Debates Fly as RTD Finance Bill Sparks Sniping
In Denver, a bill to create a Colorado Department of Transportation won preliminary House approval while a companion measure funding a Regional Transportation District triggered sharp political clashes. Urban and rural lawmakers clashed over state transportation priorities, signaling a contentious session ahead.
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Carl Billiard
Associated Press
Denver
Department of Transportation
Colorado
House of Representatives
Sandy Arnold
R-Boulder
Austin Moore
Englewood
Coolorado
Tilman Bishop
R-Grand Junction
Forrest Burns
Dlamar
DOT
John Buechner
Boulder
John Carroll
D-Westminster
RTD
Rhat
House
Carl Gustafson
Richard Lamm
Gustafson Lo Lask
Gustafson
Tom Farley
Puebla
Lamm
Fried
Reporter shield measure advances in Colorado House
The Colorado House Judiciary Committee approved a reporter shield bill by voice vote, striking a Senate amendment and keeping journalist protections. The measure, led by Rep. Jerry Kopel and Sen. Joe Shoemaker, heads to the Rules Committee for debate after removing certain provisions.
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Gordon G. Gauss
Associated Press
Denver
Colorado
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
House Committee
Senate
Rules Committee
Richard Plock
David Gaon
Ketly Ann Dittemore
Englewood
Carold Tempest
William Hybl
Colorado Springs
Diktemore
Allen Dines
Dines
Larry F. Hobbs
R-Morrison
Jerry Kopel
Joe Shoemaker
House
Ron Strahle
Fort Collins
Bill Lindsey
Colorado Press Association
Civil rights probe dropped after March 17 Denver shootout
The Justice Department suspends its civil rights inquiry into alleged violations after the Denver shootout at a Chicana-owned apartment building that left one dead, 19 injured, and followed protests by Chicano leaders. U.S. Attorney James L. Treece says the division will proceed only if a complainant arises.
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Denver
Justice Department
U.S. Atty
James L. Treece
Treece
Department
Luis Martinez
Fort Garland shooting suspects returned to Colo
Two suspects in the death of a Costilla County undersheriff and the wounding of two police officers were advised of their rights in Alamosa District Court. Roberto DeLuna, 42, and his 17 year old son were brought from Espanola New Mexico after arrest. District Attorney Joe Lewis has not decided whether the son will be charged as an adult or juvenile.
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Alamosa
Colo
Costilla County
Roberto DeLuna
Espanola
N.M
Dist
Joe Lewis
DeLuna
Rodolpho Sanchez
San Luis
Frank Vigil
David Valdez
Vigil
Valdez
Fort Garland
Denverite pays widow after patrol car death
The city of Denver will pay 8500 to the widow of Joseph, killed when a speeding patrol car in pursuit struck him on Christmas Day 1971. Officer Ted M. Smith was dismissed after a homicide conviction. the widow had sought 10000 in the complaint.
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Denver
Lula Police
Joseph
Denver General Hospital
Art Dill
Ted M. Smith
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