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Vail murder suspect held without bail Edward Stoner estoner@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado VAIL, Colorado - The Vail resident who police say shot and killed a man at the Sandbar on Saturday night will be held without bond, a judge ruled Monday. Richard "Rossi" Moreau, 63, did not speak during the five minutes he appeared before Judge Katharine T. Sullivan in a hearing ... Full Story »

AP sources: US troops likely for Afghanistan in January ANNE GEARAN and STEVEN R. HURST Associated Press Writers WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is nearing a decision to add tens of thousands more forces to Afghanistan, though not quite the 40,000 sought by his top general there, as Pentagon planners work to make room for the influx. Administration officials told The Associated Press on ... Full Story »

Fort Carson soldier arrested after bar shooting Associated Press Colorado Springs, CO Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Sheriff's officials say a 22-year-old Fort Carson soldier is suspected of shooting at two people who were leaving a Colorado Springs bar. No one was injured and the El Paso County Sheriff's deputies arrested Jayson Stear. He is being held on $100,000 bail on investigation of ... Full Story »

Colorado's economic development head targets oil, gas permits Associated Press Denver, CO Colorado GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado - The state economic development director is focusing on shortening the time it takes to approve oil and gas permits, calling it "a job situation." Don Marostica says it takes too long to approve the drilling permits and is talking to oil and gas producers and state ... Full Story »

Colorado: Haggard surprised by attention on prayer meetings Associated Press Colorado Springs, CO Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Former pastor Ted Haggard says his decision to hold prayer meetings in his Colorado Springs living room has attracted great interest from the media. Haggard said Monday he will be holding a press conference before his first prayer meeting Thursday to accommodate ... Full Story »

Colleague: Penry dropping from Colorado governor's race STEVEN K. PAULSON Associated Press Writer DENVER - State Sen. Josh Penry, considered a rising star in Colorado's Republican Party, plans to drop out of the gubernatorial race, a House colleague said Monday. State Rep. Laura Bradford, R-Colbran, said Penry called her to tell her he was ending his run against former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis ... Full Story »

Penry intends to leave Colorado governor's race Karen Crummy The Denver Post State Sen. Josh Penry intends to drop out of the race for governor. Penry, 33, of Grand Junction, is facing former U.S. Rep. Scott McInnis and Evergreen businessman Dan Maes for the Republican nomination. But Penry has been meeting with people today to let them know he would leave the race. The news was first reported ... Full Story »

Dow jumps 204 to high for year as dollar slumps TIM PARADIS AP Business Writer NEW YORK-The Dow Jones industrial average stormed to its highest level in more than a year Monday as a falling dollar boosted prices for gold, oil and other commodities. Stocks also jumped as investors grew more confident that governments around the world will keep interest rates low to help the global economy. Energy ... Full Story »

Can't find the hot new toy? Blame the economy ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK - Robotic toy hamsters, the latest Barbie dolls and stylish boots are disappearing from store shelves as holiday shoppers start to get serious. But don't confuse this with the days of Tickle Me Elmo. Instead of a throwback to great buying binges of the past, the empty shelves are just another sign of bad ... Full Story »

Recession's good news: Cities see burglaries fall DON BABWIN Associated Press Writer CHICAGO - Ever since he was laid off in March, Frank Beil has been on the lookout. He keeps an eye out for cars moving slowly down the street or strangers walking along the sidewalk of his suburban Chicago neighborhood. He wonders about the times he answers the phone and the caller hangs up. "You don't know if ... Full Story »

Virginia J. Rose, of Eagle, 1921-2009 Vail Daily Vail, CO Colorado EAGLE, Colorado - Virginia J. Rose, a longtime resident of Eagle, passed away Nov. 6 in Glenwood Springs. She was 88 years old. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Eagle Community United Methodist Church. Full Story »

Veterans Day marks big step for Vail Valley memorial park Scott N. Miller smiller@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - This year's Vail Valley Veterans Day ceremony, set for 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, near the flagpole at Freedom Park in Edwards, will have a little something extra for those who attend. After years in storage, a 700-pound piece of ... Full Story »

Vail hospital honors employees Vail Daily staff report Vail, CO Colorado VAIL - Employees of Vail Valley Medical Center honored their co-workers Friday at an awards banquet held at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek. The event recognized hospital employees with milestone years of service and employees who have exhibited the hospital's 6 Peaks of Excellence. "The '6 Peaks of ... Full Story »

Vail Valley community college looks at 4-year degrees Vail Daily staff report Vail, CO Colorado VAIL VALLEY, Colorado - Colorado Mountain College, which has a Vail Valley campus, announced Monday it will seek approval to offer a limited number of four-year degrees. "This would allow the residents living in our 12,000-square-mile service area to have access to an affordable alternative in higher ... Full Story »

Vail golf course closed Vail Daily staff report newsroom@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado VAIL, Colorado - The Vail golf course has closed for the season. No more unattended play is being allowed to protect the fairways, greens and tee box areas from damage and to prepare the course for winter. The course will reopen for play in spring 2010. The Vail Nordic Center is ... Full Story »

Swine flu vaccine clinics planned in Vail Valley Vail Daily Staff Report newsroom@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado EAGLE-VAIL, Colorado - Eagle County Public Health will offer the H1N1 vaccination at two upcoming clinics in an effort to increase distribution of the vaccine to priority groups in the Vail Valley. Clinics will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the ... Full Story »

Should Vail Valley 'focus on tourism'? Scott N. Miller smiller@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado VAIL, Colorado - With the Vail Valley real estate and construction slumping, some valley residents say a renewed focus on tourism will give the valley's economy a spark. But what would that focus look like? Rich tenBraak doesn't believe in silver bullets. But tenBraak, the ... Full Story »

Big question mark: Fate of health care in Senate THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON - The glow from a health care triumph faded quickly for President Barack Obama on Sunday as Democrats realized the bill they fought so hard to pass in the House has nowhere to go in the Senate. Speaking from the Rose Garden about 14 hours after the late Saturday vote, Obama urged senators to be like runners on a ... Full Story »

Glenwood Springs' Summit Canyon Mountaineering has tough summer season John Colson Post Independent Staff Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado - Some business owners around town say the summer of 2009 wasn't all that bad, and a few even say it was good in spite of the recession. But for Carl Moak, co-owner of Summit Canyon Mountaineering, "It was difficult. It was a tough ... Full Story »

Colorado: Army appeals judge's ruling on Pinon Canyon Associated Press Denver, CO Colorado DENVER - The Army is appealing a federal judge's ruling that rejected its plans to increase operations at a disputed training site in southeastern Colorado. A two-sentence document filed in U.S. District Court Monday said the Army is appealing Judge Richard Matsch's Sept. 8 ruling. Matsch said the Army's ... Full Story »

Vail murder suspect appears in court Edward Stoner estoner@vaildaily.com Vail, CO Colorado EAGLE - The man who police say shot and killed a patron at the Sandbar in West Vail on Saturday night made his first appearance in court Monday. Richard "Rossi" Moreau did not speak during the five minutes he appeared before Judge Katharine T. Sullivan at the Eagle courthouse ... Full Story »

Hospital: Ft. Hood shooting suspect awake, talking ANGELA K. BROWN and PAMELA HESS Associated Press Writers FORT HOOD, Texas - The man accused of killing 13 people and wounding 29 at Fort Hood is able to talk, a hospital spokesman said Monday, but it's unknown when investigators might take advantage of his improving health to press forward with their probe into the shooting spree. Authorities ... Full Story »

'South Park' creators build eco-friendly mansion in Steamboat Associated Press STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - They killed Kenny but not too many trees. The creators of "South Park" are showing off their environmentally friendly mansion in western Colorado. The $5 million Steamboat Springs home belonging to Trey Parker and Matt Stone features "green" building techniques. Ceilings are made of ... Full Story »

Colorado medical marijuana rule gets court review Associated Press Denver, CO Colorado DENVER, Colorado - Medical marijuana rules are headed to a Denver judge. Denver District Court Judge Larry Naves has scheduled a hearing Tuesday morning on state regulations limiting who can supply the drug to patients. The state board of health temporarily narrowed the definition last week. But medical ... Full Story »

Search for missing Arvada hiker suspended Associated Press BOULDER, Colo. - Authorities have suspended their search for a 19-year-old Arvada man who hasn't been seen since going camping in the Nederland area about two weeks ago. The Boulder County sheriff's office says Justin Pleiss is a "survivalist" camper who took a minimal amount of food and supplies with him in a large red backpack Oct. 25 ... Full Story »