BRIGHTON — The Adams County Household Chemical Waste Roundup will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Water World, 8801 Pecos St., Federal Heights.
Tri-County Health Department is organizing the roundup in partnership with the county’s Office of Sustainability.
Household chemical roundups offer a means for county residents to properly dispose of potentially hazardous household waste that could otherwise contaminate water, air and landfills. Products accepted include paint and paint products, motor oil, antifreeze, automotive fluids and fuels, vehicle batteries, household batteries, solvents, house and garden chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, compact fluorescent lights, cleaning supplies, items containing mercury, propane tanks, and passenger vehicle and pickup truck tires off the rim. No electronic waste or waste from businesses will be accepted.
The event is open to residents of Bennett, Brighton, Commerce City, Federal Heights, Thornton, and unincorporated Adams County.
Adams County residents should bring suitable proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill, and $25 per vehicle to offset the high cost of hazardous waste disposal. Hazardous materials disposal can cost more than $130 per household through a private company.
In 2016, the Adams County Household Chemical Roundup Program properly disposed of more than 116,117 pounds of hazardous materials serving an estimated 668 households.
volunteers
Volunteers are needed at the event to help with registration, vehicle off-load, and waste processing. Volunteers can dispose of their waste for free. Interested individuals and community groups should call (720)200-1580 or register online at Tri-County Health.
For more information, residents are encouraged to register online. For registration info and a complete list of items accepted, visit www.tchd.org.
For more information, call the 24-hour Household Chemical Roundup InfoLine at (303)846-6249.
DENVER — Gov. John Hickenlooper has officially proclaimed this Saturday, May 6, as “Wildfire Preparedness Day” in Colorado as communities across the state come together to prepare for wildfires and take actions to reduce their wildfire risk. The proclamation, which dedicates a day to engage communities in focusing on activities that create awareness, education and action to reduce potential deaths and property losses through their preparedness efforts, coincides with the 2017 National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day.
“Wildfire Preparedness Day is a reminder that we all need to have an understanding and awareness of the wildfire risks,” said Gov. Hickenlooper. “Think about preparation on two levels – one is your personal preparedness to evacuate, and the other is getting your home as ready as possible to withstand a fire. I want to encourage people of all ages to plan and participate in a risk reduction or wildfire preparedness activity that makes your community a safer place to live.”
The National Wildfire Preparedness Day, which falls on the first Saturday in May each year, is organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – an international nonprofit established in 1896 to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on quality of life by providing resources that are adapted by many states, including Colorado.
This year, Colorado led the nation in having the highest number of communities receiving 2017 NFPA funding awards to implement projects on May 6, with 24 of the 150 national awards coming to the state. The winners of the $500 project funding awards are listed on the NFPA site.
The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) works together with NFPA to implement the Firewise Communities/USA® program in the state, and provides technical assistance and education to interested landowners, homeowners and communities to help them take action and ownership in preparing their homes against the threat of wildfire. Wildland fire management in Colorado is an interagency partnership among local, state and federal agencies across the nation. As a lead state agency, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) works with local, state and federal agencies to coordinate wildland fire management on a statewide basis. The ultimate goals of the agencies working together are resilient, fire-adapted Colorado communities and firefighter and public safety.
Examples of Colorado’s 2017 Wildfire Preparedness Day projects include neighbors working together to “chip” previously cut trees, remove slash and flammable woody debris, distribute wildfire safety information to others and practice evacuation drills. Events are taking place on Saturday in communities across the state, including near Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Durango. The CSFS, DFPC, U.S. Forest Service and many local organizations will be assisting communities across the state with their Preparedness Day projects.
For more information about National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, visit www.wildfireprepday.org.
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May 6 Event Details and Contacts
·Colorado Springs – Cheyenne Mountain State Park fuels reduction/wildfire mitigation, by Colorado Springs Fire Department with the help of youth volunteers. Contact: Jeremy Taylor,
·Boulder – Chautauqua Park wildfire preparedness public outreach event, by Boulder Fire Department. Contact: James Carpenter,
·Fort Collins – Rist Canyon education event to meet local EMTs and learn about Firewise principles and creating defensible space, by Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department in collaboration with the CSFS. Contact: Louise Creager,
·Pueblo/Custer Counties – Slash collection events in the San Isabel/Beulah and Alvarado Campground areas, by the Middle Arkansas Wildfire Prevention Partnership. Contact: Amy Daniels,
·Durango – Falls Creek Ranch wildfire risk reduction work, in collaboration with the CSFS and FireWise of Southwest Colorado. Contact: Paulette Church,
·La Veta – Tres Valles West brush clearing and removal by homeowners; “Ready, Set, Go!” discussion by the La Veta Fire Protection District. Contact: Steve Keppers, 303-979-7154
Left-handed pitcher Mike Dunn placed on the 10-day disabled list with back spasms
DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have reinstated right-handed pitcher Chad Qualls from the 10-day disabled list (right-forearm tightness) and have placed left-handed pitcher Mike Dunn on the 10-day disabled list with back spasms, retroactive to Sunday, April 23.
·Qualls, 38, will be making his first appearance on the active roster for the Rockies this season after beginning the year on the disabled list … in his first season with Colorado in 2016, went 2-0 with a 5.23 ERA (32.2 IP, 19 ER), nine walks and 22 strikeouts … will be embarking on his 14th season in the Major Leagues … in his career, is 51-47 with a 3.86 ERA (790.2 IP, 339 ER), 206 walks and 613 strikeouts over 825 career appearances … the Lomita, Calif., native signed a two-year contract with Colorado on Dec. 8, 2015, and has previously appeared with Houston (2004-07, 2014-15), Arizona (2008-10), Tampa Bay (2010), San Diego (2011), Philadelphia (2012), New York-AL (2012), Pittsburgh (2012) and Miami (2013). Qualls Stats
·Dunn, 31, signed a three-year contract with Colorado on Dec. 15, 2016, and has gone 2-0 with a 1.17 ERA (7.2 IP, 1 ER), two walks and 10 strikeouts over his first 10 appearances with the Rockies … the Farmington, N.M., native has played parts of nine Major League seasons with New York-AL (2009), Atlanta (2010), Florida/Miami (2011-16) and Colorado (2017) … over 444 career relief appearances, is 30-25 with a 3.49 ERA (358.2 IP, 139 ER), 174 walks and 399 strikeouts. Dunn Stats
LAKEWOOD — Investigators are seeking the help of the public in identifying a female body located in Clear Creek County on April 8, 2017.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) agents and Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office (CCCSO) deputies were called to an area near Colorado State Highway 103 in Clear Creek County where a motorist discovered a body near the road in early April.
While investigators are not releasing the cause of death, the female may have been the victim of a homicide.
The body is that of a biracial female, age range 15-25 years. The female was wearing a black t-shirt with images of Marilyn Monroe, guns and marijuana leaves on the front. She has black hair and was wearing a black weave. Each earlobe is double-pierced.
A computer-generated sketch of the female victim is attached with this release, along with an image of the t-shirt.
Law enforcement officials have searched local, state and national databases; however, there has been no positive identification of the female to date.
Two tip lines are available to receive information connected with the case:
Maps, details, and logistics of People’s Climate March announced
Thousands are expected to descend on Civic Center Park this Saturday, April 29th from 10AM-2PM. The People’s Climate March on Denver is a collaborative effort of environmental, social, racial, economic justice groups, and will highlight the voices of communities that are most directly affected by the devastating impacts of climate change. It is being held in solidarity with more than 330 “sister marches” planned across the country and around the world.
“We must stand together to send a clear message that the health and protection of our people, environment, and places matters more than corporate profits,” said Hilda Nucete, Program Director at Protégete and a member of the Denver Climate March Steering Committee. “As a Latina I understand that if my community is not at the forefront of the decision-making process, we will disproportionately feel the impacts of climate change.”
The Denver Climate March planning team launched as a grassroots effort in January. “Climate change is the most critical issue facing my generation,” said Seth Maddox, one of the original co-founders of People’s Climate of Colorado, new nonprofit formed to support the march. “On the 100th day of the Trump administration, we march together to resist the undermining of environmental protections, the assault on clean water and air, and the attacks against indigenous communities, workers, people of color, immigrants, youth and students, working families, the LGBT+ community, women, and others whose rights are threatened.”
“The only way we can be defeated is if we lose sight of our love of the Earth and most importantly, if we lose sight of our love toward each other,” adds Emma Bray, co-founder of Kids Against Fracking and one of six youth plaintiffs challenging the government in Martinez v. Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
“I’m marching because my immigrant family did not have the resources to provide the healthy food or knowledge about healthy lifestyles that we deserve,” said Adrian Nava, a member of Colorado’s People Alliance. “My parents have worked multiple jobs as long as I can remember, and it is not fair that our black and brown communities continue to work tirelessly for little in return to their families. Climate justice is for all of us, and should center our must vulnerable.”
11:30AM: Marchers will be arranged into a human aerial art image
12PM: Speakers and entertainment
2PM: Event concludes
SPEAKERS/PERFORMERS INCLUDE:
– State Representative Joe Salazar, HD-31
– Celeste Razavi-Shearer-Spink and Sky Rosevelt Morris, Leadership Council of the American Indian Movement of Colorado
– No Enemies, an artists’ coalition
– Emma Bray, Kids Against Fracking and Earth Guardians
– Franklin Cruz, Cafe Cultura
– Matthew Bard, college student and Keep Colorado Green
– Tay Anderson, Denver Manual High School senior
– Tikdem Atsbaha, SEIU Local 105 Executive Board Member
– Denver Gay Men’s Chorus
An opportunity for members of the media to interview speakers will occur directly after the last speaker, behind the stage and under the media tent.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow us on social media with the hashtags: #DenverClimateMarch #WhyIMarch #WeResist #WeBuild #WeRise #PeoplesClimate.
ROUTE and PARK MAPS
For more information or to be put in contact with potential interviewees, please contact Jessica Goad, Communications Director at Conservation Colorado, at 720-206-4235 or Kaili Lambe, Digital and Communications Director at People’s Climate of Colorado, at 719-445-8332.
Infielder-outfielder Stephen Cardullo optioned to Triple-A
DENVER – The Colorado Rockies announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher German Márquez from Triple-A Albuquerque and have optioned infielder-outfielder Stephen Cardullo to Triple-A Albuquerque
·Márquez, 22, will make his first start of the 2017 season for the Rockies tonight … made his first Opening Day roster but did not make an appearance before being optioned to Triple-A on April 9 … went 0-0 with a 2.70 ERA (10.0 IP, 3 ER), no walks and 18 strikeouts over three games, two starts with Triple-A Albuquerque … made his Major League debut for the Rockies in 2016 and went 1-1 with a 5.23 ERA (20.2 IP, 12 ER), six walks and 15 strikeouts in six appearances, three starts … was acquired by Colorado from Tampa Bay, along with left-hander Jake McGee, in exchange for outfielder Corey Dickerson and infielder Kevin Padlo on Jan. 28, 2016 … was originally signed by Tampa Bay as a non-drafted international free agent on July 2, 2011. Márquez Stats
·Cardullo, 29, made the Opening Day roster for the first time in his career … in 15 games with the Rockies this season, is batting .143 (4-for-28) with three RBI … made his Major League Debut on Aug. 26, 2016 … over 43 Major League career games is batting .190 (16-for-84) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs and nine RBI … was originally drafted by Arizona in the 24th round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft out of Florida State University. Cardullo Stats
LITTLETON — Reconstruction continues at the Arapahoe and I-25 interchange. To expedite work and maintain public safety, Yosemite Street will be closed in both directions for several weeks beginning April 28. The work will be completed in two phases, each lasting approximately 10 days. The first phase will be in effect April 28 to early May and will close Yosemite Street from Xanthia Street to Arapahoe Road (south of Arapahoe Road). The second phase will begin in early May. Yosemite Street from Arapahoe Road to Yosemite Circle (north of Arapahoe Road) will be closed during this phase. Business access will be maintained during both phases. Full closures enable the work to be done much more quickly than if using overnight closures. The closures also avoid the need to continually shift traffic and change conditions for drivers to navigate. These closures will allow for crews to shift Yosemite Street traffic to the west so utility relocations, wall work, permanent sidewalk and curb and gutter construction can be completed on the east side of Yosemite Street. Please drive slow, avoid distractions and watch for signage throughout the construction area. Pedestrians should watch for signage and flaggers and should never walk through the construction site. When possible, alternate routes are advised. Major reconstruction began May 2016 and consists of replacing the I-25 bridge over Arapahoe Road and other interchange improvements designed to reduce congestion and improve traffic operations and safety. I-25 lanes have been shifted to their final alignment. The remaining major work will now shift to Arapahoe Road and intersecting roadways. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. Work is expected to be mostly complete by summer 2018. Detour maps and more information are available at the project website https://www.codot.gov/projects/I25- Arapahoe or by calling the project hotline 720-580-2525.
STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is warning the public about a current phone scam. Multiple community members have reporting that they were contacted by a person claiming to be a CDOT representative. The caller states that they are conducting a survey on behalf of CDOT and requesting personal information such as date of birth, driver’s license number and address.
When the community members refuse to give any information, they have been threatened with deportation.
“We are cautioning the public: Do not provide any information about yourself to anyone over the phone. The Colorado Department of Transportation would never ask for personal information or threaten deportation,” said Gina Talmadge, CDOT Customer Service Manager. “We want to assure the public that CDOT is conducting no such survey, and ask that you protect yourself by never providing personal information to strangers.”
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Ask for the individual’s name, phone number, hang up and immediately report the information to the Colorado Department of Transportation, 303-757-9011.
For more information or to report a scam visit the Colorado Attorney General’s Office website, Stop Fraud Colorado: https://www.stopfraudcolorado.gov/
