DENVER – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is backing a bill to connect the public safety community nationwide on a single network and increase safety of Coloradans and all Americans. The fiscally responsible Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, introduced by Sen. John D. Rockefeller (D-WV), would create a nationwide, interoperable, wireless broadband network [...]

An empty Union Pacific coal train collided with a semitrailer this morning near Hotchkiss, closing Colorado Highway 133 but there were no injuries reported. The Daily Sentinel explains that the accident occurred just before 10 this morning over by J 80 Road that crosses the tracks south of Colorado Highway 92.  An official with the [...]

A San Miguel man is okay after being forced to stay the night near Coyote Draw in Silveys Pocket located in Montrose County when his ATV became stuck.  Bert Sanders hiked about a half mile Wednesday before building a fire and staying the night when he couldn’t find his way out.  The San Miguel County [...]

Rebellious Colorado voters have rejected insiders as Democrats and Republicans begin choosing candidates for top races this fall. The Denver Post says Democratic Senator Michael Bennet lost precinct straw polls to former state House Speaker Andrew Romanoff. On the Republican side for Senate, former Lt. Governor Jane Norton is locked in a tight race with [...]

Former House Speaker Andrew Romanoff is upset that President Barack Obama is visiting Colorado next week in support of his opponent, Senator Michael Bennet.  KJCT writes that Romanoff thinks the President should have another event specifically for Romanoff supporters, saying his endorsement to Bennet is frustrating some Democrats. He says money raised should go towards [...]

Notice of public hearing. Notice is hereby given for a public hearing concerning holding Primary Elections by Mail Ballot for Montrose County.  The hearing will be held February 10, 2010 in the BOCC Board Room at 161 S. Townsend Ave. beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Public is invited to attend Written comments will be accepted [...]