
Password mishap latest headache for Colorado’s beleaguered election clerks
Some County Clerks say the 11th-hour uncertainty about the security of the state elections system has prompted new questions from anxious voters.


Secretary of State Jena Griswold says employee responsible for posting voting equipment passwords is gone
“Ultimately, a civil servant made a serious mistake and we’re actively working to address it,” Griswold said.


U.S. Supreme Court sets date to hear Uinta oil train dispute
The Uinta Basin Railway project would increase oil shipments along the Colorado River.

By Tom Hesse

What we know about the voter fraud scheme in Mesa County
Around a dozen ballots stolen in Mesa County are connected to a voter fraud scheme.


Coloradan who died from E. coli infection linked to McDonald’s food was Mesa County resident
At least 10 of the state’s 26 confirmed cases of E. coli infection were in Mesa County residents, health officials say.


Colorado ski season is here and Wolf Creek is at the front of the pack
The Southern Colorado ski area will be the first to open this season.

By Tom Hesse

Mesa County ballot measure marks divergent paths for transportation plans
County residents will decide if a new interchange is worth 30-year financial commitment.

By Tom Hesse

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