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Rick Dunlap, a Montrose Co. commissioner and longtime sheriff, mourned by Western Colorado
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Rick Dunlap, a Montrose Co. commissioner and longtime sheriff, mourned by Western Colorado

By Lindy Browning | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Newly-elected Montrose County Commissioner, Rick Dunlap, died suddenly Feb. 8, 2025, leaving the Montrose community in grief and shock. Dunlap, who also served as sheriff for Montrose County for three terms before he retired in 2018, was well known and beloved by the community he served.  In total, Dunlap served 28 years in law enforcement, as well as serving the U.S. Army for 21 years. “Rick lived his life with unwavering commitment to the values he cherished most: faith, family, country, community and his friends and neighbors," Montrose County wrote in a statement upon his death. "His kindness, strength and dedication touched the lives of many, and his presence in our community will be sorely missed.”  Commissione...
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Leading Democrats pander to unions as they join King Soopers picket lines
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Leading Democrats pander to unions as they join King Soopers picket lines

By Elyse Apel | The Center Square King Soopers workers have gone on strike across Colorado, with prominent state leaders appearing on the picket line. The Colorado-based grocery store is one of the largest employers in the state. More than 70 stores, many of them in the Denver area, have joined the strike since it began Thursday. The United Food and Commercial Workers Local Union No. 7 initiated the two-week strike of more than 10,000 unionized workers, alleging unfair labor practices. According to a press release, 96% of union members voted to strike. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE CENTER SQUARE
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‘There’s lots and lots of flu’ cases, hospitalizations in Colorado
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‘There’s lots and lots of flu’ cases, hospitalizations in Colorado

By Debbie Kelley | The Gazette If you’ve heard something’s going around, it’s not just a rumor. Influenza A, also known as the flu, is “everywhere,” says Dr. Michelle Barron, senior medical director of infection prevention and control for UCHealth, one of Colorado’s major hospital and health systems. “Flu is definitely the predominant pathogen we’re seeing in terms of hospitalizations and numbers of cases overall,” she said. “There’s lots and lots of flu.” READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Aurora ICE raid leaker close to being identified, ‘border czar’ Tom Homan says
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Aurora ICE raid leaker close to being identified, ‘border czar’ Tom Homan says

By Madison Colombo  | Fox News President Donald Trump’s border czar Tom Homan says he is closing in on the individual believed to be responsible for leaking details of a major ICE operation in and around Aurora, Colorado, that tipped off violent gang members and derailed planned arrests. "We think it’s coming from inside. And we know the first leak in Aurora is under current investigation. We think we’ve identified that person," Homan said on "Hannity," Monday. The leaked information reportedly allowed members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (TDA) to evade capture last week as federal agents were met with mostly empty apartments and buildings. In the end, about 30 people were taken into custody. READ THE FULL STORY ON FOX NEWS
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Employees in Aurora could be asked to return to in-person work 3 days a week — but they don’t have to
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Employees in Aurora could be asked to return to in-person work 3 days a week — but they don’t have to

By Tori Mason | CBS Colorado The Aurora City Council is moving forward with a resolution that could bring city employees back to the office three days per week. Some council members say the resolution aims to bring back a sense of normalcy after the pandemic and foster community in the workplace. While not a mandate, they hope staff will begin to utilize the city's facilities more regularly. According to the resolution, the city says in-person work fosters collaboration, reduces isolation, and creates healthier boundaries between work and personal life. It also says operating empty city buildings wastes taxpayer dollars on utilities that could be better spent on community needs. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Deputy for a day, U.S. Rep. Crank joins El Paso Sheriff’s Office on patrol
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Deputy for a day, U.S. Rep. Crank joins El Paso Sheriff’s Office on patrol

By Norishka Pachot | Fox 21 News Representative Jeff Crank participated in a ride-along with the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) and was able to experience the work law enforcement does first-hand. Crank joined EPSO deputies on Saturday, Feb. 8 for a ride-along to learn about the challenges members of law enforcement face as they work to serve their communities. EPSO shared that during the ride along, Crank was able to visit and observe partners from the Cimarron Hills Fire Department as they treated an individual experiencing a medical emergency. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 21 NEWS
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In Wheat Ridge, officials are combating traffic congestion with new continuous flow intersections
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In Wheat Ridge, officials are combating traffic congestion with new continuous flow intersections

By Shaul Turner | Fox 31 News Denver’s increased traffic is affecting several communities around the metro area. Wheat Ridge will use continuous flow intersections (CFIs) to remedy backups along Wadsworth Boulevard between 38th and 44th streets. “It’s absolutely awful, it’s really impossible to get in here to get groceries,” one resident told FOX31. READ THE FULL STORY AT FOX 31 NEWS
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Aurora police say teen faked attempted robbery, shot himself
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Aurora police say teen faked attempted robbery, shot himself

By Christa Swanson | CBS Colorado Aurora police provided an update on a shooting in Montview Park, stating the teenager involved shot himself in the hand. Initially, the 15-year-old reported to police that he was inside the park around 11:30 p.m. Saturday when he was approached by two unknown men. He said the men reportedly tried to rob him at gunpoint and shot him in the hand when he tried to fight back. He was driven to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening wounds. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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Tina Peters’ filing argues her actions were protected by the Supremacy Clause
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Tina Peters’ filing argues her actions were protected by the Supremacy Clause

"She [Peters] is pale, has lost weight, and has difficulties with memory and word-finding," filing reads By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters has taken her fight to the U.S. District Court in Colorado, claiming her prosecution violated the U.S. Constitution. On Feb. 7, Peters filed a habeas corpus petition to challenge her incarceration, claiming she was simply doing her duty to preserve election data, as required by federal rules. The petition, filed under 28 U.S.C. § 2254, contests Peters’ denial of bond pending appeal and claims multiple constitutional violations in her trial.  It asserts that her prosecution is invalid because 52 U.S.C. § 20701 requires election officials to preserve election records for 22 months...
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Drunk man arrested for throwing snowballs at children at Colorado ski resort
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Drunk man arrested for throwing snowballs at children at Colorado ski resort

By Lindsey Grewe | KKTV-TV CBS 11 News A drunk man’s day on the slopes ended in jail after he allegedly started yelling and throwing snowballs at children at a Colorado ski resort. Deputies responded to the base of Keystone Ski Resort on Feb. 1 on reports of a man harassing two young girls waiting for their dad to get out the restroom. READ THE FULL STORY AT KKTV-TV CBS 11 NEWS
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