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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 15 MIN

Costilla Sheriff indictments, Democratic primary contests, warm weather brings out the bugs

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The sheriff’s office in Costilla County is almost empty, after the sheriff and most of his staff were criminally indicted last week. We learn more about the charges, and the temporary sheriff who was sworn in Monday. Then, the Democratic ballot is almost set for June’s statewide primaries: who will be on it, and who fell short? Plus, while you enjoy the early blossoms and shorts weather, just beware: plenty of invertebrates are enjoying it — and your home — too. Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members.Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Grand Junction Sentinel has the lowdown on George, the infrastructure destroying tortoise. The Daily Courier’s Priscilla Waggoner on the Costilla County Sheriff and multiple deputies being indicted. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland on the outcome of the Democratic state assembly. CPR’s Allison Sherry on the Democratic primary for Attorney General.

The sheriff’s office in Costilla County is almost empty, after the sheriff and most of his staff were criminally indicted last week. We learn more about the charges, and the temporary sheriff who was sworn in Monday. Then, the Democratic ballot is almost set for June’s statewide primaries: who will be on it, and who fell short? Plus, while you enjoy the early blossoms and shorts weather, just beware: plenty of invertebrates are enjoying it — and your home — too.  Email us at [email protected]. Colorado Today is supported by CPR’s members. Read more on the stories in today’s show: The Grand Junction Sentinel has the lowdown on George, the infrastructure destroying tortoise. The Daily Courier’s Priscilla Waggoner on the Costilla County Sheriff and multiple deputies being indicted. CPR’s Caitlyn Kim and Bente Birkeland on the outcome of the Democratic state assembly. CPR’s Allison Sherry on the Democratic primary for Attorney General.

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