Politics

Regional News

Polis touts independence from DC ‘disorder’ in State of the State

Colorado governor addresses joint session as General Assembly begins 2025 lawmaking season

January 10, 2025

Regional News

On opening day of Colorado Legislature, some Republicans refuse to approve election results

Colorado Springs representatives led effort, echoing movement that began in 2020

January 9, 2025

Regional News

Colorado governor walks tightrope in approaching Trump

resorts to one of his go-to refrains: ‘We can get good ideas from the left and the right’

January 9, 2025

Local News

Colorado Republican leaders try to clinch power with bylaw amendments

Proposed changes are ‘detrimental to democracy,’ La Plata County Republican says

January 8, 2025

Regional News

AG Phil Weiser is first big name to declare for 2026 Colorado governor’s race

State’s top elected lawyer announced a big resolution: he’s running

January 2, 2025

Local News

Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year

is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues

December 14, 2024

Regional News

With budget cuts looming, Colorado governor and lawmakers are far apart on fix

Gov. Jared Polis presented his ideas for state budget cuts in November, but they were met with a cold reception…

December 1, 2024

Local News

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

November 23, 2024

Regional News

How will Donald Trump’s presidency affect abortion rights in Colorado?

the presidential campaign, Trump said he would veto a national abortion ban from Congress because the issue was sent back…

November 16, 2024

Thinking Green

Elections and climate policy

Elections have consequences. Many are wondering what the just completed presidential election might hold for climate policy and action on…

November 16, 2024

Local News

Durango, Southern Utes exchange olive branches

Tribal, city councilors say they’re looking forward to building positive relationship

November 14, 2024

Local News

Durango school board may consider action to sanction certain flags

A formal resolution could avoid First Amendment complications

November 14, 2024

Regional News

Governor’s proposed Colorado budget cuts personnel funding to prepare for tighter spending

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, seen here on May 24, released his 2025-2026 state budget proposal, which prepared for tighter spending…

November 9, 2024

Local News

Democratic candidate Katie Stewart wins House District 59

Durango 9-R school board member ran against Ignacio Mayor Clark Craig in 2024 election

November 8, 2024

Local News

Contest between Clark Craig and Katie Stewart for Colorado House remains undecided

votes yet to be counted, Republican candidate not ready to concede

November 7, 2024

Local News

House District 59 race between Katie Stewart and Clark Craig too close to call

Democratic candidate leads by about 3 percentage points

November 6, 2024

Regional News

Effort to protect abortion in Colorado Constitution passes

Measure was one of several nationwide after the fall of Roe v. Wade

November 6, 2024

Local News

Voter turnout expected to hit 80% or higher in La Plata County

Reproductive rights, economy and housing front of mind for Election Day voters

November 5, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert wins election in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District

Boebert’s strategy was two pronged: prove to voters that she’s about more than negative media attention, and talk about the…

November 5, 2024

Regional News

Kamala Harris easily beats Donald Trump in Colorado

Harris’ victory in the Centennial State was never in doubt, leading Trump by large margins in polls

November 5, 2024

Regional News

Pro-democracy group’s Colorado election hotline sees uptick

Cause Colorado fields voter questions and reports of threats

November 2, 2024

Regional News

What are Colorado’s voting machine BIOS passwords?

The posting of voting machine “BIOS” passwords has led to intense scrutiny and concerns, with the state government flying and…

November 2, 2024

Regional News

Colorado election reformers face conservative critics in Proposition 131 debate

show GOP opposition to ranked choice voting as red states move to enact bans

October 26, 2024

Local News

Durango School District says directive on flags sent wrong message

9-R leaders explain how decision to remove political symbols was made

October 21, 2024