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Juvenile charged for setting Weber Fire
November 2, 2012 2:26 PM
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Denver has charged an underage child with two counts of juvenile delinquency for allegedly starting the Weber Fire back in June. A statement released by the US Attorney and the Bureau of Land Management states that the juvenile gathered leaves and underbrush around a bush... more » -
Amendment 64: to legalize or not to legalize? Play Video
September 14, 2012 1:41 AM
It's one of the most controversial ballot questions voters will face in November: should Colorado legalize marijuana? It's the next step in a process that has seen Colorado voters legalize medical marijuana. Under Amendment 64, adults 21 years and older could legally possess up to an ounce of marijuana;... more » -
Holder to attend Denver ceremony for US attorney
January 13, 2011 8:05 AM
DENVER (AP) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will be in Denver to see the new U.S. attorney for Colorado officially installed in office. Holder will speak at a ceremony for John Walsh Thursday. Walsh was sworn in as U.S. attorney in Colorado in August. He replaced David... more » -
Xcel Energy slammed for response to Colorado deaths
August 23, 2010 3:32 PM
The U.S. Chemical Safety Board is criticizing Xcel Energy for its handling of the aftermath of a tunnel fire that killed five workers at a Colorado hydroelectric plant. In a letter sent Monday to Xcel CEO Richard Kelly, the board cited a list of "troubling episodes" unique to the... more » -
Denver lawyer confirmed as US attorney in Colorado
August 6, 2010 12:43 PM
Denver attorney John Walsh has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as U.S. attorney for Colorado. Walsh was an assistant federal prosecutor in Los Angeles and a member of the team that investigated and prosecuted Charles Keating. He grew up in Colorado and returned in 1999 to join a... more » -
Ex-US attorney backs Denver lawyer for the job
December 17, 2009 11:59 AM
Former U.S. Attorney Troy Eid is supporting Denver lawyer John Walsh III to become the next U.S. attorney for Colorado now that President Barack Obama's nominee has withdrawn. Eid, a Republican, wrote a letter to Democratic Sen. Mark Udall backing Walsh, a former federal prosecutor in Los Angeles. Former Republican... more » -
Governor's aide withdraws consideration for US attorney
December 15, 2009 9:39 AM
Gov. Bill Ritter's deputy chief of staff has withdrawn from consideration to be the next U.S. attorney in Colorado amid questions raised during Ritter's gubernatorial campaign. Stephanie Villafuerte said Monday that a "needless and extraneous political fight" has overshadowed an independent assessment of her qualifications. During Ritter's 2006 campaign, the... more »
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