Durango City Council to consider litigation against ICE, DHS Councilors to weigh risks, merits in executive session February 5, 2026
Colorado so far wins favorable rulings in most of its lawsuits opposing Trump policies Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined almost two dozen cases challenging executive actions June 23, 2025
Controversial marijuana potency bill to have first hearing Edibles by the Matter brand in a display case at LivWell Dispensary on Bellevue Avenue in the Denver Tech Center,… March 11, 2025
A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding May 6, 2024
Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado’s ‘bubble’ law State becoming a legal battleground over abortion rights June 6, 2023
Colorado Supreme Court ends fisherman’s right-to-wade argument Roger Hill sued, arguing a riverbed is public property open for wading anglers June 6, 2023
Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks May 25, 2023
Feds want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water Tribe says it doesn't receive enough water, and the federal government is at fault March 20, 2023
Forest Service agrees to begin winter travel planning on Rio Grande Conservationists reach partial settlement with federal agency January 26, 2023
Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout? Nine power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op July 31, 2021
City of Cortez announces new voluntary water restrictions New lawns will require $25 watering permit May 28, 2021
La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members January 22, 2021
Fearful of virus, business denies health care worker pedicure in Durango Is spa too zealous in efforts to steer clear of COVID-19? July 24, 2020
Cortez Are local government TV channels in danger? FCC could impact bottom line for public-access stations August 23, 2019
Electricity production and distribution LPEA blasts Tri-State for seeking federal rate structure Energy supplier wants one set of rules July 2, 2019
Local News Forest Service sued over decision to use chain saws in wilderness areas Conservation groups argue federal land agency operated in secret, broke law May 22, 2019
Business Energy industry sues Denver suburb over oil, gas regulations DENVER – The energy industry has sued a Denver suburb over its new rules for oil and gas drilling, saying… October 13, 2017
Durango, Cortez favor extension of marijuana shop hours Testing labs could get local licenses for medical marijuana by August July 24, 2016
Business Medical marijuana testing rule possible boon for S.W. Colorado labs Local license could pose hurdle June 1, 2016
Local News Local fracking bans struck down by Colorado high court Lachelt: Ruling does not mean control issue will vanish from La Plata County May 3, 2016
Local News Marijuana enters new phase of policy discussions at Colorado Capitol Unintended results of legalization take center stage January 25, 2016
Local News Colorado pot grower faces pesticide suit Two Colorado marijuana consumers filed a lawsuit Oct. 5 in state court, arguing that Denver-based LivWell, which owns Beacon Wellness… October 15, 2015
Local News Methane plume discussed at EPA hearing DENVER – Four Corners residents spoke in Denver on Wednesday, highlighting health concerns stemming from a methane hot spot in… September 24, 2015
Local News Rule-making for marijuana a complicated task Regulators draw ire from both sides of debate September 3, 2015
