Acclaimed Colorado sci-fi author: Future stupider than I imagined
Paonia writer Paolo Bacigalupi reflects on 10 years since the publication of his climate thriller “The Water Knife.”
Rep. Jeff Hurd on Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill: ‘It’s not perfect’ but positives win out
The freshman Republican Congressman discussed impacts on energy, healthcare and immigration enforcement.
Netflix and bill? Colorado Court of Appeals ruling says streaming service subject to sales tax
You may not be able to hold it in your hands, but it appears you should be paying state sales tax on your Netflix subscription.
‘Haphazard’ and ‘dangerous’: Colorado AG talks Supreme Court ruling that affects birthright citizenship
A lengthy opinion issued Friday presents more questions than answers.
‘Deer luge’ and umbrage with ‘Abundance’: Author Ben Goldfarb on the state of conservation
Goldfarb is the author of ‘Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet.’
Former postal carrier gets 5 years for ballot theft scheme
Vicki Stuart was arrested last fall for stealing ballots in a Mesa County neighborhood.
2 killed in Montrose plane crash
The crash occurred shortly after takeoff when the plane failed to gain altitude. An investigation is underway.
Report raises alarm on diminishing groundwater in the Colorado River Basin
Water losses beneath the surface are more than twice as severe as reservoir losses.
University of Utah student released, speaks out after being picked up by ICE in Mesa County
Caroline Dias Goncalves was detained June 5 after a Mesa County Sheriff’s deputy tipped off federal officials.
Mesa County immigration stop prompts investigation at sheriff’s office
University of Utah student Caroline Dias Goncalves was detained by immigration officials near Fruita.
Colorado election officials react to federal request for voter data, eye political motives
Department of Justice sent ‘sloppy’ records request to Colorado’s Secretary of State in May.
Hailstorm pounds some Western Colorado fruit growers, dents food donation program
At a Colorado State University research location, growers are looking at a total crop loss.
Researcher digs in to federal funding cuts with Impact Project map
The tool seeks to categorize and display cuts to federal programs.
Woman charged in Mesa County ballot theft nearing plea deal
Sally Maxedone was one of two people charged in a ballot theft scheme last fall.
Amid pleas to pardon a former Mesa County clerk, a ‘Free Tina!’ flood has swamped Gov. Polis’ inbox
Tina Peters’ incarceration has become a focus for President Donald Trump.
Polis says House budget bill would be ‘disastrous’ for Colorado
In an interview with Colorado Matters, the governor discussed how the so-called ‘big, beautiful bill’ will affect Colorado, plus a lawsuit he faces over housing policy.
