Government

Local News

Virtual meetings made government more accessible, and they’re here to stay

‘No doubt’ meeting attendance is up, officials say

January 12, 2023

Local News

Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol

former trooper, Jay Hemphill, was sentenced to a year of probation after he pointed a gun at a woman near…

December 23, 2022

Local News

Durango receives ‘best possible marks’ in 2021 financial audit

City’s net income grew by $13 million last year

September 24, 2022

Nation & World

Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access

Gov. Polis of Colorado among participants in virtual meeting

July 5, 2022

Local News

Three recent Durango High School graduates observe election process from the inside

‘With everything that happened in 2020, I wanted to just see the process for myself,’ says Tommy Pope, age 18

July 1, 2022

Local News

City of Durango may scrap its DGOV broadcast services

media is overshadowing traditional television channel

June 26, 2022

Local News

Durango city manager to trade city planning strategies at Harvard summit

Innovation, transformation focus of public officials’ gathering

June 24, 2022

Local News

La Plata County doubles-down on plan to close Purple Cliffs this year

failed efforts to establish a managed camp, officials say dispersed camping can no longer continue

June 17, 2022

Local News

Workforce housing plan outlines roadmap for La Plata County

Collaboration between local governments, private sector among strategies recommended

June 16, 2022

Local News

La Plata County commissioners terminate managed camp contract

Limitations identified during due diligence process led to concerns about size of site

June 14, 2022

Local News

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

June 11, 2022

Local News

State officials host climate workshop in Durango

Community members share concerns and identify needs for action

June 10, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

June 8, 2022

Local News

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

June 7, 2022

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

Regional News

GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit

Ganahl, Greg Lopez blast Colorado Democrats’ policies ahead of June 28 primary

June 6, 2022

Local News

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

May 31, 2022

Local News

La Plata County briefed on logistics of ending San Juan Basin Public Health

Commissioners stress they are in a ‘due diligence’ stage

May 30, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort

May 25, 2022

Local News

Durango School District 9-R agrees to review Ascent Classical Academies’ application

announces a timeline for upcoming public meetings

May 20, 2022

Local News

Durango police, Axis Health add unmarked car for behavioral health crises

Co-Responder Program aims to reduce stigma with the new vehicle and build on a successful first year

May 17, 2022

Local News

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

May 14, 2022

Local News

La Plata County spends nearly half of its American Rescue Plan Act funds

Investments in housing, broadband and other projects total $4.68 million so far

May 14, 2022