In Colorado Springs, it’s a slow growth for jobs that produce exported goods (Gazette). The Colorado Springs Business Journal reports that the local economy is improving. A standoff near Memorial Park has ended (KOAA, KKTV, KRDO, KXRM).
The Pueblo Chieftain takes a closer look at medical marijuana concerns in the city, from zoning and licensing, to the conflict between state and federal laws.
And, in case you missed it the commission looking into the sale of Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs has added a third consultant (Gazette). The LaJunta Tribune-Democrat reported on medical marijuana dispensaries in the Arkansas Valley. The Raton Range looks into issues facing the racing license originally awarded to the city. And, the Salida Mountain Mail reports on the draft environmental assessment regarding Christo’s proposed “Over the River” art project.
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The Republican candidates for governor say they have no plans to drop out after the primary, despite calls from former Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo to do so. Tancredo says the two candidates are poor choices and have no hope of winning the Governor’s seat this fall. He pledged to step in as a minor party candidate as early as Monday. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
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A search team has found two empty fuel tanks that were jettisoned from an F-16 jet fighter during an in-flight emergency over Colorado…The Bureau of Land Management is looking to open a public comment period on artist Christo’s proposed “Over the River” project…and, federal scientists say an exotic fungus spreading through Rocky Mountain forests is threatening Colorado’s oldest trees.
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The search has resumed for two empty fuel tanks that were jettisoned from an F-16 during an in-flight emergency over Colorado (KOAA, KRDO).
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments is seeking public comment on the draft Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2010 to 2017 (Business Journal).
Black Hills Energy was awarded an air permit Thursday by the Colorado State Department of Public Health and Environment, clearing the way for the electric power utility to begin construction on a $450 million power plant complex northeast of Pueblo (Chieftain).
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The Republican nomination for Governor has taken another twist just weeks before the August 10th primary. Former Colorado Congressman Tom Tancredo is calling for both candidates to drop out and threatening to enter the race himself as a minor party candidate. Tancredo says the current Republican hopefuls leave him no choice, saying neither has a shot at winning the Governor’s seat this November. Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
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As lawmakers look for solutions to mental health problems among veterans, a Colorado Springs group has its own ideas for dealing with the problem. They were on Capitol Hill this week touting an approach they say is simple. Manuel Quinones reports from Washington.
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More than half of the counties in Colorado face the potential risk of water shortages by 2050, according to a new report by the consulting firm Tetra-Tech…Former GOP congressman Tom Tancredo is negotiating with the American Constitution Party to run for governor. He would replace their candidate, Benjamin Goss, on the ballot.
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In Colorado Springs, CS Utilities continues talks with the Bureau of Land Management regarding the proposed Southern Delivery System pipeline (Gazette). Gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis (R) makes a stop in Colorado Springs (Gazette).
The Pueblo Chieftain takes a closer look at the proposed “Over the River Project” from artist Christo.
The Trinidad Times-Independent reports on ranchers seeking a long-term ban on Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site expansion, a company researching geothermal potential in the Raton Basin, and a series of televised debates for the District 2 State Senator primary race.
The Canon City Daily Record reports on issues facing the preservation of the Abbey Monastery.
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The two Republican candidates running for El Paso County Sheriff came together last night for a debate about issues facing the department. KRCC was a media sponsor of the event. Knox Graham was there, and has this report.
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The full program is here (50 minutes):
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Colorado primary voters will begin casting their ballots as early as this week in congressional, senate and the Republican gubernatorial race. Bente Birkeland talked to several Republicans about the recent plagiarism charges lobbied against Republican Gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis and how it could impact the primary.
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