Lawyers for convicted former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Tuesday tried to get a federal court in Denver to let her out on bond as they appeal her case in the Colorado State Court of Appeals.

Movies Under the Stars, community members are creating what they call ‘the largest thank you card in Mesa County.

The government of Mesa County declared a local-level disaster emergency declaration on Tuesday morning as a result of several ongoing wildfires within county borders.

Peters’ team says she was denied bond to keep her from speaking out, but the magistrate appeared skeptical of whether he could order her release.

Crews are battling the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw fires near Gateway in Mesa County. Evacuations are still in place, but some were downgraded to pre-evacuations.

The Turner Gulch fire burning southwest of Grand Junction in Mesa County exploded late Monday night and early Tuesday, racing across 7,000 acres in a matter of hours and forcing new evacuations, according to fire officials.

The scheme started during the November 2024 elections, when the two women set out to test Mesa County’s voting signature system.

On July 18, the Mesa County Fair held their annual Friday night rodeo, which brought in big crowds and showcased a full lineup of traditional Western events. Contestants competed in many different events such as bull riding,