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  • Labor Day: Why do we celebrate it?

    Labor Day: Why do we celebrate it?

    DID YOU KNOW??

    WHAT

    Labor Day, a Federal holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our Country.  It is also unofficially considered the end of summer in the United States. Its back to school for most younsters and football season starts.

    WHEN

    The growing trade union and labor movements in beginning of late 19th century, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. “Labor Day” was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first State to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official Federal holiday in 1894, thirty U.S. states already officially celebrated the holiday. 

    WHO

    More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

    Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those “who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold.”

    But Peter McGuire’s place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

    -Credit to USDOL

    THANK YOU TO ALL WORKING, CONTRIBUTING, CITIZENS OF AMERICA. ENJOY TODAY, IT’S FOR YOU.

     

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  • SURPRISING OR NOT SO SURPRISING? – COLORADO ROCKIES MLB MAKES ROSTER MOVES

    SURPRISING OR NOT SO SURPRISING? – COLORADO ROCKIES MLB MAKES ROSTER MOVES

    IAN DESMOND REINSTATED & TAPIA OPTIONED TO TRIPLE-A

    DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have reinstated infielder-outfielder Ian Desmond from the 10-day disabled list (right calf strain) and have optioned outfielder Raimel Tapia to Triple-A Albuquerque.

    • Desmond, 31, was placed on the disabled list on July 28, retroactive to July 26, with a strained right calf … also spent time on the disabled list with a strained right calf from July 3 – July 16 … in 65 games in his first season with Colorado, is batting .285 (69-for-242) with 33 runs, eight doubles, one triple, five home runs, 32 RBI, 14 walks and 10 stolen bases … in parts of eight Major League seasons with Washington (2009-15), Texas (2016) and Colorado (2017), the Sarasota, Fla., native has batted .268 (1,164-for-4,347) with 564 runs, 222 doubles, 25 triples, 137 home runs, 550 RBI, 290 walks and 153 stolen bases … signed a five-year contract with Colorado on Dec. 13, 2016. Desmond Stats

     

    • Tapia, 23, has batted .274 (37-for-135) with 22 runs, eight doubles, two triples, two home runs, 11 RBI and five stolen bases in 53 games across five stints on the Rockies active roster this season … has hit .361 (84-for-233) with 19 doubles, six triples, two home runs and 29 RBI in 51 games at Triple-A … made his Major League debut for the Rockies on Sept. 2, 2016 vs. Arizona and has hit .272 (47-for-173) with 26 runs, eight doubles, two triples, two home runs, 14 RBI and eight stolen bases across 75 career games. Tapia Stats

    The Rockies have a full 40-man roster.

     

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  • –Insurance Fraud, Forgery, Theft– Colorado Police Officer Indicted

    –Insurance Fraud, Forgery, Theft– Colorado Police Officer Indicted

    DENVER- Colorado Attorney General Cynthia H. Coffman announced the filing of charges against Michael Taylor, an officer with the Silt Police Department.  Taylor was indicted by the Colorado Statewide Grand Jury and was charged with three counts of felony insurance fraud, three counts of felony forgery, and three counts of felony theft.  The indictment followed an investigation by the Attorney General’s office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and the National Insurance Crime Bureau. 

    “Insurance fraud is a crime that affects everyone in Colorado by driving up premiums and creating red tape for our hardworking and honest citizens,” said Attorney General Coffman. “The fact that this alleged criminal behavior was perpetrated by someone who was sworn police officer, who was supposed to protect Coloradans, makes this even more grievous.”

    Taylor allegedly made a series of three deceptive insurance claims from 2010 to 2015 and received tens of thousands of dollars in insurance payments.  In 2015 he made a false police report and claimed someone had gone into his wife’s vehicle and stolen thousands of dollars of jewelry.  He is alleged to have then made a false insurance claim based upon that false police report and received $9,918 from the insurance company before his fraud was uncovered. 

    The Attorney General’s Financial Fraud Unit is dedicated to the investigation of insurance fraud and securities fraud crimes.  To report suspected fraud, contact the Attorney General’s Office at www.stopfraudcolorado.gov or by calling 1-800-222-4444.

    The case has been filed in Garfield County. It is important to note that the filing of criminal charges is merely a formal accusation that an individual committed a crime.  Every defendant should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. 
     

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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 Friday, September 1, 2017 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.

    Light winds, ample sunshine, and warm temperatures will promote ground-level ozone formation and Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions are expected for the southern and western suburbs of the Denver Metro Area on Saturday.

    This Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 PM Saturday, September 2, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    At 1PM (MST), Friday, 9/1/2017 the highest AQI value was 57 for Particulate FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Friday, September 1, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Friday, and Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups on Saturday. Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups conditions are expected in the southern and western suburbs of the Denver Metro Area on Saturday. Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion in these areas between the hours of noon to 8 PM on Saturday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Friday and Saturday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are expected throughout the Northern Colorado Front Range including the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion throughout the Front Range region on Friday and Saturday.

    Carbon Monoxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.

    Nitrogen Dioxide concentrations are expected to be in the Good category on Friday and Saturday.

    Visibility on Saturday is expected to be Moderate to Poor.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
    Friday, September 1, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Areas of haze are likely on Friday and Saturday across Colorado due to smoke being transported from wildfires in the northwestern United States. No major health impacts are anticipated, however unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Friday and Saturday.

  • AAA – More than 600,000 Coloradans to hit the roads for Labor Day

    AAA – More than 600,000 Coloradans to hit the roads for Labor Day

    DENVER — AAA Colorado projects that more than 600,000 Coloradans will travel 50 or more miles away from home this Labor Day weekend as part of a record-breaking close to the summer driving season.

    “2017 has set the curve when it comes to travel statistics: Memorial Day weekend was the busiest since 2005, and Independence Day weekend was the busiest ever,” said AAA Colorado spokesman Skyler McKinley. “Those trends will continue into Labor Day, despite the start of the school year and modest gas price increases linked to Hurricane Harvey.”

    Gas Prices

    The end of summer, multi-city road trip remains an important Labor Day tradition, according to a survey of AAA Colorado travel experts. Coloradans planning to travel by car to their destination this year, be forewarned: At $2.45 for a gallon of unleaded, national gas prices are higher than they’ve been all year — and are, in fact, at their highest point since August 2015. A combination of increased demand tied to the Labor Day holiday and refinery and pipeline shutdowns caused by Hurricane Harvey have temporarily inflated gas prices, although AAA Colorado anticipates that these increases will be short-lived.

    In Colorado, drivers can expect to pay between $2.40 and $2.55 per gallon throughout the Labor Day holiday period. That’s a 20- to 25-cent increase over last year, but a far cry from Colorado’s all-time high: $4.093 a gallon in July 2008.

    Motorists hoping to find the cheapest gas along their route can use AAA’s TripTik Travel Planner at ttp.aaa.com.

    In-State Travel Advisories

    Motorists should avoid traveling through major cities during peak travel times. The best times to leave will be in the early mornings because the roads should be less crowded, and drivers will have more time to get to their destination safely. Traveling on the holiday itself often results in less congestion and fewer crowds.

    Road-trippers headed west up I-70 should anticipate some slight delays near Glenwood Springs due to the Grand Avenue bridge construction project. Make no mistake: I-70 is open for business. Exit 116 is closed, however, so travelers headed to the Roaring Fork Valley will need to detour — and other motorists should anticipate heavy traffic during peak driving hours.

    Roadside Assistance

    AAA Colorado anticipates it will rescue more than 6,600 motorists over the course of the Labor Day holiday, a 20% increase over 2016. Per forecast, 19% of those calls will be battery related, 14% will be for locksmith services, and 18% will be tire, fuel, or winch related. The remaining 49% will involve a tow. Many motorists can avoid an interruption to their travel plans by having their car inspected at a trusted mechanic before setting out for the weekend, planning gas stops out along the way, and checking their tires after every stop.

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    Press Conference in Support of DACA – Friday, Sept. 1, 10am

    WHAT:           Gov. John Hickenlooper, state lawmakers and Colorado Dreamers speak out in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. President Trump is considering whether to eliminate the program, threatening 17,000 people in Colorado and 800,000 nationwide.

    WHO:             Gov. John Hickenlooper

    Speaker Crisanta Duran, D-Denver

    Rep. Dan Pabon, D-Denver

    Juan Gallegos, DACA recipient representing the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition

    Salvador Hernandez, DACA recipient representing Mi Familia Vota

    Monica Acosta, DACA recipient representing Padres y Jóvenes Unidos

    WHERE:          West Foyer

    State Capitol

    200 East Colfax Ave.

    Denver CO 80203

     

    WHEN:              Friday, Sept. 1, June 2, from 10am to 10:45am

  • Hepatitis A cases more than double in 2017; if you’re at risk, get vaccinated

    Hepatitis A cases more than double in 2017; if you’re at risk, get vaccinated

    DENVER — Hepatitis A cases continue to rise in Colorado, climbing to 54 so far in 2017, which is more than double the number of cases typically seen in an entire year. One Coloradan has died from the illness. The state health department urges all people at risk, especially men who have sexual contact with men, to get vaccinated to prevent hepatitis A.

    “Colorado’s hepatitis A outbreak mirrors similar outbreaks across the country,” said State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy. “We’re seeing more cases among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with unvaccinated men. We want to get the word out: A safe and effective vaccine will protect you.”

    Hepatitis A is a vaccine-preventable disease that can damage the liver. Infected people have the virus in their stool and often carry it on poorly washed hands. It spreads to others when they swallow invisible amounts of the virus through food, drink, sexual activity or after touching contaminated objects. While proper handwashing can prevent spread of infection, vaccination provides long-term protection against the virus.

    Hepatitis A vaccine is readily available at doctor’s offices and many retail outlets. People who need help paying for vaccinations should contact their local public health department.

    The hepatitis A vaccine routinely is recommended for children, but most adults have not been vaccinated. Any person wishing to obtain immunity can get vaccinated. Two doses of the vaccine, given six months apart are recommended for:

    • All children at age 1, as a routine childhood immunization.

    • Previously unvaccinated children and adolescents ages 2-18, as a catch-up vaccine.

    • Men who have sexual contact with men.

    • People who use injection and non-injection street drugs.

    • People with chronic liver disease, such as cirrhosis, alcoholic liver disease, hepatitis B or hepatitis C.

    • People who are homeless.

    • People who are traveling to countries where hepatitis A is common.

    • Family members or caregivers of a recent adoptee from countries where hepatitis A is common.

    • People who are treated with blood clotting-factor concentrates.

    Hepatitis A symptoms include jaundice, fatigue, severe stomach pain, nausea and diarrhea. People can be contagious for two weeks before symptoms appear, and unknowingly spread the virus. Rarely, the virus can cause liver failure and death. A blood test is the only way to confirm hepatitis A, so people who think they may have the virus should consult a health care provider.

    For more information, visit the CDC hepatitis A web page or the department’s  prevent hep A web page.

  • Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 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, abundant sunshine, and light winds are expected to allow ozone to reach significant concentrations on Wednesday and Thursday.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Thursday, August 31, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 30, 2017, is 64 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 30, 2017, is 74 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the ADM ambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:

    Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 2:15 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Wednesday and Thursday. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely for the south and west suburbs of Denver and northward along and near the foothills to Fort Collins. In these areas, active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion on Wednesday and Thursday from noon until 8 PM. Moderate concentrations of ozone are expected elsewhere throughout the Colorado Front Range on Wednesday and Thursday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are expected throughout the Northern Colorado Front Range including the Denver Metro area, Fort Collins, and Greeley. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion throughout the Front Range region on Wednesday and Thursday. Concentrations of fine particulates are expected to decrease throughout the day on Thursday and into Friday.

    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 on Thursday is expected to be Moderate to Poor in the morning, improving to Good to Moderate in the afternoon.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:

    Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 2:25 PM MDT

    Areas of haze are likely on Wednesday and Thursday morning across Colorado due to smoke being transported from wildfires in the northwestern United States. No major health impacts are anticipated, however unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Wednesday and Thursday. The transport, and therefore concentration of this smoke is expected to decrease throughout the day on Thursday as winds in the middle to upper atmosphere shift in direction, limiting the movement of smoke into Colorado.

    The 529 acre Big Red wildfire is located in northeast Routt County, approximately 15 miles north of Clark, near the western edge of the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area. Winds near the fire will be from a north or northwest direction on Wednesday afternoon and evening, likely transporting smoke to the south or southeast of the fire. Overnight, light drainage winds will allow smoke to reach lower terrain, immediately below the fire. Locations affected by smoke during the overnight and early morning hours are likely to be along the Middle Fork Little Snake River drainage in the vicinity of Big Red Park and Crane Park; and in remote areas of rural Routt County. No public health impacts are expected, however smoke may be visible from Highway 129 near Steamboat Lake State Park and between Clark and the Colorado/Wyoming State line. Light to moderate smoke is also possible near prescribed fires and small wildfires around the state.

  • Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    Front Range — Action Day for Ozone

    The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Regional Air Quality Council have issued an OZONE ACTION DAY ALERT at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 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.

    Light winds, hot temperatures and abundant sunshine will allow ozone to reach significant concentrations on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    This Ozone Action Day Alert will remain in effect until at least 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

    For statewide conditions, forecasts and advisories, visit:
    http://www.colorado.gov/airquality/colorado_summary.aspx  

    The highest Ozone related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 29, 2017, is 64 which indicates Moderate ozone air quality. It was recorded by the RFN ambient ozone monitor. Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

    The highest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) related AQI at 1 o’clock PM Mountain Standard Time on August 29, 2017, is 62 which indicates Moderate Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality. It was recorded by the FTCF ambient monitor. Respiratory symptoms possible in unusually sensitive individuals, possible aggravation of heart or lung disease in people with cardiopulmonary disease and older adults. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.


    Front Range Air Quality Forecast & Colorado Smoke Outlook

    FRONT RANGE AIR QUALITY FORECAST:
    Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Ozone concentrations are expected to be in the Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ozone concentrations in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category are most likely for the south and west suburbs of Denver northward along and near the foothills to Fort Collins and Greeley. In these areas, active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion on Tuesday from noon until 8 PM. Moderate concentrations of ozone are expected elsewhere throughout the Colorado Front Range on Tuesday and Wednesday.

    Fine Particulate Matter concentrations are expected to be in the Good to Moderate range on Tuesday and Wednesday. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion throughout the Front Range region 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 on Wednesday is expected to be Moderate to Poor.

    COLORADO SMOKE OUTLOOK:
    Tuesday, August 29, 2017, 2:30 PM MDT

    Areas of haze are likely on Tuesday across Colorado due to smoke being transported from wildfires in the northwestern United States. No major health impacts are anticipated, however unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion on Tuesday.

  • TODAY’S EVENTS – TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

    TODAY’S EVENTS – TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

    Double Freebie Day!

    presented by

    DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS &

    DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

    Grab a date and head on out to smell the fresh greenery that the Denver Botanic Gardens has to offer, or pack up the kids and hit the road to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, on them! Today is a double freebie day that you will not want to miss.

     

     

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