More than three years after Michael Arnold and Donna Gallegos were gunned down in their Black Bridge Road home, trial of the man accused of killing them has begun.

Mark Burns, a former tenant of Arnold’s, is charged with first-degree murder in the February 2022 slayings in rural Paonia. Even though prosecutors said he was the masked man recorded on surveillance footage firing shots, Burns maintains it wasn’t him and that he is innocent.

More than three years after Michael Arnold and Donna Gallegos were gunned down in their Black Bridge Road home, trial of the man accused of killing them has begun.
Mark Burns, a former tenant of Arnold&rsquo;s, is charged with first-degree murder in the February 2022 slayings in rural Paonia. Even though prosecutors said he was the masked man recorded on surveillance footage firing shots, Burns maintains it wasn&rsquo;t him and that he is innocent.

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The Paonia Double Murder Trial Begins; 2025 Graduates Celebrate in Weekend Ceremonies

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And later... A new scholarship on Colorado&rsquo;s Western Slope is aiming to support students whose strengths may not show up in their GPA.

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Today... A Montrose dog already ruled dangerous after allegedly biting a 4-year-old is now at the center of a renewed legal battle after a neighbor says it bit her too, prompting police to admit earlier mistakes and change how they handle aggressive-dog cases.
And later... Blue Lakes will stay permit-free this summer, but hikers and campers should expect new rules, tighter enforcement, and more trail protections ahead of a likely permit system next year.

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Today... A $75,000 Colorado state grant will help the "North Fork Valley Creative Coalition" grow from a volunteer-led group into a more professional operation, expanding support for local artists and makers as part of the region&rsquo;s broader economic transition.
And later... Montrose County may be bringing back a familiar leader to steady county government after a turbulent year.

The Paonia Double Murder Trial Begins; 2025 Graduates Celebrate in Weekend Ceremonies

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