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Scott Gessler death threats: Man says he wants to shoot the Secretary, knows where he lives
December 19, 2012 in The Latest Word
Scott GesslerSecretary of State Scott Gessler has faced a lot of pushback for his efforts to identify immigrants who are illegally on Colorado's voter rolls. But over the summer, those...
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Court stops Colorado Springs "no-solicitation zone" because of free speech concerns
December 19, 2012 in The Latest Word
A plaintiff.Colorado Springs is trying to clean up its downtown by banning panhandling and soliciting, but there's one problem with that plan: The ordinance would violate the First Amendment --...
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Man who allegedly killed three in Weld County was released from jail hours before
December 19, 2012 in The Latest Word
Update, 10:30 a.m.: The man who allegedly killed three others in a Longmont home yesterday and then shot himself had been released from jail a few hours before the shooting,...
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Gun control: Ed Perlmutter will introduce assault weapons ban on day one of Congress
December 19, 2012 in The Latest Word
Ed Perlmutter. In the days following the movie theater massacre in July, Representative Ed Perlmutter, whose district then included Aurora, was one of the few local politicians who called for...
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Monica Avila, mom, accused of bringing gun to Denver middle school, threatening students
December 19, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photo below. Just days after a gunman broke into an elementary school in Connecticut and killed twenty children and six adults, Monica Avila, a 34-year-old Denver mother, is facing...
John Hickenlooper unveils new mental-health plan, days after Newtown tragedy
December 18, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Marijuana: Tamra Ward, repping employers on task force, says there's no "conflict of interest"
December 18, 2012 in The Latest Word
Tamra Ward.Yesterday, the Task Force on the Implementation of Amendment 64, charged with researching the many unanswered questions about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, met for the first time....
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After the Connecticut tragedy, a record number of Coloradans seeking to buy guns
December 18, 2012 in The Latest Word
After the tragic mass shooting in Connecticut on Friday, Governor John Hickenlooper, no stranger to devastation, said the time has come to talk gun control. President Obama has also signaled...
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Amendment 64: Marijuana task force meets for the first time, plots "aggressive timeline"
December 18, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.When Governor John Hickenlooper signed Colorado's pot measure into law last week, he announced the creation of a task force dedicated to resolving the long list of unanswered...
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Bike hit and run: Fort Collins police say driver to blame in crash that hurt cyclist
December 17, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.Update: A silver Ford Explorer ran through a red light last week in Fort Collins, colliding with a cyclist and sending him flying off his bike before the...
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Gun control: John Hickenlooper calls for debate following Newtown school shooting
December 17, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.In the immediate aftermath of the Aurora theater shooting, Governor John Hickenlooper said it was too soon to talk about gun control. He remained virtually silent until, in...
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Scott Gessler: Legislators ask state to take first step in potential spending audit
December 14, 2012 in The Latest Word
Scott GesslerSecretary of State Scott Gessler is facing criminal and ethics investigations into his alleged misuse of public dollars. Now, he could face an additional review from the state auditor's...
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Scott Gessler's mom calls for voter-ID law at election-integrity hearing
December 13, 2012 in The Latest Word
Barbara GesslerSecretary of State Scott Gessler was not at his "election integrity" hearing in Denver yesterday -- but his mother was. Barbara Gessler, mom of Colorado's chief election officer, sat...
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Photos: Homeless female veterans focus of housing project at old Su Teatro site
December 12, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.In our recent cover story, "Bed Check," which chronicles the challenges homeless women in Denver face, we note the need for both emergency shelter and more permanent homes....
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Denver Cruisers to be featured in Travel Channel pilot with off-season ride
December 12, 2012 in The Latest Word
People across the country may have their eyes on the Mile High City because legalized marijuana is officially a thing. But Denver's also going to get some national attention for...
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Photos: Fiscal cliff protests target Michael Bennet and Mark Udall -- all day long
December 11, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.This is one way to get politicians' attention. Yesterday, around 150 activists descended on the offices of Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall to urge them to avoid...
Recount request in Boulder withdrawn by Republican candidate due to high cost
December 11, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Gun ban in college buildings?: Boulder rep plans legislation despite court ruling
December 11, 2012 in The Latest Word
It just doesn't make sense for lawmakers to allow guns on college campuses, where the risks of suicide or shootings tied to mental health illness can be high. At least...
Homelessness: What is the city doing to help women transition to permanent housing?
December 10, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Republican candidates in Boulder and Pueblo pursue recounts, despite wide margins of loss
December 10, 2012 in The Latest Word
The Colorado Secretary of State's office may have certified election results last week, but that doesn't mean the battle is over. At least not from the perspective of Republican candidates...
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Scott Gessler gets extension for response to ethics investigation -- but only eleven days
December 07, 2012 in The Latest Word
Scott GesslerSecretary of State Scott Gessler is touring the state this week, soliciting feedback from voters on the election. But in the meantime, attorneys for Gessler, who is facing...
Homelessness: Report recommends partial redesign of Denver's emergency shelter system
December 07, 2012 in The Latest Word
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Scott Gessler didn't do enough to stop voter fraud, say critics at Arapahoe County event
December 06, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.Pre-election news coverage about Secretary of State Scott Gessler often focused on his efforts to weed out non-citizen voters and prevent fraud through an initiative some activists called...
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Homeless women in Denver: Struggles of an undocumented immigrant seeking shelter
December 06, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below.In September, Erica Guzman, twenty, and Stefanie Cardwell, 23, spent nights sleeping in their car. The two women, who have been dating for four years, say they had...
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Photos: Cars blocking bike lanes -- including a city vehicle
December 06, 2012 in The Latest Word
Big photos below. As more cyclists ride on Denver's roads alongside cars, the city's planners are working to build out a network of safe paths for bikes. But when a...
