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Colo. woman linked to polygamy raid may testify
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A Colorado Springs woman considered a person of interest in an investigation of phone calls that may have sparked a raid on a Texas polygamist group is on a list of possible witnesses to testify against the church.  KUSA-TV and the Deseret News cite court documents listing Rozita Swinton as a witness in Texas' case against the fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Llatter Day Saints.   Swinton faces misdemeanor charges in Colorado for allegedly making false abuse reports in another case. Authorities say a phone number linked to Swinton was used to call a Texas crisis center that may have led to the raid where more than 460 children were removed from a polygamist compound in April. The children were later returned to their parents.  An Oct. 1 hearing is scheduled challenging the search warrant on the church.

Rescue ranch operator pleads guilty to cruelty
Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A woman accused of mistreating horses and other animals at her Fort Collins rescue operation has pleaded guilty to animal cruelty. Alesha Matchett faces four years of supervised probation and a still-undetermined amount of community service at her sentencing October 1.  In a deal with prosecutors, the 42-year-old Matchett pleaded guilty to one count of animal cruelty August 8th. She originally faced four counts.  Authorities seized dozens of underfed animals from the Animal Angels horse rescue ranch during three raids from December to February. They included horses, ponies, donkeys, llamas, pygmy goats and a potbelly pig.  The deal requires Matchett undergo a mental health evaluation and limits her to owning 10 or fewer animals.  Her attorney, David Johnson, said he couldn’t comment because of a gag order but said Matchett's side will be heard at her sentencing.

Cash money no good, soon on E-470
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Starting in 2009 the E-470 Tollway will be going cashless. The E-470 board approved a plan to put into use a nonstop tolling plan along the 46-mile stretch around the eastern side of the metro area. Under the new plan drivers from January 1 through July 4, 2009 can continue to pull over and pay the toll collectors or continue along the 70 m.p.h. tollway without stopping. Drivers who don't have an EXpressToll transponder will be sent a bill instead of a fine. The bill will be mailed to the address where the vehicle is registered. Failure to pay the bill will result in a fine for toll evasion of $70. Drivers with prepaid EXpressToll transponders will not see a difference. The toll booths will be removed permanently after July 4, 2009. 
DIA solar energy system is up and running
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Denver International Airport is reducing its carbon footprint with a brand new solar energy system. The two-meggawatt system is located just south of terminal building. More than 9,200 solar panels sit on 7.5 acres of land. The power they generate is enough to power the trains that run between the terminal and the concourses for six months. The panels are designed to move from East to West to follow the sun and capture the maximum amount of energy. The solar power facility will allow DIA to reduce its carbon emissions by an estimated 5 million pounds per year. To see more pictures Click Here
Air Force One lands at Invesco Field at Mile High
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
  


A replica of Air Force One is set to highlight the American Presidential Experience at Invesco Field at Mile High starting August 22. The fuselage is a scale model of the same plane used by every President from Richard M. Nixon to George W. Bush. The scale replica depicts the cockpit, communications center and state rooms for American Presidents. Air Force One is just one of the many displays set for The American Presidential Experience showing during the Democratic National Convention. The traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia includes one of 25 original copies of the Declaration of Independence, a scale model of the Oval Office and a replica of the Presidential Limousine used by Harry S. Truman. Click here for costs, dates and times of the American Presidential Experience.
RTD ready for Broncos games
Saturday, August 16, 2008

RTD ready to roll throughout the season during home games. It's the Broncos Ride with RTD offering daily and season passes to get fans to Invesco Field at Mile High. For more information and routes click here.