jason mikesell
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What makes Evergreen’s fire evacuation routes so perilous?
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About a 45-minute drive west from downtown Denver, nestled in the shadow of Mount Evans, Evergreen flourishes as sits Evergreen, Colorado, one of the gems of the Rocky Mountains. But the town’s topography presents a lurking danger. The thick forests and steep valley walls are what wildfire experts call fuel and topography. The final piece…
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Appeals court rules against Teller County sheriff, reinstates lawsuit challenging immigration enforcement
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Six Teller County taxpayers have the right to sue their sheriff for his enforcement of federal immigration policies in an apparent violation of state law, the Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on Thursday. Sheriff Jason Mikesell had attempted to argue that an atypical funding scheme for the county jail meant that on paper, no taxpayer dollars…