Tom Hesse
@tomhesse.bsky.social
Western Slope producer for Colorado Matters
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BREAKING: A federal magistrate denied Tina Peters' request for habeas corpus relief Monday, citing lack of jurisdiction. www.gjsentinel.com/breaking/tin...
December 8, 2025 at 10:20 PM
BREAKING: A federal magistrate denied Tina Peters' request for habeas corpus relief Monday, citing lack of jurisdiction. www.gjsentinel.com/breaking/tin...
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Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
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My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
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Nicole Foy
ProPublica is an independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Hey folks 👋 I'm the reporter who revealed immigration agents detained 170+ citizens this year
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
My fellowship w/ProPublica has been incredible, but it wraps January. I'm looking for my next gig. Please reach out to share leads & opportunities! nicolemfoy@gmail.com
www.propublica.org/people/nicol...
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A judge has ruled that ICE agents must determine whether someone is a flight risk before arresting them without a warrant, which is required by law but not how ICE has been operating of late, according to a lawsuit brought by two people detained in Grand Junction. www.gjsentinel.com/news/western...
Judge rules ICE agents must follow the law in suit brought by GJ detainees
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Colorado are required to make a probable cause determination on whether someone is a flight risk before
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November 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A judge has ruled that ICE agents must determine whether someone is a flight risk before arresting them without a warrant, which is required by law but not how ICE has been operating of late, according to a lawsuit brought by two people detained in Grand Junction. www.gjsentinel.com/news/western...
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9YO citizen caught in Idaho FBI raid describes officers breaking car window to detain his father “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me. When they broke the window, I had to jump to my mom’s feet. I had glass in my mouth, and I quickly spit it away."
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October 28, 2025 at 11:39 PM
9YO citizen caught in Idaho FBI raid describes officers breaking car window to detain his father “I felt scared because they were pointing the guns at me. When they broke the window, I had to jump to my mom’s feet. I had glass in my mouth, and I quickly spit it away."
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"If You Can Keep It" is a new series from Colorado Matters that scrutinizes and contextualizes today's extraordinary politics & policy. Already we're learning extraordinary events have precursors. DU's Seth Masket is our guide. The title references Benjamin Franklin's words.
Give it a listen:
Give it a listen:
'If you can keep it.' A new series about unprecedented politics and policy | Colorado Public Radio
Benjamin Franklin said, “A Republic, if you can keep it.” He was asked – after the constitutional convention – if we were to become a republic or a monarchy? We borrowed from Franklin to name a new se...
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October 23, 2025 at 10:51 PM
"If You Can Keep It" is a new series from Colorado Matters that scrutinizes and contextualizes today's extraordinary politics & policy. Already we're learning extraordinary events have precursors. DU's Seth Masket is our guide. The title references Benjamin Franklin's words.
Give it a listen:
Give it a listen:
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Sen. Hickenlooper bemoans cuts to the Dept. of Energy. I asked about his vote to confirm Trump's energy secretary.
"I am deeply, deeply disappointed in Chris Wright. I've known him for a long time, and I don't know how to say it any better. I'm deeply disappointed," the Colorado Democrat tells me.
"I am deeply, deeply disappointed in Chris Wright. I've known him for a long time, and I don't know how to say it any better. I'm deeply disappointed," the Colorado Democrat tells me.
October 15, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Sen. Hickenlooper bemoans cuts to the Dept. of Energy. I asked about his vote to confirm Trump's energy secretary.
"I am deeply, deeply disappointed in Chris Wright. I've known him for a long time, and I don't know how to say it any better. I'm deeply disappointed," the Colorado Democrat tells me.
"I am deeply, deeply disappointed in Chris Wright. I've known him for a long time, and I don't know how to say it any better. I'm deeply disappointed," the Colorado Democrat tells me.
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Are you affected directly by the government shutdown? CPR News wants to hear from you.
If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:
If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:
Survey: Have you been impacted by the shutdown?
We want to know how the government shutdown is impacting you as a federal worker or recipient of federal services.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Are you affected directly by the government shutdown? CPR News wants to hear from you.
If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:
If you're a federal worker or contractor or someone who relies on a gov't function, please fill out our survey:
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Y’all, this is the creator of our extremely popular Colorado Postcards, Gillian Coldsnow!
We’re asking for your contribution to CPR, so you can stay connected to your community.
And you might win a trip to Italy!
Give at cpr.org
We’re asking for your contribution to CPR, so you can stay connected to your community.
And you might win a trip to Italy!
Give at cpr.org
May 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Y’all, this is the creator of our extremely popular Colorado Postcards, Gillian Coldsnow!
We’re asking for your contribution to CPR, so you can stay connected to your community.
And you might win a trip to Italy!
Give at cpr.org
We’re asking for your contribution to CPR, so you can stay connected to your community.
And you might win a trip to Italy!
Give at cpr.org
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Weren't chosen pope? Still wanna go to Italy? Give to CPR and you're automatically entered to win an Italian getaway!
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Enter to win: A one-of-a-kind Italian getaway Step into a world of history, flavor and romance with a trip for two to Italy. Explore Rome’s iconic
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May 9, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Weren't chosen pope? Still wanna go to Italy? Give to CPR and you're automatically entered to win an Italian getaway!
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I awoke to pleas to investigate how a Colorado self-storage company landed a contract to manage the US' vast strategic petroleum reserve.
It didn't.
@tomhesse.bsky.social picks up the story from here:
It didn't.
@tomhesse.bsky.social picks up the story from here:
Is the US primed to house its petroleum reserve in Douglas County self-storage units?
No. But there’s a story.
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April 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I awoke to pleas to investigate how a Colorado self-storage company landed a contract to manage the US' vast strategic petroleum reserve.
It didn't.
@tomhesse.bsky.social picks up the story from here:
It didn't.
@tomhesse.bsky.social picks up the story from here:
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Michael Bennet, CO's senior senator, expresses "deep anger" at his own party and, when it comes to pushing back against the Trump Administration says, "We have no business giving up."
We also discuss Ukraine... and that group chat.
Read/listen: www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/i...
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We also discuss Ukraine... and that group chat.
Read/listen: www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/i...
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March 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Michael Bennet, CO's senior senator, expresses "deep anger" at his own party and, when it comes to pushing back against the Trump Administration says, "We have no business giving up."
We also discuss Ukraine... and that group chat.
Read/listen: www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/i...
by @tomhesse.bsky.social
We also discuss Ukraine... and that group chat.
Read/listen: www.cpr.org/2025/03/26/i...
by @tomhesse.bsky.social
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“This was done with so much chaos and confusion and, really, cruelty.”
A pediatric HIV/AIDS doc who works in Colorado and Kenya discusses the US’ about-face in the global fight against the virus.
She worries, too, about domestic investment.
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A pediatric HIV/AIDS doc who works in Colorado and Kenya discusses the US’ about-face in the global fight against the virus.
She worries, too, about domestic investment.
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A Colorado HIV expert fears funding cuts will undo years of progress
Dr. Lisa Abougi has worked on HIV/AIDS programs in Kenya as well as at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
“This was done with so much chaos and confusion and, really, cruelty.”
A pediatric HIV/AIDS doc who works in Colorado and Kenya discusses the US’ about-face in the global fight against the virus.
She worries, too, about domestic investment.
via @tomhesse.bsky.social
A pediatric HIV/AIDS doc who works in Colorado and Kenya discusses the US’ about-face in the global fight against the virus.
She worries, too, about domestic investment.
via @tomhesse.bsky.social
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Neato!
I've learned I'm getting the Dennis Gallagher Community Trailblazer Award for "journalistic integrity, thoughtful and honest interviews, clear-eyed exploration of relevant intercultural topics and an engaging authentic persona.”
Thanks to Denver Center for Intercultural Scholars Foundation.
I've learned I'm getting the Dennis Gallagher Community Trailblazer Award for "journalistic integrity, thoughtful and honest interviews, clear-eyed exploration of relevant intercultural topics and an engaging authentic persona.”
Thanks to Denver Center for Intercultural Scholars Foundation.
March 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Neato!
I've learned I'm getting the Dennis Gallagher Community Trailblazer Award for "journalistic integrity, thoughtful and honest interviews, clear-eyed exploration of relevant intercultural topics and an engaging authentic persona.”
Thanks to Denver Center for Intercultural Scholars Foundation.
I've learned I'm getting the Dennis Gallagher Community Trailblazer Award for "journalistic integrity, thoughtful and honest interviews, clear-eyed exploration of relevant intercultural topics and an engaging authentic persona.”
Thanks to Denver Center for Intercultural Scholars Foundation.
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"My view is that people in the United States and Mexico have to understand the border much better than we do, and the people of both countries have to understand the history of our relationship much better than we do."
Interview: Colorado’s Ken Salazar on trade with Mexico, border security, cartels, and what he calls the Gulf
Speaking with Colorado Matters, Salazar addressed a number of topics, including the impact proposed tariffs will have on Colorado, fighting against the Mexican cartels to keep drugs out of the U.S., a...
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March 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
"My view is that people in the United States and Mexico have to understand the border much better than we do, and the people of both countries have to understand the history of our relationship much better than we do."
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He’s been Colorado attorney general, US senator and Interior sec’t. But Ken Salazar tells me ambassador to Mexico was his toughest assignment.
Now that he’s back, we'll discuss trade, immigration and a more humane border Friday on a special Colorado Matters.
Oh and he calls it The Gulf of Mexico.
Now that he’s back, we'll discuss trade, immigration and a more humane border Friday on a special Colorado Matters.
Oh and he calls it The Gulf of Mexico.
March 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
He’s been Colorado attorney general, US senator and Interior sec’t. But Ken Salazar tells me ambassador to Mexico was his toughest assignment.
Now that he’s back, we'll discuss trade, immigration and a more humane border Friday on a special Colorado Matters.
Oh and he calls it The Gulf of Mexico.
Now that he’s back, we'll discuss trade, immigration and a more humane border Friday on a special Colorado Matters.
Oh and he calls it The Gulf of Mexico.
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Hello from Colorado Springs where this sign on Nevada Av. is giving me life!
I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
March 18, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Hello from Colorado Springs where this sign on Nevada Av. is giving me life!
I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
I’ll host Colorado Matters from KRCC tomorrow — a conversation about Pueblo’s progress on violent crime… and your maaaaany spring gardening questions ANSWERED!
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US Rep. Jeff Hurd, of Grand Junction, tells me he likes a lot of what he sees from DOGE-- especially cuts to DEI programs. Meanwhile, Hurd can't say how many federal workers have lost or left their jobs in his district, but there are some he wishes hadn't.
Airs in full Friday on Colorado Matters.
Airs in full Friday on Colorado Matters.
February 27, 2025 at 6:07 PM
US Rep. Jeff Hurd, of Grand Junction, tells me he likes a lot of what he sees from DOGE-- especially cuts to DEI programs. Meanwhile, Hurd can't say how many federal workers have lost or left their jobs in his district, but there are some he wishes hadn't.
Airs in full Friday on Colorado Matters.
Airs in full Friday on Colorado Matters.
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Independent journalism is indispensable. I welcome your support during our membership campaign, which begins today. You’ll also be entered to win a trip to Costa Rica!
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Escape to Paradise: Win A Luxury Getaway to Santa Teresa Experience An Unforgettable 4-Night Retreat in Costa Rica’s Beach Haven Trade the ordinary
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February 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Independent journalism is indispensable. I welcome your support during our membership campaign, which begins today. You’ll also be entered to win a trip to Costa Rica!
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Are you a federal worker who’s been laid off? Would you care to share your story? We can discuss anonymity. I know prior to “the fork in the road,” many were afraid to speak.
DMs welcome. Email rwarner at cpr dot org and Signal ryebread.22
DMs welcome. Email rwarner at cpr dot org and Signal ryebread.22
February 15, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Are you a federal worker who’s been laid off? Would you care to share your story? We can discuss anonymity. I know prior to “the fork in the road,” many were afraid to speak.
DMs welcome. Email rwarner at cpr dot org and Signal ryebread.22
DMs welcome. Email rwarner at cpr dot org and Signal ryebread.22
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Jalen Pickett fought hard to claw his way into Malone’s trust.
After a brutal start to his career, he embraced the grind and put the work in.
It began with a little help from his veteran — Jamal Murray:
thednvr.com/denver-nugge...
After a brutal start to his career, he embraced the grind and put the work in.
It began with a little help from his veteran — Jamal Murray:
thednvr.com/denver-nugge...
Denver Nuggets Extend League's Longest Winning Streak in Style - DNVR Sports
The Denver Nuggets extended the league's longest win streak with a dominant team-win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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February 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Jalen Pickett fought hard to claw his way into Malone’s trust.
After a brutal start to his career, he embraced the grind and put the work in.
It began with a little help from his veteran — Jamal Murray:
thednvr.com/denver-nugge...
After a brutal start to his career, he embraced the grind and put the work in.
It began with a little help from his veteran — Jamal Murray:
thednvr.com/denver-nugge...
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In Montrose, a homelessness solution lands a church a court date-- just as the state considers a "Yes In God's Backyard" bill.
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Neighborly or nuisance? Western Colorado church’s unhoused solution lands them a court date
The Montrose United Methodist Church began receiving citations after allowing camping on their property.
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January 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
In Montrose, a homelessness solution lands a church a court date-- just as the state considers a "Yes In God's Backyard" bill.
via @tomhesse.bsky.social
via @tomhesse.bsky.social
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Are you a federal worker in Colorado-- just learning about Trump's resignation offer? Perhaps his return-to-facilities or DEI directives affect you. If you'd care to speak with Colorado Matters about where your head's at, send me a DM or email ColoradoMatters at cpr dot org.
January 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Are you a federal worker in Colorado-- just learning about Trump's resignation offer? Perhaps his return-to-facilities or DEI directives affect you. If you'd care to speak with Colorado Matters about where your head's at, send me a DM or email ColoradoMatters at cpr dot org.
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“I’m attracted to beautiful places and a lot of times, they happen to be places that've been ignored. When I get to town, I always say, ‘Take me to your pigeons and your pensioners,’ and I find the beautiful buildings."
RIP preservationist & developer Dana Crawford, seen here in Trinidad in March.
RIP preservationist & developer Dana Crawford, seen here in Trinidad in March.
January 24, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“I’m attracted to beautiful places and a lot of times, they happen to be places that've been ignored. When I get to town, I always say, ‘Take me to your pigeons and your pensioners,’ and I find the beautiful buildings."
RIP preservationist & developer Dana Crawford, seen here in Trinidad in March.
RIP preservationist & developer Dana Crawford, seen here in Trinidad in March.
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Gov. Polis sees land-owning school districts and churches as key to easing Colorado’s housing crunch.
Me: There are obstacles in their way to build housing?
Polis: There's obstacles to everything in our state, Ryan.
In-depth on housing, immigration, and public safety:
Me: There are obstacles in their way to build housing?
Polis: There's obstacles to everything in our state, Ryan.
In-depth on housing, immigration, and public safety:
Interview: Setting his agenda for 2025, Polis lays out strategies to stand up to hail and to Trump in 2025 State of the State
In a conversation after his State of the State address, the governor details strategies for the coming year.
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January 10, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Gov. Polis sees land-owning school districts and churches as key to easing Colorado’s housing crunch.
Me: There are obstacles in their way to build housing?
Polis: There's obstacles to everything in our state, Ryan.
In-depth on housing, immigration, and public safety:
Me: There are obstacles in their way to build housing?
Polis: There's obstacles to everything in our state, Ryan.
In-depth on housing, immigration, and public safety:
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Please enjoy these vintage images of Grand Junction — courtesy Patrick Flynn and the Boring Postcards Facebook group. (circa 1963)
January 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Please enjoy these vintage images of Grand Junction — courtesy Patrick Flynn and the Boring Postcards Facebook group. (circa 1963)