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1. PROPOSAL ADDS BIG PROJECTS, DEPUTIES
Mayor Michael Hancock’s plan, delivered to the City Council on Monday, provides $5.4 million for reforms within the sheriff department’s $117 million proposed budget next year. Here’s .
2. A HIDDEN KILLER
It’s a leading cause of death in the United States, yet fewer than half of Americans surveyed have heard of it. That’s why that each year sickens 12,000 Coloradans and kills another 3,000.
3. MARIJUANA JOB FAIR
More than 500 jobs are up for grabs today at a marijuana industry job fair in Denver. Here are .
4. WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER MAN KILLED IN CALHAN
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Monday night in connection with a shooting death. .
5. 92-YEAR-OLD KILLED IN BOMB EXPLOSION WAS A LONER
Edwin Bartheld built his home on abandoned mining claims, so when Omar Richardson heard the 92-year-old was killed in an explosion in his ghost town home, . “I was shocked because he struck me as a very careful person,” Richardson said.
6. WESTY PONDERS PROJECT
Next month, Westminster’s elected leaders are set to decide whether to green light a mixed-use project at the southwest corner of U.S. 36 and Sheridan Boulevard, the site of the former Westminster Mall. .
7. UNDER ATTACK
U.S. Sen. Mark Udall’s attempts to distance himself from President Obama and the White House are getting laughs. . Meanwhile, a liberal group targeting Congressman Cory Gardner is up with .
8. WHAT’S RILING UP GUNNISON
It is believed to be the only job of its kind in the country: A wildlife biologist reviews permits in Gunnison County for everything from a septic tank to a McMansion .
9. THE DEADLY EFFECTS OF SITTING TOO LONG
Heart disease, poor circulation, joint pain; sitting for eight or more hours a day can be deadly. Here .
10. SCAVENGER HUNT FOR BRONCOS TICKETS
Chris Harris spends his Sundays covering receivers, diagnosing formations. Tuesday, he switches roles and will call the plays, . Meanwhile, on the field, the . And finally, columnist Benjamin Hochman writes about .
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