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Criminal Justice

Aurora gloms onto top hospital ranking to counter crime-ridden rep

The city of Aurora is hoping the University of Colorado Hospital, which recently relocated to the former site of the Fitzsimmons Army Hospital, will...

Rain new focus in mountain west water wars

Are you an undercover backyard criminal? Our New Mexico Independent colleague Joel Gay explores the latest salvo in the water war — Coloradans illegally collecting...

Sheriff convicted of DWAI in Steamboat

Sheriff convicted of DWAI in Steamboat A jury of six found Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall guilty of driving while ability impaired (DWAI), failing...

Are Colorado Springs cops ready for Denver’s DNC show time?

Colorado Springs is expected to send 58 police officers to Denver to assist operations at the Democratic National Convention next month. Are cops from...

Sheriff

A three-day DUI trial got under way in Steamboat Springs Monday for Routt County Sheriff Gary Wall, who claims he had just one glass...

Dillon Dam Road closure unleashes flood of protest by politicians

The Summit Daily News in Frisco seems to be out-reporting the Denver dailies on last week’s surprise closure by the Denver Water Board of...

Colorado prison reform advocates report some wins, some concerns in last legislative session

The Colorado Criminal Justice Reform Coalition released its quarterly report last week, with a legislative wrap-up on bills that impact the incarcerated population,...

Aspen smoking ban plan stirs debate over private property rights

The right to light up in the privacy of one’s own home seems headed for a heated court battle in Aspen after a homeowners’...

Prison cells go empty in New Mexico

While Colorado's inmate population continues to rise, neighboring state New Mexico is experiencing a drop in prison population due in part to eased penalties...

Petition circulating offers seasonal job for ex-cons

Long-term lucrative jobs aren't easy to come by after serving time in Colorado prisons, and the occupation of collecting petition signatures to put initiatives...
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