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COPS PRAISE BILL CALLING FOR RESPECT OF STATE MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION LAWS

Law Enforcement Against Prohibition Calls Bill A Win for Public Safety
WASHINGTON, DC – Today a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Republican Dana Rohrabacher introduced a bill protecting citizens who abide by state laws regulating marijuana for medical or personal use from federal prosecution. The move was hailed by Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, a group of...

Before Judiciary Hearing, Law Enforcement Leaders Counter DEA Heads’ Letter to H...

Cops Who Fought the War on Drugs Ask AG to Respect Local Marijuana Legalization Laws
WASHINGTON, DC -- A group of cops, judges, prosecutors and other law enforcement officials are offering advice of their own to Attorney General Eric Holder hours after eight former heads of the DEA asked him to disregard voter-approved laws in Colorado and Washington legalizing, regulating and taxing marijuana.

Holder is...

Students Earn Sweet Start as Entrepreneurs

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory awards franchises through unique program
In the spirit of Willy Wonka passing his chocolate factory on to a lucky winner, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) helps determined entrepreneurial graduates acquire their own confectionery stores. The innovative education-based opportunity began in 2009 as a sweet partnership among RMCF, entrepreneur Steve Craig, and Missouri...

Asbestos Halts Colorado Fire Cleanup

Across the United States, asbestos continues to cause headaches in many ways. As just another example, a Jan. 4 fire at a retail store in Castle Rock, Colo. may have exposed first responders to the asbestos that happened to be in the building.

Nobody even realized the asbestos was present until a...
 

Law Enforcement Leaders Ask Department of Justice to Respect State Marijuana Law...

Group Cites Public Safety Concerns Created by Illegal Marketplace; Teleconference With Colorado and Washington Law Enforcers at 12:00 PM ET
WASHINGTON, DC – This morning a former narcotics cop delivered a letter signed by 73 current and former police officers, judges, prosecutors and federal agents to Attorney General Eric Holder urging him not to interfere with the wishes of the voters of Colorado and...

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center Offers Discounts to Schools

Students Can Explore the Archaeology of the Southwest with Discounted Seasonal Rates
Every year, more than 1,000 students from schools across the country come to the Crow Canyon Archaeological Center in Cortez, Colo., to explore the archaeology of the Southwest. Now schools can take advantage of a 20% off seasonal discount when they bring students to the Center for field trips or...
 

Kids Ski Free in Keystone with Southwest Airlines Vacations!

Great Ski Vacation Deals for the Next Snowy Getaway!
ORLANDO, Fl. — Take the whole family on a ski vacation for less this season. Book a flight plus hotel ski vacation package for two or more nights to select hotels in Keystone, Colorado and kids ski free. Plus, with Southwest Airlines Vacations, skis and snowboards fly free†.
To take advantage of...

Cops and Judges Support Colorado's Marijuana Regulation Ballot Measure

National Black and Latino Police Groups Announce Endorsements for Amendment 64
Reporters Can Ask Cops Questions on 3:30 PM ET Teleconference Today
DENVER, CO -- A group of police officers, judges and prosecutors who support Amendment 64, the Colorado ballot measure to regulate marijuana like alcohol, held a press conference on Thursday to release a letter of endorsement signed by law enforcers from across the...

Cops, Prosecutors, and Judges to Endorse Initiative to Regulate Marijuana Like A...

National Black and Latino police organizations announce support for Amendment 64
Former law enforcement officials will join campaign to announce the endorsements at a news conference on Thursday, Sep. 20, at 12 p.m. in front of the Denver City-County Building (1437 Bannock St.)
DENVER – A group of former police officers, judges and prosecutors who support Amendment 64, will join the Campaign to Regulate...
 

FESTIVAL ITALIANO CELEBRATES THE FLAVORS & HERITAGE OF ITALY

100,000 PEOPLE EXPECTED TO CELEBRATE AT BELMAR-- SEPT. 8 & 9, 2012
LAKEWOOD, CO. AUG. 31, 2012—For two days each September everyone is Italian during the annual Festival Italiano Celebration at Belmar, a free event featuring Italian food, culture, wine and artisans on Sept. 8 & 9, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

From ‘Bon giorno’ to ‘Ciao,’ guests will be immersed in traditional Italian food, grape stomping, a...