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Colorado Times Recorder

Clad has been grading Colorado Times Recorder segments since Jul 2026 — 2 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Agriculture, Colorado GOP, Colorado politics. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Colorado Times Recorder's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: Rep. Jeff Crank records video message for Victor Marx unity rally

Rep. Jeff Crank records video message for Victor Marx unity rally

Jul 20, 2026

The short video features Republican Congressman Jeff Crank delivering a message for a Victor Marx unity rally. Crank explains he cannot attend in person due to votes in Washington, D.C., and calls for Republicans to unite and reclaim Colorado. The clip closes with thanks to 'Teddy' and Crank. The video is hosted by Colorado Times Recorder and presented as an endorsement.

Source: Colorado Times Recorder

Video: Evans updates disclosure to $345 livestock sales, below USDA farm threshold

Evans updates disclosure to $345 livestock sales, below USDA farm threshold

Jul 10, 2026

The segment examines updated personal financial disclosures filed by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-CO-8). It reports a drop from $1,709 to $345 in reported livestock/beef sales and contrasts this with the district average of roughly $721,000 per farm. It references Evans' prior disclosures, his self-description as a beef producer, the three-cow ownership detail, and the USDA statistical definition of a farm requiring at least $1,000 in sales. Former Rep. John Salazar is quoted calling Evans 'all hat and no cattle.' The piece notes the 2026 re-election contest.

Source: Colorado Times Recorder

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