
Tina Peters Trial Day 3 — Man at core of identity theft allegations tells his story
Gerald Wood told the court he talked with Peters about backing up her election equipment and had a security badge made in his name.


Tina Peters Trial Day 2 — The former Mesa County Clerk heard blasting the Secretary of State’s Office in recording
Prosecutors call lead investigator, highlight his first call with Peters.


Tina Peters Trial Day 1 — Attorneys deliver contrasting narratives of former Mesa County Clerk’s handling of election equipment
On a busy first day of the trial, the freshly-seated jury heard opening statements from both sides.

By Tom Hesse

Potential jurors screened ahead of former Mesa Clerk Tina Peters’ election security breach trial
Attorneys discuss bias concerns during review of questionnaire.

By Tom Hesse

Colorado cyclist Olivia Cummins readies for first Olympic games
The Fort Collins native is the youngest member of Team USA’s cycling squad.

By Tom Hesse

Mesa, Montrose counties issue limited Dolores River proposal
After months of discussion over a plan to protect more than 400,000 acres, commissioners are pitching a much smaller idea.

By Tom Hesse

Bennet optimistic after Biden withdrawal, but sees ‘very close election’ ahead
Colorado’s senior senator has endorsed Kamala Harris to take over the top of the ticket.


Colorado Democratic delegate reflects on Biden announcement, what’s next
Erik Clarke will be among the Democrats tasked with deciding on the heir apparent to the top of the ticket


All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk
The oft-delayed criminal trial of Tina Peters is scheduled to start at the end of the month.

By Tom Hesse

Gunnison city council member talks Cora community following new health care report
For Marisela Ballesteros, a new report detailing health disparities for Gunnison’s Cora population is a chance to reflect on what the region can be doing to better serve all newcomers.


New report explores health care challenges for Gunnison’s Cora residents
Mental health, language barriers noted in interviews with Cora community members.


Southern Ute Tribe to take Colorado to court over sports betting
The complaint alleges state officials hindered Tribal efforts to create an online sports book after 2019.

By Tom Hesse

A Grand Junction family shelter is expanding their services to a growing homeless population: older women
Chronic health issues, housing affordability and family disputes are driving factors.

By Tom Hesse

Roaring Fork musician Natalie Spears’ new album features a collaboration with the sandhill crane (yes, the bird)
Natalie Spears’ “Hymn of Wild Things” wanders with roots folk music from Colorado to New Orleans.

By Tom Hesse

Colorado Senators offer guidance on Dolores conservation talks, stop short of monument endorsement
Bennet, Hickenlooper outline management priorities for protecting Dolores River area in Montrose and Mesa counties.

By Tom Hesse

Appeals court vacates sentences for Montrose funeral home directors who sold body parts
Owners of the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining, selling and shipping body parts.

By Tom Hesse