Breaking News: Monday, June 17, 2013

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Once-heralded Glenwood high-tech firm closes

A high-tech Glenwood Springs company that was named one of 50 Colorado Companies to Watch for 2011 has shut down. Fiberforge made lightweight thermoplastic composites as well as the equipment to produce them. The composites, strengthened by glass, carbon and other fibers, were put to recreation, automotive, military and other uses. The company, incorporated in Delaware, has filed what’s called an assignment for the benefit of creditors in Chancery Court in Delaware, according to a ...

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Fruita police: Man pointed gun at officers

The man shot and killed by three Fruita police officers over the weekend fled an attempted traffic stop, later emerged from a home and pointed a handgun at the officers, police announced this afternoon. The Mesa County Coroner’s Office earlier today identified the man as Lewis Pollard, 61, of Fruita, and confirmed he died from multiple gunshot wounds. Police announced in a news release that officers stopped the driver of a Ford Ranger truck for a traffic violation on Colorado ...

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Gatlin finding his groove as nationals approach

Justin Gatlin talked a big game before a recent race with the world’s fastest sprinter, stepping up his boasting simply to bait Usain Bolt. Usually, that’s not a wise move. And yet the American backed up running his mouth by churning his legs as he blazed right by the Jamaican during a competition in Rome nearly two weeks ago. Bolt rarely gets caught — especially after an early lead. With that, Gatlin believes he may have energized his adversary. But Gatlin’s ...

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Galaxy acquire midfielder Mastroeni from Rapids

CARSON, Calif.  — The Los Angeles Galaxy have acquired six-time MLS All-Star midfielder Pablo Mastroeni in a trade with the Colorado Rapids. Under the deal announced Monday, the Galaxy also received the rights to midfielder Baggio Husidic. The Rapids received an international roster slot through the end of the 2014 MLS season and Los Angeles’ second-round pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. Mastroeni will be eligible to make his Galaxy debut when Los Angeles hosts the ...

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Library director chosen

The former director of the Red Rocks Community College Library in Lakewood has been selected as the new director for Mesa County Libraries. Joseph Sanchez served as library and learning resources director at Red Rocks Community College from 2006 to 2011. In that post, he managed an urban academic library that had a diverse patron base, including public patrons. Since then, he has led a team of employees responsible for multimedia content production at Auraria Library in Denver. The current ...

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Mesa County Libraries picks new director

Joseph Sanchez has been selected to replace Eve Tallman as director of Mesa County Libraries. Tallman will retire in August after six years with Mesa County Libraries. Sanchez served as library and learning resources director at Red Rocks Community College from 2006 to 2011, then spent two years leading a multimedia content production team at Auraria Library in Denver.  ...

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10 Things to know for Monday, June 17

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SYRIA, ECONOMY HEADLINE G-8 SUMMIT Thousands of police are securing the summit from protests. G8 SUMMIT2. REPORT SAYS BRITISH SPIES HACKED DIPLOMATS AT G-20   The Guardian newspaper cited documents provided by NSA leaker Edward Snowden in a report that diplomats’ emails and phones were bugged. BRITAIN-SURVEILLANCE 3. RIOT POLICE PUSH BACK TURKISH PROTESTERS Roadblocks, tear ...

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Cortez city employees getting raises

CORTEZ — Cortez Police Department employees and others on the city payroll are getting raises after a survey found they were earning less than the recommended minimum. The Cortez Journal reports that nearly half the city’s 100 employees will get raises ranging from 1.25 to 5 percent starting July 1. Mayor Dan Porter says Cortez sometimes loses police officers to higher-paying departments after the city provides them with the certification they need. Police Chief Roy Lane says ...

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Montrose wins All America City Award

MONTROSE — Montrose has won a 2013 All America City Award. The Montrose Daily Press reports the award was announced late Sunday. The Denver-based National Civic League chooses 10 cities each year for the award. It recognizes cities for innovation, inclusiveness, civic engagement and collaboration. Montrose stressed its program to welcome returning veterans, its down development efforts and the reopening of a lumber mill. The winning cities were chosen from 20 finalists.  ...

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Construction permits soaring in Aspen

ASPEN — Construction is rebounding in Aspen, with city-issued permits reaching their highest level since 2008. The Aspen Times reported Monday that the city issued 585 permits for construction, electrical, plumbing and related work in the first five months of 2013. That’s up 13 percent from the same period last year. In 2008, the city issued 665 permits during the same period. The value of the work covered by this year’s permits was $89 million, up 16 percent from last ...

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