Updated 1:47 pm PDT, Friday, May 3, 2019 An aerial view of the United States Military Academy (commonly known as West Point) on the banks of the Hudson River, West Point, New York, 1941. An aerial view of the United States Military Academy (commonly known as West Point) on the banks of the Hudson River, West Point, New York, 1941. Photo: Dmitri Kessel/The LIFE Picture Collection/Gett Photo: Dmitri Kessel/The LIFE Picture Collection/Gett Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 An aerial view of the United States Military Academy (commonly known as West Point) on the banks of the Hudson River, West Point, New York, 1941. An aerial view of the United States Military Academy (commonly known as West Point) on the banks of the Hudson River, West Point, New York, 1941. … [Read more...] about Army special agent dies during a run at West Point
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Ultimate mountain biking showcase at Fruita’s Fat Tire Festival
Almost three decades later, Fruita’s renegades easily confess to their crimes.“We didn’t quite understand the rules and broke them,” says George Gatseos, one of those who in the 1990s built trails on Bureau of Land Management swaths enveloping the town. “But it’s definitely worked out, I’d say.” Arts & Entertainment Cañon City's Music and Blossom Festival celebrates 81st year Michelle Karas Indeed, mountain biking has kept Fruita from fading with the desert dust. The little Western hamlet with an agricultural heritage was on the brink of bankruptcy when Over the Edge Sports opened in 1995 in a crumbling storefront. Gatseos is general manager of the shop, headquarters for the singletrack paradise known by riders everywhere.“We were the weird dudes in tights for a long time,” Gatseos says. “But the city and the people here, I think, have really grown to appreciate what (mountain biking) has done to the … [Read more...] about Ultimate mountain biking showcase at Fruita’s Fat Tire Festival
Schertz selects new city manager
By Richard Erickson, Correspondent Published 12:00 am CST, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 Mark Browne has been hired as the new city manager of Schertz. Mark Browne has been hired as the new city manager of Schertz. Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Mark Browne has been hired as the new city manager of Schertz. Mark Browne has been hired as the new city manager of Schertz. Photo: Courtesy Photo Schertz selects new city manager 1 / 1 Back to Gallery Schertz officials voted unanimously to hire Mark Browne as its new city manager. Browne, currently city manager for Alamo Heights, was not present for the Nov. 27 vote. “Schertz is an … [Read more...] about Schertz selects new city manager
In China, the desperate make medicine at home
By Sui-Lee Wee Published 5:16 pm PST, Friday, November 23, 2018 Zhang Zhejun makes his own drugs from ingredients purchased online to give to his mother, who had lung cancer. Zhang Zhejun makes his own drugs from ingredients purchased online to give to his mother, who had lung cancer. Photo: Jonah M. Kessel / New York Times Photo: Jonah M. Kessel / New York Times Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 Zhang Zhejun makes his own drugs from ingredients purchased online to give to his mother, who had lung cancer. Zhang Zhejun makes his own drugs from ingredients purchased online to give to his mother, who had lung cancer. Photo: Jonah M. Kessel / New York Times In China, the desperate make medicine at home 1 … [Read more...] about In China, the desperate make medicine at home
Penguins have lost 5 straight, but head coach Mike Sullivan likely safe
By Ross McKeon Published 4:28 pm PST, Friday, November 9, 2018 Things are not going so well with coach Mike Sullivan, forward Sidney Crosby (87), defenseman Jack Johnson (73) or the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins. But Sullivan, who guided the Pens to two Stanley Cup titles, is likely safe. less Things are not going so well with coach Mike Sullivan, forward Sidney Crosby (87), defenseman Jack Johnson (73) or the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins. But Sullivan, who guided the Pens to two Stanley Cup ... more Photo: Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press Photo: Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Things are not going so well with coach Mike Sullivan, forward Sidney Crosby (87), defenseman Jack Johnson (73) or the rest of the Pittsburgh Penguins. But Sullivan, who guided the Pens to two … [Read more...] about Penguins have lost 5 straight, but head coach Mike Sullivan likely safe