Politics

Colorado’s medical aid-in-dying residency requirement won’t be lifted

BIll 68 was also changed to shrink the waiting period for people seeking medical aid in dying to seven days…

March 2, 2024

Colorado conservatives want a property tax cap. The state’s bipartisan tax commission hates the idea

Policymakers are trying to mitigate sticker shock for homeowners without harming public services like schools and emergency responders

February 29, 2024

Local News

Young voters in Durango motivated by slew of issues and ‘sense of urgency’

College political science club encouraging engagement in local government

February 25, 2024

Local News

Fort Lewis College professors dig into nuances of media literacy

Instructors discuss how to detect misinformation, disinformation at Durango Public Library

February 24, 2024

Regional News

Trans rights bills advance in Colorado House

Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone makes a point before Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation that forces manufacturers to provide…

February 24, 2024

Regional News

Bereft of Boebert, 3rd Congressional District Republicans chart new path

Mesa County is part of the 3rd Congressional District, in which incumbent Republican Loren Boebert is in a race that’s…

February 17, 2024

Regional News

Guns would be banned in variety of places in Colorado under new Democratic bill

Handguns are for sale at Rocky Mountain Pawn and Gun Shop in Durango. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado gun owners would…

February 14, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Democrats change House rules, making it harder to stall bill debates

Democratic House Majority Leader Monica Duran on the opening day of the legislature, Jan. 10, 2024. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart…

February 5, 2024

Regional News

‘You shouldn’t have to pay your deductible twice’ — Lawmakers search for solutions after insurance implosion

The State Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Now, state lawmakers are considering changes…

February 5, 2024

Regional News

Colorado short-term rental owners may protest plan to quadruple their taxes

A survey showed that a majority would reduce their rental nights if Senate Bill 33 passes

February 3, 2024

Regional News

Unaffiliated voters can cast ballots in Colorado’s Republican primaries this year, federal judge rules

GOP requested a preliminary injunction barring unaffiliated voters from participating in the state’s June 25 primary election

February 3, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert’s fundraising dropped off, but she still holds a big cash advantage in her new congressional district

of Boebert’s opponents in the 4th Congressional District came close to matching her

February 2, 2024

Local News

La Plata County GOP selects new leaders

Executive committee turnover comes weeks before caucus and assembly

February 1, 2024

Arts and Entertainment

Rock band critical of Putin is detained in Thailand, fearful of deportation to Russia

Aleksandr “Shura” Uman, left, and Yegor “Lyova” Bortnik perform during the Bi-2 rock band concert in Moscow in 2011. Members…

January 31, 2024

Regional News

If artificial intelligence is going to get involved in elections, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know

(Adobe Stock)cca Colorado’s top election official said the goal is to try to better inform the public about what’s happening…

January 27, 2024

Regional News

Top Republican in Colorado House resigns from leadership a week after news about his 2022 DUI arrest

Minority Leader Mike Lynch, R-Wellington, announced his decision in an emotional speech on the House floor as his ouster appeared…

January 24, 2024

Local News

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

January 19, 2024

Local News

Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner

Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced

January 17, 2024

Regional News

A lot of people want to run for office in Colorado this year. Here’s what it takes to actually get on the ballot

Candidates may start gathering petition signatures this week. If they go the caucus and assembly route, they must start gathering…

January 15, 2024

Local News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan.…

January 11, 2024

Regional News

As lawmakers return to work, cost of living, challenges of governing are top of mind

The interior of the Colorado Capitol on March 23 in Denver. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun via Report for America, file)cca…

January 10, 2024

Regional News

Federal judge rejects Tina Peters’ attempt to halt her Mesa County criminal trial

county clerk’s trial on 10 counts connected to a breach of Mesa County’s election system set to begin Feb. 7

January 8, 2024

Regional News

Dave Williams, chairman of Colorado GOP, announces bid to replace Doug Lamborn in Congress

Williams plans to remain as chairman during his congressional bid. The former state representative tried to oust Lamborn in 2022,…

January 8, 2024

Regional News

Boebert and ex-husband are being investigated after alleged altercation in Silt restaurant

Boebert told The Daily Beast that his ex-wife punched him in the face

January 7, 2024