Some more controversy is arising over the burning of a fire near the Cooper Avenue Mall——City leaders had voted to turn off the gas fired outdoor fire pit but it was reportedly running throughout the Christmas week—-and with much use by locals and tourists on these cold days and nights.
Elected Aspen leaders decided it was contradictory to allow the fire to burn—after its stated goal of reducing its carbon footprint—-but apparently the demand for the fire pit and the warmth it generates played out over the environment for the crucial commerce week of Christmas.
Religious groups in Grand Junction are criticizing plans for a hooters Restaurant to open on North Avenue—the city’s main road—at a new 60,000 square foot shopping mall.  Managers of Hooters, known for hiring well endowed waitresses to attract diners—-say the survey they conducted indicates that such an eatery will be welcome in Mesa county……..
The Broncos—humiliated by the Charges on Sunday—and now they are out—-losing at Qualcomm 52-21 as San Diego took the AFC west title.