Colorado Times: 02/26/15

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Three new L.A. pubs pouring great local craft beer

New restaurants opening in L.A. can no longer simply pay lip service to beer if they want to draw customers from the swelling ranks of craft beer devotees. The next new hot spots need a beer program as well thought out as their decor and menu.

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Authorities say there are two suspects in the shooting of Grace the pit bull in Stanton Co., NE

Two suspects have been identified in search to find the persons responsible for shooting Grace the pit bull on a Stanton County Trail.

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Highmark members exposed in Anthem cyber attack

A massive data breach at an Indianapolis-based Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurer has affected some Highmark members.

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IN THE NEWS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 4, 4th Marine Logistics Group participated alongside I Marine Expeditionary Force in an exercise in Kansas City, Missouri, Feb. 20-22, 2015.

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Marijuana Legalization Will Be A Key Issue In 2016 Presidential Race

Marijuana Legalization Will Be A Key Issue In 2016 Presidential Race Marijuana Legalization Will Be A Key Issue In 2016 Presidential Race Has Been Optimized Recreational marijuana is now legal in Washington D.C. The drug couldn’t be any closer to the U.S. lawmakers that for some reason continue to classify it as a Schedule 1 controlled substance at the federal level. Although the Obama ...

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Pot lovers light up as Washington legalizes marijuana

Marijuana enthusiasts lit up their joints with confidence Thursday on the first full day of legal pot in the US capital, and looked forward to a day when all America might be able to follow suit. Residents of Washington can now possess up to two ounces (56 grams) of marijuana -- enough to fill two sandwich bags -- and grow as many as six plants in the privacy of their homes without threat of ...

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The Best (and Worst) States for Business

While the United States was founded on the principle of equality for all people, the 50 states are decidedly unequal in providing opportunities for business. For companies choosing to locate in the United ...

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Gov. McAuliffe signs bill allowing access to medical marijuana oil

Governor McAuliffe was surrounded by six families with epileptic children as he signed the bill.

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Denver apologizes for late notice on snow day

DENVER— Students in Denver, Jefferson County and Pueblo got a day off from school Thursday from the latest round of snow to hit Colorado but not everyone was happy about it.

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The nation's weather

A low pressure system moved across the Mid-Atlantic on Thursday, while a cold front extended across the southern Plains and the Intermountain West. A low pressure system shifted east northeastward over the southern Mid-Atlantic.

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"To the edge and back' — one woman's struggle with suicidal thoughts

Sara Fawcett of Silt, with encouragement from a close friend, came to grips with her own struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts recently, when she turned to the resources offered through the Aspen Hope Center for help.

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Nickelodeon expands telenovelas for kids slate with three new series

While the Spanish-language channels such as Telemundo and Univision have received much attention for their telenovela serial dramas, Nickelodeon has had success of its own with the daily scripted series for kids.

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Hashtag supports injured Mizzou student

Thousands of Twitter users are supporting a Mizzou student Kathleen Oglesby, 20, who was critically injured in a sledding accident last week.

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Carbondale fire district, a different perspective

We are writing in response to Allyn Harvey’s column in the Post Independent on Feb. 19 , which was critical of the Carbondale Rural & Fire Protection District. We are members of the fire district board but are writing as individuals and not on behalf of the board.

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Colorado lawmakers consider stricter snow-tire requirements

In this photo from Nov. 10, tire installer Shawn Dutton places summer tires back in customer's car at a tire shop in southeast Denver. Colorado lawmakers are considering the requirement of snow tires or chains on noncommercial vehicles at all times during the winter and spring months.

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English in Action: 20 years of building bonds

Tutors Kim Chang (right) and Matt Abrahamson (back) work on pronunciation with Alicia Arreola at English in Action's open hours on a Thursday night in El Jebel. English in Action is celebrating its 20th anniversary this evening.

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Summit County miner faces prison after threatening Forest Service, operating illegally

In this photo from 2009, Summit County Rescue Group members evacuate an injured hiker from the McCullough Gulch Trail.

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Double Trouble: Glenwood’s Gray, Peterson play big for Demons in league-title run

Glenwood Springs High School seniors Zack Peterson, left, and Will Gray have been key contributors for the school's boys basketball team this season. With both standing 6 feet, 6 inches tall, they're a big reason for the Demons' unbeaten run through the 4A Western Slope League.

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Truck crash closes I-70 for hours

Emergency crews Wednesday spent several hours cleaning up an accident scene on westbound Interstate 70 about five miles west of the summit of Vail Pass. No one was injured in the crash, which involved the truck and two other vehicles. The highway was closed for several hours.

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Petersburg Pilot -

JUNEAU (AP) — Alaska on Tuesday became the third U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults, but it was a subdued milestone. Unlike in Colorado and Washington state, there were no street parties and public smoking displa...

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CDOT selects I-25/Cimarron design-build contractor team

The Colorado Department of Transportation announced Thursday the apparent successful proposing team of Kraemer North America, LLC and Tsiouvaras Simmons Holderness to reconstruct the Interstate 25/Cimarron Street interchange. “At $116.1 million, this will be the second largest highway construction project in the Pikes Peak region since COSMIX — the reconstruction of I-25, was completed in ...

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Truck crash closes I-70 for hours

Legal marijuana begins in Washington, D.C. as 'green rush' is on

Possession of small amounts of marijuana became legal in the District of Columbia on Thursday, launching a pot "green rush" despite a face-off between local officials and the Republican-led US Congress over the new standards.

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Woman Runs Over Man After Domestic Dispute

A domestic dispute results in the arrest of a woman accused of running over a man on Colorado River Blvd and Liston Ave. in Reno. Pending charges include battery with a deadly weapon.

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CPW offers big game application advice, deadline approaching

The big game application deadline for 2015 is midnight, April 7, but don’t wait until the deadline to apply. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has a variety of resources for hunters to complete their applications now.

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Southwestern Energy Announces 2014 Financial And Operating Results And Revises 2015 Capital Investment Program And ...

HOUSTON, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwestern Energy Company (NYSE: SWN) today announced its financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2014. Calendar year 2014 highlights include: Record adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure...

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Coverage You Can Count On

FULTON - A Fulton man and his dog were rescued from his burning house on Monday, November 17, 2014. Shelby Hudgens manged to escape the fire on the second floor by climbing out of his window onto the roof. Firefighters were able to help him and his dog to safety.

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Lady Mustangs play Cowgirls with shot to make playoffs

Danny Udero/Sun-News The WNMU women's basketball team will finish the regular conference season against rival Highlands. The Lady Mustangs are still fighting for a playoff spot.

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Jon Stewart Challenged Fox News to a Lie-Off...and It Didn't Go Well for Fox News

A lot of people were upset when Jon Stewart announced he would be leaving The Daily Show at the end of this year. There were sad tweets, angry tweets and confused tweets. There was...

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MLB's oldest player can't relate to today's youth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - When Rockies closer LaTroy Hawkins was drafted in 1991, Colorado Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado was two months old. Right-hander Eddie Butler was also still in diapers. "It's crazy," Butler said. "The guy's got a career that's lasted my life span." Now 42 and the ...

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Southwestern Energy Announces 2014 Financial And Operating Results And Revises 2015 Capital Investment Program And ...

Avalanche-Stars Preview

Things seem to have gotten desperate enough for the Colorado Avalanche that coach Patrick Roy just pulled a goaltender with 12 minutes left in a game. The Avalanche will try to get their push for a second straight playoff berth back on track Saturday night by completing a season sweep of the Dallas Stars. Colorado (26-24-11) fell in Nashville 5-2 on Tuesday after winning four of its previous ...

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Crocs reports 4Q loss

The Niwot, Colorado-based company said it had a loss of 70 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, came to 37 cents per share. The results missed Wall Street ...

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Envision Healthcare matches Street 4Q forecasts

The Greenwood Village, Colorado-based company said it had profit of 26 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and non-recurring costs, were 36 cents per share. The results matched Wall ...

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Dvorak: A mom in a minivan goes in search of a D.C. pot party

Is the nation?s capital too uptight to toke up after legalization?

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Man gets 10 years for assaulting Adams County deputy, stealing his vehicle

A man who last April assaulted a deputy, stole his vehicle and then led authorities on a high-speed chase through Adams County was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison.

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Tickets Sell out for Train From Downtown Denver to Slopes

All 400 tickets snapped up for ski train from Denver, raising hopes for regular service

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MLB's oldest player can't relate to today's youth

When Rockies closer LaTroy Hawkins was drafted in 1991, Colorado Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado was two months old. A couple other teammates were in diapers, too.

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Jon Stewart Challenged Fox News to a Lie-Off...and It Didn't Go Well for Fox News

A lot of people were upset when Jon Stewart announced he would be leaving The Daily Show at the end of this year. There were sad tweets, angry tweets and confused tweets. There was...

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U. of Georgia to formally open Washington building

The University of Georgia is holding a ribbon cutting for a building that will provide living, classroom and study space for students and faculty in the nation's capital.

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Tickets sell out for train from downtown Denver to slopes

DENVER (AP) — All 400 tickets were sold within 12 hours for a one-day, roundtrip ski-train excursion from downtown Denver to Winter Park, according to spokesmen for the resort and Amtrak.

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Wild finds system stability with stronger goaltending

Such began the stretch of nine goals allowed in two games for Dubnyk, his only two contests with Nashville. Eventually he was dealt to the Montreal Canadiens, essentially for nothing. But that experience has helped him realize that when you’re playing for a good team, you don’t have to be a savior in goal. Just a good enough player to let the guys do their work.

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Drivers Returns To I-70 To Dig Out Vehicles They Left Behind

Dozens of drivers traveled back to the trouble spot at Interstate 70 where they had to leave their vehicles once I-70 closed.

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Wonkblog: Map: Llamas are literally everywhere

After today, is anyone safe?

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NV5 to Present at the 27th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Growth Stock Conference on Monday, March 9

HOLLYWOOD, FL--(Marketwired - Feb 26, 2015) - NV5 Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "NV5") ( NASDAQ : NVEE ), a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions, will present at the ROTH Capital Partners 27 th Annual Growth Stock Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel on Monday, March 9, 2015.

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Law Puts US Capital at Heart of Legalized Marijuana Debate

The debate over the legalization of marijuana in the United States is now centering on the nation’s capital — both in the halls of Congress and on the streets surrounding it. District of Columbia residents voted last November to legalize the drug, but Congress put language in its budget to block funding for its regulation, setting up a host of challenges. Despite the congressional move, the new ...

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Jesse Reed wins fourth state title

Jesse Reed of Paonia wins becomes 18th in Colorado history to win four state titles

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Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Operating Results

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Spirit Realty Capital, Inc. ("Spirit") , a real estate investment trust that invests in single-tenant, operationally essential real estate, today announced its operating ...

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Group backs off plan to put fracking ban on Colorado ballot, will focus on pressuring governor

DENVER - An activist group on Thursday backed off its earlier announcement that it would to try to get a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing on the Colorado ballot and said it would instead try to persuade ...

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New Jersey's Christie to conservatives: 'I'm still standing'

By Steve Holland and Emily Flitter NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (Reuters) - New Jersey Governor Chris Christie addressed head-on questions about his volatile temper on Thursday and dismissed critics, telling a gathering of conservatives: "I'm still standing." The potential Republican presidential contender is trying to remain viable for the November 2016 election despite losing some financial donors to ...

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