Author: Pam Zubeck
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Gazette archives: Newsman steps into story/ KKTV’s Singer plays crucial role in surrender
NOTE: The original article was published Jan. 25, 2001 in The Gazette. Donald Newbury on Wednesday evening would be the third member of the “Texas 7” to be executed since they were hunted down in Colorado. To read more about the planned execution, click here. – KKTV Channel 11 newsman Eric Singer stopped covering the…
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Pipeline route still unknown
The city of Colorado Springs, which has spent $74 million on its pipeline project, has stopped buying land for an east-side reservoir that has cost $6.4 million.
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Udall urges delay of Southern Delivery System
Mark Udall wants to delay a Colorado Springs water project and is urging federal authorities to give “serious attention and full consideration” to Pueblo Chieftain publisher Bob Rawlings’ opposition.
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County urges congress to oppose obama health reform
El Paso County commissioners urged Congress on Thursday to oppose President Barack Obama’s proposed health care reforms that have produced shouting matches at town hall meetings across the country.“This bill will have a grave impact on El Paso County citizens, the county health care plan and health services,” Commissioner Amy Lathen said. “Government will make…
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First raises in 5 years in county’s budget plan for next year
El Paso County workers would get their first cost-of-living raise in five years under a preliminary 2010 budget presented to county commissioners on Thursday. The proposal calls for $1.75 million to be spent on providing a 2.5-percent raise for most employees while raising the pay even more of the lowest paid workers in the Department…
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Bruce calls on county to resist collecting stormwater fees
Anti-tax advocate Douglas Bruce urged El Paso County commissioners Thursday not to aid the city of Colorado Springs in collecting delinquent stormwater fees by attaching it to property tax bills. The commissoners took no action on his request, asking County Attorney Bill Louis for an opinion on the legality of the county treasurer collecting the…
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Commissioners urge rejection of health care reforms
El Paso County commissioners urged Congress Thursday to oppose President Barack Obama’s proposed health care reforms that have produced shouting matches at town hall meetings across the country. “This bill will have a grave impact on El Paso County citizens, the county health care plan and health services,” Commissioner Amy Lathen said. “Government will make…
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Costly evidence mandate worries local officials
A mandate that law enforcement agencies keep evidence that “may contain” DNA in felony crimes is creating a storage and tracking nightmare, local authorities say. The state law, enacted this year, requires DNA evidence in serious crimes such as rape and murder be stored until the suspect or criminal dies. That means law enforcement officials…
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DA’s realm isn’t exactly fit for a king
The only thing professional about the Robert L. Russel Professional Building is the people working in it. Balky computers, wild temperature swings, temperamental lights and elevators, sewer gases, even bugs are all in a day’s work at 105 E. Vermijo Ave. for the 200 people working for 4th Judicial District Attorney Dan May. “I’m pretty…
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Animal control a thing of the past in county
One place to gauge the effect of El Paso County’s cutback in animal control is Saint Animal Rescue in Calhan. Rescue operator Jerry Rineck said calls for strays and abandoned animals have doubled this year compared to last. “We’re having to turn away 15 to 20 animals a month,” he said. “We never used to…