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Gen. Petraeus reflects on 9/11, threats to U.S. security, at Colorado remembrance event
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Exactly 13 years after the Sept. 11 Al Qaeda attacks on the American homeland, retired General David H. Petraeus, commander of American troops during combat surges in both Iraq and Afghanistan in 2007 and later the Director of the CIA, addressed about 2,000 people at an anniversary commemoration held at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House…
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Justice Jim Carrigan’s legacy is one of profound influence
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For many attorneys, an appointment to a judgeship is the culmination of a career aspiration that may appear somewhat aside from politics. An appointment to the bench often rewards either evident legal acumen or the generous financial support of politicians. In the case of former Colorado Supreme Court Justice and Federal District Court Judge James…
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DNC Chairwoman talks up Markey for Treasurer
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During a whirlwind 24 hours in Denver, Democratic National Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz squeezed in a quick fundraiser for Colorado Democratic Treasurer candidate, Betsy Markey on Tuesday afternoon. The pair served together during Markey’s single term in Congress before she surrendered her Eastern Plains seat to Cory Gardner. Introduced by former Democratic legislator Bryan Jameson…
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Seasoned political fare at Legislative Barbecue
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PUEBLO — It wasn’t exactly a political convention per se, but from the looks of this very large get together on Aug. 22, it could have been. Several hundred current, former and potentially future elected officials, lobbyists and well-connected (and hungry) guests packed into a large white tent at this annual event signifying the official…
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Hick’s newest Blue Ribbon Commission on fracking may be recipe for non-action
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I own cookbook that offers the best Blue Ribbon recipes from state fairs across America. It serves as my go-to guide when attempting to prepare a dish for the first time, or when neighbors dump garden bags of parsnips and rutabagas on my porch. Seeing as how a jury has awarded these recipes a first…
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Different type of political climate in Sen. Ezzard’s adopted state
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It’s always educational to take a trip almost anywhere in America. Wherever you happen to travel, people are far more cheerful and helpful and warmer than their economic circumstances might suggest. My granddaughter moved with her parents to Asheville, North Carolina last November and this was our first opportunity to visit them there. Delta Airlines…
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Homeowners associations could stand a little more oversight — here’s an example
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Thirty years ago Prospector’s Point was constructed as a condo development a few blocks east of Federal Boulevard, roughly between 84th and 88th Avenues. It’s a topnotch location affording easy access to both I-25 and U.S. 36. Sited atop one of the highest points in Adams County, panoramic sightlines to the Northwest include Long’s Peak…
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Hancock’s greatest asset is his enthusiasm
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Every political observer recognizes that the Denver Mayor’s Office is the sweetest political job in Colorado. It pays far better than serving as Governor, and the City Council needs to drum up a two-thirds majority to overturn a single provision in the Mayor’s budget. It’s a strong-mayor arrangement that enables Hizzoner to shape the city…
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Sifting through the sands of time in southern Colorado is emotional experience
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The weekend before the primary election, the United Methodist Church held its Annual Rocky Mountain Conference at the Pueblo convention center. Colorado Bishop Elaine Stanovsky, host of the event, scheduled a field trip for interested delegates to visit the Sand Creek Massacre site near Eads. Since she arrived in Colorado five years ago Stanovsky has…
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Energy independence fuels debate at confab
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The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce sponsored an all day Energy Expo at the Convention Center last Friday. Exhibitors helped stuff swag bags for the free event with everything from water bottles to breath mints. An all-of-the-above philosophy was evidenced by representation from wind farms, solar cell manufacturers and other sustainable technologies to more traditional…