Daily Archives: March 13, 2014

BREAKING NEWS: Democrats release video showing that Cory Booker could drive to Hawaii

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bookerDuring the Democratic global warming all-nighter, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker spoke about “the only trip he ever took” (so as not to add to the global warming problem) after getting his license was a trip to Hawaii. Needless to say the statement is making the rounds of the Internet including FOX News which quote IJReview:

Cory Booker actually begins to muse nostalgically about first getting his driver’s license as a teen in New Jersey. His eyes turn misty as he remembers the “only trip” he ever took was to drive to Hawaii, and it was a beautiful – wait, what?!

Listen, I’m no Christopher Columbus, but I’m pretty sure even Magellan couldn’t traipse his way from Jersey to the island paradise of Hawaii in a car. Mostly because he probably couldn’t drive a car, but also because there’s more than 2,000 miles of ocean between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland!

Democrats are fighting back by releasing this video advocating positive proof that Senator Booker could drive to Hawaii.

Citing U.S. constitution, county commissioners OK guns in parks

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"It's extremely important to emphasize that the 2nd Amendment is not conditional," El Paso County Commissioner for District 2 Amy Lathen said. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette

“It’s extremely important to emphasize that the 2nd Amendment is not conditional,” El Paso County Commissioner for District 2 Amy Lathen said. Photo by Mark Reis, The Gazette

Gun owners now will be able to openly carry firearms in El Paso County parks.

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously passed parks rule changes Tuesday during its regular meeing that include tweaking the regulation that had banned open carry. The 4-0 vote came in the absence of Chairman Dennis Hisey, who left the regular meeting shortly after noon.

Hisey said moments before exiting that he was also in favor of the change to the gun rule and was confident that if he had stayed the vote would have remained unanimous. While the rule change allows open carry, it forbids the discharge of guns, fireworks or explosive device in a county park.

Each of the commissioners mentioned their oath to uphold the United States Constitution and the 2nd Amendment, which gives citizens the right to bear arms. Multiple board members also said they did not want to incriminate law-abiding citizens who simply want to defend themselves.

“We don’t get to cherry-pick what provisions of the constitution to support,” said Darryl Glenn, the District 1 representative.

Read more at The Gazette

Rain and snow Friday.

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rasn50WILLIAMS – The weather service predicts rain and snow starting today through Friday with some snow accumulation possible. The same conditions exist for Flagstaff.

Scattered rain and snow showers are expected this afternoon with some thunder possible tonight in Flagstaff. There is a possibility of a half-inch of snow accumulation overnight.

The rain and snow conditions will continue through Friday during the day returning to sunny and warm by Saturday.

Runaway juveniles taken into custody without incident.

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raj-20140312FLAGSTAFF – Two juvenile runaways kept Coconino County Sheriff’s deputies busy beginning Tuesday when it was reported that they were in possession of a firearm. Thirteen year old Gregorio Mocasque and eleven year old Troy Stallings who were reported as runaway juveniles and were last seen at approximately 11:00 pm on March 8 in the Doney Park area East of Flagstaff, AZ.

On the 11th at about 1:10 pm while searching for the missing subjects, Sheriff’s Deputies and Flagstaff Police Officers found the hand gun that they believed was in the possession of the missing juveniles. The gun was found abandoned in a forested area close to Turkey Hill and Foster Road in the Doney Park subdivision. Investigators were not aware of any other information that would indicate the two runaways are in possession of any other firearms.

At about 5 pm, the runaways were in custody by Sheriff’s deputies without incident after receiving a tip from a woman in Doney Park who had received a flier earlier. The boys were released to the custody of the Juvenile Detention Center.

“The men and women of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office consider themselves very fortunate to serve in a county where community members partner with law enforcement to report suspicious persons and activity and are vital in promoting neighborhood safety,” the press release said.

The Sheriffs department also thanked the Flagstaff Police department, United States Marshall’s Task force, the Sheriff’s Civilian Patrol Volunteers and the Arizona Department of Public Safety Air Rescue Helicopter crew for their assistance in the search.

Work on Big Chino Bridge on SR 89 will impact drivers next week

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Delays of up to 15 minutes are expected between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Early next week traffic will be switched to the newly constructed (east side) of the Big Chino Bridge on State Route 89, north of Chino Valley.

Delays are expected of up to 15 minutes on Monday and Tuesday, March 17 and 18 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews prepare to open the east side of the bridge and remove the temporary signal that has been in place since October 2013.

During the traffic switch vehicles will be guided through the work zone by flaggers and law enforcement. Once the traffic switch is completed, crews will begin to repair the west side of the bridge which is expected to be complete by the end of April.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

Pavement work scheduled on SR 69 west of Cordes Junction next week

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Daytime lane closures during work hours, minimal delays expected

The Arizona Department of Transportation will be working to seal pavement cracks on northbound State Route 69 between mileposts 263 and 267, just west of the Cordes Junction traffic interchange next week.

Drivers can expect a northbound left lane restriction from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 17 through Thursday, March 20.

ADOT advises drivers to proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel. Minimal delays are expected.