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Presidential debate, Taylor Swift, Meta credited for surge in Colorado voter registrations
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Presidential debate, Taylor Swift, Meta credited for surge in Colorado voter registrations

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice A three-day period in September has led to a surge in voter registration, the office of Secretary of State Jena Griswold reports, and performer Taylor Swift may get to take some credit. More than 21,000 either registered to vote in the state or updated their registration during the period, which began Sept. 10 with Swift's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in advance of a televised debate that night between Harris and former President Donald Trump. It represents a 0.5% increase in voter registrations. “Registering to vote is the first step to making your voice heard in our democracy,” Griswold said. “It is exciting to see Coloradans registering to vote and getting involved in advance of this November’s election. Every voter has a vo...
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Two students face charges over alleged false threats to Colorado Springs-area schools
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Two students face charges over alleged false threats to Colorado Springs-area schools

By Mackenzie Bodell | The Gazette Multiple local law enforcement agencies responded to several online threats being made against Colorado Springs-area schools Wednesday, and two local students face charges over false threats, officials said. The two students are from two separate local schools and are facing charges for their "participation in spreading false information regarding threats to schools locally and nationwide," according to an El Paso County Sheriff's Office news release. One student faces charges involving alleged interference of an educational institution, and the other faces charges for alleged false reporting and the interference of an educational institution. Their names were not released Wednesday because they are minors. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Colorado realtor says Fed’s interest rate cut “a good time to make big purchases, especially homes”
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Colorado realtor says Fed’s interest rate cut “a good time to make big purchases, especially homes”

By Michael Abeyta | CBS Colorado A Colorado real estate broker says Wednesday's announcement by the Federal Reserve that they are lowering the interest rate by .5 percentage points was somewhat expected and that he was somewhat ready for it. "I thought the Fed was going to be a little bit more conservative and do a 0.25 percentage cut. However, the 0.5 is where we're at. So not shock, not surprise," said Brett Weinstein, the CEO of Guide Real Estate. That means it costs consumers less in interest to borrow money. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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In new ad, Republican Jeff Hurd vows to prioritize expanding access to health care in rural Colorado
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In new ad, Republican Jeff Hurd vows to prioritize expanding access to health care in rural Colorado

By Ernest Luning | Colorado Politics Republican congressional candidate Jeff Hurd hits the road to talk health care in a TV ad his campaign released Wednesday in Colorado's sprawling 3rd Congressional District. "I remember when mom got really sick with cancer, we had to travel out of state for help," says Hurd as he navigates a wide-open highway from behind the wheel of a pickup truck in the 30-second spot. "Today, some Coloradans have to travel for hours for even the most basic care. We can do better." Adds Hurd: "I'll make expanding health care access for rural Colorado a top priority. Protect Social Security and Medicare. I'll always remember who I'm fighting for." READ THE FULL STORY AT COLORADO POLITICS
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How engine trouble in Grand County inspired Constitution Day celebrations in Mesa County
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How engine trouble in Grand County inspired Constitution Day celebrations in Mesa County

By Jen Schumann | Contributor, Rocky Mountain Voice Mesa County residents Edward and Betty Baltzer were in Grand County last summer when their Jeep broke down. During repairs, Betty saw a sign for Constitution Day events there and snapped a photo to show her friend, Lisa Fry. This sparked the idea to organize a celebration in Mesa County. Lisa Fry and Ruth Kinnett, co-hosts of The Mesa County Compass YouTube channel, led the initiative. Their efforts gained support from Mesa County Commissioners, resulting in a proclamation read by Commissioner Bobbie Daniel on Sept. 17 during a special ceremony. "Celebrating the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an opportunity for all Americans to realize the achievements of the framers and the rights, privileges and resp...
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Ganahl: The Republican movement of health, freedom and personal liberty
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Ganahl: The Republican movement of health, freedom and personal liberty

By Heidi Ganahl | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As the 2024 election cycle unfolds, the Republican Party is embracing a new wave of support from health-conscious and liberty-minded voters. With former President Donald Trump at the helm, the party is tapping into concerns over personal freedom, government overreach and the nation’s health. A significant figure in this movement is Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., whose message of "Making America Healthy Again" (MAHA) resonates with a diverse and growing segment of the electorate. Joining this powerful message is Nicole Shanahan, a leader and advocate for tech-driven solutions to health and environmental issues, whose influence is beginning to reshape the narrative on these critical topics. While Kennedy may have ended his own presidential...
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Lara Trump details how ‘military-age men’ use children to cross border
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Lara Trump details how ‘military-age men’ use children to cross border

By Jamie Joseph | Washington Examiner Republican National Committee Co-Chairwoman Lara Trump detailed a tactic she said illegal immigrants are using to cross over the border, which involves using “the same child” repeatedly for different crossings. Trump recently toured the southern border to see the border crisis herself, during which she “learned a lot.” She explained that the number of women who are sexually assaulted while crossing the border is close to over 50%, a “much higher” number than what is reported. “I learned a term ‘recycled child,’ that’s a child that the Border Patrol sees four, five, six, maybe even seven times,” Trump said on Fox News’s Hannity. “The same child coming over the border with different military-aged men so that those men ca...
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Gonzalez: Needle exchange site in Colorado Springs lacks transparency
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Gonzalez: Needle exchange site in Colorado Springs lacks transparency

By Longinos Gonzalez, Jr. | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Needle exchange programs and drug injection sites, described by proponents as “safe injection sites” or “overdose prevention centers,” are ideas that radicals throughout the state continue to push upon our communities, even where they are largely opposed by the public and previously rejected by local institutions.   Luckily, at least for one more year, the legislature rejected the most recent supervised drug injection site bill proposal.  Unfortunately, this bill is likely to find renewed advocacy in 2025 by numerous Democrats.  However, the push for needle exchanges, or syringe access programs, under the guise of “harm reduction” continues and has come to Colorado Springs without ever having compl...
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Return to Nature Funeral Home victims react to state plea deal
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Return to Nature Funeral Home victims react to state plea deal

By Austin Sack | Fox 21 News Jon and Carie Hallford, the Return to Nature Funeral home owners, are scheduled to appear in person on Friday, Sept. 20 for a final arraignment hearing. They will either take a state plea deal or proceed to trial. This comes after the Hallfords accepted a federal plea deal on Thursday, Sept. 12. The Hallfords were indicted in April on fraud charges, accused of misspending nearly $900,000 in pandemic relief funds on vacations, jewelry, and other personal expenses. The 15 charges brought by the federal grand jury are separate from the more than 200 criminal counts pending against them in state court for corpse abuse, money laundering, theft, and forgery. Meanwhile, victims of the Return to Nature Funeral Home are still waiting to find out what happened t...
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Car insurance rates are still sky high in Colorado. Here’s how you can make sure you’re paying as little as possible
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Car insurance rates are still sky high in Colorado. Here’s how you can make sure you’re paying as little as possible

By Karen Morfitt | CBS Colorado One of the biggest drivers of inflation in America over the past few years has been car insurance. The cost of paying for insurance coverage on a vehicle has soared since 2020, especially in Colorado, which is now one of the worst states in the country in terms of cost. In 2023, rates jumped an average of 23%, with the pace continuing this year. Rates are up another 16% in 2024 and experts say it could top out at 22% before the end of the year. Steve Hakes is the owner of Rocky Mountain Insurance Center, a brokerage that helps Colorado consumers shop for carriers. READ THE FULL STORY AT CBS COLORADO
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