Author: DAVID MULLEN The Gazette
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Denver officers justified in shooting attempted murder suspect, DA says
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Two members of the Denver Police Department’s SWAT team were justified in shooting a suspect last month in the city’s University Hills neighborhood, the Denver District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday. District Attorney Beth McCann determined that the officers won’t face charges because the suspect, 36-year-old Vincent Martinez, pointed a gun at the officers and was…
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Patients who received invalid COVID shots from Centennial clinic should get revaccinated, health officials say
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People who received an invalid dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Centennial-based Health Now Family Practice will need to repeat their dose or doses, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment announced Tuesday. Officials said Health Now representatives will contact affected patients and provide them…
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University of Colorado names Todd Saliman sole finalist for president
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University of Colorado Interim President Todd Saliman is the sole finalist in the school’s presidential search. The nine-member board of regents voted unanimously Tuesday to advance Saliman as finalist. The search started with 39 candidates. Saliman, a CU Boulder alumnus, has worked in higher education and public service for 30 years. He was named interim president…
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NCAR fire in Boulder 100% contained
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The NCAR fire is 100% contained, Boulder Fire Rescue announced Thursday afternoon. Fire officials said smoke may still be visible because there could be portions of the fire that are still smoldering. “Please note: 100% containment does not mean that the fire is completely ‘out,’” fire officials wrote on Twitter. “As always, if you see…
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Marshall fire investigation expected to take ‘several more months,’ authorities say
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Three months after the state’s most destructive fire destroyed nearly 1,100 homes in Boulder County, authorities announced on Thursday that the investigation is ongoing and expected to take “several more months.” The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office said it’s been working with experts from across the United States to thoroughly analyze evidence and identify the possible…
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Denver mayor blames drug use for surge in crime at Union Station bus terminal
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Illegal drug use and sales in the Union Station bus terminal have fueled a spike in crime at the downtown transit hub, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock said Wednesday. Hancock took a walking tour of the terminal and concourse with public safety officials and Debra Johnson, CEO and general manager of the Regional Transportation District, before…
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Governor’s Citizenship Medal: Tim Foster honored for leadership, public service
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Tim Foster believes there is no better way to lead than by effective communication and interaction. When he was president of Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, it wasn’t uncommon for him to stop and say hello to faculty members or ask students how classes were going. “When you walk across campus with him, I’ll…
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Mayors of Colorado’s largest cities press for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession
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In a departure from the Democratic position at the state Capitol, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock pressed for harsher penalties for fentanyl possession, mirroring the position of the city’s police chief and other law enforcement officials. Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers also echoed Hancock’s plea, joining other state leaders and law enforcement officials in saying that…
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Changes coming to Union Station to reduce crime in area
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Changes to Denver’s Union Station bus terminal are coming as the Regional Transportation District and city officials try to curb the amount of crime in the area. Some of the changes include restricting the bus terminal to passengers only, installing barriers and improving the terminal’s lighting. These changes will be implemented over time, RTD’s General…
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MacKenzie Scott donates $20M to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $20 million to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, the largest gift from a single donor in the organization’s 106-year history, the organization announced Wednesday. The donation will allow Planned Parenthood to provide high-quality health care, allow transformative technological updates and innovation, and roll out initiatives that promote equity and…
