New director of Club 20 shares his vision for elevating issues on the Western Slope
Club 20 has been the political force on Colorado’s Western Slope since the 1950s. The group’s newest leader says he wants to be a lot louder fighting for Western Slope issues while also being more hospitable to Front Range politicians. Wade Haerle spoke with Colorado Matters Western Slope Producer Tom Hesse about building political consensus, saving rural Colorado and roads.
Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections worry Colorado election officials
The head of the Colorado County Clerks Association calls the president’s suggestion to nationalize elections concerning.
What Polis’ clemency history suggests about future actions
In recent years, the governor has shortened sentences he saw as too severe.
From a South Dakota stage to a national platform: The winding road that got Tina Peters on the President’s radar
Peters’ questions about the 2020 election have since yielded the focus of the White House and a flood of questions for Colorado’s governor.
Another resignation, a leave of absence and investigations amid effort to buy Telluride ski resort
Fallout continues after elected officials made an offer to purchase part of the mountain.
Interview: Polis talks advancements on Colorado agenda amid federal pressure
Following his final State of the State address, Polis reflected on state challenges, federal meddling.
Judges probe arguments over Tina Peters’ appeal
The key element of Peters’ conviction was that she misled state and county officials about the identity of a man named Conan Hayes.
Wolverines are coming back to Colorado, state plan includes roadkill, avalanche chutes
Colorado lawmakers approved wolverine reintroduction in 2024
Mis-applied law, immunity claims and Samuel Clemens’ nom de plume: Here’s what might come up at Tina Peters’ appeal hearing Wednesday
Peters’ case will go in front of the Colorado Court of Appeals for oral arguments.
Governor Polis calls Tina Peters’ prison sentence ‘harsh,’ renewing clemency conversation
Pressure to grant leniency to the former Mesa County Clerk has been mounting for months.
Mistrial declared in case of man accused of attacking reporter
The move came on the fifth day of trial
Crested Butte athlete to compete in Olympic Games’ newest sport
Cam Smith qualified for the Ski Mountaineering event after earning World Cup gold in December.
Ski Patrol leader talks new challenges, changing demographics for ski industry’s first responders
The National Ski Patrol provides training for more than 30,000 members, 62 percent of whom are volunteers.
Man set to go on trial for attacking reporter was arrested for contacting witness
Patrick Egan is set to go on trial in January for allegedly following and assaulting a TV journalist.
In-flight movie inspired latest push to free Tina Peters
Peters is serving her sentence at the La Vista Correctional Facility in Pueblo for convictions related to election interference
Budget season for Colorado cities and counties marked by caution and uncertainty
Leaders point toward state and federal funding cuts, priority shifts and a decrease from pandemic spending levels.
