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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 10. 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.

April 6th 2026

CO AG joins new multi state lawsuit against President Trump.

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined a multistate lawsuit against President Donald Trump over a new executive order on elections, saying that the directive unlawfully intrudes on states' authority to run their own voting systems and threatens access to mail ballots for millions of voters. The lawsuit alleges that Trump's executive order is unconstitutional because it intrudes on states' authority to run their own elections and limits who can vote by requiring eligibility to be tied to a federally approved list. Last Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order that establishes a national voter-eligibility list and imposes new restrictions on mail-in voting. The order also requires ballots to be placed in secure envelopes with unique barcodes for tracking. Weiser has filed more than 50 lawsuits against the Trump Administration.

CO State BHS delay vote on snap waiver.

The Colorado State Board of Human Services has reportedly delayed what was to be this week's vote on the proposed "healthy choice" snap waiver, marking the third delay for the board, and meaning that there will be no change to snap benefits in Colorado for now. The Colorado Department of Human Services is reportedly working to deliver a "stronger" policy package to the board. The changes under the current waiver would restrict snap recipients from buying certain things deemed unhealthy, like soda pop. CDHS is committed to enhancing access to healthy choices, helping improve health and quality of life for Coloradans, according to the agency. It is not currently known when the vote will take place.

CBI establish dedicated phone line and email.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has established a dedicated telephone line and email for investigatory leads after The Costilla County Sheriff, undersheriff and three deputies were indicted by the 12th Judicial District Attorney's office last month. CBI is encouraging community members to report possible misconduct involving personnel at the sheriff's office amid the ongoing investigation. Community members may call the tip line at 719-631-8550, or may also email tips to cbi_costillacountysocomplaints@state.co.us.

Colorado agencies announce beginning of first seat belt enforcement period of 2026.

Beginning today and running through April 12th, The Colorado Department of Transportation, The Colorado State Patrol and 26 local law enforcement agencies throughout Colorado will host the first seat belt enforcement period of 2026. Drivers can expect increased law enforcement patrols on the roads, with officers issuing citations to unbuckled drivers as part of the state's ongoing effort to reduce roadway fatalities. Drivers with unbuckled passengers, including children, can also be ticketed. More than 5,000 tickets were issued throughout all three click it or ticket enforcements last year, according to CDOT. Colorado's seat belt law was expanded last year, raising the age for primary seat belt requirements from 16 to 18, which means officers can pull over drivers if they observe an unrestrained minor in the vehicle.

CDOT announces beginning of I-25 cable rail installation.

The Colorado Department of Transportation has announced that it will begin cable rail installation in the median of Interstate 25 just north of Pueblo today. Work will take place on I-25 between Mile Markers 108.5 and 114.1. The cable rail installation will require some grading work, and cleaning culverts and inlets to address drainage. A weedbarrier will also be installed. Work hours will be 8pm to 5am, Sunday through Thursday. Median shoulder closures and some inside single lane closures will take place within the work zone.

April 3rd 2026

Court of Appeals panel ordered new sentencing for Tina Peters.

A three-judge Court of Appeals panel yesterday determined that a trial judge improperly sentenced Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters based upon her exercise of protected speech, while upholding her convictions at the same time. Peters, a Republican who served one term following her 2018 election, is serving a 9-year prison sentence for felony and misdemeanor offenses related to a security breach of her office's voting equipment. The court of appeals panel rejected Peters' evidentiary challenges to her convictions. The panel did order a new sentencing for Peters saying while it is proper for judges to consider a defendant's lack of remorse, the panel agreed that District Court Judge Matthew D. Barrett's comments went "well beyond relevant considerations" for her sentencing. While Peters asked that a different trial judge handle her re-sentencing, The Court of Appeals rejected that request.

Gardner Murder suspect found guilty in 2023 Gardner Murder.

David Freilino was found guilty on all counts in Third Judicial District Court in Walsenburg on Wednesday in connection to the 2023 killing of his neighbor, Bonnie Young, at her and her husband's ranch outside of Gardner. The verdict came after the jury deliberated for less than 90 minutes, following the trial that began last week. Freilino had already admitted to committing the crime, so the jury was asked to determine if Freilino was insane at the time of the April 5th, 2023, incident. The jury rejected the defense's argument that Freilino was not guilty by reason of insanity. District Court Judge J. Clay Mckisson III sentenced Freilino to natural life in The Colorado Department of Corrections for first degree murder and kidnapping, 24 years for second degree murder and 12 years each for first degree assault and first degree burglary. All of the sentences will be served concurrently.

Alamosa City Attorney notified City Council of ICE facility Wednesday.

Alamosa City Attorney Eric Schwiesow told The Alamosa City Council on Wednesday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been operating a holding facility on State Avenue, in Alamosa, which is an illegal use of the property. City Council members expressed hesitancy to get into a legal fight with the Federal Government, but did express shock at learning that ICE is operating a holding facility in Alamosa. A motion adopted on a 6-1 vote will allow the City to officially notify ICE of its zoning violations and that The City would not allow an expansion of the use. The city plans to more closely monitor ICE operations in the future.

Colorado City woman plead guilty in dog attack case Wednesday.

As part of a plea agreement, 47-year-old Jessica Hoff, of Colorado City, plead guilty on Wednesday to one count of animal cruelty. Hoff was facing charges following the death of her elderly mother in February of 2025, who was attacked by her dogs. Hoff's mother was found dead in a home in Colorado City. An autopsy determined her death was caused by a dog attack. The investigation showed that Hoff had left her mother at home alone with her dogs that day while she went to Pueblo to run errands. A total of 54 dogs and seven birds were located at the home. Hoff will serve three years of probation, according to the plea agreement.

CDOT announces CO 12 safety improvement project.

The Colorado Department of Transportation will begin a safety improvement project along Colorado 12 west of Weston, beginning later this month. Safety improvements will take place between mile marker 46.7 and mile marker 48. Work will include a 16’ widening an full-depth reclamation and reconstruction of the highway. Crews will also perform culvert repairs, new pavement markings and signing. Motorists should plan for up to 15-minute delays during construction. The project is expected to be complete in September.

April 2nd 2026

CO Politicians criticizing new executive order on voting.

Colorado politicians are criticizing President Donald Trump's new executive order issued on Tuesday, saying that the order's creation of a national voter-eligibility list and new limits on mail voting violate states' constitutional authority to run their own elections. HB26-1113, new legislation that has already passed the State House, would prohibit polling centers from closing early and allow them to stay open longer. It would also require the state to mail ballots earlier so voters have more time to return them. The bill is expected to be heard by the senate state, veterans and military affairs committee next week. Amendments are currently being drafted for the bill in response to Trump's Executive Order.

Custer County suspect in custody following burglary.

A suspect is in custody following a burglary, including stealing a surveillance camera, in southeast Custer County on Tuesday morning. According to The Custer County Sheriff's office, deputies arrested a suspect after stopping the suspect's vehicle and recovering stolen property from the burglary near Lake Isabel on Angel Road. Deputies were alerted to a burglary in progress around 9:45am on Tuesday. The person reporting the incident monitored the burglary with surveillance cameras installed on the property and provided deputies with updates. The suspect was taken to The Fremont County Jail on a class 3 felony charge. The suspect's name has not been released.

12th Judicial District Attorney's Office hosting open forum tonight.

The 12th Judicial District Attorney's Office is hosting an open forum tonight at The Alamosa County Courthouse to hear from The Costilla County Community regarding concerns of negative interactions with The Costilla County Sheriff's Office. The forum will be held from 6 to 8pm. The DA's office has issued indictments against the now former sheriff, undersheriff and three deputies in Costilla County. Former Sheriff Danny Sanchez resigned his position on Saturday. The others were placed on administrative leave. Costilla County Commissioners appointed deputy Joe Smith to be the interim sheriff on Monday. Tonight's meeting is for the general public. It will be held at The Alamosa County Courthouse at 8955 Independence Way in Alamosa, again from 6 to 8pm.

Following search warrant multiple Center suspects taken into custody.

Crystal Marquez, John Gardner Sr., John Gardner Jr., Donnie Jaramillo and Katherine Garcia were all taken into custody last Thursday by Saguache County Sheriff's Deputies during execution of a high-risk search warrant. The search warrant was executed on miles street in Center, Colorado, with assistance from the Center and Del Norte Police Departments. Deputies seized around 65 grams of methamphetamine, 15 grams of fentanyl, 3 grams of heroin, various high-risk prescription medications and money believed to be proceeds from illicit drug distribution. The case remains under investigation.

Colorado's Snowpack significantly reduced following record warmth.

Thanks to what was the warmest march on record, and no snow in more than three weeks, Colorado's Snowpack only has about three inches of liquid water remaining as of yesterday, with the state only reporting a total statewide snowpack of 22%. By river basin, The North Platte is currently reporting 38% of snowpack. The South Platte is at 35%. The Yampa & White is at 28% of snowpack. The Colorado is at 26%. The Gunnison is at 16%. The San Juan & Dolores and Arkansas River basins are both at 10%. and, The Upper Rio Grande River Basin is at the bottom with 9% of snowpack as of yesterday.

April 1st 2026

US Supreme Court strikes down Colorado's conversion therapy ban.

The United States Supreme Court, yesterday, in an 8-1 decision, has struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, saying that the law discriminates against a viewpoint. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the court's lone dissenter. The main litigant in the case, Kaley Chiles, a Colorado Springs Christian Therapist, said she was happy about the ruling, saying it was a decisive win for free speech, families and common sense. The ruling is expected to have impacts throughout The U.S. 27 states, plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, have banned conversion therapy. Colorado passed its ban on conversion therapy in 2019. Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued a statement saying "I am evaluating The U.S. Supreme Court ruling and working to figure out how to better protect LGBTQ youth and free speech in Colorado." He said "we are fighting for everyone's right to be who you are in our Colorado for all".

CO Gov Polis signes vaccine expansion bill into law.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis last week signed SB26-032, a bill that expands vaccine access and protects state vaccine policy from federal changes under the Trump Administration. The new law will allow Colorado's board of health to consider vaccine recommendations beyond those of the advisory committee on immunization practices, a center for disease control committee that provides vaccine guidance. The state may now also consider recommendations from The American Academy of Pediatrics, The American Academy of Family Physicians, The American College of obstetricians and gynecologists, and The American College of Physicians. Vaccine advocates are applauding the new law. The new law also codifies pharmacists' authority to continue prescribing and administering vaccines.

Remaining deputies walk out appointment of interim Costilla County Sheriff.

Following the appointment of interim Costilla County Sheriff Joe Smith, the remaining two deputies employed by the sheriff's office walked out, leaving smith as the only employee in the sheriff's office. Smith was appointed sheriff by Costilla County Commissioners on Monday after a grand jury indicted former Sheriff Danny Sanchez, the undersheriff, two deputies and a former deputy. The 12th Judicial District DA's Office says that 911 calls will still be answered at Alamosa dispatch, and nearby jurisdictions have agreed to assist. Sheriff Smith said last night that the county has already secured the immediate boots-on-the-ground support necessary to keep the county safe. The Colorado State Patrol has said that they'll assist the community by responding to life-safety emergencies to ensure immediate protection of the public "for as long as necessary".

Two Democrats chosen to run in Dem Primary for US House District 3.

Alex Kelloff and Dwayne Romero have been chosen as the two Democrats to run in The Democratic Primary for this year's U.S. House of Representatives election for Colorado District 3. Kelloff, a businessman and 4th-generation Coloradan, received the most delegate votes at the Democratic party assembly last weekend. Romero, a combat veteran and real estate management CEO was in 2nd place, clearing the 30% threshold for primary ballot access. On The Republican Side, incumbent Jeff Hurd is being challenged by Hope Scheppelman in the primary election in June.

CPW reminding hunters of big game draw application deadline.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding hunters that the deadline to submit a big-game draw application in the primary draw in approaching fast. Hunters should submit their application at cpwshop.com by April 7th at 8pm mountain standard time to be eligible to participate. If you have already submitted your application, CPW encourages you to review your receipt to make sure it was submitted correctly. Corrections are allowed up to the April 7th deadline through your cpwshop.com account.