Colorado Times: 11/30/14

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Obama's action appeases immigrant hopefuls in Colorado

GRAND JUNCTION — Julieta Quiñones believes that President Barack Obama's immigration orders will fix pieces of what she sees as a broken system. But she doesn't view them as anything resembling a major overhaul.

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Peak Performers: Daily Record's 2014 Fall Sports All-Area Team announced

A collage of individual photos of athletes from the Daily Record's 2014 Fall Sports All-Area Team. ( Brandon Hopper / Daily Record )

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Feeling welcome: Michelle Lesser happy to be new Penrose principal, near family

Even though it's only been a month since Penrose Elementary School Principal Michelle Lesser took the job, she already feels at home.

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BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: Thinner crowds, protests, beer

NEW YORK (AP) - Black Friday shoppers are starting to look like procrastinators. The traditional kickoff to the holiday shopping season didn't seem as frenzied as in past years after many die-hard shoppers swarmed stores the night before on Thanksgiving.

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Alco closing doors after holidays

Alco Stores announced in a press release on Friday that the small-community national retail chain is closing its doors.

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Tom Ledbetter remembered for community involvement, public service

Community invited to celebrate the life of Tom Ledbetter on Nov. 29. Tom Ledbetter was a local household name when he served as general manager of Cablevision of Cañon City from 1982 until his retirement in 1994. His voice was heard throughout Fremont County airwaves.

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Bulletin Board

7 a.m. The Royal Gorge Amateur Radio Club meets at Mr. Ed's restaurant for a Dutch treat breakfast. For more information, call Chuck Ward at 275-5709.

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Fraud could lead to rape charge under legislation

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - If one person in a sexual relationship has lied about his or her identity, it could result in a sexual assault charge under a measure being considered in the New Jersey Legislature.

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Dustdevils blown out by Colorado Mesa

Follow @ZachDavisLMT on Twitter for the latest news on TAMIU athletics and other local sports.

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BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: Thinner crowds, protests, beer

Harrison K-8 School celebrates completion of new outdoor classroom/playscape

Project funded through GOCO grant, community support. Let the fun begin! After nearly two years of planning, fundraising and finally constructing, the new outdoor classroom/playscape on the east side of Harrison K-8 School is complete.

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Community Advisory Group: Assessment to show Superfund land options

Evaporation ponds in the foreground the Primary Impoundment at the Cotter Corp./Lincoln Park Superfund Site in Cañon City in 2011. ( Joe Amon / Denver Post )

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More charges possible against Anthony Dion Goyett in sex-assault case

A Cañon City man facing 28 charges alleging sex crimes involving children may face additional charges.

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Harrison K-8 School celebrates completion of new outdoor classroom/playscape

ALCO stores likely to stay open in January

The ALCO stores in eastern Montana, including the one in Sidney, are expecting to stay in business until mid or late January.

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More charges possible against Anthony Dion Goyett in sex-assault case

A Cañon City man facing 28 charges alleging sex crimes involving children may face additional charges.

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Parade of Lights thrills thousands

This time out, it was “Silver Bells,” accompanied by lights of almost every other color. Aileen Warfield Memorial Award for Best Spirit: Pueblo Centennial High School.

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A call for conservation

Environmental groups see a new direction for Colorado water development based on comments on the state water plan in the past year.

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Report notes facility’s lack of safety

DENVER — Reports show that an aggressive Pueblo nursing home patient beat another patient three months after an inspector inquired whether the home was keeping patients safe from the aggressor.

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SE district looks at $17.9M budget

The Southeastern Colorado Water Conservancy District board is expected to approve a $17.9 million budget at its next meeting, 11 a.m. Dec. 4. The district last week reviewed the details of the budget and hosted a public hearing. No member of the public attended.

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Roan settlement should be extended to all of western Colorado

Last week Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced a resolution of the Roan Plateau controversy. The settlement, signed off by the Bureau of Land Management, the Bill Barrett Corporation, the state of Colorado and the environmental plaintiffs is a good deal for both the environment and the industry. It will reduce the density of well pads atop the Plateau from one per 10 acres down to 640 acres ...

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Komets win but not way they prefer

The Komets got sucked into playing the type of game the Orlando Solar Bears probably wanted - back-and-forth, spread-open hockey with odd-man rushes and penalties galore - but it backfired.

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Online guide to Colorado Plateau offers maps, data

A Flagstaff nonprofit is launching an online tool to help hikers better explore the Colorado Plateau.

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BLACK FRIDAY LIVE: Thinner crowds, protests, beer

Harrison K-8 School celebrates completion of new outdoor classroom/playscape

Elections: GOP Takes Senate, Jerry Brown Wins in California, Clay Aiken Loses in N.C.

Tuesday's midterm elections are certain to complicate Obama's final two years in office read more

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Today in History

Today is Saturday, Nov. 29, the 333rd day of 2014. There are 32 days left in the year. On Nov. 29, 1964, the U.S. Roman Catholic Church instituted sweeping changes in the liturgy, including the partial use of English instead of Latin.

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Chattanoogan.com - Chattanooga's source for breaking local news

State Labor Commissioner Mark Butler said today that Georgia moved up to fifth in the nation and second in the Southeast in over-the-year job creation in October, compared to sixth and third respectively in September.

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AP News in Brief at 7:58 p.m. EST

NEW YORK (AP) - Black Friday seemed a little less crazy this year.

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Colorado marijuana edibles rules group adjourns without a decision

Colorado's first attempt at better regulating edible marijuana products ended in discord Monday when a working group on the issue adjourned without reaching a consensus.

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Report: Black Forest fire was human-caused, but not necessarily arson

A house is fully engulfed in flames June 12, 2013, the day after the Black Forest fire roared to life. ( Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post )

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Report finds economic gaps for Colorado students attending top schools

George Washington High seniors, from left, Thomas Angus, 17, Kyle Berlind, 18, Sarah Papich, 17, and Sarah Nick, 17, discuss their project from their International Baccalaureate class.

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U.S. 50/Dozier/Steinmeier Intersection Project hinges on Walmart negotiations

Fremont County commissioners Tim Payne and Debbie Bell, City Engineer Adam Lancaster, Cañon City Councilwoman Pat Freda and members of the community look at proposed plans for the U.S. 50/Dozier/ Steinmeier Avenue project during an open house Wednesday at City Hall. (

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Cañon City Public Works Committee reviews summary of tourism plan

Representatives from the Fremont County Tourism Council presented to the Cañon City Public Works Committee on Wednesday an executive summary on the Royal Gorge Tourism Marketing Recovery Plan funded by a $148,000 grant from the Economic Development Administration in 2014.

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U.S. 50/Dozier/Steinmeier Intersection Project hinges on Walmart negotiations

Cañon City Public Works Committee reviews summary of tourism plan

Alaska pot backer ordered to comply with subpoena

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - A campaign-finance investigation is moving forward against an Alaska television reporter who quit her job on-air and vowed to work toward legalizing marijuana.

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Man Allegedly Bought Pot from Colo. to Sell in Md.

A western Maryland man is charged with selling marijuana he allegedly obtained in weekly mail shipments from Colorado.

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Hello, Hydrogen; LA’s Leftovers; ‘Best of the Best’

Car critic Bill Griffith reviews automakers’ hydrogen-powered car lineup; the highlights of the LA Auto Show; and more.

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Report finds economic gaps for Colorado students attending top schools

George Washington High seniors, from left, Thomas Angus, 17, Kyle Berlind, 18, Sarah Papich, 17, and Sarah Nick, 17, discuss their project from their International Baccalaureate class.

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MSU Lady Bears Hit Shooting Stride But Lose To TCU, 82-68

The Lady Bears made a season-high of 10 three-pointers and hit almost half of their shots from behind the arc.

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Pot backer who quit TV job on air fights subpoena

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska television reporter who quit her job with a four-letter tirade during a live newscast after revealing she supported pot legalization is fighting a subpoena from the state panel that enforces election laws.

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Winterfest, luminarias, La Casa Bazaar and more in store for holiday superweekend

LAS CRUCES >> It's holiday superweekend in the Mesilla Valley. Next weekend includes Winterfest, downtown's holiday kickoff that features a special Downtown Ramble and events at city museums,

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Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events Nov. 30

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Opposing running games present stark contrast in Boise State's rout of Utah State

Utah State saw its five-game winning streak go up in smoke with a 50-19 loss at Boise State in what amounted to the Mountain division title game in front of 33,940 fans at Albertson's Stadium.

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Rebekah Brock Receives 5 Star Realtor Award for 5th Consecutive Year

Rebekah Brock ( http://www.randrteam.com ) has been selected as a 2014 Five Star Real Estate Agent by Denver’s 5280 Magazine for her fifth consecutive year. (PRWeb November 30, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/RebekahBrockRemax/RealtorAward/prweb12323633.htm

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Abundant free skiing

BUTTERMILK SKI RESORT, Colo. - As the mercury drops in the Roaring Fork Valley, sport-shop clerks, restaurant owners, and hotel managers in the town of Aspen study the sky, eager for signs of winter. Gray days are promising; black clouds could bring the season's first big snow.

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