DOJ to Review Tina Peters Case

In a court filing on Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) stated that it will review the prosecution of Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk convicted of election interference crimes in 2024.

Peters was convicted in October of breaching confidential election data, which she claims was done to uncover fraud in the 2020 general election. She pleaded not guilty to all counts in 2022.

In its court filing, the DOJ said it will review whether Peters’ prosecution was “oriented more toward inflicting political pain” than seeking justice. The statement also cites a recent executive order titled “Ending the Weaponization of the Federal Government.”

The review comes less than a month after Peters appealed her sentence in federal court. She’s currently serving a six-month sentence ahead of a nine-year term.

2024 Record Year for Consumer Complaints

Consumer complaints to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office (AG) increased by 20% in 2024, hitting a record 24,473 reports of unauthorized subscriptions, junk fees, and fraud. 

Though retail sales kept their spot as the top category, the biggest jumps were in debt collection, impostor scams, and real estate—the last of which surged by 145%.

Several recent lawsuits by the AG targeted real estate companies over fraud and junk fees. Impostor scams, on the other hand, are increasingly common due to advances in technology and frequent data breaches.

Consumer complaints are monitored by the AG for trends, which then become the basis of investigations. Complaints can be filed at StopFraudColorado.gov.

Blowing Snow Causes Outages, Closures

Thousands in Colorado went without power Monday night as strong winds led to outages across the region.

Around 11 p.m. Monday, 82 outages affecting nearly 7,000 Xcel Energy customers were recorded in the Denver metro area. By early Tuesday, that dropped to 60 outages affecting around 2,500.

As blizzard conditions developed Tuesday, heavy snow and 70 mph winds resulted in whiteout conditions on the Eastern Plains, prompting several road closures south and east of Denver. See photos of the blizzard conditions here.

Parts of I-70 were closed due to safety concerns, and at least two roads were closed due to crashes. Dozens of schools were also closed or delayed due to the weather.

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➤ Statewide: Sen. Mark Baisley will run for Colorado governor in 2026. Baisley is the second Republican to enter the race. (More)

➤ Denver: The man who had to be restrained on a flight out of Denver after breaking the airplane’s window now faces a federal charge for damaging the aircraft. (See Details)

➤ Vail: Connor Gill, a snowboarder who disappeared at Vail Mountain on Feb. 14, was found dead on Friday following a weekslong search. (More)

➤ Denver: Restaurant owners who testified at the Capitol in favor of a tipped wage bill were “doxxed” and threatened by some of the bill’s opponents. (More)

➤ Elbert County: Around 600 acres were burned in a grass fire on Monday, the Elbert Fire Protection District reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (See Photos)

➤ DIA: Denver International Airport is closing a portion of the West Economy Lot, which comprises over 2,500 parking spots, so it can undergo repairs. The lot will close April 1 and reopen in October. (See Details)                

➤ Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland indicated that team captain Gabriel Landeskog will likely miss his third consecutive season. Landeskog underwent a cartilage transplant procedure in his right knee in 2023 and has not suited up with the team since. (More)

➤ Colorado Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard tallied four hits in the team’s 8-4 spring training win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday. Bouchard has shown glimpses of a plus hit tool and is aiming for a breakout season. (Watch Video)

➤ Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders was called “brash and arrogant” by an anonymous NFL team during his interview with them. (More)

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➤ House of LR&C, a clothing store owned by former Bronco Russell Wilson and wife Ciara, has closed its last remaining brick-and-mortar store at Denver International Airport. (More)

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➤ AJ’s Pit Bar-B-Q, a Michelin-recognized restaurant in Denver, shut down indefinitely when the entire staff walked out over allegedly improper tax practices. (More)

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➤ The fishing season for 2025-2026 officially began on March 1. Fishing licenses are now on sale via Colorado Parks and Wildlife. (Learn How to Get a License)

➤ Ingrid Andress, a country singer from Highlands Ranch, performed the national anthem at a Colorado Avalanche game Friday night after her previous mishap at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby. (Watch Video) 

➤ Colorado District Attorney Brian Mason was interviewed by A&E’s new true crime series Murder at the Motel to provide insight into the investigation of the 2015 murder of Abigail Cozad. (See Photos)

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