Tag: westminster
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Colorado Springs terrier at ease as the star of the show
More than 2,500 dogs begin the day competition-ready. By the end, however, only a handful stand in the spotlight. Long before the judges make the final cuts at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Colorado Springs trainer Tommy Dantzler and his 4-year-old black Russian terrier, Rye, are ready for anything. “He’s on autopilot,” Dantzler…
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Court: Municipal sentences may not be greater for identical state crimes
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that municipalities may not subject defendants to sentences that are harsher under their own ordinances than for identical offenses under state law. In the opinion, Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez noted localities are free to prosecute defendants in municipal court for crimes that could also be prosecuted in…
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Colorado Supreme Court holds municipal sentences may not be greater for identical state crimes
The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Monday that municipalities may not subject defendants to sentences that are harsher under their own ordinances than for identical offenses under state law. In the Dec. 22 opinion, Chief Justice Monica M. Márquez noted localities are free to prosecute defendants in municipal court for crimes that could also be…
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Democrats cheer as Colorado voters hand wins to ballot measures, candidates backed by party | ANALYSIS
It was a good night for Democrats in Colorado Tuesday, as voters passed statewide and local ballot questions endorsed by the party, while rejecting Republican candidates in key municipal and school district elections. While none of the choices in the state’s off-year election carried partisan labels, both major parties poured resources and attention into contests…
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Colorado Supreme Court to analyze revisions to child neglect law
The Colorado Supreme Court announced on Monday it will decide whether a recent change to the state’s child neglect law requires more than speculation that a parent’s drug use will cause future, negative effects on a newborn. At least three of the court’s seven members must agree to hear a case on appeal. The justices…
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Federal, state, municipal judges exchange thoughts with lawyers on civility, other topics
Members of the federal, state and local judiciaries held a series of conversations with attorneys on Friday, with topics that included civility, treatment of self-represented litigants and differing expectations across courts. “It’s much more difficult to practice in the federal court in the sense that you have more rules to comply with,” said U.S. District…
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Opening night at Ford Amphitheater a crowd pleaser
The only stars at Ford Amphitheater opening night were the ones on stage. Half an hour before pop rock band OneRepublic pumped out its first chords, a shroud of fog completely covered Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, though the rains never came. There would be no gorgeous Colorado sunset for the grand opening of…
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Opening night at new Colorado Springs venue a crowd pleaser
The only stars at Ford Amphitheater Friday night were the ones on stage. Half an hour before pop rock band OneRepublic pumped out its opening chords, a shroud of fog completely covered Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, though the rains never came. There would be no gorgeous Colorado sunset for the grand opening of…
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Pikes Pick: Stop by The Old Man Bar in Broomfield
If you’re out in Broomfield, be sure to check out The Old Man Bar. With plenty of space inside and out, its a great local spot to catch a game or just hang with friends. Bonus: They’re dog friendly. — Kelly Hayes, The Gazette
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Federal judge grants immunity to Westminster officer for shooting mentally ill man
A federal judge on Thursday concluded a Westminster police officer cannot be held liable for shooting and killing a man in an apparent mental health crisis. Birendra Thakuri’s mother filed suit against Officer Steven Bare and the city one year after her son’s death in August 2018, alleging Bare used excessive force or, alternatively, created…