Employees in coroner's office told, 'Reapply to your job'

Thursday, January 13th, 2011, 8:44pm

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.

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New Arts and Culture Center for Thornton opening Jan. 14

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 12th, 11:47 am

Thornton takes its art and culture seriously, and now there will be a new location to show off this commitment. Residents are invited to the grand opening of the Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC), future home to performances, classes, art exhibits, and more, on Jan. 14.

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From a warm and dry December to a cold and wet January?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 11th, 2:34 pm

DENVER -- It's no surprise, but December will go into the weather almanac as being warmer and drier than normal.

December wasn't warm enough to break into the top ten, but the average monthly temperature was 4 degrees above normal. December 1933 is the warmest on record.

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Colorado State Parks' ice safety tips for winter fun

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 11th, 12:45 pm

Press Release

DENVER -- At many Colorado State Parks, ice has covered the reservoirs and ponds so that park visitors are getting outdoors to ice fish, ice skate, ice sail and play out on the ice. The winter landscapes beckon and there’s lots of room to roam. To safely enjoy winter outdoor recreation adventures on the ice, here are a few basic safety rules to follow.

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Colorado schools add more than 10,000 students in 2010-2011

Submitted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 11th, 12:33 pm

Press Release

The Colorado Department of Education announced Tuesday the statewide pupil count for the 2010-2011 school year increased by 10,948 over the previous year, bringing the total to 843,316 public school students.

The change represents an increase of 1.3 percent, a growth rate slightly less than the 2009-2010 jump of 1.7 percent. In 2008-2009, enrollment surged 2 percent, the largest increase in recent history.

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Have coffee with Northglenn’s mayor

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, January 10th, 5:42 pm

Coffee with the Mayor is a chance to talk directly with the mayor about issues in the community and learn about new developments in the city.

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New medical marijuana rules to include video surveillance, seed tracking

Submitted by KDVR Web Staff

Friday, January 7th, 2011, 6:12pm

LAKEWOOD, Colo. -- Marijuana shops in Colorado are closer to having the nation's most detailed rules as a state regulation panel wrapped up work Monday on hundreds of pages of rules regulating how shops operate.

Video surveillance, labeling requirements and seed-to-sale tracking for medical marijuana highlight the rules planned for the estimated 800 pot shops that applied for state permits for commercial marijuana sales.

The rules also include the nation's first guidelines for the safe production of marijuana, hashish and edible marijuana products.

After public hearings in January, the rules could take effect by March.

Online:

Read the proposed regulations: http://tinyurl.com/29qrwzp

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