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  • Celebrate World Oceans Day at Downtown Aquarium & Dine with Mystic Mermaids for Breakfast — June 9

    Celebrate World Oceans Day at Downtown Aquarium & Dine with Mystic Mermaids for Breakfast — June 9

    Downtown Aquarium Denver to Honor Our World’s Shared Ocean

    Did you know that 71% of our planet is covered by oceans? World Oceans Day is a growing, global celebration to honor, celebrate and protect the oceans of the future. A healthy world ocean is critical so swim on over to Downtown Aquarium Denver to join in on these unique, family-fun activities.

    WHAT:        Area-residents are invited to dive head first into the importance of conserving and protecting our oceans at the Downtown Aquarium Denver.

    Are you brave enough to touch a shark? Go ahead and try at the shark touch station in the Gallery Entrance. While there, pick up a scavenger hunt. Complete the scavenger hunt in the exhibits and turn it in at the classroom for a prize!

    Animal visits will take place in the Family Learning Center at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Families are invited to play games, make crafts and meet special animal ambassadors all while learning ways to protect our ocean.

    COST:         Guests must purchase admission to the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit for activities located in the exhibits.

    WHEN:       Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

    WHERE:    Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211

    More Info

    Dine with the Aquarium’s Mystic Mermaids for Breakfast

    WHAT:               You are o’fish-ally invited to dive into some fun at a delicious Under the Sea breakfast with the Downtown Aquarium’s magical Mystic Mermaids on Saturday, June 9 at 9:45 a.m. During the event, guests will have the opportunity to take photos and get autographs from the mermaids during an exclusive meet-and-greet after the show.  Guests will receive 50% off Aquarium exhibit (with breakfast purchase) and validated parking. Spots are limited so make your reservations now by calling 303-561-4450.

    WHEN:           Saturday, June 9 at 9:45 a.m.

    COST:              Adults – $19.99

                              Children (3-10) – $13.99  

                               Children (2 and under) – Free

    WHERE:       Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211

    More Info:    Please call Downtown Aquarium at 303-561-4450 to make reservations.

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  • Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks applicants for Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Board

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks applicants for Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Board

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks board applicants for Colorado Nongame Conservation and Wildlife Restoration Cash Fund

    DENVER, Colo – Colorado Parks and Wildlife announces an application process for Board of Director positions for the newly created Colorado Nongame Conservation and Wildlife Restoration Cash Fund.

    CPW is looking for Board members to represent the following categories:

    • Two representatives from private sector wildlife rehabilitation centers
    • One representative of the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies
    • One CPW employee
    • One wildlife biologist employed by Colorado higher education institution or a non-state entity  
    • One representative from a wildlife conservation organization whose mission focuses on conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems and habitat protection for biodiversity
    • One member of the general public with an interest in non-consumptive uses of wildlife or wildlife rehabilitation

    Board participation will be on a voluntary basis. Members will serve without compensation and without reimbursement for expenses incurred while fulfilling their responsibilities. The board is comprised of seven members, appointed by the CPW Director, serving staggered three-year terms. No member shall serve more than six years.

    Interested parties can fill out the application here: Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program Board Member Application

    The Colorado nongame check-off, a voluntary contribution program through tax returns, provides critical conservation funding for approximately 750 species of wildlife that cannot be hunted, fished or trapped. Funds go to projects that manage or recover wildlife including birds of prey, lynx, river otter, black-footed ferret and others.

    “The nongame tax checkoff is a vital tool for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to support the conservation and ​management of Colorado’s numerous nongame species,” said Reid DeWalt, assistant director for wildlife and natural resources at CPW.

    A bill passed during the 2017 legislative session, Renew And Expand Tax Check-off To Benefit Wildlife (House Bill 17-1250), created a new grant program for wildlife rehabilitation centers, funded through a portion of revenue from the nongame tax check-off program. The law replaces the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Cash Fund and the cash fund is created in a new Section 33-1-125, C.R.S.

    The fund is continuously appropriated from three revenue sources:

    • The Wildlife Rehabilitation portion of the new check-off program starts with the 2017 tax year (i.e., returns filed in 2018 for 2017 taxes). The check-off sunsets after the 2021 tax year;
    • The new statute makes a technical change to allow a portion of fines for nongame offenses to be deposited in the new fund. Previously, these assessments were credited to the Nongame and Endangered Wildlife Cash Fund;
    • Interest income remains in the fund.

    The newly created grant program will provide funds for CPW to award with the primary goal of helping to facilitate wildlife rehabilitation in Colorado.

    For the first $250,000 raised annually, 10 percent will be for grants to wildlife rehabilitators. The remaining 90 percent will be used for CPW nongame and endangered wildlife programs. For any funds over $250,000 generated annually, 25 percent of the funds will be used for grants to wildlife rehabilitation centers and 75 percent of the incremental funds above $250,000 will be for CPW nongame and endangered wildlife programs.

    The Board is expected to meet at least two times in 2018. Board members will develop guidelines for processing and evaluating grant applications and will make recommendations to the division for authorizing grants to rehabilitators. In subsequent years, the board will likely meet annually to review and recommend grant funding.  

    Wildlife rehabilitation is defined, and funding can go to operational or capital expenses. Rehabilitation of both game and nongame species is eligible; exotic species are not. Matching funds are not required. Applicants do not have to be a 501(c)(3) organization. Grants are to be in amounts between $1,000 and $30,000. The board will work to award grants to maximize wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

    Awardees must complete a contract with CPW to receive a grant. Work done under the grant must be performed or managed by the grantee. The board will also develop a schedule for annual reports from grantees on how funds were expended. CPW will make information on grant recipients, award amounts and grant annual reports available on its website.  

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  • Electric vehicles that charge as you drive? CSU gets support for study

    Electric vehicles that charge as you drive? CSU gets support for study

    Imagine never needing to stop at a gas station or wait hours while your electric car battery charges. Instead, you’d simply drive your electric vehicle, like a Nissan Leaf or Toyota Prius, and watch as your battery maintains charge. Retrofitted with a special receiver pad, your vehicle would communicate with the inductive coiled roadway beneath your car as you drove. Using the same technology to wirelessly charge a cell phone, your car’s battery would maintain charge.

    Gone would be worries about how far you can drive, or finding the next charging station. The technology for this type of hassle-free driving of electric vehicles exists – and is ready to be tested further.

    DOE support

    An electric vehicle drives on a test track. Photo courtesy of SELECT

    To further explore the idea, a joint team composed of Colorado State University, Utah State University and Purdue University researchers, and infrastructure development firm AECOM, has been awarded $500,000 from the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy(ARPA-E). They received the support under the IDEAS program – Innovative Development in Energy-Related Applied Science.

    The diverse team of researchers and private businesses will evaluate how best to roll out in-motion charging technology for electric vehicles, and look at the benefits from both a cost and environmental standpoint. They will use lower Los Angeles County as a test bed.

    “Electric roadways could revolutionize how we think about transportation,” said CSU Energy Institute researcher and mechanical engineering assistant professor Jason Quinn. “Looking at the feasibility of adoption, cost and emissions savings will help us understand what it actually takes to implement this exciting new technology.”

    Interdisciplinary methods

    Quinn is working with mechanical engineering associate professor Thomas Bradley, using detailed computer models of traffic in lower Los Angeles to evaluate the potential of the new technology. They’ll also look at the cost of implementation, and potential emission reductions once adopted.

    ARPA-E’s IDEAS program provides rapid support of early-stage applied research to explore pioneering new concepts that have the potential to be transformative in energy technology. “This program identifies potentially disruptive concepts in energy-related technologies that challenge the status quo and represent a leap beyond today’s technology,” explains the ARPA-E website.

    The project’s lead is Professor Regan Zane of Utah State University and will be initially awarded $500,000 over one year, but may be considered for future funding.

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  • Ozone Action Day Alert in Effect

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Hot temperatures, light winds, and sunny skies are expected to lead to increased ground-level ozone concentrations on Thursday.

    This Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2018.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday, and in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Thursday. Concentrations of ozone in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely for locations within the Denver Metro area and northward along the Front Range urban corridor, including Fort Collins and Greeley on Thursday. In these areas active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from noon until 8 PM on Thursday. Moderate concentrations of ozone are anticipated elsewhere throughout the Front Range region, and unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from noon until 10 PM on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Visibility is expected to be Good to Moderate on Thursday.

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  • Marijuana Annual Data Report for 2017 Released

    Marijuana Annual Data Report for 2017 Released

    DENVER, CO — The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) released its 2017 annual update, which includes several new sets of data, specifically the pounds and units of concentrates sold monthly, the average life cycle of a plant, and pounds of harvested marijuana cultivated throughout 2017. The data analysis showed that adult use (formerly referred to as retail) edible sales increased 29 percent from 2016, while medical edible sales dropped 14 percent during the same time period. Additionally, the adult use market saw significantly more concentrates sold than the medical market in 2017.

    Colorado’s Marijuana Plant Cultivation Report 2017

    A total of 11,400,752 plants were harvested in 2017, averaging 950,063 per month. This adds up to an additional 121,197 plants cultivated on average per month in 2017 compared to 2016, producing a 14.6% annual growth rate in the number of plants being cultivated. The total amount of usable marijuana reports to be 999,022 pounds (including flower, shake/trim, and whole plant).

    In an effort to track data year-over-year, 2017 information specific to licensing data, number of cultivated plants, volume sold to customers, testing data and investigation information were once again tracked and summarized.

    The Department of Revenue always strives for transparency. This annual update is the culmination of our team’s ongoing data collection and analysis in an effort to provide the public with accurate information about Colorado’s marijuana industry. — Mike Hartman, Executive Director of the Department of Revenue

    In this year’s update, MED also reported that the majority of new licenses were issued in the adult-use marijuana industry, which accounted for 77 percent of all new business licenses in 2017. While MED saw a 20 percent net increase in active occupational licenses, only 32 percent of all occupational licenses were renewed. MED also found that the percentage of licensees passing underage sales checks rose to 95.1 percent in 2017 as compared to 94 percent in 2016.

    While we’re pleased that the percentage of licensees passing underage compliance checks increased from 2016, that number still isn’t good enough. We’ll continue to increase the frequency of our enforcement efforts and further educate marijuana licensees on their operational requirements vital to protecting public health and safety. Importantly, business licenses are subject to discipline, including revocation, if management is not diligent about underage enforcement and associated employee training. — Jim Burack, MED Director

    Volume Sold to Consumers Report for 2017

    Pounds of flower Sold: 411,143

    Edible Units Sold: 11,146,427

    Flower Sales
    The margin of Adult Use flower sales and Medical flower sales has increased from 24% in January to 44% in December, 2017.

    Edible and Concentrates
    477% more concentrate units were sold in the Adult Use market compared to Medical in 2017.

     

    MED uses data included in this summary to inform its regulatory and enforcement efforts. The update helps to drive discussions during the annual rulemaking process and is one tool that helps inform topics for MED compliance tips and industry bulletins issued throughout the year. To view MED’s 2017 annual report and all previous mid-year and annual reports.

    For additional information on this detailed report please click here.

    Colorado Department of Revenue ·1375 Sherman Street · Denver, CO 80203· www.Colorado.gov/revenue

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  • AdCo Sheriff Seeks Bond Violator — HAVE YOU SEEN ME?

    AdCo Sheriff Seeks Bond Violator — HAVE YOU SEEN ME?

    Adams County, CO —  The Adams County Sheriff’s Office received notification that Mario Duprie Hutchinson (D.O.B. 06-26-90) who is on bond for First Degree Burglary, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, let his ankle monitor die.  

    The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help. If you know the whereabouts of Mario Duprie Hutchinson, please call the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. Please don’t approach him. Mario Duprie Hutchinson is described as a Black male, standing 6’2” and weighing 210 pounds. Mario Duprie Hutchinson has black hair and brown eyes.

      

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  • A message from our President, and more, while we remember our veterans this Memorial Day weekend…

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    …along the I-70 Corridor

    Saturday, May 26th

    • Tri-Valley VFW and Jess-Yaich American Legion Memorial Day Services. 10 a.m., Corridor of Honor Military Memorial, Bennett Civic Center Park.

    Monday, May 28th (Memorial Day)

    • Bennett Memorial Day services. 10 a.m., Mountainview Cemetery.
    • Deer Trail services. 11 a.m., Evergreen Cemetery.
    • Byers services. 12 p.m., Byers Cemetery.

    The Weekend with Colorado Parks and Wildlife

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds outdoor enthusiasts that our wealth of outdoor activities also come with responsibilities.

    Our staff takes pride in seeing so many people getting outdoors and enjoying the many kinds of summer recreation in the state. We ask that people who are getting outside this holiday weekend and over the course of the summer remember that a bit of preparation goes a long way. Knowing the rules and maintaining proper equipment is a big part of a having safe and fun summer. — Dan Prenzlow, Southeast Regional Manager for CPW

    Boating Requirements and Safety:

    • In Colorado, anyone operating a motorboat, including a personal watercraft or sailboat, must be at least 16 years old. However, youths 14 and 15 years of age can operate a motorboat, jet ski or sailboat if they successfully complete the state’s Boating Safety Course. The course is offered throughout the state and is open to adults as well as teens; though adults are not required to take the course, doing so may qualify owners for a discount on boat insurance.
    • US Coast Guard-approved safety equipment is required on all boats. Though some activities such as water skiing require additional equipment, every boat must minimally have a personal flotation device for every person on board. Our Boating Regulations brochure details the specific requirements for all boating and PWC activities in Colorado.
    • Never operate any watercraft while under the influence. Drinking and boating can be just as dangerous, if not more so, than drinking and driving. Not only will operators experience the negative effects on judgment, vision, balance, coordination and reaction times associated with alcohol consumption, but they may also be affected by “Boater’s Hypnosis.” Boater’s hypnosis, or boater’s fatigue, is caused by exposure to noise, vibration, sun, glare, wind and motion experienced on the water. In Colorado, a BUI can be punishable by a year in jail, a loss of boating privileges for 3 months, fines up to $1000 and 96 hours of community service.
    • Boat owners must participate in mandatory state-certified boat inspections to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic nuisance species (ANS) in Colorado lakes and reservoirs. These invasive species are a serious threat to Colorado waters, negatively affecting the food chain and endangering key infrastructures. To help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels, boaters should remember to follow these steps: Clean, Drain, Dry.

    Living with Wildlife:

    This young sheep has not been abandoned; young wildlife rarely need human intervention.
    • Colorado is fortunate to count over 900 species of wildlife among our residents. Respecting wildlife while enjoying our state’s natural treasures is all of our responsibility! Most dangerous encounters occur because people fail to leave wild animals alone. Wildlife should not be harassed, captured, domesticated or fed. Intentional or inadvertent feeding is the major cause of most wildlife problems, not to mention it is illegal to feed deer, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, pronghorn, bears and elk in Colorado.
    • Spring and early summer is the season for young wildlife and it’s important to remember that wildlife does not operate the same way domesticated animals do. They frequently leave their young to find food sources or even distract predators. If you see a young animal alone, never try to take matters into your own hands – it is best to let nature take its course without human intervention. If an animal is clearly injured or remains alone for more than 24 hours, then call your nearest CPW office.
    • Remember when planning hiking and camping trips that much of the state is also bear country. Before heading out for your adventures, brush up on how to enjoy the outdoors in bear countrywithout unintentionally creating problems or potential conflicts with these amazing animals. Black bears are not naturally aggressive with humans, but they are strongly motivated by food, garbage and anything else that smells like a meal. Once they learn to find an easy meal at a campsite or in a car, they can damage property or even injure humans when returning to find additional food.

    Trails for All:

    • Review and respect trail signage. Many multi-use trails have right-of-way indicators, as well as displaying alternating days or directions for different types of traffic; obeying the signs and rules make the trails safer for everyone. Additionally, wildlife warnings may be posted at trailheads or online, so ensure you are prepared with the right clothing and equipment and learn about closures before you go.
    • Follow the rules and the law by keeping your dogs safe and secure. Dogs should be kept on a 6’ or shorter leash unless in a specified off-leash area. This keeps the dog on the trail, close to its owner and away from inadvertent wildlife encounters. If you bring your dog camping or hiking, follow posted signs about where they are – and are not – allowed to walk and swim. Always bring appropriate waste bags to pick up dog waste and carry it out with you in case a trash can is not located nearby.
    • If using motorized vehicles on our state’s trails, remember that off-highway vehicles must be registered and/or permitted with Colorado Parks and Wildlife . Off-highway vehicles (OHVs) include motorcycles, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, ATVs, and dune buggies that are operated on public land or trails in Colorado. As with all motorized vehicles, do not operate under the influence!

    We expect a busy summer at all of our parks, and on water and trails across the state. Before packing for your trips, check in on local water conditions, fire bans or other issues that might affect your plans. Know before you go and enjoy your summer. — Prenzlow

    TIP OF THE WEEK from Adams County Fire Rescue

     Grill Safely during Memorial Day gatherings 

    As thousands of people prepare for Memorial Day weekend celebrations, Adams County Fire Rescue would like to remind the public to practice these safety recommendations when planning outdoor grilling activities.

    • Use caution when cooking on outdoor grills to prevent painful burn injuries and inhalation of smoke and gases.
    • Never use gasoline in place of charcoal lighter fluid.
    • Never reapply charcoal lighter fluid after the fire has started; the flames can ignite the vapors and travel up to the container causing an explosion.
    • Outdoor grills should never be used in confined spaces, such as inside homes, campers or tents, or any other area that is not properly ventilated.
    • Residents living in apartment complexes have regulating laws on the usage of outdoor grills, whether charcoal or gas, under a covered combustible walkway, combustible decks or covered combustible balconies. Charcoal burners and other open- flame cooking devices may not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction. Exceptions are if the building, balcony and/or deck are protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Another exception is LP-gas cooking devices having an LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2.5 pounds. A citation can be issued to the person, owning or operating the grill being used at the time within the prohibited area. ACFR allows the storage of outdoor grills on balconies, decks or walkways only if they do not have an attached propane tank.

     

    …A Message From the President

    Gov. Hickenlooper orders flags lowered to honor Memorial Day 2018

    DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, May 28, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to noon.

    A PROCLAMATION HONORING MEMORIAL DAY 2018
    BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

    On Memorial Day, we pause in solemn gratitude to pay tribute to the brave patriots who laid down their lives defending peace and freedom while in military service to our great Nation.  We set aside this day to honor their sacrifice and to remind all Americans of the tremendous price of our precious liberty.
     
    Throughout the history of our Republic, courageous Americans have purchased our cherished freedom with their lives.  Our 151 national cemeteries serve as the final resting place for millions of people, including veterans from every war and conflict, many of whom died while serving our country.  We remain duty bound to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice on our behalf and to remember them with thankfulness and unwavering pride. The fallen — our treasured loved ones, friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens — deserve nothing less from a grateful Nation.
     
    We must safeguard the legacies of our service members so that our children and our grandchildren will understand the sacrifices of our Armed Forces.  As a part of this effort, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is working to keep the memories of our fallen heroes from ever fading away. The National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program challenges our youth, from elementary school through college, to research and share the stories and sacrifice of their hometown veterans, who are forever honored at VA National, State, and tribal veterans cemeteries.  To further ensure that our veterans’ legacies are remembered and celebrated, this program is developing an online memorialization platform that will amplify the voices of families, survivors, and Gold Star parents and spouses as they honor our beloved veterans and fallen service members.
     
    Today, and every day, we revere those who have died in noble service to our country.  I call upon all Americans to remember the selfless service members who have been laid to rest in flag-draped coffins and their families who have suffered the greatest loss.  The sacrifices of our hallowed dead demand our Nation’s highest honor and deepest gratitude. On this day, let us also unite in prayer for lasting peace in our troubled world so that future generations will enjoy the blessings of liberty and independence.
     
    In honor and recognition of all of our fallen heroes, the Congress, by a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, as amended (36 U.S.C. 116), has requested the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe each Memorial Day as a day of prayer for permanent peace and designating a period on that day when the people of the United States might unite in prayer.  The Congress, by Public Law 106-579, has also designated 3:00 p.m. local time on that day as a time for all Americans to observe, in their own way, the National Moment of Remembrance.
     
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11:00 a.m. of that day as a time when people might unite in prayer.
     
    I further ask all Americans to observe the National Moment of Remembrance beginning at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day.
     
    I also request the Governors of the United States and its Territories, and the appropriate officials of all units of government, to direct the flag be flown at half-staff until noon on this Memorial Day on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels throughout the United States and in all areas under its jurisdiction and control.  I also request the people of the United States to display the flag at half-staff from their homes for the customary forenoon period.
     
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-second.
     
    DONALD J. TRUMP

     

     

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  • Colorado Judicial Department announces 2017 Judicial Excellence Awards

    Colorado Judicial Department announces 2017 Judicial Excellence Awards

    DENVER – The Colorado Judicial Department celebrated the accomplishments of seven employees and one team at a recent Judicial Excellence Awards ceremony, honoring their contributions to the high quality of service the agency provided throughout the state during 2017.

    Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice

    Receiving special recognition was Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nancy E. Rice, who will retire at the end of June after 31 years as a judge, including nearly 20 years as a member of the Supreme Court. “It has been a privilege to share my time at the Judicial Department with these and thousands of other people dedicated to the efficient and effective administration of justice in our state,” Chief Justice Rice said. “The Judicial Excellence Awards provide a great avenue to honor exemplary work in serving the public.”

    Second Judicial District (Denver County) Jury Commissioner Genevieve Rotella was named Court Employee of the Year in part for helping stage a temporary security station when glass panels fell from fifth-floor railings in her courthouse, for helping develop an employee shadowing and mentorship program and for working with the Denver County Court in restructuring its jury call days.

    Two people shared the 2017 Probation Employee of the Year award: Chris Jensen of Denver Juvenile Probation and Robert Murphy of the 18th Judicial District (Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties) probation office. Jensen’s efforts to maintain a rapport with clients played a central role in increasing the success rates of his unit’s probationers. He also worked as a coordinator for the Gang Reduction Initiative in his district. Murphy’s work supporting news Colorado Judicial Department Nancy E. Rice, Chief Justice Christopher T. Ryan, State Court Administrator restitution collection led to more than $3 million being collected for economic crime victims, and he helped restructure training programs to improve safety for probation officers.

    Winning the State Court Administrator’s Office Employee of the Year honors was Angelia Meaux, who among her many responsibilities helps plan conferences using collaborative management techniques. She was recognized for her solid teamwork, attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

    The Wellness Court Team in the Eighth Judicial District (Jackson and Larimer counties) was named Outstanding Team of the Year. During 2017, the team served 77 clients, significantly reducing the load on jails in the jurisdiction. The team accomplished this while its size was temporarily reduced.

    Kenneth “Grant” Thomas, a supervisor in the 14th Judicial District (Grand, Moffat and Routt counties), was posthumously named Supervisor of the Year. He has been described as a passionate supporter of probation services, a role model and a teacher whose leadership was vital to helping the probation department weather difficult changes in 2017.

    Honored as the Manager of the Year was Third Judicial District (Huerfano and Las Animas counties) District Administrator Bob Kreiman, who has led efforts including restoration of a historic judicial building in Walsenburg and creation of a commission to address underfunded judicial facilities. Employees in several judicial districts have described him as a valued mentor.

    Hon. Paul A. King of the 18th Judicial District Court

    The Hon. Paul A. King of the 18th Judicial District Court was named Judicial Officer of the Year, in part for exemplary docket management, courtroom demeanor and community involvement. In his last judicial performance evaluation, no attorney surveyed recommended against retaining Judge King, a rare occurrence.

     

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  • Front Range Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued an ACTION DAY ALERT at 4PM on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 for the Front Range Urban Corridor from El Paso County north to Larimer and Weld counties, including the Denver-Boulder area, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and Greeley.

    Warm temperatures and calm winds have allowed ozone concentrations to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category on Tuesday. The highest concentrations are anticipated in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area and northward along the Foothills and western portions of the Front Range into Boulder.

    This Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 PM Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

    At 1PM (MST), Tuesday, 5/22/2018 the highest AQI value was 49 for Ozone which indicates Good air quality.

    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Tuesday, May 22, 2018, 2:45 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday, and in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday. Concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely for locations in the southern and western portions of the Denver Metro area and northward along the Foothills and western portions of the Front Range into Boulder. In these areas active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion until 8 PM on Tuesday. Moderate concentrations of ozone are likely elsewhere throughout the Colorado Front Range region, and unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion from noon until 8 PM on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Visibility is expected to be Good to Moderate on Wednesday.

  • CSU hosts Master Gardener & Plant Sale — May 19 & 20

    CSU hosts Master Gardener & Plant Sale — May 19 & 20

    Colorado State University Denver Extension will host its 13th-annual Master Gardener Plant Sale at Denver’s Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, on Saturday, May 19 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.), and Sunday, May 20 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.). The sale includes tomatoes, flowers, chiles, herbs, and vegetables, grown from seed by CSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers.

    The Denver Master Gardener CSU Extension Plant Sale is not to be missed if you are interested in gardening. We have everything you need, from flowers to vegetables to perennials, that thrive in our crazy Colorado climate. — CSU Denver Extension horticulture agent Dan Goldhamer

    Plants are available while supplies last. Gently-used gardening containers, tools, hanging baskets, and books will also be on sale. Proceeds support the CSU Denver Extension programs, including youth development, nutrition education, and Master Gardener training.

    Event Features

    Master Gardener volunteers will be available on-site to assist attendees with plant selection and answer gardening questions.

    CSU will host a hospitality booth with refreshments. Attendees will have the chance to win door prizes, including CSU Athletics tickets, regardless of whether they purchase anything at the sale. CSU cheerleaders will also be available for photos. Attendees wearing CSU gear will receive $5 off their purchase.

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