April 25th 2025
Gov Polis requesting additional funds be set aside by CO State Legislature.
While Colorado lawmakers were successful in balancing a $1.2 million budget deficit a
few weeks ago, Governor Jared Polis now wants $4 million to be set aside for the
governor's office in case there are federal funding cuts ahead for Colorado. A bill to do
so, that is supported by Colorado Democrats, has already passed the state house and its
second reading in the state senate with no amendments. Democrats say the $4 million
will go to protect Colorado from some of the random federal cuts being seen so that the
state is ready for whatever comes its way. Republicans say they have questions that
weren't answered in the house, adding that the money should not go to the governor's
office, and they want to make sure the money is spent responsibly. Polis says "we
believe that to properly defend the free state of Colorado from unlawful and adverse
federal actions... It's critical to ensure we have adequate resources to meet the moment.
CO Gov Polis signs new Abortion access and funding laws into law.
Senate Bills 183 and 129 were signed into law by Governor Jared Polis yesterday,
making colorado one of the most expansive states in the nation for abortion access and
use taxpayer dollars to help fund the procedures. The law also prohibits any local
government from limiting access to abortion and explicitly states that a fertilized egg or
embryo does not have independent legal rights under state law. Supporters say the new
laws ensure equitable access to reproductive care, especially for low-income residents.
Proponents say the funding forces Coloradans who morally oppose abortion to contribute
financially to providing abortions against their will. The governor's office says these
laws position Colorado as a safe haven for reproductive healthcare amid growing
restrictions in other states.
Man shot to death in Walsenburg Wednesday night.
A man was shot to death on Wednesday evening in Walsenburg. According to the
Walsenburg Police Department, officers responded to a shooting in the 800 block of west
7th street on Wednesday around 6:40pm. After officers entered the home, they found a
male with a gunshot wound to his chest, lying on the ground. Officers and medical
personnel attempted to save the man's life, but were unsuccessful. The victim has not
been identified and police have not identified a suspect or motive. The Colorado Bureau
of Investigation has been called in to investigate the incident.
CPW announces death of another British Columbia Gray Wolf.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials announced yesterday that Female Gray Wolf 2514-
BC died on April 20th in Rocky Mountain National Park. A final determination of the
cause of death will not be made until an investigation takes place by the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife service. The wolf was another of the 15th wolves that were translocated to
Colorado from British Columbia in January that has died. No additional details about the
death were released yesterday. The two other wolves from British Columbia that have
died, died in Wyoming.
City of Alamosa announces public forums guidelines.
The City of Alamosa says that it upholds the constitutional right to peacefully assemble in
public forums to make your voice heard, however, the city expects all demonstrators and
the general public to adhere to local ordinances and laws, maintaining public safety and
order. The following are considered offenses in Alamosa: making coarse and obvious
offensive gestures or utterances, threatening a person in an offensive manner, making
noise which is unreasonable, fights, discharging a firearm in a public place, and
displaying a deadly weapon in public with intend to alarm. The city says violence,
threats and intimidation will not be tolerated and will result in a citation.
April 24th 2025
4th Rep Boebert asking DOGE for investigation into front range rail service.
4th Congressional District U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert is asking Elon Musk and
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to stop federal funding for the project that aims to
bring passenger rail service to the front range. In a letter released on Tuesday, Boebert is
asking doge to re-evaluate the federal funds going towards construction of the front range
passenger rail, calling it a "potential misuse of federal taxpayer dollars". Boebert is
asking that all funding for the project be stopped immediately pending an investigation
by DOGE. The proposed rail service would connect cities along the front range such as
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver and Fort Collins. State officials have long advocated
for the project. Boebert argues that the project is "fiscally irresponsible", a waste of
taxpayer dollars, and a threat to the private property rights of residents in Douglas
County.
Gov Polis signes more efficient government executive order.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Tuesday signed an executive order that outlines
Colorado’s priorities in fostering a greener, more efficient government. Polis' executive
order outlines the following goals: to add more electric vehicles to the state fleet. To
reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% in state operations. To reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in the state fleet by 32%. And, to reduce energy use by a
square foot in state facilities by at least 20%. Polis said in part "with his executive order,
we're making good on this commitment by raising the bar for state government to lead by
example and contribute to this important work". Polis says "efficient Government
practices save taxpayers money and are one piece of the puzzle in protecting our state for
future generations while cutting costs". Polis hopes to achieve the goals by 2034.
US Army sergeant from Trinidad killed during Korean war to be buried in Trinidad.
The defense POW/MIA accounting agency yesterday announced that a U.S. Army
sergeant from Trinidad, who was killed during the Korean war, has been accounted
for. U.S. Army Sgt. Orace J. Mestas, 22, from Trinidad, was accounted for on January
31st of 2024. Mestas' family recently received a full briefing on his identification, and
additional details about Mestas’ life have now been released. Mestas was a member of
company 1, 3rd battalion, 21st infantry regiment, 24th infrantry division, and was reported
missing in action on April 25th, 1951. His remains could not be identified and were
buried in Honolulu, but were disinterred in 2019 for further analysis and were eventually
identified using mitochondrial DNA analysis. Mestas will be buried in Trinidad in June.
Jury finds Murder suspect guilty Friday.
A jury on Friday found Kawanna Nelson, 58, of Alamosa, guilty of second degree
murder in connection with the fatal shooting of John Cossel on January 16th of 2024.
According to the Alamosa Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of
state avenue about 10pm on January 16th, 2024. Upon arrival, officers found the body of
a deceased man, later identified as Cossel, 58, of Monte Vista. He had been shot. Nelson
and Cossel were reportedly close friends, but had reportedly had an altercation, with
Cossel leaving. When Cossel returned, he did not identify himself, and nelson reportedly
shot him without realizing who he was. Nelson was taken into custody and was charged
with second-degree homicide.
North I-25 closed north of Pueblo yesterday due to crash.
All northbound lanes of Interstate 25 north of Pueblo were closed early yesterday
morning due to a crash. The crash took place at exit 106 at mile marker 106.5.
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the report of a two-vehicle crash came in at
5:46am yesterday morning. No one was taken to the hospital, although minor injuries
were initially reported. Crews worked to remove the cars involved and CDOT reported
that the northbound lanes reopened around 7:15am yesterday.
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