
Colorado patient, employee information posted on dark web in health systems hack
Axis Health System, which operates facilities from Montrose to Durango, says someone gained access to their files. The criminals demanded Bitcoin in return.

By Tom Hesse

State asks court to dismiss tribal gaming lawsuit
The Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes sued Colorado over their stance on sports betting.

By Tom Hesse

How a campaign of ‘vengeance’ and a unity candidate could sway one of Colorado’s closest congressional contests
Unity party candidate Adam Withrow and Libertarian James Wiley are on the ballot in Colorado’s 3rd District.

By Tom Hesse

What’s that on my ballot? A 1998 constitutional amendment exists largely as a voting novelty 26 years later
Colorado candidates may submit declarations of voluntary term limits and have that pledge shared with voters.

By Tom Hesse

Artist, ACLU sue Vail after appointment is pulled for Gaza statement
Danielle SeeWalker saw her artist residency canceled after posting art critical of deaths in Gaza

By Tom Hesse

Blue Mesa bridge to open to all vehicles as repair work enters new stage
Closed in April and partially re-opened in July, the middle bridge over Blue Mesa Reservoir is now open to all legal loads.

By Tom Hesse

Teenager identified as human remains found in freezer near Grand Junction
The severed head was found in a freezer by the new owners of a house.

By Tom Hesse

Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters sentenced to 9 years behind bars
Peters was found guilty in August on charges related to her handling of election equipment.


Colorado Mesa University composer talks latest works and relearning composition after life takes an unexpected turn
Brian Krinke is a composer who teaches violin, viola and composition at Colorado Mesa University. His latest works include a showcase of the violin and a musical interpretation of a 1960s Italian short story.

By Tom Hesse

CU’s new conservative visiting scholar on liberalism’s shortcomings, academia and JD Vance
In an interview with Colorado Matters, Patrick Deneen said he’s hopeful his time in Boulder will give both liberal and conservative thinkers a different perspective.


Ute Mountain Ute Tribe joins lawsuit against Colorado over sports betting
This follows a complaint filed in federal court by the Southern Ute Tribe.

By Tom Hesse

Montrose County man accused of starting Bucktail fire trying to cremate his dog
A Nucla man faces criminal charges related to the August wildfire, which burned more than 11 square miles and caused $200,000 in damage.

By Tom Hesse

Hurd, Frisch press each other on abortion, campaign tactics in first debate
The two are competing to take the seat Rep. Lauren Boebert will be vacating.

By Tom Hesse

Colorado’s Attorney General wants fewer phones in class and his office is willing to pay for it
Attorney General Phil Weiser announced a new program to provide grants of up to $50,000 to Colorado school districts looking to put phone policies in place.

By Tom Hesse

Colorado Mesa University unveils new performing arts venue fit for the stars
The Asteria Theatre was made possible thanks to $39 million from the state, the largest single grant given to CMU.


How a CSU researcher is working to predict the perfect peach
Ioannis Minas, an associate professor of pomology, has been working for about eight years on a way to better target the short window Colorado has for peaches.

By Tom Hesse