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1. APOLOGY GOES “VIRAL”
Gov. John , saying he was unaware they wanted to meet with him in 2013 to discuss their concerns over proposed gun laws until it was too late and he had no idea the measures would be so controversial.
2. THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
The news was the kind commonly termed tragic, yet the communication from Amy Van Dyken-Rouen’s hospital room in Arizona saturated the social media universe with positive vibes. Here’s .
3. A 29 DAY LIMIT?
The Greenwood Village City Council is considering an ordinance capping the length of motel and hotel stays at 29 days, or risk a $499-a-day fine. Here’s .
4. “A LINE IN THE SAND”
The Colorado attorney general’s office defended the state’s ban on gay marriage on Monday, arguing that 15 state and federal judges who have struck down similar measures in other states were wrong. .
5. PARENTS SUE DOUGCO SCHOOLS
The parents of an eighth-grade student who was repeatedly sexually assaulted by her math teacher from other students and parents of the abuse.
6. “ANOTHER CHANCE” FOR CONVICTED MAN
After more than 13 years in prison, a man convicted as a juvenile in the 2000 beating death of a Skinner Middle School special education teacher has been released. The .
7. LUXURY HOME SALES SURGE IN METRO DENVER
The sale of luxury homes in metro Denver, which gained steam in April, , and sellers were getting a larger percentage of their asking price.
8. AYURVEDA? REIKI?
You might not think to call a balneotherapist when your face breaks out or a reflexologist when asthma flares. .
9. ROCKIES WINNING STREAK ENDS AT 5
Tyler Matzek’s homecoming was certainly not the smooth ride he dreamed about as a Southern California kid, as the . Meanwhile, , who was sent to Triple-A.
10. USA WINS OPENING WORLD CUP GAME
With two starters out with injuries, the U.S. barely threatened in the second half until a corner kick in the 86th minute. Graham Zusi lifted the ball into the penalty area, where fellow substitute John Brooks rose above the defense and headed it in for . ( ) Colorado Rapids’ midfielder Dillon Powers says . And speaking of the Rapids, they .
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