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.

Fire crews are still battling the blazes of the Turner Gulch and Wright Draw wildfires, which made Mesa County to declare a local disaster emergency in response. “This emergency declaration really just loses us up to be quick,

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

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.

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,

Several youth in the community show livestock during the fair each year. Aging from six to 18, they can show a variety of animals, including but not limited to rabbits, goats, sheep, and cattle. They get their animal months in advance and work with them daily to prepare for the show.