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Beavers are busy in Glenwood Canyon
NO NAME, Colorado — Don Poole is doing all that he can to stop beavers from destroying trees along the Glenwood Canyon recreation path. However, it’s not that much of a concern for him just yet.
May 16, 11:04 PM | By John Gardner Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Bear kills llama near Rifle
RIFLE, Colorado — A black bear that killed a llama was “humanely” euthanized last week by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, according to DOW spokesman, Randy Hampton.
May 16, 11:31 PM | By John Gardner Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Catholic Charities expands Glenwood area’s adoption ...
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado — Rena and Bob Hutchinson were living in Glenwood Springs and wanted to adopt a child. So they decided to work with Catholic Charities in Denver to expand their family.
May 16, 11:10 PM | By Phillip Yates Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Murder suspect found in Avon nail shop
AVON, Colorado — A man wanted for first-degree murder in Denver was found working at a nail shop in Avon Friday and arrested by Avon police.
May 16, 11:04 PM | By Matt Terrell Vail Correspondent Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Freedom for Glenwood's Akim Gama
AURORA, Colorado - Henry Akim Gama's eyebrows shot up in surprise as walked into the courtroom and saw seven friends looking back at him Thursday morning.

May 15, 11:38 PM | By Pete Fowler
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


Former drug addict delivers grim message
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Chris Blank spoke to Glenwood Middle School seventh- and eighth-graders about the dangers of methamphetamines Thursday morning.

May 15, 11:34 PM | By John Gardner
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


U.S. Senate blocks Allard amendment
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Debate about whether the Bureau of Land Management should soon draft regulations for commercial oil shale leasing in the American West dominated the conversation during a U.S. Senate hearing Thursday.

May 15, 11:17 PM | By Phillip Yates
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


Report on plane crash suggests engine trouble
CARBONDALE, Colorado - Barry Maggert said his Cessna 182 was having a fuel mixture problem before it crashed about four miles west of Black Hawk, according to a safety board report.

May 15, 11:21 PM | Staff Report
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


Garfield County seniors are heading into the world
GARFIELD COUNTY, Colorado - Drew Hogan is so busy during the last few weeks of the school year that he doesn't have much time to reflect.

May 15, 11:42 PM | By John Gardner
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


DOW meeting deals with gas drilling near New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Colorado - Susan Will says her heart lies with the wildlife in Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area.

May 15, 11:35 PM | By Phillip Yates
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


New Castle cop charged in road rage incident
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado - A New Castle cop who claimed to be a victim instead faces criminal charges in connection with an April 22 road rage incident in Fruita.

May 15, 11:22 PM | By Paul Shockley
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado


Bear kills lama near Rifle
RIFLE — A black bear that killed a llama was “humanely” euthanized last week by the Colorado Division of Wildlife, according to DOW spokesman, Randy Hampton.
May 16, 5:14 PM | By John Gardner Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Piece of Snickers bar implicates alleged burglar
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) — Police say DNA found on a half-eaten candy bar helped them zero in on a robbery suspect.
May 16, 2:57 PM | Associated Press Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Eagle County enforce wildlife trash laws
EAGLE COUNTY, Colorado — Code enforcement officers are issuing warnings to residents who are not protecting their trash against bears and other animals. Beginning May 31, officers will be giving out tickets.
May 16, 2:30 PM | Staff Report

Today's column: Fried Rice — sleeping rules
“That’s against rule number four,” Husband-Head blurted out of the blue at 5 a.m. the other morning as we lay in bed just before it was time to get up.
May 16, 9:54 AM | By Heidi Rice Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Amputee runner wins right to try for Olympic spot
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius won his appeal Friday and can compete for a place in the Beijing Olympics.
May 16, 9:38 AM | By GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press Writer Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Illinois men plead guilty to poaching elk
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Two Illinois men arrested last September for allegedly killing a bull elk illegally have entered guilty pleas through their attorney.
May 16, 9:35 AM | Associated Press Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

N.M. fugitive nabbed in Fruita
FRUITA, Colo. (AP) — A man wanted on a New Mexico warrant is jailed in Mesa County after being arrested at a Fruita restaurant.
May 16, 9:34 AM | Associated Press Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado

Ride for the Pass is a go
ASPEN — The exact opening date for Independence Pass remains in doubt, but prospects for Saturday's Ride for the Pass “are getting better every day,” said Mark Fuller, head of the Independence Pass Foundation that hosts the bike ride every year to...
May 16, 8:52 AM | John Colson The Aspen Times Glenwood Springs CO, Colorado

Who needs eBay? City surplus sale has plenty to offer
GLENWOOD SPRINGS - Robin Unsworth giggles a little when she looks through the list of items on the City of Glenwood Springs Surplus Sale.

May 14, 11:37 PM | By John Gardner
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado





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