Chaffee County

Scott Gessler adopts emergency rule to prevent ballots from being traced to voters

After a voter advocacy group offered proof that county clerks and other election officials could identify how specific people voted -- which would violate a citizen's basic right to a secret ballot -- Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler announced an "emergency rule" effective immediately that ... More >>

Colorado ballots are traceable, unconstitutional, voters group claims

A Colorado voter advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against the Colorado Secretary of State and six county clerks, arguing that ballots in the current system are traceable -- violating voters' right to secret, anonymous ballots. This flaw, the group says, exposes Coloradans to voter intimidation an ... More >>

Christo's "Over the River" project approved by Fremont County Commission

Whether you think Christo is a genius or a hack, he is inarguably a patient man. After first conceiving of "Over the River" in 1992, today he became one step closer to realizing his vision. This morning, Fremont County Commission voted unanimously to approve his temporary use permit. This permit was ... More >>

Christo's "Over the River:" DU students and staff on their opposition and lawsuit to stop project

The grassroots group Rags Over the Arkansas River is trying to block Christo's "Over the River" art project along the Arkansas River. Students from the Environmental Law Clinic at DU's Sturm College of Law were at the Denver federal courthouse at 9 a.m. today, filing suit against the U.S. Bureau of ... More >>

Christo's "Over the River" faces public hearings this week for final permits

After nearly twenty years of planning, Christo and his "Over the River" project are two temporary-use permits away from full approval. The installation, which would suspend 5.9 miles of fabric over a 42-mile stretch of the Arkansas River, was conceived in 1992, but only received the go-ahead last No ... More >>

Summer Guide 2010

Down by the River

Salida introduces a new arts festival.

Drive safely this weekend -- or else an army of cops will bust your ass

This weekend, law enforcement agencies across the state will be out in force to make sure you don't do anything stupid behind the wheel over the Memorial Day weekend. This link on the Colorado Department of Transportation website details the specific plans of 85 separate organizations. For instanc ... More >>

Delegating Denver #46 of 56: South Dakota

Lift and Learn

After fifty years of marriage, their love remains strong. Very strong.

Going Up and Coming Down

Architects and architecture are in the news and on the walls of Denver's MCA.

New Life

It may be the thought that counts, but only donations will keep the Colorado AIDS Project out of trouble.

Trap Sheet

Why was it so hard for these upstanding, law-abiding citizens to get arrested?

Out West

Take a look at Colorado Then and Now.

A Real Ball-Buster

Squeezing the truth out of the Department of Corrections.

Party Crasher

Back from the abyss, Sam Zakhem campaigns for the forgotten man: himself