Tag Archive | John Hickenlooper

Colorado sheriff says new state gun laws won’t be enforced | THE JEENYUS CORNER

Colorado sheriff says new state gun laws won’t be enforced | THE JEENYUS CORNER

THE JEENYUS CORNER Weld County Sheriff John Cooke won’t enforce new state gun measures expected to be signed into law by Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper, arguing the proposed firearms restrictions give a “false sense of security.” Lawmakers in Colorado on Friday approved a landmark expansion of background checks on firearm purchases. Earlier in the week, […]

Colorado, Washington legalize recreational marijuana use | THE JEENYUS CORNER

Colorado, Washington legalize recreational marijuana use | THE JEENYUS CORNER

THE JEENYUS CORNER By Aaron Smith NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — Voters in Washington and Colorado passed ballot initiatives Tuesday to legalize marijuana for recreational use, the biggest victory ever for the legalization movement. “The significance of these events cannot be understated,” said NORML, a pro-legalization organization, in a news release. “Tonight, for the first time […]

Calmer winds may aid Colorado firefighters in epic battle

Calmer winds may aid Colorado firefighters in epic battle

By Ed Payne, Phil Gast and Moni Basu, CNN (CNN) — Calmer winds and lower temperatures Thursday could help firefighters battle a blaze that has devoured more than 18,000 acres and chased 36,000 people from their homes in Colorado Springs. But the Waldo Canyon Fire is only 5% contained, and it could be mid-July before it is fully […]