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January 2nd 2026

President Trump vetoed bipartisan Colorado bill Monday.

President Donald Trump vetoed a bipartisan bill on Monday that would have provided funding to complete The Arkansas Valley Conduit. The water pipeline was first proposed during President John F. Kennedy's administration and was intended to deliver water from the Pueblo Reservoir Pueblo, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero and Prowers Counties. However, the pipeline was never built due to federal law that required the local communities to pay for it. Those communities were unable to afford the costs. The finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit act was introduced in congress last January, and passed congress on December 16th. It would have reduced payments for communities in The Arkansas Valley by removing interest payments and extending the repayment period to 100 years. In his veto announcement, Trump said the pipeline was to be paid for by the local communities using it.

Walsenburg man arrested following assault on Huerfano County Sheriff.

Duke Allen Gonzales, 49, of Walsenburg, has been arrested following an alleged assault on Huerfano County Sheriff Bruce Newman. The incident reportedly began on December 19th when sheriff's deputies attempted to arrest Gonzales on various felony and misdemeanor charges. After Gonzales barricaded himself in his home at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, deputies decided to deescalate the situation and left. The next morning, he agreed to go to jail with Newman. When Newman arrived, Gonzales allegedly attacked him, grabbing his gun, taser and radio. Gonzales has been booked into jail on first-degree assault, criminal attempt to commit first-degree assault, menacing, criminal attempt to disarm a peace officer, obstruction and resisting arrest. He is being held on $45,000 bond.

New interim Police Chief chosen for Monte Vista.

Charlie Schoepflin has been chosen to serve as interim police chief for the City of Monte Vista beginning on Monday. The appointment comes after former Chief of Police Tyler Harford resigned in November after being charged with third degree assault and disorderly conduct. Schoepflin worked with the Commerce City Police Department for almost 25 years before he joined the 2nd judicial district attorney's office in Denver, according to a press release. Monte Vista Police Department Sargent Robert Pino has been acting as Monte Vista's Chief since Harford resigned. A public meeting will be held at the ski hi events center in Monte Vista on Monday, January 12th, at 5pm to meet and greet Schoepflin.

Colorado Springs man identified as victim in I-25 Aguilar crash.

Hector Velarde, 33, of Colorado Springs, has been identified as the man who died last Friday in a rollover accident on Interstate 25 near Aguilar, around 3:15pm. Velarde was driving a Grey ford expedition southbound when it went off the left side of the road and rolled several times, ejecting him. Velarde was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation into the incident remains open. No cause has yet been determined.

Gov Polis office announces affordable housing grant.

Governor Jared Polis' office has announced that $23 million has been granted to affordable housing initiatives, with projects in Alamosa and Salida among those that will receive the funds. The governor's office says that the funding will create more than 400 new housing opportunities statewide. In Alamosa, the community resources and housing development corporation will receive $1.2 million for 46 apartments. In Salida, The Chaffee Housing Authority will receive $1.1 million for 20 apartments near the downtown area.

December 31st 2025

Grand County Commissioners accusing CPW of violating the WRM plan.

Grand County Commissioners are calling out Colorado Parks and Wildlife for violating the wolf restoration and management plan after CPW officials returned a gray wolf to The Grand County Area. The wolf in question is from the copper creek pack and had wondered into New Mexico, but was then capture and re-released into Grand County earlier this month. Commissioners say that the re-release into Grand County is a direct violation of an agreed upon plan that says the translocation of depredating wolves to a different part of the state won't be considered. CPW says the wolves had to be returned and they chose Grand County because of its distance from livestock, the presence of natural prey and its proximity to an unpaired female wolf. The Copper Creek Pack's existence was confirmed in June of 2024 in Grand County. Months later, all but one wolf from the pack was captured and relocated after a series of livestock attacks.

Former Rep and US Senator Campbell died yesterday.

Former 3rd Congressional District Representative and U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell died yesterday. He was 92. Campbell reportedly died of natural causes surrounded by family, according to his daughter Shanan Campbell. A member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, Campbell was a Democrat who stunned his party by switching to the Republican party while in congress. He stood out in congress as much for his unconventional dress, namely cowboy boots, bolo ties and a ponytail, as well as for his defense of children's rights, organized labor and fiscal conservatism. Campbell served 3 terms in the house, from 1987 to 1992. He then served two terms in the senate, from 1993 to 2005. Campbell was born April 13th, 1933, in Auburn, California. He served in The Air Force in Korea from 1951 to 1953, and received a bachelor's degree from San Jose State University in 1957. He also attended Meiji University in Tokyo, was captain of The U.S. Judo team in the 1964 Olympics and won a gold medal in the Pan American games.

Arraignment for former CBI scientist delayed again.

Arraignment for Yvonne "missy" Woods has been delayed again. Woods is the former Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensic scientist who is facing more than 100 felony charges related to the alleged mishandling of DNA evidence throughout much of her career. Woods' arraignment was continued for a second time yesterday after her defense attorney asked for more time for "important discussions" with the district attorney's office. Woods, 65, is out on bond. She is facing 52 counts of forgery, 48 counts of attempting to influence a public servant, and one count each of perjury and cybercrime, for alleged misconduct that impacted more than 1,000 cases between 2008 and 2023. Jefferson County Judge Andrew Poland agreed to continue the hearing until February 11th.

Custer County inviting residents to participate in wildfire protection plan meetings.

Custer County is inviting county residents, property owners and stakeholders to participate in two community wildfire protection plan meetings. Public comments on the plan are also open until January 15th. Custer County Emergency Management says that the updated wildfire protection plan is nearly complete, and documents will be made available on Thursday, January 8th. A virtual meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7pm on January 8th via zoom. A second in-person meeting is scheduled on Saturday, January 10th, at Lange hall, located at 312 South 3rd Street in Westcliffe.

CPW inviting public to participate in New Year hike.

Celebrate the New Year with fresh air and scenic views by participating in a first day hike at one of Colorado’s State Parks. These guided hikes are organized annually to encourage individuals and families to start the year on the right foot – by getting outside and connecting with nature. Tomorrow, January 1st, Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites you to participate in a first day hike at a Colorado State Park. Visit cpw.state.co.us for more information.

December 30th 2025

New laws going into effect in Colorado on Thursday.

Numerous new Colorado laws will take effect on Thursday, January 1st. Those new laws include "protections against deceptive pricing practices" - HB25-1090 will prohibit a person from offering, displaying or advertising pricing information unless they clearly disclose the maximum total price. It also prohibits landlords from requiring a tenant to pay certain fees and charges. "Medical necessity determination insurance coverage" - HB25-1002 says that coverage for the prevention of, screening for, and treatment of behavioral, mental health, and substance use disorders must be no less extensive than what is offered for a physical illness. "Coverage for pregnancy-related services" - Colorado voters approved Amendment 79 in 2024 that mandates that health insurance companies pay for abortions. SB25-183 expands the definition of "family-planning- related services". "Regulating child care center fees" - SB25-004 mandates that any fee a family has paid a child care center or program be refunded if the child is not enrolled after 6 months of paying the fee. "Protect wild bison" - SB25-053 classifies bison as big game unless the bison are livestock, meaning that taking a bison is illegal, unless authorized. And, "gun show requirements" - HB25-1238 requires gun show promoters to submit a security plan to local law enforcement as well as requires them to have liability insurance for the gun show.

CDMV cancels Numerous cdls Following audit.

The Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles has canceled 262 commercial driver's licenses (or cdl's) following an internal audit after Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatened to withhold $24 million in federal funding from the state for what he said was a slow response to a major violation of federal CDL regulations. Duffy said that a nationwide audit conducted in October found about 22% of the CDL's issued by Colorado to immigrants were done so illegally, many to Mexican nationals – a practice that's prohibited under federal law. Duffy accused Colorado of "slow walking" the required purge of the licenses. Colorado Governor Jared Polis said it was a case of "crossed wires", and assured Duffy that action would be taken.

City of Pueblo announces driver and pedestrian safety plan.

The City of Pueblo says it plans to invest $1.2 million to improve driver and pedestrian safety on Northern Avenue and Elizabeth Street. Northern Avenue is notorious for car and pedestrian accidents, while Elizabeth street is known for pedestrian accidents, according to the city. Some planned improvements include: building medians, creating dedicated turn lanes, changing the timing of the traffic lights, and adding new crosswalks. Most of the $1.2 million is coming from the federal highway administration. Plans are to start the improvements on both Northern and Elizabeth by next summer.

Rio Grande headwaters land trust launching revegetation project.

The Rio Grande headwaters land trust is launching a revegetation project on a 140-acre agricultural property in Alamosa County. Situated on the historic floodplain of the Rio Grande, the land has been in production for decades, and has been managed organically since 2017. The property is currently enrolled in a groundwater conservation program to retire an irrigation well. The experimental revegetation strategy could be influential in dryland restoration practices across the San Luis Valley. The project will evaluate the use of cattail mulch to support natural seed regeneration. This revegetation study will reflect the district's long-standing commitment to supporting working lands, advancing innovative conservation solutions, and stewarding the landscapes and communities of the San Luis Valley.

December 29th 2025

New proposed ballot measure to require CO authorities to notify DHS.

A new proposed ballot measure would require law enforcement in Colorado to notify The Department of Homeland Security if a person "no lawfully present in the United States" or with an "unknown" lawful presence after a "reasonable effort" to determine it, is charged with a violent crime or if the person has been convicted of a prior felony. The proposed measure, known as "Initiative 95", is being pushed by Advance Colorado, who announced Friday that it submitted nearly 200,000 signatures to The Colorado Secretary of State's Office for verification. A total of 124,238 valid signatures are needed for the measure to make the ballot. Current Colorado law basically bans law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities. The initiative would allow voters to decide if local law enforcement should be required to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.

Center resident found dead inside home last week.

Center Police found a man dead inside his home off of east Colorado 112 on Tuesday, December 23rd, just after 8am. The discovery was made after workers who were building a new garage on the property contacted law enforcement when they had not seen or spoken to the man for a couple of days. Police located the victim in the kitchen area of the home with fatal injuries. While no official identification has been made, the victim is long-time Center resident and former town trustee Bill Mcclure, 78. in a Facebook post, his daughter posted that her father was murdered and she is asking anyone with information to contact The Center Police Department or Colorado Bureau of Investigation. CBI has initiated a homicide investigation into the incident. The specific cause of death is pending the results of an autopsy. Investigators believe Mcclure was last seen alive on Friday, December 19th. The exact time of death has not yet been determined.

Former Mesa County Clerk Peters asking CO Appeals court to recognize pardon.

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is asking The Colorado State Appeals court to recognize President Donald Trump's pardon of her state convictions as valid. In a motion last week, Peters' attorneys said The Colorado Appeals Court no longer has jurisdiction over her case because of a December 5th pardon issued by the President. They have also asked the court to release her from prison because of the pardon. Peters was convicted of state crimes for orchestrating a data breach scheme during the 2020 presidential race. Peters' attorneys argue that President George Washington issued pardons to people convicted of both state and federal crimes in the whiskey rebellion of 1795, setting precedent. The court will hear arguments in the case on January 14th.

One killed in I-25 crash in Las Animas County Friday.

One person has died following a crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 25 in Las Animas County. According to The Colorado State Patrol, troopers responded to a crash around 3:17pm Friday in the Southbound lanes of I-25 near Mile Marker 34 near Aguilar. A Grey Ford Expedition traveling southbound with one person inside reportedly rolled over into the median. The driver, a 33-year-old-male was reportedly ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused a small fire at the scene that was put out by firefighters. All lanes of I- 25 were closed for a brief period during the investigation. The driver involved in the crash was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation.

CDPHE announces new possible measles exposure at DIA.

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is notifying the public of a possible measles exposure at Denver International Airport on Friday, December 12th. An out-of-state traveler with a confirmed case of measles traveled through Denver while infectious. The individual arrived at gate B45 in the B concourse at 7:24pm on December 17th, then departed from gate B84 in the B concourse at 9:41pm. Passengers who were exposed to the case on either flight will be notified directly.

December 23rd 2025

4th Judicial District Judge accepts plea deals for former RTN Funeral home owners.

A 4th Judicial District Judge announced yesterday that he will accept both plea deals for Jon and Carie Hallford, the owners of the former return to nature funeral home in Penrose. Previous plea agreements, rejected by the court, would have seen the pair serve around 20 years each in prison for the state case, concurrent with any federal sentence. The new plea deals mean that Jon Hallford will be sentenced to 30 to 50 years in prison. Carie Hallford will be sentenced to 25 to 35 years. The new agreements include dropping the financial charges and basing the sentence on the abuse of corpse charges. The Hallfords are accused of storing 191 decomposing bodies inside their funeral home. Families are calling for a 191-year sentence, one year for every body found. Jon Hallford will be sentenced in February. Carie Hallford will be sentenced in April.

Stolen Pueblo Police cruiser recovered in Canon City yesterday.

A Pueblo Police cruiser has been recovered after it was stolen and driven to Canon City just after midnight yesterday. According to Pueblo Police, officers responded to St. Mary Corwin Hospital on a disturbance call around 12:33am. A man identified as 37-year-old Manuel Trujillo was acting erratically, possibly under the influence. At one point, Trujillo jumped into the passenger side of a police cruiser, locked the doors, slid into the driver’s seat and sped away. Spike strips were used in Canon City to stop the cruiser, causing Trujillo to lose control and roll the cruiser. Trujillo was arrested and is facing charges of vehicular eluding, second degree assault, second degree motor vehicle theft, robbery, possession of a weapon by a previous offender, third degree assault and reckless driving.

CDOT says to expect heavier traffic in CO over the holidays.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to expect heavier traffic in many areas of Colorado over the next couple of weeks as people travel during the holidays. Drivers should expect increased traffic along the front range before and after the Christmas holiday, due to the number of large shopping areas located on or near the urban corridors. To ease holiday traffic, CDOT will suspend construction projects statewide by noon tomorrow, and also at noon on December 31st. No work is scheduled for Thursday, December 25th, and Thursday, January 1st. Motorists can check cotrip.org for information and conditions for the routes they plan to travel.

Public health officials warn of potential dangers of unlicensed food vendors.

Public health officials are warning about the potential dangers of eating food from unlicensed food vendors. Food vendors without a license haven't been inspected or approved to sell food and may not follow essential food safety practices that ensure safe food handling. Potential customers should look for, or request proof of, a valid license before placing an order. When a food vendor is licensed, health inspectors routinely visit the establishment to check for cleanliness and that business's employees are following safe food handling practices.

Great Sand Dunes Christmas Bird count to take place.

The annual Christmas bird count will take place at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve on Saturday, January 3rd, beginning at 7:45am. Birders of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. The park also invites residents within this year's count circle who have bird feeders at home to join in the effort. To participate in thecount at Great Sand Dunes, individuals must register by contacting Park Biologist Dewane Mosher at dewane_mosher@nps.gov, or call 719-378-6363.