Author: ERIN PRATER
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Aurora school district expands translation and interpretation in response to parent demands
Hsa Mlu, a mother of four children, recently started receiving communications from her sons’ Aurora schools in her native Southeast Asian language, Karen. “I am so excited,” Mlu, who has two sons in Aurora schools, said through an interpreter. “I am sure it’s going to be better for parents.” In the past Mlu said that…
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Best & worst states for health care: Where does Colorado rank?
If you’re a fan of the Denver Broncos, Olathe Sweet Corn, Palisade peaches and magnificent mountain vistas, there’s no doubt – Colorado is, hands down, the best place to live. But what if you’re a “heavy user” of health care? A recent WalletHub survey compared all 50 states and the District of Columbia against 40 measures,…
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Coloradans can now spice up their rides with Pueblo Chile plates
Chile lover? “Pueblo proud”? Perhaps a trip to the county clerk’s office is in order. “Pueblo’s spiciest specialty license plate” went on sale today, reports The Pueblo Chieftain – with free salsa being given out at the Pueblo County Courthouse while supplies last. A 7:30 a.m. press conference outside the courthouse kicked off sales Monday,…
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The Pueblo Chieftain: Don’t bar City Council from running for mayor
The law is clear on who can run for city office – including the new position of full-time mayor – in Pueblo. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, be United States citizens, residents of the city for at least 12 months before election and free of any felony convictions. That’s it. Oh,…
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Zinke to stop at Rocky Mountain National Park
U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will host a press conference Sunday at Rocky Mountain National Park urging Congress to take action to fix national park infrastructure, according to a Friday announcement from the department. While in Colorado, Zinke will also meet with state legislative leaders, the Southern Ute tribe and other stakeholders, the release states.…
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Colorado Day: Politicos shower state with compliments on its birthday
It’s Colorado Day, our beloved state’s birthday. It was on this date in 1876 that President Ulysses S. Grant signed a declaration admitting Colorado to the Union as a state. Not surprisingly, Colorado politicos of all stripes took to Twitter to wish her a happy one – and the compliments are pouring in. “Still shining…
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Another rural Colorado school district considers arming teachers, staff
The Peyton School District could become the second rural district in El Paso County to arm teachers and other staff. A father of a student in Peyton School District 23-JT, east of Colorado Springs, will propose Friday that trained volunteer employees carry concealed handguns on school property. He’ll make his presentation at 7 p.m. Friday…
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Colorado woman’s son to receive posthumous Medal of Honor
The son of a Colorado Springs woman will receive the Medal of Honor next month, becoming the first airman to receive the nation’s highest award for valor since the Vietnam War, the White House announced Friday. The medal will be awarded posthumously to his widow, Valerie Nessel, on Aug. 22 by President Donald Trump at…
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Judge’s recusal adds to deadline pressures in El Paso County death-penalty cases
A veteran judge has recused himself from El Paso County’s latest capital murder cases, introducing a wrench in the works as prosecutors scramble against deadlines that could upend their death-penalty bids. Fourth Judicial District Judge Larry E. Schwartz announced his withdrawal July 20, citing plans to retire “within the next several months.” Judge David A.…
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Gardner: Kavanaugh will make "an incredible Supreme Court justice"
Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh will make “an incredible Supreme Court justice,” U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner said Thursday after meeting with him. “Clearly he is a well-qualified judge who has incredible experience in the federal courts,” Gardner said in an emailed statement. “We had a long conversation about the role of precedent and how a…