Regulatory policy and organisation

Local News

Durango City Council members divided on response to ‘no-mask’ initiative

Councilors delay statement after failing to reach consensus

March 5, 2026

Local News

Off-leash dogs, discontinued boards and commissions on Durango city councilors’ minds

Council members request briefings on eight topics of community interest

July 12, 2025

Local News

Zoning changes would push Durango developers toward building more affordable housing

Fair Share policy proposals include extension to rentals, higher fees in lieu and reduced parking requirements, among others

December 8, 2023

Local News

Durango therapist accused of dating client surrenders license

‘It’s disappointing’ said peer of Lillian Ramey, director of Riversage Family Counseling

September 9, 2023

Local News

Infighting among Durango city councilors plays out in ethics complaints

Unfounded accusations filed by current and former members have cost taxpayers thousands

October 22, 2022

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

Regional News

State pot regulators to enter private consulting

The marijuana coordinator for Gov. John Hickenlooper and the head of the state’s Marijuana Enforcement Division say they are leaving…

January 5, 2017

Local News

Southern Utes contest accusations of retaliation against whistleblower

says Bureau of Indian Affairs mismanagement is well documented

December 22, 2016

Local News

Give feedback Tuesday on La Plata County’s proposed barking dog rules

Cliff Vancura/Durango Herald file The new rules, which are unprecedented for the county, would instate penalties for barking dogs, animal…

December 11, 2016

Regional News

Colorado plans crackdown on home pot growers

The Durango Herald file<br><br>Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper says the state’s generous pot allowances make it almost impossible for cops to…

December 7, 2016

Local News

La Plata County barking dog law advances

residents complain government shouldn’t regulate

October 25, 2016

Local News

Hickenlooper defends draft executive order on clean air

energy executives the state can do more to curb carbon pollution

August 25, 2016

Local News

Cato Institute: Colorado 11th ‘freest’ states

Libertarian think tank releases rankings

August 21, 2016

Local News

Suspended medical marijuana doctors did not violate law or rules

Durango physician and others ask for license suspensions to be lifted

August 11, 2016

Local News

Rep. Scott Tipton urges federal agency to get rid of new methane rule

Congressmen sign letter asking to withdraw venting and flaring regulations

July 27, 2016

Nation & World

U.S. proposes to cut methane from oil, gas by nearly half

The Obama administration on Thursday proposed a new rule to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by…

May 12, 2016

Local News

Tipton battles ‘regulation overreach’

Lawmaking needs to go back to Congress, he says

February 22, 2016

Local News

Rain barrel legislation passes out of Colorado House committee

Residents could capture water in two 55-gallon containers

February 22, 2016

Local News

Rural, barking dogs may get shorter leash

Plata County exploring dog-nuisance, animal-cruelty regulations

September 29, 2015

Regional News

Utah town gives in, to allow smorgasbord of eateries

Resident Jack Fotheringham and his business partners have been trying to open a Subway sandwich shop since 2006, all while…

August 30, 2015

Local News

Gas panel supports planning

Governor’s task force looks ahead at numerous issues

October 10, 2014

Policy and Politics

Enough already with the marijuana treats

Rarely does a day go by that news coverage lacks a marijuana-related story, which makes sense given the laundry list…

May 17, 2014