¡Viva Obama! Aug 26, 2008
"I think politicians tend to use us [Latinos] as a card for them to kind of stick out there," said Alex Moreno, 36, a window washer from Arvada, Colo. "Sometimes they're like, 'Hey, here's all these opportunities,' and then they say, 'No, this year you guys are going to be the bad guys,'" said Adrian Romero, 35, the only person at the focus group who didn't vote in 2004 (but who says he'll vote for Obama this fall). (Salon)
Swing state Colorado is undecided on McCain vs. Obama Aug 20, 2008
"Bonetta, a Democrat, says he'll go with Republican John McCain. "I can't trust anybody who doesn't have an American name," he said.Waitress Dawn Lynch touts the day's special, Cornish hen and two sides for $6.95, and praises Obama. The 21-year-old college student and mother doesn't feel any connection with McCain.Jordan Kramer, who hopes to start his own oil company, likes McCain. Obama's support for a windfall profits tax on oil companies frightens him, and "he's so detached from what I'm... (Anchorage Daily News)
New information in EP hammer attack Aug 19, 2008
An affidavit of probable cause filed Friday by Kevin Johnson, Tazewell County chief assistant state's attorney, said Lukas E. Bolen, 16, of 4554 W. 65th Ave., Arvada, Colo. attacked Maureen Healy, 27, with a hammer on the Rock Island Trail near Mattheny and Fayhe Hollow Road in East Peoria on July 30. (Pekin Times, IL)
Teen charged with attempted murder Aug 16, 2008
Lukas E. Bolen, 16, of 4554 W. 65th Ave., Arvada, Colo. was also charged with two counts of aggravated battery, both class 3 felonies. (Pekin Times, IL)
5 lobbyists assume key posts at conventions Aug 6, 2008
Dino's Washington lobbying clients this year include the Colorado cities of Fort Collins and Arvada and the Denver Regional Transportation District. Lopez responded to requests for comment from Dino with an e-mailed statement. (USA Today)
Debbie Jessup leaving Bank of Choice Jul 31, 2008
The combined Bank of Choice will be based in Arvada. She likes to create and grow organizations, and at this point in time we re not pushing in that direction so much, McAllister said. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
SEC sues 2 Denver companies for fraud Jul 30, 2008
The other defendants are Stanley Anderson, 63, of Arvada, the chairman and CEO of both companies; Edwin Smith, 57, of Denver, president of Trinity and secretary of CFO-5; Charles Kennedy, 66, of Tampa, Fla. vice president of CFO-5 and director of a nonprofit corporation called Keys to Life Corp.; Michael Norton, 60, of Lakewood, doing business as Global Asset Services; and Nicholas Fair, 61, of Fort Collins. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Firm's work begins to develop 10-year plan for Normal Library Jul 25, 2008
Group3 Planners of Arvada, Colo. and Humphries/Poli Architects of Denver, Colo. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Cowboy Football Exudes Enthusiasm and Team Chemistry as Fall Approaches Jul 13, 2008
" Wyoming lost one of its best tight end/H-backs in history with the graduation of , who earned Second Team All-MWC honors last season and signed a free-agent contract with the San Diego Chargers of the NFL. But this group will not be lacking for talent in `08. Salyards returns for his junior campaign after starting six games at tight end last season. Sophomore Evers also returns, as does junior Sundberg, who missed virtually all of last year after tearing a ligament in his right knee in the... (Wyomingathletics.com)
27 groups eligible for arts funding Jul 13, 2008
Arvada Center for Arts and Humanities. Aurora Cultural Affairs Division. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Xcel offers discount for Saver's Switch enrollment Jul 4, 2008
Saver's Switch is available in the following areas: Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Bow Mar, Broomfield, Castle Rock, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Clifton, Columbine Valley, Denver, Edgewater, Englewood, Erie, Evans, Federal Heights, Fruita, Golden, Grand Junction, Greeley, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lafayette, Lakeside, Lakewood, Littleton, Lone Tree, Longmont, Louisville, Morrison, Mountain View, Northglenn, Palisade, Platteville, Sheridan, Superior, Thornton, Westminster, Wheat Ridge... (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Celebrity Development buys Douglas County home sites Jul 1, 2008
Developments where the company builds range from Tollgate Crossing in Aurora and Spring Mesa in Arvada to Sapphire Point in Castle Rock. Reader Comments. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Getting to play a little more soccer Jun 28, 2008
ON THE PITCH: Annual Rushmore Cup gives teams a chance to extend summer season. By Jeff Budlong, Journal staff Saturday, June 28, 2008. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Anti-bias law is offensive Jun 10, 2008
LOADING Jun 10, 2008 - 04:06:16 CDT By GENE SCHERERBismarck I just returned from the great state of Colorado and the city of Arvada. While visiting there, the governor of Colorado signed into law an "Anti-bias measure.". (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Colorado catches 'thong bandits' Jun 8, 2008
Police in Arvada say the men stole cash and cigarettes from a shop in May. The two were unarmed but reportedly hit a shop assistant and injured her. (BBC News -- Americas)
Colorado police catch alleged 'thong bandits' Jun 8, 2008
June 2: A pair of robbers use thongs as a disguise during a robbery in Arvada, Colorado ... A surveillance video released last week by police in Arvada, Colorado, shows two unarmed men inside the convenience store. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Complete List of Oakland A's 2008 Draft Picks Jun 8, 2008
1 , 2B Jr. Univ. of / Altamont Springs, FL 2 , RHP Jr. Univ. of / Oakland, CA 3 Petey Paramore, C Jr. / Allen, TX 4 Anthony Capra, LHP Jr. / Arvada, CO 5 Jason Christian, SS Jr. Univ. of / Loveland, OH 6 , OF JC Col. of the Canyons / Palmdale, CA 7 , RHP Jr. / Moorpark, CA 8 , OF JC San Jacinto Col. / Spring, TX 9 Mitchell LeVier, C JC Fullerton Col / Whittier, CA 10 , OF HS Terry HS / Terry, MS 11 Christopher Berroa, OF JC Chipola JC / Camden, NJ 12 Zachary Elgie, 1B HS Minot HS / Minot, ND 13... (Oakland, TheInsiders.com)
2 thong-facemask robbery suspects in custody Jun 7, 2008
A surveillance video released last week by police in Arvada, Colo. shows two unarmed men inside the convenience store. (Albany Times Union)
2 'thong bandits,' suspected of robbery, in custody Jun 7, 2008
A surveillance video released last week by police in Arvada, Colo ... Here, they are captured on video inside a convenience store in Arvada, Colo. (USA Today -- News)
Police Hunt Robbers Wearing Thongs As Masks Jun 4, 2008
A convenience store surveillance video released by police in Arvada, Colo. shows two unarmed men inside the store as they stole an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Caught On Tape: Robbers Wear Thongs As Masks Jun 3, 2008
The pair held up a convenience store in Arvada while wearing thong panties as masks. Police said one of the men wore a green thong; the other wore a blue one. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Police hunt for robbers wearing thongs as masks Jun 1, 2008
In this image rendered from video and provided by Arvada police two men are seen inside a gas station in Arvada, Colo ... Arvada Police are looking for the (Arvada police via The Denver Post / AP) ... A surveillance video released this week by police in Arvada, Colo. (Albany Times Union)
Dumb And Dumber: Police Hunt Thong Bandits Police are hunting two robbers who failed to grasp a fundamental rule of crime - mask your identity. More... Jun 1, 2008
The rest of their face was clearly visible, police in Arvada say. Officers also have a few more clues to work with as one of the men failed to cover up a distinctive tattoo on his arm. (Sky News)
They Just Couldn't Find Any Panty Hose Jun 1, 2008
(05-30) 21:08 PDT Arvada, Colo ... A surveillance video released this week by police in Arvada, Colo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Nation / World Snapshots May 31, 2008
Police hunt for robbers wearing thongs as masks ARVADA, Colo ... A surveillance video released this week by police in Arvada, Colo. (Montana Standard, MT)
Master car artist goes outside garage May 31, 2008
"He is about the automobile," said Mayabb, of Arvada, Colorado. "And he has MS like me -- Modification Sickness. He's got to modify it.". (CNN -- US)
Thong-Faced Thieves Rob Gas Station May 30, 2008
Police in Arvada, Colo. are searching for two men they say robbed a gas station convenience store while wearing brightly colored thong underwear over their faces, MyFOXColorado. (Fox News)
Earl Edward Ed Jones May 29, 2008
He put 10 years in with the City of Arvada Police Department before moving to Delta, Colo ... Ed was a life member of the Arvada Elks Lodge No. 2278 and the VFW Post No. 3571 of Delta, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
FULL STORY-> May 29, 2008
Arvada zip 80007 also increased 8 ... Buyers who want to live in the above Golden, Lakewood or Arvada zip codes with improving values would be wise to stop waiting and get going while interest rates are still low, says Shaffer. (RealtyTimes)
Questions of how much Obama can redo the map May 28, 2008
"Everyone I know is going that direction," said Aubrey Jensen, 25, a stay-at-home mother from Arvada, Colo. VIRGINIA As in Colorado, Democrats in Virginia head into November with the wind at their backs. (Boston Globe)
A-10 Tournament Finalists Receive 11 Commitments For the 2008 Season May 22, 2008
Gunn welcomes Isaac Caughran from Castle Rock, Colorado, Isaac Cowles from Arvada, Colorado, Owen Darby from Charlotte, North Carolina, Alexander Deitz from Fort Collins, Colorado, Jonathan Frances from Newark, New Jersey, Kellen Frye from Denver, Colorado, Julien Brown Lathem from Toronto, Canada, Robert Propst from Charlotte, North Carolina, Charles Rodriquez from Franklin, Tennessee, Justin Tucker from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Matt Weston from Louisville, Kentucky ... Cowles, a... (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Denver's Jared Jolton and Manitou Springs' Mari Tanabe to Attend 2008 Democratic National Convention as Top 'Write to Lead' Youth Essay Contest Winners May 22, 2008
" Organized by the DNCC, Post-News Educational Services and Qwest Communications, the contest provided a unique opportunity for Colorado youth to voice their thoughts on leadership and the future of our country and to engage in the 2008 Democratic National Convention experience. The two Presidential Winners will attend opening night of this year's historic Convention, receive a special tour of the Pepsi Center, and have an opportunity to attend the delegation breakfasts of the states to which... (PR Newswire)
2008 All-MWC Softball Team Announced May 13, 2008
Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site. Colorado State's Lauren Cusick. (Themwc.com)
Three Rebels Earn All-MWC Recognition May 13, 2008
Holland, a freshman from Arvada, Colo. finished conference action second in doubles (seven), third in hits (24), fifth in batting average. (Unlvrebels.com)
DNCC picks Arvada designer to produce credentials May 9, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee on Thursday gave an Arvada woman the contract to design the credentials for the upcoming Democratic National Convention. Kristi King, a graphic designer, will use images and landmarks reflecting Denver's history. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Mittie MacAdams Apr 22, 2008
one brother, Willard Hays of Arvada, Colo. five step-grandchildren; and three step great-grandchildren. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Digging toward the future Apr 18, 2008
Among the sponsors of Arbor Day are the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, the Fort Lewis College Foundation, the Environmental Studies Program at FLC, the Habitat Partnership Program administered through the Colorado Division of Wildlife, Reed Library at FLC, Brothers Fence Co. of Arvada and Grand Junction Pipe. "As a community/college project, Food for Thought serves as a springboard for education and ongoing efforts to maintain food production in the event of climate change and decreasing... (Durango Herald)
Claudette Townsend Apr 16, 2008
They established their home in Iowa until 1959 when they moved to Wyoming for a short time and then to Arvada. In June of 1972, Claudette and Charles moved to Hotchkiss and then to Montrose in the fall. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Dems to introduce foreclosure bill Apr 15, 2008
House Democrats Mark Ferrandino of Denver and Sara Gagliardi of Arvada say they'll introduce a bill on Monday that will give judges the ability to call for a 90-day "timeout" in foreclosure proceedings when banks fail to make good faith efforts to negotiate. The bill also places new notification requirements on mortgage lenders before they foreclose. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Bears Softball Cruises Past The Cougars Apr 9, 2008
Softball - University of Northern Colorado Bears. Jamie Juelfs and Kelli Henderson pitch gems in doubleheader sweep. (Uncbears.com)
2 Killed in Colorado Sky Diving Accident Apr 6, 2008
He said the first-time jumper strapped to the instructor was from Arvada and was in his late 20s. The skydiving center's Web site says it has been operating at its same site in Longmont for 11 years. (Fox News)
International Mine Awareness Day April 4 on Landmines, Cluster Bombs Apr 4, 2008
Actions range from a house party in Arvada, CO to a de-mining fundraiser in a local Thai restaurant in Iowa City, IA to a film showing and letter-writing in Philadelphia, PA. Activists are also bringing the issue to their congregations. More than 130 faith leaders in Pennsylvania sent a letter to Senator Arlen Specter, urging him to co-sponsor legislation banning cluster bombs that pose a high risk to civilians. (PR Newswire)
Report: Door closed on missionary gunman Mar 28, 2008
The details of the shooting were contained in nearly 400 pages of investigative documents, photographs, and 911 tapes released by Arvada police Thursday detailing the early morning Dec. 9 shootings by Matthew Murray ... A separate report by Colorado Springs police released earlier this month documented another shooting about 12 hours later at New Life Church in Colorado Springs 65 miles south of Arvada, where two sisters were killed ... Murray had stopped by the Arvada center, where he was a... (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Wyoming opens spring practice Mar 26, 2008
com - Wyoming opens spring practice. Football Recruit Search. (Wyoming Sports -- Rivals.com)
Cold-case strangler gets 13 years in prison Mar 19, 2008
He was arrested last April by authorities in Arvada, a Denver suburb, after renewed work by a Glendale cold-case detective who was credited for outstanding work in cracking the old crime ... Last year, Detective Roger Geisler, the cold-case investigator, made a trip to Arvada and again spoke with the husband, hoping to develop new leads. (AZCentral -- News)
Huskers get fifth straight victory Mar 5, 2008
The junior outfielder from Arvada, Colo. snapped an 0-for-10 slump with a bunt single in the second before his run-scoring single one inning later gave the Huskers its first lead of the day at 3-2. (Nebraska Sports -- Rivals.com)
Letter: Pig processing plant would drive development away Mar 5, 2008
Gene Harlow 6820 W. 68th Place Arvada, Colo. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Halladay's mentor lives on in memory Mar 5, 2008
Campbell coached Halladay through his years at Arvada West High School in Colorado and continued to work with the pitcher after he was selected with the 17th overall pick by Toronto in the 1995 First-Year Player Draft. "Honestly, I think he was the biggest help for my career," said Halladay, who reached 100 career victories faster than any pitcher in Blue Jays history last year. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hallmark Announces Your Funniest Pet Photo Finalists ... and New Challenge to Create Funniest Greeting Card Mar 4, 2008
ALASKA Angie Orr Rogers AK ALABAMA Joy Daly Florence AL ARKANSAS Cara Mohundro Greenwood AR CALIFORNIA Chris Davidson Carlsbad CA Kathy Schuerman Long Beach CA Victoria Bollinger Carmichael CA COLORADO Katy Kobs Arvada CO Meghan Bardwell Thornton CO CONNECTICUT Sandra Boucher Moosup CT DELAWARE Gary Pinder Wilmington DE Tori Carter New Castle DE FLORIDA Pati Twardosky Brooksville FL Nichole Kelly Leesburg FL Susana Rodriguez Miami FL Susan Rodnite Tampa FL Aj Stratemeyer Clearwater FL Barbara... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Durango girls to host Wheat Ridge Feb 26, 2008
Montbello will host the winner of Fort Collins Poudre (5-17) at Arvada West (15-8). Lakewood will host either Doherty (14-9) or Rangeview (10-13). (Durango Herald)
Woerner files as House District 58 candidate Feb 21, 2008
He was raised in Arvada, CO, and earned his bachelor of science degree and doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO.. He has practiced veterinary medicine in the Billings/Laurel area since 1968 and owned his own business since 1973. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Dental chain goes after high volume Feb 19, 2008
"We don't want the elite image at all," said president and founder Rick Kushner, a Colorado native who began his career in Arvada. "We want the image that we are affordable and available for working-class folks. ... I believe my profession has turned its back on huge segments of the marketplace.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
* [ MEDIA ] College newspapers tempting targets for media giants Feb 19, 2008
"Our primary focus isn't bringing money to stockholders, it's providing opportunities for students," said McSwane, The Collegian editor, who is a junior from Arvada, Colorado. "We don't ever have to worry that someone's going to come down and say, 'Hey, we have to cut our newsroom budget because someone in Kansas isn't making enough money.'". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Baseball Season Set to Begin Jan 31, 2008
Sophomores returning who hope to lead the Plainsmen to a Region IX Tourney title this year are second baseman of Arvada; catcher of Denver; infielder/ right handed pitcher Danny Brock from Loveland; infielder/right handed pitcher from Lafayette; shortstop/right handed pitcher from Chandler, Ariz ... right handed pitcher from Arvada; infielder/right handed pitcher from Johanassburg, South Africa; shortstop David Broshious from Rio Rancho, N.M; first baseman from Denver and left handed pitcher... (Gonjc.com)
Financial institutions avoid higher ATM fees Jan 9, 2008
"Surcharging began in 1996, and surcharges have been slowly going up ever since," said Doug Burke, president and CEO of the Credit Union Service Network in Arvada, which provides shared branching services to credit unions. "People are looking for an alternative to those fees.". (Denver Business Journal, CO)
'What the enemy meant for harm turned into forgiveness, redemption' Jan 9, 2008
Matthew Murray, 24, killed two staff members at the WYAM center in Arvada in the early morning hours of Dec. 9, then posted some writings online, and then traveled to Colorado Springs to shoot the sisters in the church parking lot ... Philip Crouse, 24, from Alaska, was killed by an armed attacker while responding to a request for help by a lone individual at the Arvada, Colo ... "We also want to once again express our appreciation for the Johnson and Crouse families for receiving us in love... (WorldNetDaily)
Rockers cause benefits a friend Dec 30, 2007
Music touches many people in many different ways and to be able to enjoy music with other people is a great thing, said Adam Coop, member of No One of Consequence and friend of Dan Griebenow, who was shot in the neck while working at a missionary training center in Arvada, Colo. After surgery in Denver earlier this month, Griebenow is recovering in Rapid City and spending time with family, friends and fellow musicians. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Rock Against Violence to aid shooting victim Dec 29, 2007
Meyer, Tom's T's employees and other volunteers made 250 T-shirts for Rock Against Violence, a rock concert Saturday night that will benefit Dan Griebenow, who was wounded in the Youth with a Mission shootings in Arvada, Colo. The money from the concert will help Griebenow with his medical bills. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Despite crunch, real estate still lands big loans Dec 25, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Qwest changes course on cable franchise agreements Dec 21, 2007
The new strategy means ending franchise agreement negotiations Qwest has started with cities, such as Arvada, and not building communitywide Internet television capability in places such as Portland, Ore. where it already had won franchise rights. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
This month's slayings remind of vulnerability Dec 21, 2007
Matthew Murray, 24, killed two people at New Life Church in Colorado Springs and two at Youth with a Mission, a training school in Arvada, Colo. on Dec. 9, police say. (USA Today)
'From murder to the blasphemous, 2007 was horrendous year' Dec 20, 2007
and left two people dead at a Youth With A Mission missionary training center in Arvada, Colo ... "You Christians brought this on yourselves I'm coming for EVERYONE soon and I WILL be armed to the @#%$ teeth and I WILL shoot to kill. God, I can't wait till I can kill you people. Feel no remorse, no sense of shame, I don't care if I live or die. " Posted by a troubled young man, Matthew Murray, 10 hours after killing two at the Arvada missionary base and two hours before killing two at a... (WorldNetDaily)
Shooting victim recovers at home Dec 20, 2007
RAPID CITY, S.D. - A former Rapid City man who was wounded when a man attacked a youth ministry on Dec. 9 in Arvada, Colo. is said to be recovering and feeling fine. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Colorado megachurch vows to move forward in aftermath of mass shooting and sex scandal Dec 18, 2007
Twelve hours earlier and about 65 miles away, police said, Murray killed two staff members of the Youth With a Mission missionary training center in Arvada and wounded two others. A funeral was held Saturday in Minnesota for one of the Arvada victims, 26-year-old Tiffany Johnson. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Man Hurt In Attack Told to Leave Church Dec 18, 2007
Earlier in the day, Murray had killed two other people at a missionary training center in Arvada. Bourbonnais told KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs that New Life officials were unhappy over his criticism of another security guard who Bourbonnais said would not confront the gunman. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
