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Shadow War: The Treasure That Changes Everything
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Shadow War: The Treasure That Changes Everything

By Drake Hunter | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” ~ Matthew 13:44 ~ Some battles are clear, but many wars are fought in the shadows—hidden struggles you're unaware of until something triggers your awareness. These quiet battles are often the most important, starting not with loud gunfire but with moments of discovery. These moments of discovery truly change everything, shedding light on what was once hidden. As a teenager in Carlsbad, California, I lived yards from the beach. Usually, before sunrise, I’d grab my surfboard and surf at first light; only a few were that committed. But we weren’t alon...
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“Apologize to the Constitution”: House rejects amendment on 3D gun bill
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“Apologize to the Constitution”: House rejects amendment on 3D gun bill

By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice The debate over 3D-printed firearms took an unexpected turn Friday when Rep. Scott Bottoms stepped forward with a constitutional warning. House Bill 26-1144 would ban the 3D printing of firearms and certain gun parts. Bottoms said if it violates the Constitution, it should fall. His amendment would have required the entire measure to rise or fall as one. The amendment failed after a standing division vote. “I would like to apologize to the Constitution for what we just did to it,” Bottoms said. The vote marked the most dramatic moment in a lengthy second reading debate over a bill that would make it illegal to 3D print firearms and certain gun parts, and restrict the sharing of digital files used to produce th...
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Dathan Jones announces U.S. Senate run, says he “Can no longer sit on the sidelines”
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Dathan Jones announces U.S. Senate run, says he “Can no longer sit on the sidelines”

By Shaina Cole | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice With housing prices climbing toward half a million dollars, grocery bills stretching household budgets, and energy policy battles intensifying across the state, Colorado’s affordability crisis is emerging as a defining issue of the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Jones said the direction Colorado is heading made sitting out no longer an option. “I'm running because I can no longer sit on the sidelines and wait for things to happen,” Jones said. “Somebody's gotta step up and do something, and my campaign is to serve all the citizens of Colorado and represent them in the U.S. Senate capacity to promote the desires of the people, bring them into a place of  truth, liberty and justice.” From the Pulpit to Politi...
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After Trump pulls endorsement, CD3 Republicans weigh loyalty and constitutional independence
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After Trump pulls endorsement, CD3 Republicans weigh loyalty and constitutional independence

By Jen Schumann | Rocky Mountain Voice President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd and instead back primary challenger Hope Scheppelman reshaped the Republican race in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District. It also sharpened a debate inside the party: does representation mean standing firm on constitutional ground—even when that conflicts with the president—or aligning closely with the America First agenda? From Durango to Grand Junction, Republicans are trying to sort out what Trump’s move means—not just for June, but for November. A question of representation Delta County resident Shirley Bauer said Trump’s announcement hit her hard. “When I heard President Trump pulled his endorsement of Rep. Jeff Hurd, it honestly thr...
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You can’t afford your government: The cost of Colorado’s “affordability” agenda
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You can’t afford your government: The cost of Colorado’s “affordability” agenda

By Dave Kerber | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Here we go again. Another crisis has materialized demanding our immediate attention and action. In the 2024 elections, Democrats took to lamenting the unaffordability of stuff in America to sweep to victory. Absent in those campaigns were any suggestions as to exactly how to make things “affordable” nor was there any mention that it was the Democrats with their massive post-COVID, Inflation Reduction Act spending that crammed money into the economy causing the rapid increase in inflation and economic unhappiness. Trump initially responded that affordability was a hoax, that the price of gas was down, and that little girls only needed two dolls not thirty-four. After being mocked by those who caused the crisis, he ...
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President Trump’s Historic Year of Achievements for Colorado
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President Trump’s Historic Year of Achievements for Colorado

By Christy Fidura | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice When Joe Biden left office, he left a legacy of weakness, wokeness, and worry among the American people about our nation's future. In just over one year, President Trump has turned America around to ensure that the state of our Union is strong, and the future is bright. Despite inheriting an economy on the verge of collapse, President Trump stopped the bleeding and is getting America, and Colorado, back on the right path. True wages for workers increased more than $1,100 last year and Americans are reaping the rewards of tax refunds up 15% this year thanks to President Trump and Republicans passing the largest tax cut in history. The Working Class Families Tax Cut fulfilled several of President Trump's c...
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State approval to farm? Lawmakers debate new limits on seed and pest control
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State approval to farm? Lawmakers debate new limits on seed and pest control

By Sen. Byron Pelton | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Colorado’s farmers and ranchers already face significant challenges, including volatile commodity prices, rising input costs, labor shortages, and unpredictable weather. They should not also have to contend with a state legislature that increasingly seeks to regulate how they protect crops and livestock.  Yet that is precisely what Senate Bills 26-062 and 26-065 represent: a top-down attack on agriculture that increases costs, undermines private property rights, and signals deep disrespect for the men and women who feed our nation and the world. A Direct Hit on Practical Pest Control SB26-062 would significantly restrict the sale and use of common rodenticides and glue traps. While intended to pr...
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Running on the American Dream: Inside Joshi’s Senate Campaign
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Running on the American Dream: Inside Joshi’s Senate Campaign

By Shaina Cole | Contributing Writer, Rocky Mountain Voice Dr. Janak Joshi is back on the campaign trail — this time seeking the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate. The physician and former state legislator is entering Colorado’s caucus process, which begins March 3, ahead of district and state assemblies and the June primary. When asked why he entered the race, his answer centered less on political ambition and more on concern — about affordability, opportunity and what kind of country future generations will inherit. “I am running for US Senate because we are seeing that the Democrats, and particularly the liberals, haven't done much in the last five years to help in any way to Colorado and as a country.” He spoke about rising costs, businesses closing and ...
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They Would Not Stand for Americans
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They Would Not Stand for Americans

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice During the State of the Union, Donald Trump issued a clear and direct statement. “If you agree with this statement, then stand up and show your support: The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal immigrants.” Every Republican in the chamber stood. Not one Democrat did. https://twitter.com/TheRMVoice/status/2026479858017276192 That moment was not theater. It was a stress test. And it revealed something deeply troubling about the state of the Democratic Party at the highest levels of government. Protection of citizens is not a partisan concept. It is the foundational obligation of any legitimate government. The Constitution exists to secure the bless...
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As in the Days of Noah: Moral Decline, Divine Patience, and the Certainty of Judgment
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As in the Days of Noah: Moral Decline, Divine Patience, and the Certainty of Judgment

By C. J. Garbo | Guest Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Civilizations do not collapse at random. They follow patterns. Scripture presents that pattern with clarity. Moral order produces stability. Moral rebellion produces decay. The sequence is consistent across centuries and continents. Romans 1 describes the progression in forensic detail. People suppress truth. They exchange what is righteous for what is corrupt. God then gives them over. That phrase signals something profound. Judgment often begins with permission. Restraint is lifted. Disorder becomes self-inflicted. What was once shameful becomes celebrated. What was once honored becomes despised. The Old Testament confirms the pattern at a national scale. Israel did not fall in a single dramatic mo...
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