Local News Durango sets $25 fine for dog owners who fail to pick up after their pets gives animal control officers discretion on when animal impoundment is necessary for more serious violations May 4, 2026
Local News Sexual abuse in jails bill clears temporary red light Judiciary Committee sends legislation through to appropriations April 27, 2026
Local News Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes April 27, 2026
Local News Durango City councilor requests ordinance regulating automated cameras Council may explore governing other kinds of mass surveillance April 24, 2026
Local News Colorado bill addressing jail sexual abuse is paused in the Senate Officials cite concerns over language and conflicts with existing laws, guidelines April 14, 2026
Local News House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case April 2, 2026
Local News Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’ federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless March 30, 2026
Local News Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance March 24, 2026
Local News Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses March 19, 2026
Local News ‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters March 12, 2026
Local News Group proposing mask ban for officers in Durango nears Friday petition deadline Secret Police citizen’s initiative has collected about 1,600 signatures March 4, 2026
Local News Colorado education bills address rural staffing, cost of materials measure passes, another remains under consideration February 28, 2026
Local News City of Durango says ‘mistakes were made’ in attempt to obtain bookshop records Affidavit was signed by a prosecutor, warrant was approved by a judge February 27, 2026
Local News La Plata County commissioners acknowledge open meetings law violation Opinion column drafted without required public notice February 26, 2026
Local News Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations February 19, 2026
Local News Colorado bill would ease misdemeanor disclosure rule for teacher applicants Measure would no longer require reporting of older convictions February 17, 2026
Local News Durango police present options for addressing illegally parked RVs and trailers city lacks a fine schedule for violators February 17, 2026
Local News Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations January 17, 2026
Local News Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026 cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar January 9, 2026
Regional News Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14 December 26, 2025
Local News Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says October 23, 2025
Local News Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs September 16, 2025
Local News Durango liquor store’s license suspended for two weeks found business unattended, owner intoxicated on separate occasions June 19, 2025
Regional News Colorado law requiring people buying guns to be 21 or older can stand, federal judge rules by a U.S. district judge is a win for gun-control advocates June 6, 2025