
Fruita sculptor talks myths of making a career in art
Fruita sculptor and muralist Pavia Justinian has pieces all across the Grand Valley as well as in other cities in Colorado. A decade into the business, she started wondering about the advice she wished she’d gotten years ago and the advice she’d give aspiring artists now.

By Tom Hesse

Uncertainty about a reduced sentence for Tina Peters causes frustration and confusion
Gov. Polis again weighed in on the potential of leniency for the former Mesa County Clerk


Evidence issues may delay retrial of three-decades-old pipe bombing conviction
James Genrich was set for a new trial in April, more than 30 years after his initial conviction.

By Tom Hesse

Less and less a novelty, home oxygenation is growing in Colorado’s high country
Humans haven’t conquered elevation yet, but perhaps they’re gaining ground.

By Tom Hesse

Mesa County’s new public health tool is designed to better track disease outbreak data
The online system allows child care centers to report information, gathering data faster

By Tom Hesse

For Colorado chefs, expanding the Michelin guide goes beyond taste
The famed restaurant review will consider the entire state for its 2026 guide.

Once confined to Denver and Colorado’s ski towns, Michelin Guide to now consider entire state
The Michelin Guide will begin considering restaurants statewide for its 2026 edition.

By Tom Hesse

Glenwood Caverns files for bankruptcy following $205 million judgement over child’s death
The filing lists the settlement as the top debt owed by the park operators


Despite new murder trial, Grand Junction man convicted in pipebombing case can’t challenge lesser convictions, court rules
Judge denies defense request to reconsider explosives, assault charges related to the bombings.

By Tom Hesse

New director of Club 20 shares his vision for elevating issues on the Western Slope
Club 20 has been the political force on Colorado’s Western Slope since the 1950s. The group’s newest leader says he wants to be a lot louder fighting for Western Slope issues while also being more hospitable to Front Range politicians. Wade Haerle spoke with Colorado Matters Western Slope Producer Tom Hesse about building political consensus, saving rural Colorado and roads.

By Tom Hesse

Trump’s comments on nationalizing elections worry Colorado election officials
The head of the Colorado County Clerks Association calls the president’s suggestion to nationalize elections concerning.

By Tom Hesse

What Polis’ clemency history suggests about future actions
In recent years, the governor has shortened sentences he saw as too severe.


From a South Dakota stage to a national platform: The winding road that got Tina Peters on the President’s radar
Peters’ questions about the 2020 election have since yielded the focus of the White House and a flood of questions for Colorado’s governor.


Another resignation, a leave of absence and investigations amid effort to buy Telluride ski resort
Fallout continues after elected officials made an offer to purchase part of the mountain.

By Tom Hesse

Interview: Polis talks advancements on Colorado agenda amid federal pressure
Following his final State of the State address, Polis reflected on state challenges, federal meddling.

By Tom Hesse

Judges probe arguments over Tina Peters’ appeal
The key element of Peters’ conviction was that she misled state and county officials about the identity of a man named Conan Hayes.

By Tom Hesse

