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3rd Congressional US Rep Hurd joins vote to rescind tariffs on Canada. CO Gov Polis announces appointments to state boards and commissions Monday. Custer County student injured by K9 last Thursday. Well known SLV Accountant cause of death ruled a homicide. Colorado's Snowpack crisis continues to deepen. For older News stories please scroll below today's headlines.

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February 12th 2026

3rd Congressional US Rep Hurd joins vote to rescind tariffs on Canada.

3rd Congressional U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd joined with 5 other Republicans last night to vote to end President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada. The House passed a resolution disapproving of the emergency that underlies Trump's 25% tariff placed on Canada by a vote of 219 to 211. The six Republicans voted with almost all Democrats for the resolution. Hurd said that he had heard from a lot of farmers, agricultural producers, and manufacturers across the 3rd District that the tariffs are not good for Colorado. Colorado's other Republican Representatives Lauren Boebert, Jeff Crank and Gabe Evans all voted to keep tariffs on Canada in place. All of Colorado's Democratic house members voted to rescind the tariffs. The resolution now heads to the Senate for consideration there. If the resolution makes it to the President's desk, it is likely it will be vetoed.

CO Gov Polis announces appointments to state boards and commissions Monday.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced appointments to state boards and commissions on Monday. Those appointed from our area are as follows: to the automobile theft prevention board - Brent Nelson and Martin Trujillo, both of Colorado Springs. To the Colorado aeronautical board - Gigi Dennis of Monte Vista. To the Colorado Scenic and historic byways commission - Mary Blickham of Pueblo West and Julie Chacon of Alamosa. To the Colorado Water Conservation Board - Alan Ward of Pueblo, Lorelei Cloud of Ignacio, and Nathan Coombs of La Jara. To the minority business advisory council - Julie Rodriguez of Pueblo. To the state board of The Great Outdoors Colorado trust fund - Krithika Prashant of Colorado Springs. To the 4th Judicial District Judicial nominating Commission - Ian Kalmanowitz and Audrey Ramos, both of Colorado Springs. And, to the 10th Judicial District judicial nominating commission - Danita Alderton and Alexis Romero Stewart, both of Pueblo, and Shawn Contioe Pueblo West.

Custer County student injured by K9 last Thursday.

A Custer County student received minor injuries after being bitten by one of the Custer County Sheriff's Office K-9s last Thursday. According to The Sheriff's Office, during an event at the school, several students ran near the K-9 team, startling Zara. Zara then bit one student, causing minor wounds. The student was checked out at a local medical clinic. The incident has been reported to The Custer County Public Health Department and Zara is currently under a standard quarantine period. Zara has had no prior history of aggression toward children or the public. The sheriff's office says it is reviewing its policy regarding K-9's at school events.

Well known SLV Accountant cause of death ruled a homicide.

Charles William "Bill" Mcclure, a former Center Town Trustee and well known San Luis Valley Accountant, died from blunt force injuries to his head. His death has been ruled a homicide by The El Paso County Coroner's office. According to the report, Mcclure suffered multiple contusions and abrasions to the front, side and back of his head. He also had multiple contusions and abrasions on the back of his right hand. The investigation into Mcclure's killing is continuing, although no new information has been made available.

Colorado's Snowpack crisis continues to deepen.

With unusually warm temperatures and dry conditions, Colorado's Snowpack crisis continues to deepen with statewide levels dropping to 52% of median, with The Arkansas River Basin reaching record-low territory. By river basin, The North Platte is at 63% of average, The Yampa & White at 60%, The South Platte at 55%, The Gunnison at 53%, The Colorado at 51%, The Upper Rio Grande at 45%, The San Juan & Dolores at 44% and The Arkansas at 42% of average. The good news is that not only is snow predicted to arrive, but a favorable storm track is expected to persist for at least the next two weeks.

February 11th 2026

New bill introduced would ban municipalities from imposing harsher sentences.

A new bill making its way through The Colorado Legislature, HB 1134, has been introduced by sponsors of last year's HB1147, which was vetoed by Governor Jared Polis. The vetoed bill would have prevented municipalities from imposing harsher sentences than the state for the same crimes. The Colorado State Supreme Court ruled in December that municipalities could not impose harsher sentences than the state. This year's bill includes provisions from HB1147 not covered in the supreme court case, including clarifying that municipal court defendants have the same right to counsel as state-level defendants and requiring that all municipal court proceedings be open to the public. HB1134, this year's bill, has been assigned to The House Judiciary Committee.

Opponents to proposed ballot measure may head to State Supreme Court.

The Colorado title board, the body that determines whether or not a ballot measure contains a single subject, has rejected challenges to 8 versions of a push to change Colorado's flat rate tax to a graduated income tax, thereby increasing taxes on higher income earners. Opponents argue that the proposal wouldn't just hike taxes on higher- income individuals, but also on certain small- and medium-sized businesses, and addresses at least 5 different subjects in the same measure. The proposal would raise taxes from higher-income earners to pay for K-12 education, child care and health care. The ballot measure would seek to change both state law and the state constitution, including a partial repeal of the Taxpayer's Bill of Rights, or Tabor, which mandates a statewide flat tax rate. Opponents are likely to head to The Colorado Supreme Court to seek its opinion.

State HAE response officials conclude pathogenic avian influenza response.

State Health, Agriculture and Emergency response officials have concluded their coordinated response to the highly pathogenic avian influenza detection at a commercial egg layer operation in Weld County. Official response to the incident wrapped up this past weekend after disposal activities concluded and no human cases of avian influenza were identified. As part of precautionary monitoring, The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment tested four workers who reported mild symptoms. All test results were negative for Avian flu. There have been no confirmed human cases of Avian Flu in Colorado since 2024. For more information about avian flu, go to cdphe’s website at cdphe.colorado.gov.

Huerfano County Democratic Party announces 2026 County caucus and assembly.

The Huerfano County Democratic Party is inviting County Democrats to take part in its 2026 county caucus and assembly, where community members will help shape the future of the party and decide which candidates move forward to the Democratic Primary Ballot. Democrats will meet for their county caucus and assembly on Saturday, March 7th. registration will begin at 9am at The Huerfano County Community Center. All County Democrats are urged to attend. To participate in the caucus, voters must be registered as Democrats by tomorrow, February 12th. To learn more, visit huerfanodems.com or contact Larry Patrick at 719-859-2701.

CAIC and CPW highlighting international snowmobile week.

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center and Colorado Parks and Wildlife are highlighting international snowmobile ride day on Saturday, February 14th, and take a friend snowmobiling week, this week, as a reminder that sharing the sport also means sharing the responsibility to ride safely. In Colorado, snowmobilers account for about 22% of avalanche fatalities over the past decade, while nationally, that number is closer to 33%. Before snowmobiling, check out the avalanche forecast by going to colorado.gov/avalanche, then plan your routes accordingly.

February 10th 2026

Colorado General Assembly's joint budget Committee puts some proposed cuts on hold.

The Colorado General Assembly's joint budget committee, following hours of testimony from family caregivers and several advocates, have put proposed pay cuts on hold for people who care for a family member with a disability who receives medicaid. As issue were two proposals by the department of health care policy and financing that would reduce medicaid spending and "caregiver burnout" - a 56-hour weekly cap on paid caregiving hours for family caregivers and a "rate alignment" that would align their pay with that of host home providers, which would result in a pay decrease for most family caregivers. The Department of Health Care policy and financing has been struggling to manage a substantial spike in medicaid spending, which accounts for about 1/3 of the state's budget, even as Colorado faces a $1 billion budget deficit. Gov. Jared Polis' proposal last November included a plan to fund medicaid below its projected growth.

CDNR announces only finalist for CPW Director.

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources announced yesterday that Laura Clellan, who is currently serving as acting director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is the only finalist for the job. Clellan has been Acting Director of CPW since November 25th, when she replaced Jeff Davis, who was terminated weeks after failing to persuade Washington State Wildlife commissioners to grant Colorado wolves for its relocation program. Washington wildlife commissioners voted 8-1 to deny Colorado the wolves, in part because of public worries that Colorado is "failing" the wolves in the reintroduction program with 12 of 25 reintroduced wolves having died since late 2024. Clellan's pending appointment has drawn praise from parts of the wildlife community that were critical of Davis. The CPW Commission will vote on Clellan's appointment on February 23rd.

Trial underway for accused Custer County gunman.

The jury trial for Hanme Clark, 47, the man accused of gunning down three of his Custer County neighbors and severely injuring another in November of 2023, got underway last week in Canon City. Clark is facing three counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of first-degree assault with a deadly weapon, and on count of attempted first-degree assault with a deadly weapon. Clark was arrested on November 21st of 2023 in New Mexico, the day after he allegedly murdered Robert Geers, 63, and his wife, Beth Wade Geers, 73, and James Daulton, 58, who all died at the scene of the shooting. The fourth victim, Patty Daulton, was treated for serious injuries. It is believed that the trial may conclude with a possible verdict tomorrow.

CDMV announces all DMV locations to close on Friday for several days.

The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that DMV locations across all 64 counties in Colorado will close on Friday for several days while the state performs a major software upgrade. Driver's license online services will also be down beginning next Tuesday. The state plans to reopen all of its services on Wednesday, February 18th. The DMV is encouraging Coloradans to take care of any vehicle registration or driver's license renewals online as soon as possible. Once the upgrade is complete, Coloradans can expect a streamlined experience with more user-friendly services, including a secure customer portal.

CDLA announces emergency rental assistance applications now open.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs has announced that it has opened up applications for its February round of emergency rental assistance. The program helps Coloradans who've fallen behind on rent, and offers up to 7 months of rent, or $10,000. Your income cannot exceed 60% of the median income. Applicants are entered into a random selection and will then be sent an email to complete a full application on the online portal. The window to apply closes at 5pm tomorrow. To fill out an application, visit doh.colorado.gov/emergency-rental-assistance.

February 9th 2026

Former RTN Funeral Home co-owner sentenced Friday.

Jon Hallford, one of the owners of the former return to nature funeral home in Penrose, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Friday. Co-owners Jon and Carie Hallford were arrested following the discovery of 189 improperly stored bodies inside the funeral home in October of 2023. A state judge accepted plea deals for both Hallfords on their state charges back in December. Those plea deals mean that Jon Hallford could have been sentenced to 30-50 years in prison. Cari Hallford could face 25-35 years. The plea agreements include dropping the financial charges the pair are facing and basing the sentence on the abuse of a corpse charges. The 40-year sentence Jon Hallford received Friday will be served concurrently to his 20-year federal sentence that was handed down last summer. Carie Hallford will be sentenced in April.

Pueblo Corrections inmate recaptured in Colorado Springs Friday morning.

Richard Capek, 37, who walked away from a Pueblo Community Corrections Facility last week, was recaptured on Friday morning in Colorado Springs. According to Colorado Springs Police, Capek was tracked to the Chapel Hills Walmart on North Academy around 10:30am Friday. After Walmart was placed on lockdown, law enforcement surrounded Capek's vehicle in the parking lot. After Capek refused to exit his vehicle, officers used pepper spray to force him out. Capek was then apprehended and turned over to the State of Colorado. No officers or community members were injured during the incident.

Walsenburg man arrested in connection to fatal hit and run.

Carlos Daniel Vicuna, 40, of Walsenburg, has been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Walsenburg on Sunday, February 1st. According to Walsenburg Police, officers executed an arrest warrant for Vicuna on Friday around noon. Police were dispatched to a report of a possible person lying in the street at South Hendren Avenue and west 9th street in Walsenburg a week ago yesterday. Upon arrival, officers found a man that had apparently been hit by a car. While officers and medical personnel attempted to render medical aid, the man died at the scene. He has not been officially identified. Vicuna was arrested Friday on suspicion of vehicular homicide. He was booked into the Huerfano County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information related to this incident is asked to call Walsenburg Police at 719-738-1044.

City of Trinidad announces planned power outage for today.

The City of Trinidad has announced that a planned power outage will take place today, Monday, February 9th, beginning at 10am and lasting until approximately 2pm this afternoon. The planned outage is to complete essential maintenance. The outage will include portions of Pine Street, West Colorado Avenue, Kansas Street, Baca Street, Topeka Street, Johnson Street, Frost Street, White Street, Godding/Goddard Avenue, Strong Street, North Avenue, Rico Street, State Street, Nevada Avenue, Arizona Avenue, San Pedro Avenue, North Commercial, Rosita, San Luis Street, North Linden, Buena Vista Street, Denver Street, Hainlen Street and Lane Street. For questions or more information call the City at 719-846-6643.

Red Flag Warning issued by NWS for today.

Temperatures are expected to warm up quickly today along with increasing winds, with relative humidity in some areas dropping to below 10%. That has prompted The National Weather Service to issue a red flag warning today for the following counties in Southern Colorado: Western El Paso County, Teller County, Pueblo County, Eastern Huerfano County, Eastern Las Animas County and Baca County. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect today between 10am and 6pm. A red flag warning means that conditions are ideal for wildfire development and the rapid spread of any fires that may ignite.

February 6th 2026

New CO Senate Bill set for first hearing later this month.

Senate Bill 26-059, a bill set for its first hearing later this month, would bar Colorado lawmakers from holding more than one elected office at a time. The bill aims to address an issue that has surfaced at least 6 times in the last few years, namely, lawmakers holding more than one elected office at the same time. Under SB59, a member of The Colorado General Assembly, or a member-elect, would be prohibited from holding another elected office. That also includes legislators chosen by vacancy committees. The issue of lawmakers serving in other elected offices has raised the potential for conflicts of interest, and continues to revive a recurring debate at the State Capitol. The bill is not intended to impact anyone currently serving in the legislature and another elected office. The bill is slated for a February 24th hearing in The Senate State, Veterans and Military Affairs Committee.

New Senate bill to prohibit discharge of plastic materials passes committee.

SB26-016, the prohibit discharge preproduction plastic materials act, would prohibit the discharge of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials through land application or into state waters, wastewater, storm water runoff, or other runoff by a facility, point source, or person that makes, uses, handles, packages or transports plastic pellets or other preproduction plastic materials in the state. The American Chemistry Council says that it shares the goal of preventing pellet pollution, however, it notes that there have been no significant pellet incidents in Colorado. Backers of the bill say California already has similar legislation. The bill passed The Senate Transportation and Energy Committee in a 5-3 vote and now will go before the Full Senate.

Prescribed burns to begin SLV wildlife refuges.

Efforts to plan and conduct prescribed burns during the fall were impacted by the government shutdown, however, that is not an issue currently. As such, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to conduct prescribed burn operations on The Monte Vista, Baca and Alamosa National Wildlife refuges to improve wildlife habitat. Professional fire personnel will conduct the fire operations and safety monitoring. Weather and circumstances permitting, prescribed burns may begin as soon as March 9th. Smoke may be visible for several miles from the perimeter of the refuge and people in the area may small smoke. For up-to-date information, check the refuge website, or contact Assistant Refuge Manager Dean Lee at 719-589-4021.

Deer herd management plans to highlight CPW roundtable meeting next week.

Deer herd management plans and the east slope lion plan will highlight discussions at The Colorado Parks and Wildlife southeast region sportsperson's roundtable meeting next Wednesday, February 11th, from 6 to 8pm, at CPW's southeast regional office. Residents of the state's southeast region with an interest in outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation and advocacy are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held at 4255 Sinton Road in Colorado Springs, and will also be available online via zoom. For more information, call 719-227-5200, or visit cpw.state.co.us.

NPS seeking vendor for Great Sand Dunes campground.

The National Park Service is seeking a vendor to provide sales of vended beverages, firewood and ice at the Pinon flats campground within the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve. These services will be conducted under a commercial use authorization and the agreement period will cover the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The campground is open April though October and typically hosts 50,000 campers per year. The vendor is responsible for vending non-alcoholic beverages in vending machines and selling firewood, bagged ice, sundries and limited camping supplies at the campground store. For more information, email grsa_permits@nps.gov, or call 719-378-6321.