May 29th 2026
CO Gov Polis signs wildlife collision prevention act into law Wednesday.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis on Wednesday signed SB26-141, called the wildlife
collision prevention act, into law. The new law will enable Coloradans to pay an optional
$5 extra on their car registration to support the construction of more wildlife crossings
around the state. The wildlife crossings, paired with long stretches of wildlife fencing to
funnel animals to the safe passageway, have reduced wildlife-involved crashes by nearly
90% in most cases, according to The Colorado Department of Transportation. The new
$5 fee Coloradans will see when they register their vehicles will have an opt-out option
similarly to the additional fee for a state park pass. The $5 would go into the collision
prevention fund, which helps CDOT and Colorado Parks and Wildlife build the projects.
The new law will go into effect on January 1st.
New report finds CO's caucus process is outdated.
A new report has found that Colorado's caucus process is outdated and excludes
unaffiliated voters. The group Courageous Colorado found that 26 caucuses and
assemblies across both parties during the current election cycle didn't post public notices
of their meetings online, found that parties used dysfunctional voting apps, unreliable
paper ballot systems, and burnt-out delegates from party procedures that can take hours
over multiple weekends. And, while 52% of Colorado voters are registered as
unaffiliated, they are excluded from participating in both parties' caucus process.
Courageous Colorado is calling on both parties to find solutions to reform the current
system such as reducing the caucus and assembly process or move to an open primary
system.
Interview with State HD47 Dem Candidate Vic Meyers.
I had the chance to talk with Democratic Candidate for State House District 47 Vic
Meyers yesterday. I asked Vic what is the most important issue currently for District
47... (cart cut 1) I asked him about agriculture and water grabs from District 47... (cart
cut 2). Democratic Candidate for District 47 Vic Meyers.
May 28th 2026
CO Gov Polis signs bill targeting aggressive drivers in the state.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis has signed senate bill 26-035 into law. The new law
targets aggressive drivers across Colorado and aims to address a concerning rise in
deadly traffic collisions. The bill increases penalties for illegally overtaking a vehicle on
the left in a no-passing zone, increases the penalties for multiple speeding violations
withing a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period and increases the penalty for drivers driving
a vehicle 100 mph or greater. The bill also requires that drivers who have multiple
speeding violations within a one-year, 2-year, or 5-year period receive a summons and
complaint upon committing the violation instead of a penalty assessment notice. The bill
also increases the penalty for violating regulations regarding transporting hazardous
materials by motor vehicle, including increasing the penalty for a second or subsequent
violation. The new law will go into effect on August 12th.
Former Costilla County Sheriff/Deputies appeared in Court Tuesday.
Former Costilla County Sheriff Danny Sanchez and Former Deputies Cruz Soto, Caleb
Sanchez and Roland Riley, were all in court on Tuesday as all four are facing indictments
from earlier this year. According to The 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office, Sheriff
Sanchez and Former Deputy Keith Schultz were indicted on four counts each of official
misconduct and one count each of abuse of a corpse. Undersheriff Cruz Soto was
indicted on two counts of failing to intervene and one count of third-degree assault.
Caleb Sanchez and Roland Riley were indicted on counts of second and third degree
assault. Only Former Undersheriff Cruz Soto testified Tuesday, but pleaded the 5th when
questions about how evidence was handled at the department. Soto did mention that he
had a relationship with the evidence technician during his testimony. All will appear in
court again on July 14th.
Gov Polis signs bill that cracks down on people feeding bears in CO.
Governor Jared Polis yesterday signed a new bill into law that cracks down on people
who feed bears in Colorado. HB26-1342 lowers the burden of proof from "intentionally"
to "knowingly" luring bears with misplaced or mismanaged food or trash. Under the new
law, anyone who knowingly puts food or edible waste out in the open in a circumstance
where there is a reasonable probability of a bear being lured to the area is committing a
misdemeanor offense. The new law also lets CPW officers go straight to giving out a
ticket, instead of a warning, if your actions lead to a human-bear conflict. Penalties for
repeat offenders will go up with three more violations carrying a fine of up to $5,000.
Fire restrictions on PSI National Forest and C and C National Grasslands rescinded.
Fire restrictions on all national forest system lands within The Pike and San Isabel
National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, including wilderness,
have been rescinded effective today. Recent rains over the forest have lessened the risk
of Wildland fire, allowing the restrictions to be lifted. Even so, hunters, campers and all
other forest and grassland visitors are asked to exercise caution to reduce wildlife risk.
Even if your fire is relatively small, the fire should be dead out before you leave your
site.
CO Health Officials warning of earlier start to mosquito season this year.
Colorado Health officials are warning that Colorado's mosquito season is getting an
earlier start this year, given the warmer weather that we've had, which could mean an
increased health risk for Coloradans, with mosquito-borne viruses like West Nile Virus.
State health officials recommend wearing long sleeves and pants, using insect repellent,
avoiding outdoor activity around dusk and dawn, and removing standing water which is
where mosquitoes breed. Health officials advise taking precautions now for what is
expected to be a longer mosquito season this year.
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