Small stream flood advisory for Westcreek area
The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a small stream flood advisory effective until 445 pm Friday afternoon for people in and around the Hayman Burn area, near Westcreek.

posted on Fri, 07.25.03 @ 03:41 PM MST [more..]

Jeffco schools' leader rallies administrators
LAKEWOOD - In an orientation that resembled a pep rally, Jefferson County Schools administrators were exhorted Thursday to demand excellence from every child despite new financial challenges. (Denver Post)

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07.25.03 @ 06:03 AM MST [link]

Human West Nile Case In Jeffco Among Latest
DENVER - Three more human cases of West Nile Virus were reported by the State Health Department Thursday. One of them was in Jefferson County. (Ponderosa Times)

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07.24.03 @ 06:15 PM MST [link]

Jeffco sheriff, deputy take oath again - in style
GOLDEN - Ted Mink and Ray Fleer were sworn in Wednesday as sheriff and undersheriff of Jefferson County - although this time, it was with family, friends, agency members and elected officials in attendance. (Denver Post)

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07.24.03 @ 06:00 AM MST [link]

Wildfire strategy unchanged by reported terrorism threat
The FBI passed the word in May that al-Qaida might be thinking of setting Western forests ablaze, but officials aren't setting up airport- style security checkpoints in the woods.

In forested country where arsonists are already a constant problem, and where a lightning bolt on a cloudy day or a stray cigarette spark blown from a passing car can flame out of control in minutes, terrorists are just another worry.(Rocky Mtn News)

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07.24.03 @ 05:55 AM MST [link]

Officials say bear problems human-caused
BOULDER - The food at Chautauqua Park is good, especially if you're a bear. Outside the dining hall, the trash bins are a smorgasbord, as are the dozens of trash cans lining neighborhood streets. (Boulder Daily Camera)

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07.22.03 @ 05:53 AM MST [link]

Jeffco issues fire restrictions
GOLDEN - Temporary fire restrictions will go into effect at noon Tuesday for all areas of unincorporated Jefferson County. Conditions are such that fires can and will spread rapidly. (PonderosaTimes.com)

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07.21.03 @ 03:24 PM MST [link]

Man comes face-to-face with mountain lion
GOLDEN - A 41-year-old Louisville mountain biker did all the right things when he encounted a mountain lion at White Ranch Park Satuday night. (Boulder Daily Camera)

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07.21.03 @ 06:03 AM MST [link]

Still on fire, Mesa Verde reopens
Mesa Verde National Park reopened at 7 a.m. Monday, as firefighters continued to make progress on the park's 2,600-acre wildfire. (Rocky Mtn News)

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07.21.03 @ 05:52 AM MST [link]

Officials kill bear that chased hikers
BOULDER - A bear that chased hikers in Boulder last week was caught and killed over the weekend by wildlife agents. (Rocky Mtn News)

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07.21.03 @ 05:50 AM MST [link]

'Cop's cop' steps up as Jeffco sheriff
GOLDEN - Ted Mink is a blustery bear of a man who pumps iron nearly every day to blow off stress and to keep trim. Mink was sworn in earlier this month as sheriff in a county that has seen turmoil in the state's second-largest law enforcement agency. (Denver Post)

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07.20.03 @ 07:14 AM MST [link]