Windows with health care reform posters smashed at Colorado Democratic headquarters in DenverDENVER — At least two people smashed windows bearing health-care reform posters at the Colorado Democratic headquarters in Denver in what party officials are calling an act of political vandalism. Windows with health-care reform posters smashed at Colorado Democratic headquarters in DenverDENVER — Someone smashed windows bearing health-care reform posters at the Colorado Democratic headquarters in Denver, and party officials say the vandalism appears to be politically motivated. Colorado abortion foes start campaign for ‘personhood’ amendment to state constitutionDENVER — Colorado abortion foes are launching another campaign to amend the state constitution to give legal protections to human embryos. Ownership of Unix copyright headed to trial; appellate court reverses Novell’s ownershipDENVER — The fate of ownership of the Unix computer operating system is heading to trial after a federal appeals court reversed a judge’s decision that granted the copyright to Novell Inc. 41 indicted in $2 million-a-month Denver methamphetamine ringDENVER — Colorado authorities say they’ve broken up a drug ring responsible for importing and distributing more than $2 million worth of methamphetamine in the Denver area each month. Qwest cutting big allowances for top execs; Money used to pay club dues, financial counselingDENVER — Qwest Communications will no longer give five top executives tens of thousands of dollars a year to pay for expenses. Colorado jobless rate rises slightly to 7.8 percent in JulyDENVER — Colorado’s unemployment edged up 0.2 percentage point to 7.8 percent in July. Army says number of soldiers killed in helicopter crash on Colorado mountain now at 4DENVER — The death toll from a Black Hawk helicopter crash on a Colorado mountain rose to four on Thursday after an accident that highlighted the dangers of high-altitude Special Operations training exercises. Lawsuit alleges 8 were wrongfully arrested during Democratic convention in DenverDENVER — Eight people have filed a lawsuit alleging they were wrongfully arrested during a protest at last year’s Democratic convention in Denver. Army says 4 soldiers killed in helicopter crash on Colorado mountain during training missionDENVER — Four soldiers died after a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission on Colorado’s second-highest mountain, the Army’s Special Operations Command said Thursday. 4th soldier found after helicopter crash on Colorado mountain; no word on whether he is aliveDENVER — The Army has found the fourth soldier who was aboard a helicopter that crashed on Colorado’s second-highest mountain, but officials didn’t say if he is alive. Sterlite Industries increases bid to $2.1B as it battles Grupo Mexico for miner AsarcoDENVER — An Indian mining company is increasing its bid to $2.1 billion as it battles Grupo Mexico for the assets of bankrupt Asarco LLC. Denver International Airport plans solar power for its fuel storage, distribution systemDENVER — Denver International Airport wants to build a $7 million solar electric-generating system to power its fuel storage and distribution system. Colorado’s minimum wage may drop as cost of living fallsDENVER — Colorado’s lowest-paid workers could make even less money next year. That’s because the state has an adjustable minimum wage that may become the first in the nation to drop slightly along with the cost of living. Bear forces way into Aspen home, attacks woman; could have been involved other break-insDENVER — Wildlife officers are looking for a bear that forced its way into a home and attacked the homeowner, and may have been behind other break-ins in the Aspen area this summer. UDR extends early deadline of previously announced debt offeringDENVER — UDR Inc., a real estate investment trust, said Tuesday that it extended the early cash tender deadline on previously announced notes. Federal gov’t won’t appeal shorter sentence for ex-Qwest CEO Joe NacchioDENVER — The Department of Justice will let stand a federal court decision ordering a shorter prison sentence for ex-Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio, who was sentenced to six years for insider trading. Department of Justice won’t appeal shorter sentence for ex-Qwest CEO NacchioDENVER — The Department of Justice will let stand a federal court decision ordering a shorter prison sentence for ex-Qwest CEO Joe Nacchio, sentenced to six years for insider trading. Lockheed Martin to cut jobs at space systems unit, primarily in Denver and Sunnyvale, Calif.DENVER — Lockheed Martin says it will eliminate 800 jobs across its space systems division, largely in two facilities in Colorado and California. Wind-turbine maker moving to Denver, lured by tax creditDENVER — A wind-turbine maker lured by Colorado’s tax incentives will relocate it headquarters to Denver from Portland, Ore., Gov. Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper said Friday. Frontier Airlines aims to emerge from bankruptcy as early as Sept. 17DENVER — The wild animals on the tails of Frontier Airlines planes aren’t going away, and for now, neither are most of their employees. Obama takes health care argument to Colorado town lauded for universal access to health careDENVER — For three decades, doctors in a small Colorado town have agreed to share the expense of treating the poor, lowering costs for everyone and recently gaining praise from Democrats as a model of what health care overhaul should look like. Obama heading to mountain West, a microcosm of his vulnerability with the national electorateDENVER — Perhaps no region of the country better illustrates President Barack Obama’s political vulnerabilities than the mountain West. Woman accused of attempted murder after alleged car theft with owner clinging to hoodDENVER — Prosecutors are accusing a Denver woman of attempted first-degree murder for allegedly stealing a car and fleeing at speeds up to 50 mph — even after the owner hopped on the car’s hood in a bid to stop her. Energy company Petroleum Development prices shares of stock offering at $12DENVER — Oil and gas company Petroleum Development Corp. said Wednesday that it has priced its offering of nearly 3.8 million shares of common stock at $12 per share. Janus says repurchase offer expires, raises cap to $444 millionDENVER — Janus Capital Group Inc. on Wednesday said its offer to repurchase outstanding notes has expired and it has raised the repurchase amount after a better-than-expected response from investors. Conservative Christian group Focus on the Family suffers ’serious budget shortfall’DENVER — A “serious budget shortfall” at Focus on the Family has prompted the conservative Christian group to issue a special fundraising plea, and contributed to a decision to cede control of its contentious “Love Won Out” conferences about homosexuality to another religious organization, a spokesman said Tuesday. Leader of Christian group Focus on the Family says it is facing ’serious’ budget shortfallDENVER — Conservative Christian group Focus on the Family says it is facing a “serious budget shortfall.” Autopsy confirms bear killed Colo. woman who had been warned not to feed themDENVER — A 74-year-old woman who was known for leaving food outside her home for bears — despite several warnings that it was illegal and dangerous to do so — was killed by one of the animals, an autopsy confirmed. Autopsy confirms bear killed Colorado woman who had been warned not to feed the animalsDENVER — An autopsy has confirmed that a bear killed a 74-year-old southwestern Colorado woman known for leaving food outside her home, despite wildlife officers’ repeated warnings not to. |