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DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper has ordered flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in honor of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jeff Kuss, a native of Durango, Colorado.

Kuss, 32, died on June 2, 2016 when his plane crashed during a practice session for the Blue Angels airshow in Tennessee. He had his start in aviation in Pensacola, Florida in 2007 and joined the elite squadron of the Blue Angels in 2014. He received numerous awards during his career, including the Strike Flight Air Medal and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. He also served in Afghanistan.

Kuss graduated from Durango High School and Fort Lewis College. He was married with two small children.

A private funeral for family and friends will be held in Durango on Saturday, June 11, 2016.

Show by preeminent conservation photographer runs June 10-July 6

THORN TON — June 9, 2016–Anythink will host a special exhibition of photographs by preeminent conservation photographer Boyd Norton at its Anythink Wright Farms location from June 10-July 6. This exhibition features photos of landscapes and animals from across the world, highlighting endangered animals and ecosystems. Norton will discuss his conservation photography during a reception at Anythink Wright Farms on Monday, June 27, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Light refreshments will be served.

 

The photos in this exhibition are archival giclée prints. They are artist proofs, hand-printed and limited to five artist proofs per image. Countries and regions represented include Alaska, Kenya, Tanzania, England and Colorado. This exhibition is courtesy of Fulcrum Publishing of Golden, Colo.

 

“Anythink connects our community with ideas and inspiration, and Boyd Norton’s exhibition helps to bring the world to our visitors right here in Adams County,” says Stacie Ledden, Anythink director of innovations and brand strategy. “These incredible images transport the viewer, and we’re thrilled to make them available at Anythink Wright Farms for our community to enjoy.”

 

In addition to photography, Norton is also a leading conservation activist and author of 17 books. He is the recipient of the 2015 Ansel Adams Award for lifetime achievement, awarded by the Sierra Club, and founder of Serengeti Watch, a non-profit organization aimed at safeguarding one of the world’s greatest scenic and wildlife treasures.

 

In addition to hosting guest photography exhibitions, Anythink also helps support the Anythink Wright Farms Photography Club, a group of local photographers who meet monthly to explore photography and practice their skills. In 2015, the Anythink Wright Farms Photography Club hosted their first exhibition, “Capture Nature,” featuring original works by members.

 

Event Details

Boyd Norton Nature Photography Exhibition

June 10-July 6, 2016

 

Reception with Boyd Norton

Monday, June 27, 2016

5:30-6:30 pm

 

Anythink Wright Farms

5877 E. 120^th Ave.

Thornton, CO 80602

 

UPDATE:

Bond Violator in custody

ADAMS COUNTY – Kenneth Benally (D.O.B. 12-01-93) is in custody in Jefferson County Detention Facility.

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ADAMS COUNTY — The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Kenneth Benally (D.O.B. 12-01-93). Kenneth Benally was out on bond awaiting trial for the charges of Sexual Assault on a Child. The Sheriff’s Office received a notification that Kenneth Benally, had allowed his electronic ankle monitor (GPS) battery to power off that he was wearing as a condition of bond. Contact with Kenneth Benally has been unsuccessful.

Kenneth Benally is described as a 22 year-old Asian male, 5 ‘7 “, weighing 140 Pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kenneth Benally. If you see Kenneth Benally or know his whereabouts contact your local law enforcement agency.

 

 

 

DENVER — The Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor Enforcement Division (LED), will step up the fight against underage drinking and over service by licensed alcohol establishments during the Memorial Day weekend.

 

Local police and sheriff offices will conduct checkpoints and saturation patrols focused on Adams, El Paso and Jefferson counties. While local authorities are conducting these activities, the LED will be involved in the following enforcement operations.

 

First, investigators will conduct compliance checks on local bars, retail liquor stores, and stores that sell 3.2% beer in the area of the checkpoints and patrols. Second, in cooperation with retail liquor store owners, the LED will conduct the “Cops In Shops” program where LED investigators will be in liquor establishments looking for underage patrons who attempt to purchase alcohol. Finally, the LED will follow up on “point of last drink” information given by underage drivers who are cited for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) during the checkpoints and saturation patrols.

 

Underage alcohol consumption is a concern both nationally, and in Colorado. Over consumption and DUI are also major concerns. Conducting compliance checks, the “Cops In Shops” program, and following up on “point of last drink” information during “The Heat Is On” campaign, are all efforts to address these concerns.

 

Funding for these special operations comes from a Colorado Department of Transportation one-year grant focused on reducing alcohol related fatalities among underage drinkers, specifically in Adams, El Paso and Jefferson counties.

 

The LED will continue these enforcement operations under “The Heat Is On” campaign during the Labor Day weekend as well.

 

*The Colorado Department of Revenue is dedicated to providing quality service to our customers in fulfillment of our fiduciary and statutory responsibilities, while instilling public confidence through professional and responsive employees.

Arapahoe County’s Altura Plaza building in north Aurora is currently closed due to a power outage. Our building will reopen when power is restored. Please visit our website www.arapahoegov.com for updates when Altura Plaza reopens.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will host a special event in honor of missing children in Colorado as part of National Missing Children’s Day beginning at noon on the west steps of the Capitol (200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203) on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

 

CBI Director Mike Rankin will present an award to a 5^th grade student Duyen Vu (First: You-in Last: Voo), from Rolling Hill Elementary in Aurora who won a statewide poster contest in recognition of National Missing Children’s Day. The second and third place winners will also be recognized at the ceremony. A proclamation signed by Governor John W. Hickenlooper will be presented at the event as well.

 

Tens of thousands of children are reported missing in the United States each year. Law enforcement, citizens, and even children have been instrumental in keeping children safe and returning them home to their families, communities and schools.

 

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® encourages families to “Be There For Kids” to share age-appropriate information about personal and online safety issues. One of the many examples on the site focuses on how and not who. Instead of saying, “Don’t talk to strangers,” discuss methods would-be abductors may use, such as offering treats or money, asking for help, or showing a puppy or kitten.

 

Colorado law enforcement received more than 10,000 reports of missing children in 2015. The reports were primarily for runaways, and were resolved within a few days or weeks. However, as of January 1, 2016, there were 220 cases of long-term missing (those missing a year or more) juvenile cases still active in Colorado.

 

A balloon release in honor of missing children will conclude the event on May 25, 2016.

Thursday, May 19, 2016; 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. 
Aurora Town Hall with Reps. Fields, Ryden and Melton

WHAT:           Please join Reps. Rhonda Fields, Su Ryden and Jovan Melton for a town hall meeting to review the 2016 legislative session. Lea Steel with Great Education Colorado will also be there to discuss an upcoming ballot initiative to create more funding for schools and transportation without raising taxes. 

WHO:             Rep. Rhonda Fields, D- Aurora
        Rep. Su Ryden, D-Aurora
        Rep. Jovan Melton, D-Aurora
Lea Steel, Great Education Colorado

WHERE:          Community College of Aurora
16000 E Centretech Pkwy
Aurora, CO 80011

WHEN:              Thursday, May 19, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with identifying a man responsible for victimizing a 92-year-old Centennial woman.

 

The woman discovered she was a victim of mail theft after the fraud had already happened. Fraudulent checks were passed using her account information, as well as personal information of the victim of a vehicle theft that occurred in Denver on March 12. Fraudulent checks were passed in the victim’s name at various businesses in the metro area. The victim is now dealing with nearly $3,000 in losses related to the fraud.

 

The suspect was caught on video at two King Soopers locations, 4850 E. 62^nd Ave., in Commerce City, and 28100 Quebec St., in Denver. Attached are pictures from the video, which include a picture of a silver Nissan the suspect was driving at the time.

 

The suspect is an older, white male. In both pictures, he is wearing a yellow or gold CU ball cap. In one picture he is also wearing a Denver Broncos jacket. He appears to have a gray goatee.

 

The Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone with information about this crime or the identity of the suspect pictured to please contact Crime Stoppers.

 

CALL METRO DENVER CRIME STOPPERS

720-913-STOP (7867)

Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.

Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police.

Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day – 7 days a week.