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April 13th 2026

CO Rep Bottoms and Victor Marx win spots on Republican Primary ballot.

State Rep. Scott Bottoms and Victor Marx both of Colorado Springs, both won spots in The Colorado Republican Party's Gubernatorial primary at the party assembly held on Saturday in Pueblo. State Senator Barb Kirkmeyer of Brighton is also running for Governor but didn't participate in the party assembly. Instead she has submitted signatures to qualify for the primary. Bottoms finished with 45% of the delegate vote. Marx came in second at 39%, both above the 30% required to make the ballot. Teller County Sheriff Jason Mikesell received 12%. The remaining candidates all came in under 1%. The Republican who wins the June 30th primary will face the winner of the Democratic primary, pitting U.S. Senator Michael Bennet against Attorney General Phil Weiser, in the fall. Current Governor Jared Polis is term limited.

CO State House passes state budget Saturday.

The Colorado State House on Saturday, after four days of work, passed the $46.8 billion 2026-27 state budget, contained in House bill 1410, along with 64 accompanying measures designed to help balance the budget, by a vote of 43-19. Joint budget committee member Rep. Rick Taggart, of Grand Junction, was the only Republican in the house to vote for the bill. One of those amendments was offered by Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Ty Winter of Trinidad and Rep. Megan Lukens, of Steamboat Springs, and would remove the ability of Colorado Parks and Wildlife to use $264,238 in general fund dollars to acquire more wolves for the state's troubled wolf reintroduction program. CPW would still retain those funds, but could only use them for wolf program management, including conflict minimization. Winter called the program a failure and said people were lied to about the program. The amendment passed. The bill now moves on the State Senate for consideration there.

NPS break ground on Great Sand Dunes project Friday.

The National Park Service broke ground on Friday on an approximately $14 million project to rehabilitate employee housing at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. Funded by the Great American Outdoors act legacy restoration fund, the project will rehabilitate 13 existing park housing units located within the park. These units, originally built in the 1960s, support more than 25 park employees and their families. The project will upgrade fire protection and wastewater systems, address water damage, update both interior and exterior finishes, and ensure units meet accessibility standards.

Contractors to spray forest sites in Pike National forest.

Contractors will be spraying 17 forest service recreation sites on the Pike National Forest in an effort to minimize impact from mountain pine beetles. Treatment is expected to begin as soon as today, weather dependent, and last until April 23rd. Many of the sites are campgrounds, which are currently closed for the season, so impacts to visitors should be minimal. Forest service staff will be on site during spraying operations for safety and contract inspection. Trees were selected for protection based on tree health, aesthetic value and the ability to provide shade and animal habitat. During the treatment, the public will be asked to avoid each area for 24 hours after spraying.

Alamosa PD participating in DEA Drug take back day this Saturday.

The Alamosa Police Department is participating in The DEA National Prescription Drug take back day on Saturday, April 25th, from 10am to 2pm. Safely and anonymously dispose of unneeded medications at City Market at 131 Market Street in Alamosa, or at Walgreens at 1203 Main Street in Alamosa. For more details, visit deatakeback.com or contact the Alamosa Police Department by calling 719-589-2548.

April 10th 2026

US Senator Hickenlooper's campaign announces campaign finances.

United States Senator John Hickenlooper's campaign has announced that it raised almost $1.4 million in the first quarter of this year, and that it plans to report more than $4 million on hand as the campaign heads into Colorado's June Primary. Hickenlooper, a first-term Democrat, has raised a total of about $9 million since Hickenlooper took office in 2021. Hickenlooper is facing a primary against State Senator Julie Gonzales of Denver who reported raising nearly $180,000 in the final quarter of 2025. Gonzales has not yet filed a fundraising report for 1st quarter. Six Republicans are also running for the seat. The top fundraiser among them reported raising less than $500,000 last year. None have yet filed a report covering 1st quarter. First quarter fundraising reports aren't due to the federal election commission until April 15th.

Former State Rep Hanks announces primary challenger to Rep Hurd.

Former Republican State Representative Ron Hanks says he plans to challenge first-term U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd in the 3rd Congressional District Primary by seeking a spot on the June ballot at the Republican District Assembly in Pueblo today. Hanks lost the nomination to Hurd in the 2024 primary. Hanks described Hurd as opposed to President Trump and says the district's delegates are "furious" at Hurd's record. Hurd has opted to submit petition signatures to qualify for the primary. With Hurd not going through the assembly process, that leaves an opening for another Republican, and Hanks says he's taking it. Alex Kelloff, a former investment executive, and Dwayne Romero, a business owner, are facing off in the Democratic Primary for the 3rd district.

I-25 accident north of Walsenburg claims life of child.

A child died as part of an accident on Interstate 25 about 8 miles north of Walsenburg yesterday afternoon. According to The Colorado State Patrol, troopers responded to a one-vehicle crash near The Huerfano Butte around 3:15pm yesterday. The 2024 Jeep Compass was northbound when the vehicle failed to navigate a right-hand curve and traveled off the left side of the road. The left rear door was damaged and opened up, and a female child who was not buckled in was thrown from the vehicle. She died at the scene. The jeep then reportedly continued forward before coming to a stop in the center median. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, and a juvenile male were both taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Alamosa man arrested in connection to Maverik robbery.

Sergio Mauri, 35, of Alamosa, was arrested in connection with a robbery that took place at The Maverik Convenience Store at 3141 Main Street in Alamosa, during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 8th. According to Alamosa Police, officers were dispatched to the store about 2:07am Wednesday after receiving a report of a robbery that had just occurred. An employee reported that a male entered the store wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. He appeared to be concealing a rifle on his back underneath his clothing. He approached the counter, demanded access to the cash register and requested cigarettes. When the employee refused to open the register, the man went behind the counter, took approximately 5 packs of cigarettes, and left the store on foot. Mauri was identified as the suspect. He was arrested at 9:46pm Wednesday night at a residence in the 800 block of Maroon Drive. He has been charged with aggravated robbery, theft, and violating a restraining order.

Huerfano County Firefighters responded to structure fire in Walsenburg Tuesday Night.

Huerfano County Firefighters responded to a structure fire around 8:55pm on Tuesday in The City of Walsenburg. Upon arrival on the scene, firefighters found the house at 713 S. Hendren engulfed in fire. The house has reportedly been vacant for years and squatters are reported to have occupied the structure from time to time. The garage and the rear part of the house were a total loss, with significant damage to the entire structure. the fire was extinguished by 10:30pm Tuesday. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

April 9th 2026

Colorado lawmakers began debating proposed budget yesterday.

Colorado Lawmakers yesterday began debating the proposed $46.8 billion budget. With rising medicaid costs, no money for new legislation and dozens of bills still seeking funding, the main budget measure and its 64 accompanying bills may have already been out of balance before reaching the House Floor. Legislators are constitutionally required to adopt a balanced budget each year. The state medicaid program is among the biggest drivers of spending increases in Colorado and is also alleged to be full of waste, fraud and abuse, while its leadership has been accused of mismanagement. Democrats have additionally blamed congress for Colorado's fiscal woes. Republicans blame the state's fiscal problems as the result of Democrat decisions, including refusing to reduce spending while knowing major deficits were ahead.

Majority of Colorado residents oppose legalizing prostitution according to new poll.

A majority of Colorado residents, 61%, oppose legalizing prostitution in the state, according to a new poll conducted by the Colorado polling institute late last month. Just over half of Democratic respondents said they would support legalization, while 76% of republicans and 66% of unaffiliated voters said they are against it. Half of the respondents said they would support a measure suspending the reintroduction of gray wolves on public lands in Colorado. 39% said they are opposed to the idea. 51% of respondents said they believe local law enforcement should be allowed to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. Nearly 85% of Republicans support the idea, as did 50% of Independents and 21% of Democrats. The online poll questioned 600 Coloradans and has a margin of error of 3.96 points.

Alamosa County Commissioners make air service provider choice yesterday.

Alamosa County Commissioners yesterday agreed with the county's advisory board and will ask The U.S. Department of Transportation to confirm Denver Air Connection as the essential air service provider for the next two years at The San Luis Valley Regional Airport. Commissioners made the unanimous recommendation after hearing from community members on both sides of the issue - those supporting Denver Air and those against Denver Air due to its parent company providing charter flights for ICE detainees. In the end, commissioners considered the positive reviews it heard about Denver air's performance in Alamosa and the desire to build consistency and trust in the local community.

CDPHE announces El Paso County potential measles exposure location.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is notifying the public about a new potential exposure location in El Paso County related to two additional measles cases in two unvaccinated adult Weld County Residents. Anyone who visited the Chick- Fil-a in the Citadel Crossing shopping center at 505 N. Academy Blvd in Colorado Springs, on Wednesday, March 25th, between 5pm and 8pm, may have been exposed to the measles virus. If you were exposed, watch for symptoms, including fever, cough, runny nose and red eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts on the face. If you need medical care, call your health care provider or emergency department before going to alert them to your condition.

PCDPH confirms first pediatric RSV death in Pueblo County this year.

The Pueblo County Department of Public Health has confirmed Pueblo County's first pediatric death caused by RSV this year. According to the department, the victim was a child under the age of five years old. RSV is a common respiratory virus that infects the nose, throat and lungs, and can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes or by direct contact with a contaminated surface. Public health officials encourage the community, especially older adults and infants younger than 6 months, to receive the RSV vaccine.

April 8th 2026

Federal Wildlife Officials open WIP formal review.

Federal Wildlife Officials have opened a formal review of Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program. As such, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking comments from the public as to how Colorado has implemented the Federal 10(J) rule issued in 2023, including conflict-prevention efforts and suggestions for improving the program. The agency is also requesting information on the impact of wolves on wild herds, such as elk and moose, on tribal lands, as well as on how Colorado has carried out procedures for nonlethal and lethal management of wolves causing unacceptable impacts. The federal agency also wants feedback on how Colorado has assessed the risk of wolf-livestock conflicts, what steps the state has taken to reduce that risk, and feedback on the state's wolf compensation program. Comments are due by June 5th.

Suspect arrested in crimes against at risk adult case.

Timothy Michael Walstrom has been arrested by The Custer County Sheriff’s Office for crimes against an at-risk adult. According to The Sheriff's Office, deputies received a report that a person had gained access to a victim's home under the pretense of providing cleaning services. A search warrant was executed at a home in Denver where evidence, including digital, was seized. Walstrom is facing charges of unauthorized use of a financial transaction device, identity theft with intent, crimes against an at-risk adult, theft of between $100,000 and $1 million, forgery and at-risk theft. Walstrom was released on a $5,000 surety bond.

Alamosa County Commissioners to decide between air service providers.

Alamosa County Commissioners, at their meeting today, will decide between two air service providers for the essential air service contract for The San Luis Valley Regional airport. The two companies are: Denver Air Connection, the current provider, who has been criticized for providing Charter Flight service for Immigration Customs and Enforcement, and Sky West Airlines, who suddenly terminated service to Alamosa in March of 2022. The SLV Airport Advisory Board yesterday unanimously recommended keeping Denver Air Connection. Following the commissioner's decision today, an official recommendation from Alamosa County will be sent to The U.S. Department of Transporation.

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office looking for missing man from Rye.

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is looking for a missing at-risk 68-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday. 68-year-old Terry Johnson was last seen around 9pm on Sunday, April 5th, at his home in Rye. Johnson is described as a white man, 5'6" tall and weighing about 125 pounds. He has long brown hair and blue eyes. Johnson was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black and red flannel shirt with a Harley Davidson logo on the back. If you've seen Johnson, you're asked to call The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office at 719-583-6250.

CDOT announces winter maintenance and helicopter operations.

Motorists should plan for lengthy delays and full closures this morning as The Colorado Department of Transportation completes winter maintenance and helicopter operations. U.S. Highway 160 Wolf Creek Pass between Pagosa Springs and South Fork is scheduled to close at 8am for approximately 2 hours. U.S. 550 Red Mountain Pass, and Colorado 145 Lizard Head Pass, will both have lengthy delays between 10am and noon. The closures are needed to allow for safety during critical helicopter operations. delay times are approximate and may be extended should unusual circumstances arise.

April 7th 2026

CO Gov Polis signed expanded reg flag law yesterday.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed Senate Bill 26-004 into law, a new law that expands who can ask a judge to temporarily restrict a person's access to firearms. Colorado's red flag law as initially passed in 2019 and initially allowed a family member or law enforcement officers to petition a court to prohibit an individual from possessing or purchasing a firearm. In 2023, lawmakers expanded the list of who can petition for an order to include health care providers, mental health professionals, educators and district attorneys. The bill signed yesterday expands that list to include health care facilities, mental health centers and educational institutions. Proponents say the new law will reduce the number of crimes committed with firearms. Opponents say it violates The 2nd Amendment and The Fifth Amendement, which grants Americans the right to due process. The bill passed 20-13 in The Senate and 39-24 in The State House.

AI Company announces Walsenburg data center construction.

According to a press release from the company, Blusky AI, a Utah-based company, plans to build a 15 megawatt data center on a proposed 36-acre site just north of Walsenburg, along Colorado Highway 69. The property has been under a purchase and sale agreement between Blusky AI and owner Snowy River Ranches since august of last year, with no action yet on the formal sale, according to the company. The facility would have computer infrastructure suited to “AI and machine learning workloads”. The release states that “this acquisition reflects our commitment to the continued efforts to AI compute while aligning with local economic development and environmental stewardship”. It continues “Walsenburg represents a convergence of power availability, infrastructure readiness, and community partnership – core pillars of our deployment mode”.

Outside sheriff deputies filling in at Costilla County Sheriff's Department.

Following the indictment of the sheriff, undersheriff and 3 deputies in Costilla County, and the appointment of interim Costilla County Sheriff Joe Smith last week, sheriff's deputies from outside of Costilla County are filling in for the department while Sheriff Smith works to rebuild his staff. Smith introduced himself at the community meeting held last week and shared his plan to bring in deputies from across the state to help patrol the 1,200 square mile county with about 3,500 residents. The plan is set to run through the beginning of May at this point, although that is subject to change. The costs of the effort will be incurred within each deputy's home agency, according to The County Sheriffs of Colorado.

US 50B closures expected in Pueblo this week.

Motorists can expect closures of eastbound and westbound US 50B in Pueblo as the Colorado Department of Transportation shift traffic south on US 50B to advance and facilitate construction on the Interstate 25 and US 50B interchange project. Eastbound US 50B will be closed on Thursday Night, April 9th. Westbound US 50B will be closed from Friday Night, April 10th, through Saturday Night, April 11th. Both closures will take place between I-25 and Hudson Avenue/Bonforte Boulevard. The closures are necessary for the safety of the traveling public. Once this work is complete, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Colorado Front range passenger rail district announces winning name.

With almost 26,000 votes cast by coloradans, the front range passenger rail district announced yesterday that the winning name for the new passenger rail service is "Colorado Connector", or “COCO". the new rail service is expected to connect communities between Fort Collins and Trinidad beginning in 2029. the front range passenger rail district says the name “Colorado Connector” highlights the trains purpose to link communities, expand mobility and make travel between cities easier. they say the name also reflects a vision of the future for transportation in Colorado.