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Colorado justices, 4-3, order new murder trial due to wrongfully excluded evidence
The Colorado Supreme Court agreed on Monday that a trial judge incorrectly faulted a defendant for refusing to cooperate in a mental health examination, even though the state’s hospital was the entity that botched its responsibility to evaluate her during the windows where she was competent. However, by 4-3, the justices concluded that the judge…
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Free fishing weekend coming soon in Colorado
No fishing license? For one weekend only in Colorado, no problem. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be hosting its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 3 and 4 – two days when residents and visitors are invited to try their hand at the sport. The agency maintains a web page for those interested in participating, with…
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Small town, big dreams: Leadville teen Fabian Jimenez wins Governor’s Citizenship Medal
Growing up in Leadville, Fabian Jimenez said many of his peers suffered from “small town syndrome,” feeling trapped and limited by their 2,000-something population city. But that was never an issue for Jimenez. Before he even graduated high school, Jimenez made waves in his community and the state at large, leading a voter registration drive…
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Capitol M, Week ending Feb. 23
A weekly look at what goes on behind the scenes at the General Assembly, who pops up from time to time and what Capitol M finds either amusing or interesting. Blast from the past…lots of former lawmakers show up at the Capitol from time to time, from those who have gone over to the…