Politics

‘Fake electors’ banned under new Colorado law

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats, left, swears in one of Colorado’s nine Democratic presidential electors before he…

April 23, 2024

Regional News

Ban on assault weapons clears Colorado House

The House chamber two days before lawmakers return for the next legislative session at the state Capitol in Denver on…

April 14, 2024

Regional News

New state office would be barrier-breaking hub for Coloradans with disabilities

Rep. David Ortiz, the first Colorado lawmaker to use a wheelchair, sees proposed Disability Opportunity Office as way to continue…

April 9, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Democrats say property tax relief is coming

there’s no money in the state budget to pay for it

April 6, 2024

Local News

Tom Au bests incumbent Ashleigh Tarkington to become Bayfield mayor

Tuesday’s unofficial results, Au tallies 185 votes; Tarkington logs 147 votes

April 3, 2024

Local News

Housing, infrastructure among key issues on Bayfield voters’ minds in Tuesday’s election

Ashleigh Tarkington and Tom Au competing in 2024 mayoral race

April 3, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College students explore ways to have more civil political discourse

Misinformed stereotypes among reasons for divisiveness

March 29, 2024

Regional News

Problems with universal pre-K registration persist into second year

Policymakers remain optimistic, despite challenges

March 27, 2024

Local News

Bayfield mayor eyes second term, while board of trustees member seeks to unseat her

Ashleigh Tarkington and Tom Au go head-to-head in April 2 election

March 25, 2024

Regional News

A lot of people are running for Congress right now – not all of them will make it to Colorado’s primary ballot

Republican state House Minority Leader Mike Lynch speaks with Colorado Matters Host Chandra Whitfield Thomas at the Capitol on Wednesday,…

March 24, 2024

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Rep. Ken Buck will miss the people, but not the dysfunction

Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck speaks with KNUS radio talk show host Steffan Tubbs at the Western Conservative Summit…

March 23, 2024

Regional News

Colorado could owe $2 billion in taxpayer refunds. That will squeeze next year’s state budget

state’s quarterly economic forecast in March takes on special importance, because the estimates determine how much the legislature has to…

March 17, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Republicans nominate one candidate for commissioner

GOP candidates will appear in second commissioner race, other county races

March 16, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Sen. Hickenlooper chairs hearing on legislation to bolster youth apprenticeships

Senators hear witnesses on how new bill could aid alternative education programs across the country

March 16, 2024

Regional News

Ken Buck rejects Lauren Boebert’s claim that he is resigning to hamper her run for his congressional seat

Windsor Republican, in an interview with The Colorado Sun, called the accusation ‘ridiculous’

March 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s having a congressional vacancy election. How does that work?

Mike Lynch during the 2023 legislative session, Jan., 9, 2023, in the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. (Hugh Carey, The…

March 14, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council adopts resolution limiting discussion

Councilors vote 3-1 to limit public comments at meetings to city business

March 13, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert won’t pursue special election nomination to replace Ken Buck after his abrupt resignation

Boebert is still running, however, in the Republican primary to be the GOP nominee for the November election in the…

March 13, 2024

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City of Durango contacts federal representatives for potential forum on Israel-Hamas war

Coalition says gesture would be more effective with official support on issue from councilors

March 13, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early

Colorado Republican U.S. Rep. Ken Buck speaks with KNUS radio talk show host Steffan Tubbs at the Western Conservative Summit…

March 12, 2024

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Small attendance but big ideas at La Plata County Republican caucus in Durango

candidate vying for Lauren Boebert’s seat in CD3 speaks at VFW Post 4031

March 9, 2024

Local News

Effort to limit comments at Durango City Council meetings met with resistance

‘Do you think these people won’t vote you out?’ asks Palestinian Solidarity Coalition member

March 7, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council considers resolution to keep public discourse at meetings on-topic

speech, requests for Israel-Hamas cease-fire prompt proposal for formal policy

March 4, 2024

Regional News

Will votes for Trump count in Colorado’s upcoming presidential primary?

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, in Durham, N.H. (AP Photo/Reba Saldanha)Reba Saldanha…

March 3, 2024