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Jan. 9, 2026: Tina Peters’ latest appeal; Venezuela’s future; Could wildfire strike Denver?

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Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters at the 2022 Colorado Republican State Assembly on April 9, 2022 at the Broadmoor World Arena in Colorado Springs. She won a spot on the GOP primary ballot for Secretary of State there despite being under grand jury indictment felony indictment for alleged election security breaches, in a case overseen by a Republican prosecutor.

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Tina Peters' case returns to court next week as her lawyers try to free her from prison. Unless and until that happens, Colorado may continue to feel the Trump Administration's wrath. Then, after a history of booms and busts, a Venezuela expert at DU on what comes next for his native country. Also, could Denver experience a wildfire? Plus, an idea that never came to pass: Why can't you check your bags at Denver Union Station when you take the airport train? Colorado Wonders about those funny, punny electronic road signs. Finally, musician Cousin Curtiss won't stay put.

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