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Delta County schools grapple with state-mandated gender policies in community opposed to it
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Delta County schools grapple with state-mandated gender policies in community opposed to it

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice In January 2025, House Bill 24-1039 will take affect across Colorado, requiring public schools to honor students' chosen names and pronouns. Schools are engaged in discussions as they form policies that adhere to the law. The community outcry in Delta County, a rural community in Western Colorado, reflects the challenges many school districts face. Delta residents have a history of taking a stand for local control and community values in the face of what they see as state overreach and an inappropriate pro-LGBTQ+ agenda in schools. Last year, the Delta County School Board passed Resolution 2023-29 to ensure that any social studies curriculum addressing LGBTQ cultures would be age-appropriate and focused on achievements...
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Tina Peters is now a Larimer Co. inmate. Here’s detail on why Mesa Co. chose to transfer Peters
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Tina Peters is now a Larimer Co. inmate. Here’s detail on why Mesa Co. chose to transfer Peters

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Fears expressed by Tina Peters to Mesa County Sheriff's Office deputies during her stay in the county's jail led to the decision this week to relocate the former Mesa County clerk, the Rocky Mountain Voice has learned. In an overabundance of caution and to help ensure her feeling of safety, Peters has been transferred to the Larimer County jail. Sgt. Justin Montover, of the Mesa County Sheriff’s Professional Standards and Internal Affairs Unit, clarified key details regarding Peters’ incarceration and the measures taken to address her concerns.  “On several occasions, Tina was asked if she felt safe and to provide specifics about any issues," he said. "She expressed fears, but did not provide clear details about d...
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Tina Peters has been transferred from Mesa County to Larimer County jail
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Tina Peters has been transferred from Mesa County to Larimer County jail

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Former Mesa County Clerk and Recorder Tina Peters has been transferred from the Mesa County jail to the Larimer County jail.  According to Larimer County booking information, Peters was processed as an inmate into the Larimer County jail at 11:53 a.m.  Wednesday. No other booking information was provided. On Oct. 3, 2024, Judge Matthew Barrett sentenced Peters to a 9-year prison sentence after she was previously found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant, conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with an order by the secretary of state.  She was immediately taken into custody following sentencing. The sentence i...
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Schumann: Socialist seeds in conservative soil? The new battle for Western Colorado’s identity
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Schumann: Socialist seeds in conservative soil? The new battle for Western Colorado’s identity

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Beneath the wide-open skies of Western Colorado, a clash of ideologies is quietly unfolding that could shake the foundations of its conservative stronghold.  In towns like Grand Junction and Fruita, socialist ideology is finding fertile ground in the form of The Revolutionist, a grassroots publication distributed across 20 locations — from coffee shops to counseling offices and specialty smoking accessory stores.  This shift raises questions about whether the region’s core principles of free-market capitalism, individual liberty and the rule of law will remain intact, or if they’ll erode under the growing influence of socialist activism. The revival of The Revolutionist draws a direct line to the early 20...
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Boebert calls upon Senate to get her ZIP code bill to President’s desk
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Boebert calls upon Senate to get her ZIP code bill to President’s desk

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice “While this may seem like a niche issue to some, it is extremely important to these cities and towns that asked for this bill to be put forward on their behalf,” Congresswoman Lauren Boebert told her colleagues on the House floor as she urged them to pass her bipartisan ZIP Code bill, H.R. 8753.  Boebert shared, “It is estimated that the city of Lone Tree, in my new district in Colorado, is losing about $5 million in sales tax revenue each year because of this ZIP Code issue.” The bill promises far-reaching impacts, from strengthening local identities to improving emergency response times. Boebert discussed its significance and the hurdles it faced before urging her colleagues to support it. “This is a very frustrating...
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State Rep. Brandi Bradley is fundraising, but this time to spread Christmas cheer
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State Rep. Brandi Bradley is fundraising, but this time to spread Christmas cheer

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice  It’s a scene no parent wants to imagine: children sleeping on floors, wearing shoes three sizes too small or going without a warm coat during the winter.  Yet, for hundreds of children in Douglas County, this is a stark reality.  “We had more than 300 homeless or displaced kids in Douglas County last year,” state Rep. Brandi Bradley shares. “This isn’t because people are wasting money. It’s because they can’t afford the cost of living. The economy we’ve created through state-level decisions has put people in impossible situations.” Bradley, who represents District 39 in Douglas County, is driven to change that in ways that surpass her fight at the capitol. And she’s calling on her community to join her in sp...
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Illegal immigrants straining education and healthcare, Common Sense report finds
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Illegal immigrants straining education and healthcare, Common Sense report finds

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice  Illegal immigrants have targeted Denver as a key destination since late 2022. The rate of new arrivals may have decreased in 2024, but the fiscal impact on the city's finances, schools and healthcare systems has not. A recent report by the Common Sense Institute (CSI) shows the fiscal burden on Denver. It found that, as of November 2024, $79 million was spent on services for illegal immigrants. This figure represents about 8% of the city’s 2025 budget. These funds were allocated to a variety of essential services, including: Temporary shelter and housing assistance. Transportation and food distribution. Childcare and other support services. City officials initially projected spending of $180 million through 20...
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‘If you want the truth, seek the truth’: Mesa Co. Clerk Gross responds to article allegations
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‘If you want the truth, seek the truth’: Mesa Co. Clerk Gross responds to article allegations

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice  Tina Peters, the former Mesa County Clerk and a Gold Star mother with a clean prior record, has now served two months of a nine-year prison sentence. She was found guilty on seven charges related to the unlawful access she granted to the county's election system. Recent open-record requests published by The Gateway Pundit reveal an alleged conflict of interest: while facing political persecution for investigating possible election data manipulation by the secretary of state and Dominion Voting Systems, Clerk Peters was unknowingly working alongside county officials who were also Dominion contractors. The Gateway Pundit article raised questions about whether the public knew that county officials and employees were also wo...
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‘There are still a lot of unanswered questions’: Clerks react to investigative report on BIOS password exposure
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‘There are still a lot of unanswered questions’: Clerks react to investigative report on BIOS password exposure

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice  A report detailing the findings of an investigation into the activities of the Colorado secretary of state's office during the public exposure of BIOS passwords, in the days leading up to the 2024 election, was released Monday. It drew mixed reactions from clerks on both sides of the Continental Divide. "I’m glad that they did an independent investigation," said Mesa County Clerk Bobbie Gross. "The secretary of state should be accountable and responsible for her actions.” Similarly, El Paso County Clerk Steve Schleiker praised the action. "The investigation demonstrated a commitment to accountability by addressing the serious error and trying to ensure public trust in the election processes," he said. The compl...
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Douglas Co. Commissioner Lora Thomas says she was ‘evicted from my office’ amid political conflict
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Douglas Co. Commissioner Lora Thomas says she was ‘evicted from my office’ amid political conflict

By Jen Schumann | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Lora Thomas has resigned from her position as Douglas County commissioner, a term which was to end in five weeks. According to a Denver 7 report, Thomas cites years of harassment by fellow commissioners George Teal and Abe Layden as the reason for her decision. In a press release and conference, Thomas reflected on her public service and the personal toll of the ongoing conflict. Thomas' resignation ends a career in public service which lasted decades. Before serving as a county commissioner, she broke barriers. She was the first woman captain and major in the Colorado State Patrol. She also served as Douglas County coroner, reducing office costs by 33% and rooting out internal corruption. Thomas noted her commitmen...
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