
Mesa, Montrose counties issue limited Dolores River proposal
After months of discussion over a plan to protect more than 400,000 acres, commissioners are pitching a much smaller idea.

By Tom Hesse

Bennet optimistic after Biden withdrawal, but sees ‘very close election’ ahead
Colorado’s senior senator has endorsed Kamala Harris to take over the top of the ticket.


Colorado Democratic delegate reflects on Biden announcement, what’s next
Erik Clarke will be among the Democrats tasked with deciding on the heir apparent to the top of the ticket


All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk
The oft-delayed criminal trial of Tina Peters is scheduled to start at the end of the month.

By Tom Hesse

Gunnison city council member talks Cora community following new health care report
For Marisela Ballesteros, a new report detailing health disparities for Gunnison’s Cora population is a chance to reflect on what the region can be doing to better serve all newcomers.


New report explores health care challenges for Gunnison’s Cora residents
Mental health, language barriers noted in interviews with Cora community members.


Southern Ute Tribe to take Colorado to court over sports betting
The complaint alleges state officials hindered Tribal efforts to create an online sports book after 2019.

By Tom Hesse

A Grand Junction family shelter is expanding their services to a growing homeless population: older women
Chronic health issues, housing affordability and family disputes are driving factors.

By Tom Hesse

Roaring Fork musician Natalie Spears’ new album features a collaboration with the sandhill crane (yes, the bird)
Natalie Spears’ “Hymn of Wild Things” wanders with roots folk music from Colorado to New Orleans.

By Tom Hesse

Colorado Senators offer guidance on Dolores conservation talks, stop short of monument endorsement
Bennet, Hickenlooper outline management priorities for protecting Dolores River area in Montrose and Mesa counties.

By Tom Hesse

Appeals court vacates sentences for Montrose funeral home directors who sold body parts
Owners of the Sunset Mesa Funeral Home pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining, selling and shipping body parts.

By Tom Hesse

Bennet, Haaland visit Carbondale to celebrate conservation success, but work remains to permanently protect Thompson Divide area
A Biden Administration move earlier this year protected more than 200,000 acres, but only Congress can make it permanent.

By Tom Hesse

Interview: On centennial of citizenship act, Southern Ute leaders see cause to reflect rather than celebrate
Southern Ute Tribal Council Vice Chair Lorelei Cloud on what the Indian Citizenship Act did, and didn’t do.

By Tom Hesse

Jeff Hurd is the pick for Republicans in 3rd Congressional District
The Grand Junction attorney will face Democrat Adam Frisch this fall in the race to replace departing Rep. Lauren Boebert.


Ouray police chief fired after multiple complaints as stepson faces sexual assault charges
Jeffrey Wood has been on paid administrative leave since January.

By Tom Hesse

Next stop for ‘waxy crude’ oil train: the U.S. Supreme Court
The Court has agreed to review a case that shut down plans to ship more oil along the Colorado River.

By Tom Hesse