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MapQuest website ranks neighborhoods, amenities
October 13, 2011 1:24 PM
DENVER (AP) - MapQuest is launching a website that ranks thousands of neighborhoods on quality-of-life measures including restaurants and bars, shopping and how easy it is to get around on foot. MapQuest unveiled its mqVibe beta website Thursday. The company says mqVibe uses algorithms to produce real-time rankings... more » -
More Colorado counties may need Spanish ballots
August 7, 2011 1:33 PM
DENVER (AP) - An increase in Spanish speakers could trigger new ballot requirements in 16 Colorado counties. The Denver Post reports that the county clerks are awaiting federal notification within the month that they must provide election materials in Spanish as well as English, under provisions of the Voting... more » -
DOW seeking landowners for hunting access
February 7, 2011 8:48 AM
The Colorado Division of Wildlife is looking for landowners in southeast Colorado who are willing to lease their land for hunting access for the 2011 seasons. "We are looking at the Division's ability to sustain the program and the potential for it to expand," said Lamar Area Wildlife Manager Travis... more » -
Fountain Creek improvement plans announced
November 9, 2010 7:05 PM
City leaders are unveiling plans to revitalize Fountain Creek in Pueblo. The city planning department has a 30-year master plan to improve the Fountain Creek corridor from 8th St., south to the Arkansas River confluence. The city wants to improve water quality, reduce the flooding risk and add trails and... more » -
Both sides meet over rafting rights
September 23, 2010 7:36 PM
SALIDA, Colo. (AP) - A Colorado panel to settle rafting disputes between landowners and paddlers has begun sorting through ideas to calm the waters. A task force set up after a rafting bill died in the state legislature held its first meeting Wednesday in Salida. Task force member Bob... more » -
Springs patients alarmed by hospital record breach
August 7, 2010 6:36 PM
Up to 40 hospital patients in Colorado Springs are in a troubling situation. A former employee at Memorial Hospital accessed their medical records apparently for personal use. News First 5 talked with two patients who say they're angry because they say memorial hospital waited several months before telling them about... more » -
Bennet intern offers paid access to senator
July 9, 2010 8:26 AM
An unpaid intern for Colorado Democrat Michael Bennet's Senate campaign has been dismissed after allegedly telling an acquaintance that a one-on-one meeting to discuss a bill with the candidate could be set up for $2,400. The campaign said the intern was let go Thursday after it learned of the... more » -
Arkansas river access restricted, properties flooded
June 9, 2010 7:57 PM
The City of Pueblo is restricting public access to the Arkansas river. The water's running so high it's now starting to soak properties in the county. The river has flooded a few fields along 29th lane by Highway-96. Homeowner Bill Keyser says the water's also flooded several basements in the... 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 » -
Iran will allow Swiss access to detained Americans
September 29, 2009 12:19 PM
U.S. officials say Iran has notified the Swiss government that it can have access to three Americans who have been detained in Iran since being arrested for illegal entry in late July. The move could be seen as a conciliatory gesture on Iran's part, coming ahead of a meeting between... more »
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