Chief: Red Flag laws could have stopped Farmington shooter Farmington police chief supports laws to remove guns from those in crisis June 6, 2023
City of Aztec Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board announces vacancies Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board members advise the City Commission of expenditures related to lodging and tourism. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file… March 27, 2023
More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave Many said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers March 7, 2023
USPS woes are reaching ‘crisis levels’ in several Colorado communities Communities from Silverthorne to Castle Rock are grappling with missing mail, long lines and slow delivery February 7, 2023
‘We know’: Postal Service acknowledges mail problems in Colorado mountain towns Some Colorado towns prepare to sue to make the post office prioritize mail over last-mile deliveries for Amazon February 3, 2023
Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone January 25, 2023
Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act. January 24, 2023
A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day In some counties, coroners are voted in, while in others, they're appointed. Not all are forensic pathologists themselves. January 16, 2023
Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol The former trooper, Jay Hemphill, was sentenced to a year of probation after he pointed a gun at a woman… December 23, 2022
Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment Cost causes some to hesitate, question need July 15, 2022
Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access Gov. Polis of Colorado among participants in virtual meeting July 5, 2022
Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract Amid concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160 June 11, 2022
San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects Great American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites June 8, 2022
La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate June 7, 2022
GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit Heidi Ganahl, Greg Lopez blast Colorado Democrats’ policies ahead of June 28 primary June 6, 2022
Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact May 31, 2022
Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating May 27, 2022
Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College Jared Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort May 25, 2022
Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions Church of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking May 14, 2022
Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade Groups express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado May 4, 2022
La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio May 2, 2022
La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions April 30, 2022
State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines HB 22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers April 21, 2022
Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes State Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations April 16, 2022
