Root for Oregon to win the National Championship, but pick Ohio State

The matchups in the National Championship game between Oregon and Ohio State are so tight that little things -- field position, finishing drives, and the absence of Oregon's Darren Carrington -- might make all the difference. It is the final day of the 2014 college football season. Hmm. That was more depressing than I intended. Let's try this: Monday night comes the climax of the 2014 college ...

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From Washington DC: Kicking off Avalanche trip; extra Johnson and opining on AM skates

Avalanche defenseman Erik Johnson (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)"WASHINGTON -- Greetings from the opening stop on the Avalanche's five-game road trip.

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Mac Miller back on tour

Rapper Mac Miller will perform at Belly Up Aspen on Sunday, Jan. 11. Mac Miller hasn’t been on tour in more than a year, but the 22-year-old hip-hop sensation got back on the road last weekend with a three-night run through Colorado, including Sunday’s show at Belly Up Aspen.

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The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to Colorado's TABOR law

If Colorado politics were like daytime TV, then the state's controversial TABOR law would be its longest-running soap opera.

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CU Regent Michael Carrigan looks to Boulder DA in bid to be Denver's top prosecutor

Though a number of people have shaped Michael Carrigan's career as an attorney and public servant, he points to one person in particular as his role model and mentor: Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett.

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New Mexico Space Grant Consortium awards graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships

LAS CRUCES — On Nov. 24, 2014, the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium at New Mexico State University awarded 16... more »

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Supreme Court won't hear dispute over DUI blood tests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission

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Fitch Affirms Douglas Co. School District RE1, CO's GOs at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following rating for Douglas County School District RE1, Colorado (the district): --Approximately $353.1 million outstanding unlimited tax bonds at 'AA+'. Fitch Ratings has withdrawn the 'AA+' rating on the district's general obligation refunding bonds, series 2008, as the bonds were not sold. The Rating Outlook is Stable. SECURITY ...

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Megan Quinn: Documentary that explores faith, violence to screen in Boulder

Can you love your neighbors as you do yourself — and then punch them in the face? A documentary about Christians who participate in mixed-martial arts competitions, "Fight Church," follows pastors and fighters who aim to reconcile their faith with a sport that some consider to be extremely violent.

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Patient being tested for Ebola as precaution in Denver

DENVER — At the request of officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Health Paramedics transported a patient to Denver Health who will be tested for the Ebola virus, according to Denver Health spokesperson Julie Lonborg. The patient had recently returned from affected areas in Africa and was being monitored per […]

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Terrifying Video Shows Boy Dangling From Chairlift

Terrifying video from a Pennsylvania ski resort shows a 9-year-old boy dangling from a chair lift, holding on for dear life.

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Yosemite climbers push to finish groundbreaking assent

One of two climbers attempting a grueling assent up a half-mile of sheer granite in California's Yosemite National Park is making a push to catch his partner.

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AM Roundup: White House Aims to Harden Cyberattack Defense

Law Blog rounds up the morning's legal news.

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Golf, F-150 Win North American Car, Truck of the Year Awards

A row of Ford Motor Co. 2014 F-150 pickup trucks sit on the lot at a Ford dealership in Plainfield, Illinois. Close A row of Ford Motor Co. 2014 F-150 pickup trucks sit on the lot at a Ford dealership in...

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Supreme Court won't hear dispute over DUI blood tests

The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission or a warrant.

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Volkswagen, Ford take top awards at the Detroit auto show

Volkswagen, Ford take top awards at the Detroit auto show The winners, voted on by about 60 automotive journalists, were unveiled at the start of press previews for North American International Auto Show in Detroit. "Clearly the materials have a lot to do with the story of the truck," Ford President of the Americas Joe Hinrichs said, though he added he's "most proud" of what the material does ...

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North American Car and Truck of the Year

The 2015 Volkswagen Golf family and Ford's new F-150 pickup blow away the competition

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CU Regent Michael Carrigan looks to Boulder DA in bid to be Denver's top prosecutor

Though a number of people have shaped Michael Carrigan's career as an attorney and public servant, he points to one person in particular as his role model and mentor: Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett.

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Deputies search for gunman in Eagle County

The suspect, Jaime David Quintana , may be driving a silver 2001 GMC pickup with Colorado license plate number 370 QPV.

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Stop whining about NHL All-Star Game snubs and understand their purpose

There’s generally three types of complaints. There’s general befuddlement over the absences of star players, of which there are many this season; there’s localize “why not this guy instead of this guy for my team?” complaints; and then there’s the rabid “HOW CAN THIS TEAM HAVE A GUY IN THE GAME INSTEAD OF MY TEAM HAVING A THIRD GUY PICKED?!” malarkey.

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Patient in Denver Hospital Reportedly Under Testing for Ebola

A patient at Denver Health Medical center is reportedly being tested for the Ebola virus.

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Electric Airplanes Are the Future of Pilot Training

Walk into a flight school today and you’ll probably take your first training flight in an aging airplane that’s noisy, expensive, and burns leaded fuel. But the race is on to change that, with electric trainers that are clean, vibration-free, and cheap to operate. Electric aviation has been in experimental development for years, but now […] The post Electric Airplanes Are the Future of Pilot ...

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Anaheim Ducks retire Teemu Selanne’s No. 8 jersey before Jets game

Teemu Selanne was determined not to cry when his jersey was retired by the Anaheim Ducks, and he barely succeeded during an emotional tribute Sunday.

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Patient being tested for Ebola as precaution in Denver

DENVER — At the request of officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Health Paramedics transported a patient to Denver Health who will be tested for the Ebola virus, according to Denver Health spokesperson Julie Lonborg. The patient had recently returned from affected areas in Africa and was being monitored per […]

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Supreme Court won't hear dispute over DUI blood tests

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission or a warrant.

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From Washington DC: Kicking off Avalanche trip; extra Johnson and opining on AM skates

Game-day musings from Washington

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Students of the Week - January 12, 2015

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Supreme Court turns away appeal over DUI blood tests

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission or a warrant.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announces expanded portfolio of insurance products available through Dearborn ...

DETROIT, Jan. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, LifeSecure Insurance Company and Dearborn National Life Insurance Company have signed an agreement to market Dearborn National insurance products alongside BCBSM medical, dental and vision offerings to Michigan...

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Patient being treated for Ebola as precaution in Denver

DENVER — At the request of officials at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Health Paramedics transported a patient to Denver Health who will be tested for the Ebola virus, according to Denver Health spokesperson Julie Lonborg. The patient had recently returned from affected areas in Africa and was being monitored per […]

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Fitch Affirms Douglas Co. School District RE1, CO's GOs at 'AA+'; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed the following rating for Douglas County School District RE1, Colorado :

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Volkswagen, Ford take top awards at the Detroit auto show

DETROIT - The Ford F-150 has been named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show. The car of the year is the Volkswagen Golf.

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Detroit names VW Golf car of the year

Detroit (AFP) - The Volkswagen Golf was named North American car of the year at the Detroit auto show on Monday, while Ford picked up the honors in the truck category. The Golf saw off fierce competition from the Ford Mustang and Hyundai Genesis to take the prestigious award at the North American International Auto Show in a resurgent Detroit. Ford's F-150 pick-up triumphed ahead of Chevrolet's ...

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Southern Colorado Woman Who Contacted Measles Was Vaccinated

A southern Colorado woman who contracted the measles had been vaccinated, but may have been given an older, less effective form of the vaccine.

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Study Reveals the 10 US States Hurt Most by Falling Oil Prices

FOSTER CITY, Calif. -- Most Americans may be relieved to see today's relatively low oil prices, but that relief can come at a steep cost to the U.S. states that rely on oil production to help power their ...

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Eagle Sheriff: Suspect sought in Minturn shooting that left man seriously wounded

Authorities in Eagle County are searching for an armed and dangerous suspect in the shooting of a man who was found wounded in a Minturn alley early Monday morning.

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Supreme Court turns away appeal over DUI blood tests

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from Colorado officials who want to make it easier for authorities to take blood samples from suspected drunk drivers without their permission or a warrant.

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Recreational anglers impacting Mediterranean fish stocks

Some protected species ‘caught for fun’ Staff Report FRISCO — Scientists taking a close look at fishing in the Mediterranean Sea say recreational anglers may, in some cases, have just as much of an impact on resources as commercial fisheries. More regulation is needed to ensure the sustainability of some species, the researchers concluded in […]

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Wilkinson Barker Knauer Adds Bill Hunt as a Partner in Its Denver Office

Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP announced today that Bill Hunt has joined the firm as a partner in the firm’s Denver, Colorado office, effective today. Mr. Hunt brings to the firm more than 20 years of experience and relationships in the telecom, media, and technology industries, most recently as Director of Regulatory at DISH Network, where he worked on legislative and regulatory issues as well as ...

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Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Enhances Services in South Denver, Adding Two New Medical Oncologists and Greenwood ...

Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers , Colorado's largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care throughout the state and an affiliate of The US Oncology Network, has enhanced its community-based care network in south Denver by adding two medical oncologists and their Greenwood Village treatment center to the practice.

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Suspect on the run after shooting near Vail

Eagle County authorities are searching for 43-year-old Jaime David Quintana as the suspect in a shooting that sent one man to the hospital in serious condition.

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Daily Picks: Surging Avalanche visit Capitals

Daily Picks: Surging Avalanche visit Capitals

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Are New York and Texas the cocaine capitals of America?

These are the top cities for drug-related Google searches.

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Cross-country skiing: Downhill resorts branch out

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) " Driving north into the self-titled Ski Town USA in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, the first ski area one passes isn't the famed downhill resort, but a new center for cross-country skiing.The 5 miles...

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Mounting Research Shows Gut-Brain Connection

Over the past decade, numerous studies have linked the gut microbiome to a range of behaviors and body functions, such as appetite, cravings, mood, and emotion. The gut appears to help maintain brain function and has been increasingly proven to influence the risk of psychiatric and neurological disorders, including anxiety, depression, and autism. Three experts […]

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Detroit names VW Golf car of the year

The Volkswagen Golf was named North American car of the year at the Detroit auto show on Monday, while Ford picked up the honors in the truck category.

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MWC suspends two after CSU, Air Force fight

MWC suspends two after CSU, Air Force fight

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Volkswagen, Ford take top awards at the Detroit auto show

DETROIT - The Ford F-150 has been named North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show. The car of the year is the Volkswagen Golf.

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How to Reduce Your 2014 Tax Bill By Over $1,000

There's still time to reduce your 2014 tax bill by hundreds or perhaps more than a thousand dollars, if you're willing to tuck some cash away in an individual retirement account. Here's how you can significantly decrease the amount of taxes you owe or boost your refund by saving for retirement and investing for the future.

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The Rockies are talking to Ryan Vogelsong

This does not seem like a great idea.

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