Ethics

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Colorado Legislature

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers

February 21, 2026 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

Durango City Council

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

Former advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Durango city officials

Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban

Colorado Legislature

In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban

Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists

January 12, 2026 • Taylor Dolven — The Colorado Sun

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

Ethics complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel

Colorado Legislature

Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel

A legislative committee approved representation for those accused

November 25, 2025 • Taylor Dolven — The Colorado Sun

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Colorado Legislature

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations

November 20, 2025 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

Durango city officials

Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

District court ruling cleared path for review to resume

October 7, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango’s Tourism Advisory Commission adopts bylaws addressing conflicts of interest

Durango’s Tourism Advisory Commission adopts bylaws addressing conflicts of interest

College, residents, businesses and tourist attractions represented on board

September 26, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer