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‘We’re going to get this seat back’: Bright vying to reclaim Senate District 13 for Republicans
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‘We’re going to get this seat back’: Bright vying to reclaim Senate District 13 for Republicans

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Scott Bright has an eye on reclaiming the Senate District 13 seat for Republicans in the Colorado Legislature. The district overlays the 48th, 50th and 63rd Colorado House districts in the areas of Brighton, Greeley and largely the Hwy. 85 corridor. Senate District 13 had been held by Republican John Cooke, for a short term the minority leader in the Colorado Senate, but upon him becoming term-limited, the seat went to Democrat Kevin Priola following redistricting. Prior to Cooke, Republican Scott Renfroe held the seat for eight years. "We're going to get this seat back," Bright said during a recent campaign event. "It is really important that we win this Senate seat, and a couple of other winnable seats." Among his top priorities would be...
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Poll: Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a villain or hero?
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Poll: Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, a villain or hero?

By Pamela Poll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As a Colorado citizen who has read the summaries of the Mesa County Reports and naturally takes great interest in the question of the security of Colorado’s election process, I would like to share what I’ve discovered.  What Clerk Peters did to preserve the Mesa County election data from the 2020 and 2021 elections was her duty to Colorado citizens and to the law. Clerk Peters had been told that the new software installation in 2021 known as the “Trusted Build”, ordered by Secretary of State Jena Griswold, would erase the 2020 and 2021 election data. Preserving election data on a server as required by Colorado law should be standard practice.  Three cyber security experts examined the election system and data. In my opini...
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Dem’s VP hopeful Walz to attend fundraiser in Denver along five-stop, multi-state tour this week
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Dem’s VP hopeful Walz to attend fundraiser in Denver along five-stop, multi-state tour this week

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, named last week by Vice President Kamala Harris as her running mate, will make Denver a destination this week in advance of the Democratic National Convention. It is part of a multi-stop fundraising trip from coast-to-coast, beginning Tuesday in California, where Walz plans to speak to the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees at its Los Angeles convention, according to several media reports. Following the stop in California, Walz will appear at Democratic fundraisers in Denver and Boston, Mass., on Wednesday and then will be off to Newport, R.I., and Southampton, N.Y., for two more fundraisers on Thursday, The Washington Times reports. Republican Donald J. Trump just last week visited Aspen ...
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Devotional: Embracing red, white and true authenticity beyond politics
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Devotional: Embracing red, white and true authenticity beyond politics

By Drake Hunter | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice As a pastor, I often face pressure to align with a political party. People want to know if I lean toward the red or blue party. My response is simple but meaningful: "I don't align with red or blue, only with what is true!" This commitment to truth is the only loyalty that truly matters. It's a source of empowerment and confidence in our faith, knowing that we stand on the side of truth and integrity, regardless of political pressures. Defined in the Bible, white symbolizes purity, as seen in the "white robe saints" -- representing people of all cultures, genders (male & female) and ages in the Christian faith (Revelation 7:13-14). Therefore, as a Christian, I identify with red, white and blue, not just in a political sense bu...
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Sloan: U.S. foreign affairs weakness was on display
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Sloan: U.S. foreign affairs weakness was on display

By Kelly Sloan | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice There were a couple bits of good news to emerge on the foreign affairs front this past week, of which highlight the atrophy of American strength, which is starting to become unmistakable. Evan Gershkovich, the Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia some 16 months ago was finally, and thankfully, released in a prisoner exchange last week, along with a handful of others who were unjustly detained, including former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, held on false charges of espionage in 2018, Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and British-Russian dissident and journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza.  It would be ungenerous, and rather dishonest, to not give the U.S. State Department its due for arranging the release, or to ignor...
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‘We’re not going anywhere’: Protect Kids Colorado pledges to be back in 2026 for another run at initiatives
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‘We’re not going anywhere’: Protect Kids Colorado pledges to be back in 2026 for another run at initiatives

By BRIAN PORTER | Rocky Mountain Voice An effort to place two initiatives on the statewide 2024 ballot came up short, but leaders and volunteers of Protect Kids Colorado say they will continue the work toward successful 2026 signature campaigns. "We're not going anywhere," said Erin Lee, one of several leaders of Protect Kids Colorado. "The fire has only just been lit in Colorado." In coordination with former Colorado Sen. Kevin Lundberg and other leaders, Protect Kids Colorado attempted to put forward two propositions: Prop. 142 - Requiring parents of children in public schools to be informed if their child is experiencing "gender incongruence," a term defined by the initiative as "a difference between a child's biological [born-with] sex and the child's perceived or desired g...
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’
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Boll: Individual rights are trampled in the name of ‘safety’

By Laureen Boll | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice Imagine the following scenario: you’re at a public park that is fenced off for an event; the host of the event is a non-profit entity that has received a taxpayer-funded grant; and the city police has a large presence with several cars, at least a half dozen police officers, several drones and three snipers on the roof of a nearby building. So where are you? Donald J. Trump rally Pride event If you guessed “B”, you are correct! This was the scene of the PrideFest event hosted by Douglas County Pride (formerly Castle Rock Pride) on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Equestrian Park in Parker.  Per their website, the mission of Douglas County (DC) Pride is to “build a supportive community for LGBTQIA+ residents of Douglas County and s...
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis
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Linnebur: In the battle of flames and bureaucracy, these are streamlining solutions for Colorado’s wildfire crisis

By Tyler Linnebur | ConservAmerica On Tuesday, July 30, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared disaster emergencies for multiple wildfires and activated the state emergency operations plan. These major fires, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions, are raging across thousands of acres near Loveland, Lyons, and Jefferson County. Tragically, at least one person has died, and multiple homes have been destroyed.  This devastating scenario has become increasingly common in recent years because of drought, poor forest management\ and ineffective environmental policies. Massive fires cause extensive property damage, force evacuations and degrade air quality. The ecological toll is significant, destroying wildlife habitats and damaging watersheds. Several factors contribute to the severi...
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In Tina Peters trial, an advocate for election integrity is found
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In Tina Peters trial, an advocate for election integrity is found

By Jason Bias | Commentary, Rocky Mountain Voice GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -- In this Western Slope courtroom, Tina Peters, the Mesa County Clerk, has been courageously standing up for election transparency and integrity. Her trial has become a focal point for those advocating for secure and transparent electoral processes. Peters faces charges related to election security breaches she allegedly allowed to demonstrate election fraud during the 2020 elections. These charges include tampering with election equipment and official misconduct. Peters has maintained that her actions were necessary to ensure the integrity of the voting process. Peters' supporters here argue the state's evidence fails to demonstrate any malicious intent or actual tampering with votes. Peters’ defense team ...
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Tina Peters trial has seen Dominion, former clerk’s staff testify
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Tina Peters trial has seen Dominion, former clerk’s staff testify

By Rocky Mountain Voice staff | Commentary Previously-elected Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters is facing seven felony charges and several misdemeanors in a trial happening this week on the Western Slope.  She is accused of orchestrating a breach to prove election theft. Peters has pleaded not guilty, claiming to be a victim of lawfare. The Colorado secretary of state’s office has refuted her claims summarized in three reports Peters has published, called the “Mesa [County] Reports.”  State prosecutors allege that Peters enlisted software engineer Gerald “Jerry” Wood for IT contract work. Wood passed a background check, received his security badge, and allegedly returned it the same day. However, prosecutors claim his badge was used twice in May 2021 to access secure election f...
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