Garcia continues to question Black Hills

State Rep. Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, said the time is now to fight steady rate hikes from Black Hills Energy. “This isn’t only about Pueblo but about what’s going on within the region,” Garcia said.

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Grads walk into future

Define success to yourself, have confidence and believe in yourself, seek balance in your life and give service to your community. Those were four main tenants of advice given by speaker Henry Roman to hundreds of graduates at Colorado State University-Pueblo’s graduation ceremony Saturday morning.

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PAWS has hands-on celebration

THE PAWS for Life Animal Welfare and Protection Society shelter played host to the annual Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday. Celebrating three years in the shelter’s newest facility, the event drew hundreds throughout the day.

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Car show starts summer season

The summer season at the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo achieved ignition Saturday with the Outlaws Rod and Custom Car Show. A colorful array of vintage vehicles lined the streets surrounding HARP. With nearly 300 entries, this year is the largest show the club has hosted for 19 years.

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Community baby shower

Colorado State University-Pueblo and the Pueblo Early Childhood Council has scheduled a community baby shower scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 16 at Praise Assembly of God, 2000 Troy Ave.

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Struggle drives Cinco celebration

Forty years of struggles for Chicanos will resonate through photos and speakers at the 44th annual Cinco de Mayo in the Park celebration on Monday. The event is a commemoration of the 1862 Battle in Puebla, Mexico, where Mexican troops defeated an invading French army.

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Two graduations won’t park this mechanic

Two graduations in one year. One from high school and the other from college. It’s an honor students at Pueblo Community College have become accustomed to, but Justin Porter is taking the opportunity to new heights.

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Boettcher recipient lifts a burden

When South High School honor student Jared Russell learned he’d been selected to receive the Boettcher Scholarship, he’d fulfilled a longtime promise to his parents.

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The Cookie Project delivers sugary thanks to those inconvenienced by cyclists

For the second year, Jen Anderson and her friends are giving away homemade chocolate cookies to every residence along the Ironman Wisconson bike course.

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Federovitch: Blackmon's success paving way for Rockies

Outfielder Charlie Blackmon has been a key part to the Colorado Rockies success this season.

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After lift from Kane, Blackhawks look to go up 2-0

CHICAGO — It wasn't the first time the Chicago Blackhawks saw a spectacular goal from Patrick Kane. Yet, they were still amazed a day later. Kane scored twice in the third period on Friday night to lift the Blackhawks to a 5-2 victory over Minnesota. But it was his dash through the Wild zone on the tiebreaking goal that had his teammates still in awe Saturday. They watched the video a few times ...

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Soldier who lost leg in Afghanistan vowed 'I will return'

In the past, the idea of an amputee returning to combat was virtually unthinkable, even though the occasional soldier remained on active duty after losing part of an arm or a leg. Now, thanks to advances in medical care and sturdier prosthetics, more servicemembers can at least try. But this soldier's story shows how daunting the road back can be.

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Detroit Tigers sign former All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan, but he's not ready to pitch yet

Despite a shaky bullpen , the Tigers finished the first month of the season in first place in the American League’s Central Division with a 14-9 record.

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A war for women's votes in Pa. gov's race

Rep. Allyson Schwartz's target is the country's most vulnerable GOP governor.

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Ten-part video series explores pine beetle epidemic

The mountain pine beetle epidemic has affected many people, from scientists asking new questions to campers watching favorite spots succumb to clear-cuts.

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Community editorial board: Landfill changes coming: Will they be enough?

Anyone who drives north on Ninth Street from Laramie is familiar with the eyesore of the Laramie Landfill and the related litter that seems to be everywhere. The landfill is west of the road after it becomes Roger Canyon Road.

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Digging in the dirt

Western Colorado, particularly the high elevations between Basalt and Aspen, can be a tough place to start a garden, thanks to a short growing season, dry climate and alkaline soils. But there’s something about the plants that do make it here, according to Stephanie Syson, who looks after Basalt’s “seed library.” read more

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Planned school shooting, bombing

When Chelsie Shellhas saw a tall young man slip into a storage locker and shut the door one evening this week, it just looked wrong. She dialed 911.

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Obama blows off steam, uses very rude language in HILARIOUS dinner speech

US PRESIDENT Barack Obama delivered some extremely wicked gags at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner. That much was expected. What wasn’t expected was the…

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Giants hit three solo homers in win over Braves

ATLANTA -- Maybe the Giants won't keep up their current home-run pace, but the surge in power isn't a surprise to manager Bruce Bochy.

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‘We will never forget’: Memorial honors Fairchild airmen - Sun, 04 May 2014 PST

More than 200 airmen and family members gathered Saturday morning at Fairchild Air Force Base’s Memorial Grove Park for the dedication of a memorial honoring the three airmen killed in a KC-135 Stratotanker explosion in the sky over Kyrgyzstan exactly one year ago. The memorial features a 5-foot granite pillar engraved with a tanker airplane and “Shell 77,” the plane’s call sign. Arranged around ...

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Colorado's newest side trip: Pot

DENVER - We were four female independent journalists of a certain age. Let's say circling above and below 50. We were vodka-martini type of women, white wine chilled, maybe in extremis a whiskey on the rocks. We bonded while attending the Association of H

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Union Gap says no to marijuana businesses

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 18:56:02 GMT By Mike Faulk Yakima Herald-Republic UNION GAP — Count Union Gap in with Yakima: No marijuana businesses, for now. The possibility of allowing marijuana businesses had enjoyed early momentum when the idea was floated in February, but it fell to a sound defeat Monday night by a 5-2 vote of th...

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What's it like to live the moment?

Sports produce some of the most euphoric and heart-breaking moments in our lives. We talk to the competitors and see what it’s like for them to hit the game-winning shot, be forced to submit in the octagon, miss out on the big prize in the World Series of Poker, run 137 miles in the mountains and play a mascot in 110-degree heat.

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Medical marijuana takes root; now what?

It’s been a long and winding road for marijuana in this country over the past century. It’s legal in Nevada for medicinal purposes, and the rush is on to start businesses. Even our boss, Brian Greenspun, is applying for a license. We examine the process and the history of legalization.

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Innovation at work: Local companies come up with unique ways to attract workers

These days, businesses have to get creative to attract and retain quality workers. Simple pay raises aren’t always an option, and don’t always do the trick. So many are coming up with other ways to entice employees, such as flexible work hours, the ability to work from home and rewards for doing volunteer work.

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Bentwater

Some will undoubtedly disagree, but I contend that plagiarism is the sincerest form of flattery. Consequently, this week’s article will largely “repurpose” the words of my good friend, Mike Bleier. Mi

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Summit Voice: Weekly roundup

Water wars, chapter 33? By Bob Berwyn The tug of war over western water is a never-ending source of fascination and a vital topic for everyone in Colorado. In the past couple of weeks, water users on both sides of the Continental Divide have started digesting details of a massive environmental study that spells out […]

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LA Galaxy left to rue miss chances as they fall in frustrating defeat to Colorado Rapids

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - Leave it to LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena to sum up his team's 1-0 defeat to the Colorado Rapids perfectly and succinctly. "We just blew this game, there's no excuses for us," said the Galaxy manager. "We should've won this game or very least get a point."

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Police ask for help to find missing at-risk woman

Colorado Springs Police are asking for help to find an at-risk adult who went missing from an assisted living facility. Vicki Hoffman, 50, was last seen at a care facility in the 300 block of Elkton Dr. Saturday morning (5/3/14). Police say Hoffman suffers from several medical conditions. She's described as 5'7" tall, between 140 to 150 lbs. with brown hair and hazel eyes. If you see Hoffman or ...

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The Montrose boys swim team had a bit of fun in Durango Friday. The Montrose High School boys swimming team traveled to Thornton on Saturday, where the Indians raced for new best times at the Mustang Invitational.

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CDC: Lifespan leans more on geography than genetics

If all states had the lowest death rate observed for each of the five major causes, it would be possible to prevent: • 34 percent of premature deaths from heart diseases, prolonging about 92,000 lives.

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US soldier Joshua Pitcher returns for Afghanistan with only ONE foot

A U.S. Army paratrooper returned to Afghanistan late last year for his second tour of active combat duty less than two years after his left foot was amputated.

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Michael Patrick Shiels: Skiers know, it's never too early to plan next run

Deer Valley's ski vista of Utah's mountain ranges are worth pausing for while you glide on the groomed trails. / Photo courtesy of Harrison Shiels Want to ski like an Olympian next winter? Or, perhaps more realistically, ski near an Olympian?

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Chivas USA Fall at Home, 4-1, to the Houston Dynamo

CARSON, Calif. - Chivas USA fell, 4-1, to the Houston Dynamo in an interconference match Saturday night at the StubHub Center. The Red-and-White opened up the scoring on forward Erick "Cubo" Torres' seventh goal of the season.

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Three Points: Slow start and poor finishing dooms the LA Galaxy as they fall to the Colorado Rapids

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - LA Galaxy Insider Adam Serrano offers his Three Points to Galaxy's 1-0 defeat to the Colorado Rapids. Vicente Sanchez scored the lone goal of the evening which snapped LA's four game unbeaten run.

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Middle school bands earn ‘superior’ rating

Montrose middle school bands found their best notes during the Colorado West Music Festival held at Grand Junction High School April 25.

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Sunday, May 4, 2014 2:00 am

Excitement has been building for students and staff at Pomona Elementary School for the new garden to be completed. Anastacia (Anna) Schaffner reposed in the Lord at her home on Sunshine Mesa, Hotchkiss, on Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was 84.

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100-mile foot race means to give back

It's 3 a.m. Sunday, April 27. Chain O' Lakes State Park. A slight breeze makes the 40 degree air a little chilly.

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Real Salt Lake Scores Two Late Goals to Beat Chicago Fire 3-2

RSL fell behind early, conceding in the 22nd and 30th minutes to go into the half down 2-0. The Claret-and-Cobalt didn't pull one back until the 72nd minute, when Plata finished a MF Javier Morales pass to cut RSL's deficit in half.

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Culberson's HR lifts Rockies over Mets 11-10

Pinch-hitter Charlie Culberson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning off Kyle Farnsworth, and the Colorado Rockies, down by six runs early, rallied again to beat the New York Mets 11-10 in a wild affair on Saturday night.

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Colorado's newest side trip: Pot

DENVER - We were four female independent journalists of a certain age. Let's say circling above and below 50. We were vodka-martini type of women, white wine chilled, maybe in extremis a whiskey on the rocks. We bonded while attending the Association of H

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Scott Andrew Gorham

Scott Andrew Gorham, of Frederick, Colorado, died April 30, 2014, in Frederick. He was born in Stanton, California, on August 1, 1970. He moved to Colorado as a young child, and, shortly after, moved to Wyoming.

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Great outdoors for families

Experience the outdoors with your family at these five earthly wonders. 1. The Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Ariz. Home to more than 100 species of reptiles, 350 birds, and 2,000 plants. experiencescottsdale.com

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Home park's edge recalls Rockies' best days

An aura familiar from the best days in Rockies history has grown in the early days of this season, capped by an 11-10 walk-off win over the Mets at Coors Field on Saturday night in which Colorado rallied from a 6-0 deficit in the fifth, and 10-9 in the ninth.

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