Crime & Safety

Every household required to own a gun in small southwestern Colorado town

The Washington Post, Approved, Local, Western Slope / /

NUCLA, Colo. — Driving north on U.S. 141 in southwestern Colorado, the road descends from red rock plateau into a wind-blown expanse of bedraggled shrubs and hardy desert trees called Paradox Valley. Passing only the occasional deer, the two-lane highway eventually ends at the intersection of the Dolores River. Just beyond its muddy bank lies the tiny town of Nucla.

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In Rifle, police officer initiates city discussion of obscured license plates, ‘huge problem’ of inoperable vehicles

Approved, Local, Rocky Mountain Voice, Western Slope / /

An inquiry by Rifle police officer Kallie McCain to the municipal court led Wednesday to a full discussion on the appearance of license plates and vehicles by the City Council.

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Colorado House unanimously supports bill recognizing emergency phone operators as first responders

thelobby-co.com, Approved, State / / ,

In a rare display of unity, a bill at the Colorado Capitol received the approval of every representative present on Monday. The measure, which seeks to recognize emergency phone operators as first responders, is now headed to the Senate for further consideration and approval.

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Denver police arrest 13-year-old accused of killing bus passenger for blocking aisle

denvergazette.com, Approved, Denver Metro, Local / /

By Daniel Boniface | Denver Gazette A 13-year-old boy was arrested after Denver police alleged he fatally shot a 60-year-old man after an argument on a bus on Saturday. The Denver Police Department said the verbal exchange appears to have started because the victim’s leg was blocking the aisle on the bus. The verbal exchange

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Kill a police K-9, go to jail: Colorado bill would make harming, killing law enforcement animals a felony

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DENVER (KDVR) — A bill that would increase penalties for individuals who harm law enforcement animals passed through a Colorado House committee Tuesday, bringing it one step closer to becoming a new law.

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