Denver, CO – December 30, 2013 – The Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division (the “Division”) is closely monitoring all final activities and working with the industry to ensure a smooth implementation on January 1, 2014. One such activity is the roll out of Marijuana Inventory Tracking System (“MITS”) for Medical and Retail Marijuana, which relies upon the use ...

WORN OUT BEARINGS CLOSE ASPEN MTN. GONDOLA Aspen—The timing is bad for skiers but great for skier safety.  Some worn out bearings on the bull wheel of the Silver Queen Gondola at the top of Aspen Mountain forced the Aspen Skiing Company to shut down the popular lift during the busiest time of the year.  A ...

ARAPAHOE HIGH SCHOOL SHOOTER ENTERED BUILDING THROUGH PROPPED DOOR Centennial—18 year old Karl Pierson entered a door that was supposed to be locked but was often propped open at Arapahoe High School.  He shot 17 year old classmate Claire Davis point blank in the face before eventually turning the gun on himself on the morning of ...

No lane closures due to maintenance/construction activities will take place on Wednesday, January 1, for the New Year’s holiday. All work is weather dependent. I 70 Eastbound/Westbound through and near the Eisenhower Tunnel (Milemarker 213-216) (through January 2014) 6:00 PM-6:00 AM MO, 6:00 PM-6:00 AM TH-FR Single lane closures for routine maintenance including sweeping MO, TH & FR. Delays possible. I ...

STATEWIDE—Once again, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) will team up with 76 law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado to increase DUI enforcement from Friday, Dec. 27 through Thursday, Jan. 2. During last year’s New Year’s Eve enforcement period, 501 people were arrested on Colorado roadways for DUI and there ...

EXTRA COPS WILL BE PATROLLING COLORADO ROADS THIS WEEKEND Glenwood Springs—Two people were killed by drunk drivers last New Year’s Eve and 501 Coloradans began 2013 behind bars with a DUI charge.  This New Year’s Eve, Colorado law enforcement officers are hoping far fewer people will drink and drive.  Starting tonight, 76 law enforcement agencies will ...

Statewide – On July 11, 2011, CDOT began improvements to the I-25/Santa Fe Drive interchange to improve traffic flow, safety and mobility in the area. This $32.1 million project is nearly complete and set to wrap up just after the first of the year. The project includes replacement of the existing I-25 bridges over Santa Fe ...

Colorado Department of Revenue Approves First State Retail Marijuana Licenses The Issuance of State Licenses does not mean businesses will be open on January 1, 2014 December 23, 2013 – Denver, CO. The Colorado Department of Revenue’s Marijuana Enforcement Division mailed 348 retail marijuana licenses to prospective Retail Marijuana Establishments on Monday, December 23, 2013. ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday the publication of a final rule revising its regulations to implement Section 301 of the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2004. This Act authorized the Commandant of the Coast Guard to waive the statutory requirement to mark sunken vessels with a light at night if the Commandant determines ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday the publication of the final rule “Implementation of the Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and Changes to National Endorsements” in the Federal Register. This final rule will implement the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping ...