Trump Calls for Peters’ Release

President Trump on Monday called for the release of Tina Peters, the former Mesa County clerk serving a nine-year sentence for a voting data scheme linked to the 2020 general election.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Peters as a “political prisoner” and “hostage,” claiming her imprisonment is “persecution by the Radical Left Democrats” intended to cover up election crimes.

District Attorney Dan Rubinstein, a Republican, has denied the prosecution was politically motivated, noting Peters was convicted by a jury in a majority-Republican county.

Trump said he has directed the Department of Justice to “take all necessary action” to help secure her release.

Officials Sign Landmark Moffat Tunnel Deal

Colorado has finalized a 25-year lease agreement with Union Pacific for the Moffat Tunnel, replacing a 99-year lease that expired in December.

Under the deal, Union Pacific will support the state’s plan to launch passenger rail service from Denver to Granby by 2026, with potential future expansions to Steamboat Springs and Craig.

The agreement allows up to three daily round trips, or 506,000 train miles annually, for the new mountain rail line, which would complement efforts to reestablish north-south passenger service along the Front Range.

Officials say the agreement lays the foundation for the future of mountain travel while preserving critical freight access through the region.

Aurora Weighs Drone Agreement

Aurora officials are considering a plan for city police to coordinate with the FBI and Buckley Space Force Base to monitor and respond to drones flying over restricted military airspace.

Under the proposed agreement, Aurora police would “assist, respond, detect, detain, and investigate” drone activity, working alongside federal agencies to counter potential foreign surveillance.

Mayor Mike Coffman said reports of drones flown “on behalf of foreign adversaries” have increased, making the agreement critical to protecting U.S. military operations.

At a recent congressional hearing, Pentagon officials said 350 drone incursions were detected at nearly 100 U.S. military installations over the past year.

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➤ Southwest Colorado: Farmers and water managers expect only a third of their typical summer water supply after a weak winter snowpack. (More)

➤ Lakeside: Former town clerk Brenda Hamilton was sentenced to three years’ probation and ordered to repay $26,000 for her role in a car-flipping scheme that led to a felony embezzlement plea. (More)

➤ Golden: The National Renewable Energy Lab laid off 114 staff and contractors Monday, citing federal budget cuts tied to the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce renewable energy spending. (More)

➤ Weld County: A third suspect has been charged in connection with the homicide of a Greeley man whose body was found burning beneath a bridge in Poudre Canyon last month. (More)

➤ Aurora: City Council voted to limit group public comments following months of council-meeting protests over the shooting death of Kilyn Lewis. (More)

➤ Mesa County: Vicki Stuart, one of two suspects accused of stealing, filling out, and submitting other residents’ ballots in an election fraud case last year, pleaded guilty on Monday. (See Details)

➤ The Denver Nuggets will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals, hot off their huge upset win on Monday night. (Preview)

➤ Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders will wear No. 12 in the NFL, switching from the No. 2 jersey that was recently retired at Colorado following his record-breaking college career. (More)

➤ Colorado State senior Mya Lesnar set a facility record on her senior day with a 19.60-meter shot put throw Saturday, shattering the previous mark by nearly two meters and posting the fifth-best distance in NCAA history. (More)

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➤ A Cheesman Park home, first built in 1886 and linked to a handful of notable figures throughout history, is on the market for $1.9 million. (See Photos)

➤ Grand County broke ground on a new $2 million animal shelter, led by Grand County Pet Pals and funded in part through a grassroots community campaign. (More)

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➤ Colorado Springs was named one of the best affordable vacation spots in the country based on its scenery, famed institutions, and abundance of free attractions. (See Details)

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