The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel: A no-win situation
Credit the Bureau of Land Management for trying to find a solution to a complicated problem.
In Wednesday’s edition, the Sentinel’s Dennis Webb chronicled Bill Babbel’s quest to erect a flagpole on BLM land near a famous local landmark that fronts U.S. Highway 50 between Grand Junction and Delta.
There’s already a flagpole at that location – the site of the renowned blue spruce “Christmas tree” – on the west side of the highway. Babbel wants to install a much-taller 25-foot flagpole to fly the U.S. flag and illuminate it at night.
Republican Victor Marx taps George Markert as lieutenant governor pick in Colorado’s race for governor
Ernest Luning
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Colorado Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx named George Markert, a retired Marine colonel, as his running mate for lieutenant governor Friday morning, saying the retired former U.S. Senate candidate will bring “exceptional character, proven leadership and a lifetime of serving...
Pueblo mayor, council concoct Trumpian Texas Two-Step | Dennis Maes
Dennis Maes
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Updated 14 hours ago
Several weeks ago, an article was published positing Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham is a disciple of the calamitous Donald Trump school of governance — specifically as it related to questionable ethical practices and the misuse of public funds. Recently, Graham...
Colorado can’t afford to turn its back on proven public safety technology | GUEST COLUMN
Colorado Politics
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Updated 14 hours ago
By Samuel G. Michael I recently saw a report that said Colorado is leading the way in artificial intelligence adoption for businesses. Across our state, more business owners and employees than ever before use AI for their everyday functions —...
Misconduct complaints from ex-Colorado judicial discipline director dismissed against federal judges
Michael Karlik
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Updated 12 hours ago
The administrative body for the Denver-based federal appeals court upheld a finding last week that misconduct complaints against Colorado’s chief federal trial judge and the chief appeals judge warranted dismissal and appeared to be a “litigation tactic” by the complaining...
First-ever Red Rocks naturalization ceremony draws most diverse group of new citizens
Michael Karlik
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Updated 15 hours ago
Colorado’s federal trial court held its first-ever naturalization ceremony for nearly 300 new citizens on Thursday at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. “We’re doing it to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the United States. Red...
Colorado lawmakers start crafting strategy to manage $200 million in federal rural health funds
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 16 hours ago
Members of the Colorado legislature’s new Commission on Medicaid raised concerns Wednesday about the federal Rural Health Transformation Program created under H.R. 1. The bipartisan, bicameral commission, created in the last legislative session to guide implementation of Medicaid changes under...
Democrat Jessica Killin’s internal poll shows dead heat with U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in Colorado’s 5th CD
Ernest Luning
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Updated 13 hours ago
Jessica Killin, the Democratic nominee in Colorado’s 5th Congressional District, is in a statistical tie with Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, according to an internal poll released this week by Killin’s campaign. The poll of likely general election voters, conducted...
Thousands of migrants bull-rush Spanish border, sparking ‘total humanitarian and social emergency’
Timothy Nerozzi
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Updated 17 hours ago
Hundreds of migrants in Morocco have bull-rushed through the Spanish border into the European Union, exacerbating the migration crisis. A mob of African migrants plowed past border guards and circumvented barriers into the Spanish territory of Ceuta this week, creating...
Violent and property crimes decreased in Colorado in 2025, according to new data
Marissa Ventrelli
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Updated 16 hours ago
Violent and property crime rates in Colorado decreased significantly in 2025, according to data from the state’s public safety agency. The violent crime rate decreased by 10.7% from 2024 to 2025, resulting in over 3,300 fewer crimes reported statewide, while...
The Latest: Senate plans vote to hold Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer COVID-19 questions
The Associated Press
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Updated 23 hours ago
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky subpoenaed Fauci to appear before a Senate...