A Colorado man and other customers who unknowingly purchased tainted diesel at Denver gas stations are seeking reimbursement for costly car repairs, with some facing bills over $3,000. Despite assurances from gas station chains like Kroger that they will work with impacted customers, many are concerned about the reimbursement process and additional costs such as towing and transportation. State officials advise impacted customers to contact the stations or the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety for assistance.
Colorado officials received over 200 complaints about tainted fuel sold at several Denver-area gas stations, including Costco, Murphy Express, and King Soopers, leading to potential costly repairs for affected drivers, with issues linked to Sinclair's fuel supply. The state is investigating the incident, and consumers are advised to contact retailers and report issues to authorities.
Governor Jared Polis described Tina Peters' nine-year prison sentence as 'harsh,' prompting discussions about clemency or sentence reduction, with her defense team requesting a pardon amid ongoing legal appeals and political pressure.
Colorado's congressional representatives reacted to the House's passing of a 3-year extension for ACA tax credits, with some Republicans calling for reforms due to concerns over fraud and waste, while Democrats support the extension as a starting point for broader negotiations. The legislation faces challenges in the Senate, which previously rejected a similar extension.
Colorado regulators received over 200 complaints after diesel fuel was mistakenly distributed instead of regular unleaded at various gas stations, including Costco, King Soopers, and Murphy Express, prompting investigations and warnings for affected drivers to seek repairs if they suspect contaminated fuel.
A small Colorado town, Nederland, is set to purchase Eldora Mountain Resort for $120 million, marking a rare instance of a municipality acquiring a ski resort, with plans to operate it sustainably and maintain community benefits, funded through resort revenues and bonds, and with continued support from the current owner, POWDR.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, in his final year in office, is considering clemency for Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted of election fraud, amidst his broader agenda to make Colorado more affordable and address budget shortfalls. He emphasizes balancing justice with compassion and focuses on issues like housing, healthcare, and energy development.
Colorado's attorney general accuses the Trump administration of waging a 'revenge campaign' by cutting federal funds and programs in response to the state's refusal to release Tina Peters, a convicted elections clerk, linking these actions to political retaliation over election disputes. Trump has publicly called for Peters' release and claimed election fraud, while the state and federal officials dispute the motives behind the federal funding cuts, asserting they violate state sovereignty.
The U.S. House of Representatives declined to override President Trump's veto of a bill to fund the completion of the Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline in southeastern Colorado, with the bill failing to reach the two-thirds majority needed. The project, first approved in 1962, aims to provide clean water to struggling communities, but Trump cited concerns over federal costs. The veto was part of broader political tensions, including retaliation against Colorado over a prison case.
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser announced expanded legal actions against the Trump administration, accusing it of retaliatory measures including withholding federal funds and targeting state programs, in response to Colorado's policies and legal cases, notably involving Space Command and election issues.
A winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow and colder temperatures to Colorado, impacting mountain regions and the Denver metro area, providing some drought relief but also causing slick roads and travel disruptions.
The Trump administration has frozen over $300 million in federal childcare and food aid funds to Colorado and four other Democratic-led states, citing concerns over alleged fraud, though no specific Colorado cases have been identified. State officials and politicians have criticized the move as politically motivated, and legal or legislative actions may follow to challenge the freeze.
A 39-year-old Colorado teacher, Patricio Alejandro Illanes, was arrested on multiple charges of child sexual exploitation after an investigation revealed he created and distributed explicit content involving minors, including hypnotic role-play and filming. The investigation involved digital forensics and law enforcement agencies across several states, and the suspect has been placed on administrative leave and terminated from his teaching position.
A former school bus aide in Colorado pleaded guilty to assaulting three nonverbal students with autism, with the abuse uncovered through surveillance video after a parent noticed injuries on her son. She faces up to 15 years in prison.
A solo hiker was fatally attacked by a mountain lion in Colorado, leading to the killing of two lions by wildlife officials; the search for a third lion ended with no further sightings, and the incident was ruled an accident.
