Colorado Times: 08/02/14

Saturday, August 2, 2014

The Wall Street Journal: Colorado ballot to feature vote on fracking

Coloradans are poised to vote on multiple ballot measures related to fracking and other forms of energy development this fall, setting up a bitter and expensive election fight

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Goldschmidt has fractured left hand, goes on DL

Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt has a fractured left hand and is headed to the disabled list.

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Doctors say George faces long rehab process

Paul George's recovery from a gruesome right leg injury could take a year or more, doctors say.

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Colorado football: Buffs open fall camp

Year No. 2 of the Mike MacIntyre era got underway on Saturday. MacIntyre and the Colorado Buffaloes opened fall camp with a nearly three-hour practice in Boulder.

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Manziel back on campus for Browns scrimmage

Johnny Manziel was back in his element: on campus, in a stadium on a Saturday.

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Colorado's MacIntyre pleased with first practice of fall camp

BOULDER — As first impressions go, Colorado football coach Mike MacIntyre would give a thumbs-up Saturday after watching the Buffaloes complete their first practice of fall camp.

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Man Accused Of Maiming Mountain Lions For Easier Hunts Pleads Guilty

They were once a group that guides clients on mountain lion hunts, but now two men have pleaded guilty to federal wildlife crimes.

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This morning ☁️☀️ #happy #summer #laplatas #coloradogram #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub #iphonesia by kiabaikie

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Manziel back on campus for Browns scrimmage

Johnny Manziel was back in his element: on campus, in a stadium on a Saturday.

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Colorado Critter Challenge - Runner Ups. There were many fine photos submitted for our challenge. Thanks for everyone's participation. Please visit these three galleries and give some jj_colorado love. From top then left/right: @voicerist @colorado_joni @photorev Winner announced in a few hours. . ======================= Selected by: @heyduke ======================= ✅ Please visit this wonderful gallery for more awe inspiring shots of Colorado and to give your #JJ support. ✅ Make sure to follow @jj_colorado and to tag your best Colorado shots #jj_colorado for a chance to be featured! ✅ As always, remember the 1-2-3 rule. Within the jj community when you tag a photo, comment on 2 and like 3 others. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📢 If you love all things Colorado then please help share and recommend with your friends and family the @jj_colorado IG page for the best imagery our state has to offer. From Wellington to Trinidad, Grand Junction to Burlington, we cover it all! 📢 ======================== #neverstopexploring #colorado #colorfulcolorado #jj_colorado #jj_unitedstates #jj_daily #jj_forum #insta_america #worldcaptures #photowall #adh_photo #denvertography #coloradotography #coloradocameraclub #bestofco #awesome_shots #unitedstates #bear #fox #brownpelican ======================== by jj_colorado

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Israel warns Hamas against continued rocket fire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas on Saturday that it will "pay an intolerable price" if it continues to fire rockets at Israel, but also hinted that Israel would reassess its operations in the Gaza...

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Colorado Fire Officials Warn About Teens Taking The ‘Fire Challenge’

Colorado’s top fire officials have issued a warning about a dangerous and disturbing trend among teens known as "the fire challenge."

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Israel warns Hamas against continued rocket fire

Manziel back on campus for Browns scrimmage

Johnny Manziel was back in his element: on campus, in a stadium on a Saturday.

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Book review: ‘Cadillac Desert,’ by Marc Reisner

Special to the Daily Special to the Daily ‘Cadillac Desert,’ by Marc Reisner.

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#coloradosprings #birthdayweekend #coloradosky #coloradocameraclub #moments by chelseyleat

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#holy #clouds #skyporn #denver #Colorado #coloradocameraclub so close to the clouds living a #milehigh ☁☁☁⛅☁☁☁ by its_ashhole

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Introducing @drewwallace , Drew will be joining the igersdenver team as curator of photography! His passion for photography and Denver are a wonderful addition to the team. He has a wonderful eye and draws inspiration from Instagram. Please give @drewwallace a warm welcome to the team! photo credit - @bucketdrop by igersdenver

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The Great Sand Dunes | #colorado #thegreatsanddunes #sand #desert #beautiful #hot #middleofnowhere #blue #sky #white #clouds #mountains #sanddunes #view #hiking #outdoors #nature #vibrant #picoftheday #instagramhub #instahub #photooftheday #coloradocameraclub #denvertography #instadaily by javidson08

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See the people? Size wise these dunes are better than average... #coloradocameraclub #greatsanddunes by dennyforreal

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More #wildflowers in #crestedbutte #columbines #skyrocket #sneezeweed #lupine #coloradocameraclub by jennileighaz

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|| Aspire to love quietly || #colorado #coloradotography #canon #wanderlust #rei1440project #rockymountains #ihopeyougo #adventure #adventureadvocates #socality #stillness #feature #foundlost #hopeshare #liveauthentic #beautiful #neverstopexploring #livefolk #justgo #vsco #vscocam #vscoboss #landscape #nature #coloradocameraclub by reaman19

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Twin waterfalls in the Colorado National Monument during a monsoon storm. The passing car gives a good sense of their size. Rim Rock Drive, the 23-mile road that winds up, down, and around the canyons of the CNM, is a marvel of engineering even on the driest, sunniest of days. Those guys knew something about drainage, too; otherwise, the road would have washed away decades ago. by co_coyote

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A respite from the monsoon. A nearly clear sky and a setting moon gave me a chance to photograph the stars last night above the Colorado National Monument. Last star shot from this location until next spring. by co_coyote

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The beginnings of a monsoon storm in Glade Park, CO. by co_coyote

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Yesterday's storm light on Mount Garfield, just northeast of Grand Junction, CO. by co_coyote

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BMF Tuesday Series concert features music of Rachmaninoff, Brahms

The Breckenridge Music Festival will present a BMF Tuesday Series concert titled 'A Pair of Pianos, Rachmaninoff & Brahms,' on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The evening’s performance will highlight works by German composer Johannes Brahms and Sergei Rachmaninoff.

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Colorado's budding marijuana tourism

When the state became the first in the nation to legalize recreational marijuana, visitors arrived seeking a new kind of Rocky Mountain high.

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Judge withdraws from case against state senator

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - A judge has recused himself from a criminal case against state Sen. Steve King, saying he has a conflict of interest. The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel reports ( http://ift.tt/1ktAels ) Mesa County District Judge Thomas Deister announced the decision Friday.

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Netanyahu warns Hamas against more rocket fire

Israel's prime minister has warned Hamas that it will "pay an intolerable price" if it continues to fire rockets at Israel and that Israeli troops will operate as long as necessary to restore calm for Israeli citizens.

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Wilderness sheep grazing rules to get 2nd look

DURANGO, Colo. (AP) - The National Forest Service says proposed regulations for sheep grazing in a southwestern Colorado wilderness area will undergo a more intensive environmental review. The Durango Herald reported Friday (http://ift.tt/1ktpTpF ) the San Juan National Forest will conduct an environmental impact statement on the rules ...

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Don't drink the water, says 4th-largest Ohio city

Toxins possibly from algae on Lake Erie fouled the water supply of the state's fourth-largest city Saturday, forcing officials to issue warnings not to drink the water and the governor to declare a state of emergency...

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AP source: 49ers' Dorsey tears left biceps muscle

A person with knowledge of the injury says San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Glenn Dorsey has torn his left biceps muscle and will undergo surgery.

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Water being sent to Ohio city from across state

The mayor of Ohio's fourth-largest city says water will be flowing into the Toledo area from all corners of the state to help the 400,000 people who are being warned not to drink the city's water.

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Boulder sheriff seeking help for transition to new crime reporting system

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency in Colorado that has not yet transitioned to an FBI-developed, state-mandated crime reporting system.

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Police Searching For Suspect In Assault With Knife

Officers are searching for the suspect in an assault early Saturday morning.

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Don't drink the water, says 4th-largest Ohio city

Netanyahu warns Hamas against more rocket fire

Edible marijuana labels are giving Colorado food regulators high anxiety

Marijuana can go in more than brownies and cookies. And the dizzying variety of foods that can be infused with the drug is complicating matters for Colorado regulators who want to make sure pot-infused edibles and drinks won't be confused...

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AP source: 49ers' Dorsey tears left biceps muscle

A person with knowledge of the injury says San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Glenn Dorsey has torn his left biceps muscle and will undergo surgery.

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Water being sent to Ohio city from across state

FC Dallas-Chivas USA Preview

FC Dallas' offense has been in a groove lately, even without Fabian Castillo. The club figures to be even more potent Sunday night when Castillo returns from suspension at Chivas USA. Dallas (8-7-6) has scored two or more goals five times during its 3-0-3 stretch and comes off a 2-all draw at Vancouver last Sunday. He also scored in a 3-1 home win over Chivas on March 22, and netted the ...

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Forests at a terrible tipping point

Wildfires pose a dire threat to forested communities which only regional efforts and a dramatic shift in forest management can avert, expert speakers told a statewide audience at a Flagstaff conference on forest health and wildfires sponsored by Arizona Forward on Friday.

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AP source: 49ers' Dorsey tears left biceps muscle

About 400,000 people in and around Ohio's fourth-largest city are being warned not to drink or use its water after tests revealed the presence of a toxin possibly related to algae on Lake Erie.

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Water being sent to Ohio city from across state

Angels Claim Ryan Wheeler From Rockies

The Angels have claimed first baseman/third baseman Ryan Wheeler off waivers from the Rockies, Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports on Twitter. Wheeler, 26, has seen limited MLB action in each of the last three years. His cumulative line, over 225 … Continue reading →

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Colorado State Parks Offer Free Admission On Monday

Parks and Wildlife officials are celebrating the 138th anniversary of the Centennial State by offering free admission to state parks on Monday.

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Syria rebels raid Lebanese town, capture troops

Rebels fighting in Syria's civil war crossed into Lebanon and raided a border town Saturday, killing and capturing security force members in the most serious incursion into the tiny country during its neighbor's...

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US doctor with Ebola in Atlanta for treatment

An American doctor infected with the Ebola virus in Africa arrived in Atlanta for treatment Saturday, landing in a specially equipped plane at a military base, then being whisked away to one of the most sophisticated...

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Gov. Hickenlooper spends Colorado's birthday talking business in Steamboat Springs

Gov. John Hickenlooper was so impressed by what he saw Friday morning on a tour of Elkstone Farm in Strawberry Park, he gave the growing farm's leader some unsolicited marketing advice. "He was encouraging us to do more with social media and getting the word out about what we do," farm owner Terry Huffington said after the governor's tour. Huffington said it's advice she'll take when she and her ...

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