Government

La Plata County still searching for treasurer candidates

Initial application period yielded only one qualified candidate

August 14, 2023

Durango ethics board no longer oversees city councilors

change removes conflict of interest of elected officials overseeing appointed board members; Bosmans’ public hearing vacated

August 14, 2023

Local News

City clerk becomes first in Durango’s history to earn master clerk certification

Harmer rises to top 10% of municipal bookkeepers in Colorado

August 3, 2023

Regional News

Few local governments have followed state’s lead on menstrual product tax exemption

law went into effect in August 2022, but the sales tax exemption began in January

August 1, 2023

Regional News

Christian preschool sues state

wants to require employees hold specific religious beliefs while still enrolling in Colorado universal pre-kindergarten program

July 15, 2023

Regional News

Secretary won’t say whether Trump can access Colorado ballot

mount for states to bar former president from presidential ballot on 14th Amendment grounds

July 14, 2023

Regional News

Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations

action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts

July 11, 2023

Regional News

Colorado’s governor vetoed more bills in 2023 than he has before

Polis rejected 10 measures this year; his previous record was five

June 12, 2023

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills

A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures

June 12, 2023

Local News

New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango

A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program

April 5, 2023

Local News

‘Back Off Our Benefits’ campaign travels through Durango

Progressive movement attempts to preserve federal programs through cross-country tour

April 3, 2023

New Mexico

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

Local News

Tribe to Durango: Don’t forget about us, your neighbors

Meeting was first time tribal and city councils have come together since February 2020

March 11, 2023

Regional News

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

March 7, 2023

Local News

Durango city councilor faces scrutiny from fellow councilors over his conduct

Olivier Bosmans accused of misconduct and posting misleading information

February 18, 2023

Local News

La Plata County needs 16 volunteers for boards and commissions

Interested in undesirable plants? Or cemetery oversight?

February 17, 2023

Local News

Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions

Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours

February 10, 2023

Local News

Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

February 7, 2023

Regional News

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

Regional News

‘We know’: Postal Service acknowledges mail problems in Colorado mountain towns

Colorado towns prepare to sue to make the post office prioritize mail over last-mile deliveries for Amazon

February 3, 2023

Local News

Thinking about running for Durango City Council? Here are some things you’ll want to know

Candidates must obtain signatures, track campaign finances and meet certain deadlines

January 26, 2023

Regional News

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

Regional News

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

Regional News

A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day

some counties, coroners are voted in, while in others, they're appointed. Not all are forensic pathologists themselves.

January 16, 2023