DENVER (AP) -- Colorado drivers sign up for organ and tissue donation at higher rates than in any other state. But state lawmakers are considering a first-in-the-nation change so that people getting driver's licenses would be presumed organ donors unless they indicate otherwise.

The "presumed consent" process has been considered in Delaware, Illinois and New York. But so far no state has adopted the measure amid ethical fears that "presumed consent" opt-out donation programs are coercive.

by Scott Gilbert/METRONORTH NEWS

Pete's Cafe opened last Monday at 9170 Washington St. in Thornton, bringing business back to a location that had been the site of turmoil beginning in late July, when Mama's Place closed suddenly.

DENVER -- Seeing workers carrying boxes out of a building that used to be their employer has become a familiar sight.

On Thursday, 11 employees of the Adams County Coroner's Office were told they would have to reapply for their jobs.

"I was offered a position in October and I was quite shocked that this took place today," says Laura Ward, who worked as a Deputy Coroner Investigator.
The positions range from deputy coroner to administrative clerk.
"It was not easy," says new Coroner Monica Broncucia-Jordan.   The new coroner says the people of Adams County deserve the most qualified people for the positions.  She said the 11 people let go were welcome to re-apply for their old positions.
Broncucia-Jordan recently won the Coroner's election with the slogan Competence, Compassion, Change.