 post, Kimberly A. Dkyes and Jeff Osuch are looking to fill the Councilor Ward 2 seat, and in the running for Councilor Ward 3 is Jeanine Anderson Santistevan and Cheryl Sanchez.
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