Litigation and regulation

Local News

Durango Fire Protection District files antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck manufacturers

is first Colorado agency to seek recourse

April 18, 2026

Local News

LPEA exit fee locked in after appeals court rules against Tri-State

ends years of litigation over how contract termination payments should be calculated

March 27, 2026

Local News

Durango City Council to consider litigation against ICE, DHS

Councilors to weigh risks, merits in executive session

February 5, 2026

Regional News

Colorado so far wins favorable rulings in most of its lawsuits opposing Trump policies

Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined almost two dozen cases challenging executive actions

June 23, 2025

Regional News

Controversial marijuana potency bill to have first hearing

Edibles by the Matter brand in a display case at LivWell Dispensary on Bellevue Avenue in the Denver Tech Center,…

March 11, 2025

Local News

A rare win after nearly 40 years for Texas investors planning Wolf Creek Village

Appeals court threw out previous rulings and affirmed approval of a road accessing inholding

May 6, 2024

Local News

La Plata County settles litigation with state over Bayfield landfill

Commissioners concerned over the financial commitment

December 20, 2023

Regional News

Federal lawsuit challenges Colorado’s ‘bubble’ law

becoming a legal battleground over abortion rights

June 6, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court ends fisherman’s right-to-wade argument

Hill sued, arguing a riverbed is public property open for wading anglers

June 6, 2023

Regional News

Amazon delivery drivers in Colorado peed in bottles, pooped in bags to keep jobs, lawsuit says

Plaintiffs allege company’s breakneck work pace prevents workers from taking breaks

May 25, 2023

Regional News

Feds want Supreme Court to end Navajo fight for Colorado River water

says it doesn't receive enough water, and the federal government is at fault

March 20, 2023

Local News

Forest Service agrees to begin winter travel planning on Rio Grande

Conservationists reach partial settlement with federal agency

January 26, 2023

Local News

La Plata Electric Association settles with Tri-State in effort to buy-down its contract

approved, local electric co-op will reduce its carbon footprint and save money

April 29, 2022

Local News

Stuck in an elevator? It happens more often than one might think in Durango

department has responded to two dozen calls so far this year

December 20, 2021

Local News

Can LPEA, Tri-State agree to partial contract buyout?

power suppliers interested in delivering renewables to local co-op

July 31, 2021

Local News

Federal agency rejects Tri-State’s buyout policy

says proposal imposes excessive and unjustified barriers to utility members

May 19, 2021

New Mexico

2 bills worry New Mexico business groups

Chambers of commerce concerned measures would increase taxes, lawsuits

March 15, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association sees state court as key in Tri-State contract buyout

Successful United Power case could lower exit fee for local co-op

February 18, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association joins contract buyout lawsuit in Adams County

Brighton Power claims Tri-State illegally added three nonutility members

January 24, 2021

Local News

La Plata Electric Association will offer plan to buyout Tri-State contract

Co-op’s deadline to submit method to federal energy agency is Jan. 29

December 16, 2020

Local News

Tri-State files appeals in LPEA contract buyout case

provider: State agency lacks jurisdiction

August 5, 2020

Local News

Fearful of virus, business denies health care worker pedicure in Durango

spa too zealous in efforts to steer clear of COVID-19?

July 24, 2020

Local News

How much for a buyout? LPEA closer to receiving a number

Federal and state agencies look at plans to assess price formula

June 18, 2020

Local News

Are local government TV channels in danger?

ruling could impact bottom line for public-access stations

August 20, 2019