November 10th 2026
Democrat candidate for CO CD4 declared victory yesterday.
Democrat Eileen Laubacher yesterday declared victory in Colorado's 4th Congressional
District, however, Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert says the
race isn't over. With an estimated 98% of the vote tallied, Laubacher held a 3,237-vote
lead over Boebert out of just over 380,000 votes counted, for a margin of 0.85%. Boebert
said yesterday that the race remains still too close to call and that her campaign is
preparing for a recount. She said her campaign is working with Republican groups to
encourage Republican voters in the district to "cure" their ballots before Thursday's
deadline. Laubacher's current margin is too wide to trigger an automatic recount under
state law, which requires that the difference between the top two candidates be 0.5% or
less of the highest vote-getter's total. Either candidate, or a political organization, can
request a recount no matter the margin, but they have to pay for it.
CO Gov-elect Weiser says Prop 132 may need "adjustments" before it can be enacted.
Colorado Governor-elect Phil Weiser says that the voter-approved ballot measure that
increases penalties for fentanyl crimes may need "adjustments" before it can be enacted.
Proposition 132 would make possession of any amount of fentanyl a felony carrying a
mandatory minimum prison sentence of 8 years and eliminate options to reduce penalties
for certain offenses. Weiser, currently Colorado's Attorney General, insists that it's
normal for the legislature to review statutory ballot measures to determine whether any
"adjustments" are needed. Weiser says that sometimes something is passed and it is
incomplete and not administrable. While some ballot measures have charged the
legislature to implement them, Proposition 132 does not. Instead, Proposition 132
directly changes the statutes dealing with fentanyl possession and does not mandate the
legislature to implement it or establish any regulatory framework. Weiser opposed
Proposition 132, saying it could result in individuals with mental and behavior health
conditions receiving jail time instead of treatment.
State of Colorado asking veterans and their families to check and claim lost property.
With tomorrow being veterans day, the State of Colorado is asking veterans and their
families to check and potentially claim military medals, service records and missing
money recovered from lost safety deposit boxes. Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young
said yesterday that the Department of Treasury holds 18 military decorations, including
five purple hearts, two bronze stars and two national defense service medals. Veterans
and their families can search for unclaimed property by going to
unclaimedproperty.colorado.gov.
Alamosa City Council to hold final public work session meeting next Wednesday.
The Alamosa City Council will hold a final public work session meeting on Wednesday,
November 18th, at 6pm, in the city council chambers to review the proposed access
control plan. The access control plan is a long-range planning document developed by
the city, county and CDOT to manager access points along US160 and US285 to keep the
corridor safer and to maintain mobility as traffic grows. Community members, business
owners, property owners and commuters are encouraged to attend or join via zoom.
CPW to offer free entry to military personnel/veterans to all State Parks tomorrow.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will offer veterans, active-duty military personnel and the
national guard free entry into all Colorado State Parks tomorrow as a thank you to U.S.
military members. Veterans and military members, residents and non-residents, can visit
any Colorado State Park for free by showing proof of military service. All other state
park fees remain in effect. More information can be found by going to cpw.state.co.us.
November 9th 2026
Rep Hurd declared winner in CO's CD3 election Friday.
Jeff Hurd, a Republican, was declared the winner of Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
seat on Friday for his second term, over Democratic challenger Dwayne Romero. As of
Friday, Hurd had received 49.29% of the vote to Romero's 47.44%, with Hurd receiving
6,132 votes more than Romero with 95% of the votes counted. Hurd, 47, was elected in
2024 after former 3rd District Rep. Lauren Boebert moved to run in Colorado's 4th
Congressional District. Hurd's campaign website says his priorities include border
security, deregulation, small-business development, cryptocurrency and blockchain
technology, the fiscal security of working families, water, agricultural security and
energy development.
Just a handful of votes separate candidates in Pueblo County Sheriff's race.
Just 278 votes separate Pueblo County Sheriff's race candidates Leroy Mora, who is
unaffiliated, and Allen Medina, who is a democrat, with more than a thousand ballots
remaining to be counted. Both candidates shared their priorities if elected. Mora pointed
to his experience across multiple divisions of the sheriff's office and said he plans to
focus on public safety infrastructure and community issues. Medina addressed concerns
about potential budget cuts to public safety. Medina defeated incumbent Pueblo County
Sheriff David Lucero in the primary election earlier this year. Both candidates say they
look forward to embracing all voters across the county if they win.
Trinidad residents involved in crash in Nebraska Thursday night.
Two Trinidad residents were involved in a two-vehicle accident in Southern Gage County
near Beatrice, Nebraska, on Thursday Night. According to The Gage County Sheriff's
Office, the crash involved a 2005 Taurus driven by 30-year-old Chasitity Keith, and a
2011 Dodge Ram 2500 driven by 25-year-old Clifford Blankenship, both of Trinidad.
Investigators say the car and pickup were both eastbound on Nebraska Highway 8. The
truck, driven by Blankenship, was stopped at the sign at the junction with U.S. 77 waiting
to turn north, when the car driven by Keith struck the rear of the pickup. Keith was
transported to Beatrice community hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Blankenship was not injured. Speed was a factor in the crash and Keith was cited for
causing the crash.
Road closures due to flooding in SW Colorado continue.
Road closures continue in Southwestern Colorado due to the flooding that has taken place
over the past couple of weeks. US 160 over Wolf Creek Pass to South Fork remains
closed. As does US 160 between Bayfield and Pagosa Springs. With a bridge to rebuild
about 18 miles west of Pagosa Springs and multiple washouts on Wolf Creek Pass, The
Colorado Department of Transportation has not given any indication as to when US 160
will be open again. Colorado 151 is also closed from Chimney Rock to Arboles.
Travelers are also advised to avoid traveling into downtown Pagosa Springs, as several
local roads remain affected by flooding. Colorado 17 over Cumbres and La Manga
Passes, following repairs to the roadway in Colorado and New Mexico, is now open
again, allowing quicker access to Pagosa Springs from the south via US 84.
2nd earthquake in 8 days took place in Las Animas County yesterday.
The 2nd quake in 8 days, an earthquake of magnitude 3.4 struck Las Animas County at
3:34am yesterday, November 8th, about 5 miles south-southeast of Stonewall Gap and 9
miles southwest of Weston, according to The U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was
in the hills of the Upper Purgatoire River, about 6 miles north of the New Mexico State
Line. No damage or other injuries were reported. Yesterday's quake comes a week after
a magnitude 3.7 on November 1st, which struck about 6 miles to the south-southeast of
Stonewall Gap and about 11 miles south-southwest of Weston. That was followed that
night by a 2.6 magnitude quake in the same place.
November 6th 2026
Rep Hurd widenes lead in CD3 and Rep Boebert still trailing in CD4.
3rd Congressional District U.S. Representative Jeff Hurd, a Republican, widened his lead
over Democratic challenger Dwayne Romero yesterday as more results were posted in
Colorado’s 3rd district. As of 4pm yesterday, Hurd led Romero by 6,197 votes, a margin
of 1.88%, in a race that is still too close to call, flipping the advantage Romero held by
wider margins on election night as counties reported early vote totals. Currently, with
97% of the vote counted, Hurd secured 49.31% of the vote to Romero’s 47.43%.
Libertarian Cory Robertson and Unaffiliated candidate Clifton Brown each had just over
1.5%. Hurd’s current lead is outside the margin that would trigger an automatic recount.
If Hurd ultimately wins, he may be the only House Republican from Colorado. The race
in the 4th District between Republican Lauren Boebert and Democrat Eileen Laubacher
also remains too close to call with Laubacher leading Boebert by 2,276 votes, or by just
0.7%.
Amendment 87 supporters declared victory yesterday.
Supporters of Amendment 87, the graduated tax initiative, declared victory yesterday
despite projections showing no clear winner. The proposal would rewrite Colorado's tax
code under the Colorado Taxpayers Bill of Rights by dissolving the current 4.4% flat
income tax rate and instead replacing it with a graduated income tax bracket. People and
businesses making less than $500,000 per year would see a small drop in their state
income taxes, however, those making above $500,000 per year would see their taxes
almost double. While the results favor the measure with 50.8% yes votes to 49.2% no
votes, a 1.6% margin, the winner won't be clear until every vote is counted. Supporters
of the measure say they're confident enough to call the race given most uncounted ballots
come from Denver and Boulder, where the measure is favored 2-to-1.
CDOT urging drivers to expect extensive detours in SW Colorado after flooding.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is urging motorists and commercial vehicle
drivers to expect extensive detours when traveling in Southwest Colorado, especially
when accessing Pagosa Springs and Durango. The recent flooding has washed out parts
of US160 and a bridge, causing full closures on common routes and significant repair
delays along key corridors. Current closures are Colorado 151 south of Chimney Rock,
or Milemarkers 27 to 30, where floodwaters washed out another section of roadway on
November 1st, about 4 miles south of US160. US 160 Pagosa Springs to Durango, where
support piers collapsed on The Piedra River Bridge. The bridge will require a complete
rebuild. Crews will install a temporary structure as soon as conditions permit. US 160
Wolf Creek Pass, Milemarkers 157 to 184.5 or Pagosa Springs to South Fork. At least
four locations along the 33-mile stretch have sustained severe damage caused by
flooding, mud and rock slides, with a segment of roadway completely washed out
approximately 6 miles west of South Fork, through the narrows. and, Colorado 17 from
Antonito to the New Mexico State Line, or Mile Marker 0 to 39, as repair work continues
at several locations. South of the New Mexico state line, there is also significant damage
that is being repaired by New Mexico. For detour routes, go to cotrip.org.
CPW completes reports on 3 lethal wolf removal efforts.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has completed and published final reports on the three lethal
removal efforts completed on September 7th and 9th. The removal efforts were conducted
in line with CPW's statutory and regulatory authority and were completed prior to the
temporary suspension of CPW's chronic depredation directive on September 30th. The
final reports can by found by going to cpw.state.co.us and selecting "wolves in Colorado:
chronic depredation events and removals".
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