Our Government/Nuestro Gobierno

White House

President Barack Obama asked Congress to extend a tax cut for middle class Americans. The one-year extension would be applied to those earning less than $250,000 a year.

Casa Blanca

El presidente Barack Obama pidió al Congreso extender un recorte de impuestos para los estadounidenses de clase media. La prórroga de un año se aplicaría a los que ganan menos de 250 mil dólares al año.

Colorado’s Governor

A joint statement from Gov. John Hickenlooper and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock about news that the U.S. Olympic Committee will not bid for the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. “We are disappointed the world won’t come to Denver for a Winter Games in 2022. But we appreciate the thoughtful approach taken by the U.S. Olympic Committee to bring the games back to America. We respect the USOC’s process and will continue to work closely with the Committee on bringing great sporting events to Colorado and furthering our reputation as a healthy and active state. The City of Denver and the State of Colorado stand ready to consider a bid for the Winter Games if the opportunity presents itself again.”

Gobernador de Colorado

Una declaración conjunta del gobernador, John Hickenlooper, y el alcalde de Denver, Michael B. Hancock, sobre la noticia de que el Comité Olímpico de los EE.UU. no hará una oferta para los Juegos Olímpicos 2022 y los Juegos Paralímpicos de Invierno. “Estamos decepcionados de que el mundo no vera a Denver para los Juegos de Invierno en 2022. Sin embargo, apreciamos el enfoque reflexivo adoptada por el Comité Olímpico de los EE.UU. para llevar a los juegos de vuelta a América. Nosotros respetamos el proceso del Comité Olímpico y continuaremos trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el Comité de traer grandes eventos deportivos a Colorado y promocionar nuestra reputación como un estado saludable y activo. La ciudad de Denver y el Estado de Colorado están dispuestos a considerar una oferta para los Juegos de Invierno, si la oportunidad se presenta de nuevo”.

Denver’s Mayor

Mayor Michael B. Hancock hailed the announcement that the Denver metro area has been selected as one of three locations for a new U.S. Patent and Trademark satellite office. The Mayor applauded the local and statewide collaborative work to secure this $440 million annual opportunity. “What a fantastic win for our region. This hard-earned success shines a spotlight on our leadership in technology and innovation, and will help expand Colorado’s high-tech sectors and grow a global economy built for the 21st Century. We have created a region that offers a high quality lifestyle, an educated workforce and a strong transportation system anchored with a booming international airport. This new patent office will help leverage these assets to deliver a better, stronger tomorrow.”

Alcalde de Denver

El alcalde Michael B. Hancock aclamó el anuncio de que el área metropolitana de Denver ha sido seleccionada como una de las tres ubicaciones para una nueva oficina satélite de Patentes y Marcas de los EE.UU. El alcalde elogió la labor de colaboración local y estatal para lograr esta oportunidad de 440 millones de dólares anuales. “Que victoria fantástica para nuestra región. Este éxito arroja luz sobre nuestro liderazgo en tecnología e innovación, y va a contribuir a la expansión de sectores de tecnología en Colorado y hacer crecer una economía global basada en el Siglo 21. Hemos creado una región que ofrece un estilo de vida de alta calidad, una fuerza laboral educada y un fuerte sistema de transporte anclada con un aeropuerto internacional en auge. Esta nueva oficina de patentes le ayudará a aprovechar estos bienes para ofrecer un futuro mejor, más fuerte”.

Live fundraiser

Broadcast media from across Colorado are joining forces to host a live fundraiser on Wednesday, July 11, to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts in Colorado and to benefit the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation.

Rocky Mountain PBS, Colorado Public Television, Aspen Public Radio, KUVO, KUNC and KRCC will join Denver commercial television stations 9NEWS, 7NEWS, Azteca Colorado, CBS4, KDVR, KWGN and KDEN Telemundo Denver as they broadcast a live fundraiser, Wednesday, July 11, from 4-8 p.m. The Colorado Broadcasters Association will also be promoting the fundraiser on radio stations across the state by encouraging listeners to call in to make a donation.

The toll-free number to call on July 11 from 4-8 p.m. will be 877-667-6727. Learn more about the relief efforts and how you can help at www.ColoradoRedCross.org.

Community Spirit Grant Campaign

Solera National Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB:SLRK), announced the launch of its Community Spirit Grant Campaign for Denver-area 501(c)(3)non-profits operating within Colorado. A $2,000 cash grant will be awarded to the non-profit that presents the most creative and compelling video via Solera’s Facebook Video Contest Tab.

The contest and voting will run through Aug. 27. The winner will be announced at Solera’s 5th Anniversary celebration on Sept. 13, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and via email.

Visit www.facebook.com/SoleraBank and click on the Contest Tab.

Back to school early

On Monday, July 9, Manual High School became the first DPS school to start this school year – seven weeks earlier than the rest of the district.

As an Innovation School, Manual High School has extended its school year to 210 days, with 25 of those days being allocated to off-campus experiences and learning excursions. Learning excursions scheduled throughout the school year will offer students opportunities to explore college campuses and take them throughout the state and country and help them live what they’ve learned. Student learning will become immediately relevant as they are able to “learn it and live it” through a series of planned grade level experiential trips that are tied to their core academic learning. Daily schedule will be from 7:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Regreso a clases

El lunes, 9 de julio, la Preparatoria Manual fue la primera escuela de DPS en iniciar el año escolar – siete semanas antes que el resto del distrito.

Como escuela con estatus de innovación, la Preparatoria Manual ha ampliado su año escolar a 210 días, con 25 de dichos días destinados a experiencias fuera del campus y a excursiones. Las excursiones de aprendizaje que se han programado a lo largo de todo el año escolar ofrecerán a los estudiantes oportunidades para explorar los campus universitarios, los llevarán a recorrer el estado y el país y los ayudarán a vivir lo aprendido. El aprendizaje estudiantil se hará relevante inmediatamente, ya que podrán “aprenderlo y vivirlo” a través de una serie de viajes de aprendizaje práctico planificados a nivel de grado y vinculados al aprendizaje de las materias medulares. El horario de clases será de 7:45 am a 3:45 pm.

New ballet program director

The Colorado Ballet Academy hired Roberto Muñoz as its new ballet program director. Muñoz will start at the Academy on Sept. 1.

“Roberto is joining Colorado Ballet Academy’s staff as Ballet Program Director, facilitating the growth of Colorado Ballet’s pre-professional ballet program through highest-quality instruction and international representation,” said Anne O’Connor, Colorado Ballet Academy Director.

Shooting of local pastor

Aurora Police are asking for the public’s help in solving a case of a shooting of a local pastor that occurred July 4.

On that Wednesday night around 9:45 p.m., police responded to a call of a shooting in the 1500 block of Nome Street. Upon their arrival they contacted a 51 year old male who had been shot. He was transported to the hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Officers learned that the victim drove into the parking lot of an apartment complex and parked. Two suspects approached on foot and accosted the victim while he was seated in the vehicle. The victim was pulled out of the car and a fight ensued between him and the suspects. One of the suspects shot at the victim striking him in the leg. The suspects fled on foot and were last seen in the area of E 19th Avenue and Peoria Street.

The first suspect was described as a Hispanic Male late teens to early 20’s, 5’11” 180lbs, and short hair. The second suspect was also a Hispanic male with no description other than skinny. Although the pastor works with youth in the community, it is not believed that the suspects and victim knew each other.

The Aurora Police Reward Fund is offering up to $5,000 and Crime Stoppers is offering up to $2,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individuals responsible for the shooting. Anyone with information regarding this case is being asked to contact Detective Heath Graw at 303-739-1838. If individuals with information about this shooting would like to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867).