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  • Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial Adds Sixteen to the Wall on May 7

    Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial Adds Sixteen to the Wall on May 7

    Lakewood, Colo. – May 5, 2022 – Each May the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation honors those who have died in the line of duty (LODD) protecting lives and property in Colorado.  Sixteen firefighters’ names have been added to the memorial wall and on May 7 they will be honored and remembered.  

    • Byron Livengood, Southwest Adams Colorado Fire, LODD January 2, 1950 

    • Henry P. Miller, Southwest Adams Colorado Fire, LODD January 2, 1950

    • Charles Albrandt, Poudre Fire Authority, LODD July 29, 2019

    • Kenneth Jones, Summit County Fire, LODD December 7, 2019

    • Troy Jackson, South Metro Fire Rescue, LODD December 16, 2019

    • Dan Moran, West Metro Fire Rescue, LODD February 7, 2020

    • John F. Bennett, Grand Junction Fire, LODD June 19, 1973

    • Craig Moilanen, North Metro Fire Rescue, LODD October 8, 2015

    • George M. Helfer, Denver Fire, LODD December 21, 2019

    • David A. Sagel, Westminster Fire, LODD January 24, 2021

    • David L. Novotny, Denver Fire, LODD November 27, 2020

    • Richard J. Pula, Denver Fire, LODD March 1, 2021

    • Anthony F. Palato, South Metro Fire Rescue, LODD September 15, 2021

    • Jeffery J. Billingsley, Denver Fire, LODD September 20, 2021

    • Darcy S. Stallings, Yuma Fire, LODD October 21, 2021

    • Larry Wyant, Joes Fire, LODD October 26, 2021

    One hundred and sixty-six (166 ) names are now etched into the Colorado Fallen Firefighter Memorial wall.

    Memorial Event Information

    • Date:  Saturday, May 7, 2022

    • Time:  11 a.m.  

    • Location:  Memorial begins at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, CO  80226 and will end across the street in the park at the memorial location.  Map available online at https://www.cofff.org/events.  

    Photo Ops 

    • The procession of fire apparatus begins at 10 a.m. from Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. 

    • Ceremonial Colorado flag presentation to the firefighter families (Lakewood Cultural Center)

    • Last Alarm Bell Ceremony (Lakewood Cultural Center)

    • Procession to the Memorial

    • Honor Guard Pipes and Drum (Memorial Site / Outside)

    • Flag Raising and Lowering Ceremony (Memorial Site/ Outside)

    • Release of Doves (Memorial Site / Outside)

  • Seventeen Names to be Added to Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial (CLEM)

    WHAT: Each year, members of Colorado’s law enforcement community gather to honor those law enforcement officers who gave their lives at the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial (CLEM) ceremony.

     

    WHERE: Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial, 15055 S. Golden Road, Golden, CO 80401

     

    WHEN: Friday, May 6, 2022

                10 a.m. start time (please arrive early to set up)

     

    BACKGROUND: The names of nine Colorado law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2021, along with the addition of the names of eight historical Colorado line-of-duty deaths will be formally added to the state’s memorial. With the addition of these seventeen names, there are now 342 officers’ names engraved on the Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial.

     

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 

    1) Eric H. Talley / Boulder Police Department / March 22, 2021

    2) James A. Herrera / Denver Sheriff’s Department / May 16, 2021

    3) Daniel J. Trujillo / Denver Sheriff’s Department / May 26, 2021

    4) Gordan Beesley / Arvada Police Department / June 21, 2021

    5) Eric J. Scherr / Aurora Police Department / August 30, 2021

    6) Ty A. Powell / Windsor Police Department / October 13, 2021

    7) Clay Z. Livingston / Elbert County Sheriff’s Office / December 3, 2021

    8) Joseph A. Pollack / Douglas County Sheriff’s Office / December 9, 2021

    9) Wayne S. Weyler / Mesa County Sheriff’s Office / December 10, 2021

    Past line-of-duty deaths also being honored:

    10) James C. Richey / Denver Marshal’s Office / February 4, 1862

    11) Charles Wilcox / Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office / September 19, 1899

    12) Rafael Pena / Antonito Marshal’s Office / August 7, 1908

    13) Andrew Sandberg / Denver Police Department / October 31, 1911

    14) Frank S. Potestio / Denver Police Department / November 22, 1918

    15) Peter A. Walsh / Denver Police Department / November 23, 1918

    16) Eduardo Dominguez / Conejos County Sheriff’s Office / April 10, 1940

    17) Robert E. Sandoval / Denver Police Department / October 29, 2020

  • Colorado launches new Crisis Guidelines informed by school tragedies

    Panel of school safety experts will discuss Crisis Guidelines in virtual news conference

    (April 20, 2022) – After convening experts from across the state who have dealt with unimaginable crises in educational settings, the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) recently released new Crisis Guidelines to help K-12 schools and institutions of higher education prepare for and respond to large-scale emergencies.

    The new Crisis Guidelines incorporate recommendations based on lessons learned from school tragedies in Colorado and across the country in an effort to prepare others for the possibility of one of these events. The guidelines also incorporate the input of K-12 and higher education school security experts, mental health providers, and crisis responders.

    On April 21, the Colorado Department of Public Safety will host a panel of representatives to discuss the Crisis Guidelines, lessons learned, and key takeaways for school safety.

    WHAT: Colorado School Crisis Guidelines News Conference

    WHEN: 9:30 am, Thursday, April 21, 2022

    WHERE: Virtual, join via: meet.google.com/nxa-kjvj-xvx

    WHO: School safety experts including:

    • Chris Harms, Director, Colorado School Safety Resource Center
    • John McDonald, Executive Director, Department of School Safety, Jeffco Public Schools
    • Greg Busch, Emergency Manager, Colorado Community College System 
    • Nate Thompson, Director of Social, Emotional, & Behavior Services, Littleton Public Schools
    • Kati Garner, Regional Training Consultant, Colorado School Safety Resource Center

    “No two crises are the same and therefore it is impossible to anticipate all situations. However, knowing what worked previously and what educators had wished were in place before an emergency, can help others before tragedy strikes,” said CSSRC Director Chris Harms.

    For more information about the guidelines or school safety, visit cssrc.colorado.gov.

  • Forest Service Chief Moore and Interior Secretary Haaland to Visit Colorado on Rural Infrastructure Tour

    Chief Moore and Secretary Haaland Will Highlight Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments to Combat Wildfire Crisis, Build Resilience in Rural Communities 

    WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 – On Monday, April 11, U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore and U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will travel to Colorado for an event with Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse to help launch the Biden-Harris Administration’s Rural Infrastructure Tour, which will highlight how President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law investments will help deliver results and resources in rural communities. 

    Chief Moore, Secretary Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and Representative Neguse will visit Boulder County, where they will conduct a joint field visit to discuss the Biden-Harris Administration’s comprehensive efforts to protect rural communities from the threat of wildfires and improve the resilience of America’s forests and public lands. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes historic investments to implement this critical work through hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration activities across America’s forests, rangelands, and grasslands.  
    After receiving a joint operational briefing from wildland fire experts about the seasonal fire outlook, Chief Moore, Secretary Haaland, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and Representative Neguse will share their vision for the Biden-Harris Administration’s wildland fire preparedness and response. They will also highlight new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address wildfire risk and prepare communities and ecosystems against the threat of wildfire.  
    This week, the Department of the Interior released a roadmap for making historic investments in forest restoration, hazardous fuels management and post-wildfire restoration in coordination with federal, non-federal and Tribal partners. This roadmap follows the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service 10-Year Wildfire Crisis Strategy earlier this year. Taken together, these plans outline the treatment, monitoring and maintenance strategy the agencies will use to address wildfire risk, better serve communities, and improve conditions on all types of lands where wildfires can occur. 
    Monday, April 11, 2022 
    WHO: U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, Senator Michael Bennet, Senator John Hickenlooper, and Representative Joe Neguse 
    WHAT: USDA & DOI Field Visit to Highlight Wildfire Investments
    WHEN: Monday, April 11 at 12:40 PM MST
    WHERE: Boulder County, Colorado. Please RSVP for location and arrival instructions.

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    Statement from the Office of U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack

    WASHINGTON, April 9, 2022 – Yesterday, after experiencing mild symptoms, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tested positive for COVID. He is fully vaccinated and boosted. He is sharing the news of his positive COVID test out of an abundance of transparency.
    The Secretary’s office is conducting contact tracing and is notifying those with whom he may have been a close contact in accordance with CDC guidance.
    From Monday, April 4, to Tuesday, April 5, the Secretary met with Mexican officials while on official travel. The Secretary tested negative at the time of his departure and after his return. Out of an abundance of caution, the Mexican government has been informed of this positive test.
    Secretary Vilsack will isolate in accordance with CDC guidelines and will return to the office after testing negative for the virus. During that time, he will continue his official duties.
  • Colorado National Guard Assistant Adjutant General, Air, promotes to brigadier general

    Colorado National Guard Assistant Adjutant General, Air, promotes to brigadier general

     

    U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Ryan

    By 140th Wing Public Affairs 

    BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Ryan, Colorado National Guard, will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general April 9, 2022, at 3 p.m. at Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado.

    Ryan is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate and the Assistant Adjutant General, Air, for the Colorado Air National Guard, Buckley SFB, Aurora, Colorado.

    “General Ryan’s considerable leadership experience has served our state and nation well,” The Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Laura Clellan said.  “We are fortunate to have this dedicated Airman serving in our Colorado National Guard.”

    Ryan joined the Colorado Air National Guard in 1999 after serving nine years on Active Duty as a KC-135 and C-21 instructor/evaluator pilot.

    Ryan previously served as mission support group commander, Buckley AFB, commander of the 200th Airlift Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, and executive officer for the National Guard assistant to the commander of United States Northern Command.

    Ryan contributed to relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. While under his command, the 200th Airlift Squadron earned four consecutive Joint Operational Support Airlift Center Small Unit of the Year Awards while providing C-21 airlift for JOSAC.

    His promotion will be held at Hangar 909.

    Photos of the ceremony will be available on the 140th Wing website and Flickr pages: http://www.140wg.ang.af.mil/ and http://co.ng.mil/Flickr

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  • Aurora and Centennial motor vehicle offices will close at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 30

  • Strasburg School Board candidates stump at group meet

    STRASBURG — The four candidates for two four-year terms on the Strasburg School Board all participated in a Meet the Candidates Night at Hemphill Middle School Oct. 11.

    Ruth Gonzalez Alvarado, Marilyn Diedrich, Julie Winter and Daymon Johnson all answered a battery of 10 pre-determined questions and were also asked questions from the audience on both Zoom and in person. The recording from the candidates night is linked here. In addition, Gonzalez Alvarado was battling laryngitis that evening and was hard to hear, so a copy of her written responses to the pre-determined questions is also attached. Gonzalez Alvarado’s comments were written prior to the Meet the Candidates Night taking place.

    The deadline for ballots is 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 2.

    Gonzalez Alvarado Responses

  • Early In-Person Voting Begins Statewide Today

    DENVER, Colo– Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) across Colorado are now open statewide for the November 2 Coordinated Election, enabling Coloradans to vote or drop off their ballots in-person.  To date, 313,372 ballots have been returned. 

    “Colorado historically has been engaged in the state’s elections, and we expect that will continue,” said Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold.  “With more available drop boxes statewide than ever before, along with nearly 150 voting centers, it’s accessible to make sure your voice is heard in our democracy.” 

    Drop boxes and VSPCs must be open today statewide, but some counties opened some drop boxes and VSPCs earlier.  This year, 405 drop boxes and 147 VSPCs are available statewide for Colorado voters. To find the nearest drop box or VSPC, voters can use a search tool located on the Colorado Secretary of State’s website. Once again, voters across the state can also track their ballots from when they are sent to when they are processed by signing up for BallotTrax or BallotTrace for Denver voters at GoVoteColorado.gov. Last year, over 1.6 million voters used BallotTrax to follow their ballots.  Once ballots have been returned, voters will once again be able to use TXT2Cure, which allows them to fix signature discrepancies using their smart phone.    

    Voted ballots must be received by county election officials by 7 p.m. on November 2.  After today, voters are encouraged to return their ballot to a drop box or VSPC rather than by mail to ensure their ballot is received before the deadline.

    It’s not too late to register to vote. To be mailed a ballot, please register by today, October 25. After today, eligible Coloradans can register and vote in-person through 7 p.m. on Election Day.

    To register to vote, check your registration, or for election information, please visit www.GoVoteColorado.gov.

  • High Plains Music Ensemble

  • Strasburg plays in State Softball Tournament Friday

    by Steven Vetter,  Managing Editor

    The Strasburg Lady Indians have been seeded 10th in the 3A bracket heading into the Colorado State Softball Championships at Complex A of the Aurora Sports Complex this weekend, Oct. 22-23.

    The troops of head coach Michelle Woodard will play its first-round game at 12:15 p.m. against seventh-seeded Fort Lupton. If they win, the Indians will advance to the quarterfinals at approximately 2:30 p.m. Friday against No. 2 Eaton or No. 15 Peak to Peak. The semifinals and finals are slated for Saturday. All championship games will move to Complex B on Saturday.

    3A State SB Bracket 2021