Colorado state government

Phil Weiser takes aim at competition at Durango event

Invisible Durango hosted Colorado gubernatorial candidate for ‘town hall’

April 12, 2026

A voice for Southwest Colorado at the Capitol

Jeff Dupont Last month, community leaders from across our region traveled to Denver for Southwest Colorado Days at the Capitol,…

April 10, 2026

Local News

U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program

Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’

February 17, 2026

Local News

GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

Local News

Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant

received written warnings for failing to supervise children

January 8, 2026

Business

Polis rolls out new approach – and department – for workforce talent

Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks at a press conference, Oct. 22 at the governor’s residence in Denver. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR…

December 17, 2025

Regional News

Ski resort liability waivers return to Colorado Supreme Court

It’s the second time the court will review their role in the industry

December 12, 2025

Associated Press

Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations

Flanked by Sen. Ted Cruz R-Texas, left, and Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump displays his signed AI…

December 11, 2025

Local News

Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention

Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month

December 3, 2025

Regional News

Presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol are coming down – at least temporarily

Decision comes after uproar when Trump complained about how he looked in his painting

November 14, 2025

Local News

Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement

Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws

October 27, 2025

Local News

New state grant for plugging oil and gas wells will help close Colorado’s budget hole

Closures will save money on regulation, environmental costs and help soften blow of federal funding cuts

August 29, 2025

Regional News

Portrait of Donald Trump donated by White House will hang temporarily in Colorado Capitol

Capitol Building Advisory Committee had been discussing whether to replace the presidential portraits with paintings of the state’s former governors

June 27, 2025

Regional News

State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson speaks against proposed gun control measures, March 10, 2023, in the Senate. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)…

June 13, 2025

Southwest Life

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences

May 30, 2025

Regional News

Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress

April 18, 2025

Regional News

Republicans in Colorado’s legislature want Trump AG to stop new gun control law

Republicans announced effort Wednesday to get Pam Bondi to review constitutionality of gun-control measure

April 17, 2025

Regional News

Governor signs bill halting expansion of hard liquor sales in grocery and big-box stores

Bill 33 was brought as a way to protect small businesses that sell alcohol from further economic decline

April 12, 2025

Regional News

Governor signs bill banning manufacture, limiting sale of many semiautomatic guns

Starting in August 2026, certain semiautomatic firearms that can accept detachable ammunition magazines will be outlawed in Colorado

April 11, 2025

Regional News

Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet greets supporters as he announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference in…

April 11, 2025

Regional News

Senate Committee approves bill to expand Colorado’s shield law for abortion providers

Lawmakers vote to delay consideration of second abortion-related bill

February 14, 2025

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list

won’t end Colorado’s wolf program

February 7, 2025

Regional News

Report details how Colorado agencies can better support non-English speakers

FILE – The gold dome of the State Capitol is shown on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in downtown Denver. A…

December 22, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s budget deficit now forecast to be smaller than $1B originally predicted

budget hole will be more like $750 million

December 20, 2024