Regional News

‘We’re (expletive) idiots’: Some Democrats voice regret about Colorado’s new redistricting process

amendments hadn’t passed in 2018, Dems would now have more say over how legislative districts are drawn

July 8, 2021

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd consecutive day

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Nation on Wednesday reported eight new COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the…

July 8, 2021

Regional News

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

July 7, 2021

Regional News

The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Tuesday 10:05 a.m. Children were yelling for help in the 21800 block of U.S. Highway…

July 7, 2021

Regional News

Colorado mom of 4 is final $1 million vaccine lottery winner

DENVER – A Colorado mother of four has been chosen as the final $1 million vaccine lottery winner, Gov. Jared…

July 7, 2021

Regional News

4-year-old dies after finding gun, shooting self in Colorado

COLORADO SPRINGS – A 4-year-old child has died after finding a gun in a car outside a Colorado marijuana dispensary…

July 7, 2021

Regional News

Colorado to ban single-use plastic bags in 2024

DENVER – Colorado will ban single-use plastic bags and polystyrene food containers in 2024 under a law signed by Gov.…

July 7, 2021

Regional News

The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 3:48 a.m. A naked man walked out of a hotel in the 600 block…

July 6, 2021

Regional News

Colorado Democrats head into 2022 election cycle in position of strength, poll shows

big-name Republicans have announced bid to unseat Gov. Jared Polis or U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet

July 6, 2021

Regional News

Denver Zoo to begin vaccinating animals for COVID-19

Kelsey Eggers, left, uses a spray bottle to send a stream of milk to Taji, a clouded leopard, at the…

July 6, 2021

Regional News

County clerks recommend election-system changes to quash conspiracy theories

for greater transparency come amid demands for 2020 election audits

July 6, 2021

Regional News

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

July 6, 2021

Regional News

New Mexico’s new state crime lab aims to boost efficiency

Construction has started on the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Forensic Laboratory in Santa Fe. The new building will…

July 5, 2021

Regional News

Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona

A canal system on the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) reservation is seen near Parker, Ariz. The tribe has played…

July 5, 2021

Regional News

Polis vetoes bills dealing with off-highway vehicles, transportation funding

Colorado governor has nixed three measures during 2021 legislative session

July 5, 2021

Regional News

Lawsuit: Man who hid treasure retrieved own loot from Southwest Colorado

Antiquities dealer and author Forrest Fenn, who has died, is accused in a lawsuit of retrieving his own treasure from…

July 5, 2021

Regional News

Weekly planner for July 5-9

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or…

July 4, 2021

Local News

San Juan Basin Public Health surpasses White House goal of vaccinating 70% of adults by July 4

San Juan Basin Public Health 0123du1-i-syn San Juan Basin Public Health announced it has surpassed the federal goal of delivering…

July 2, 2021

Regional News

Drought forces Grand Junction to dip into Colorado River

Chemist Allison Dederick checks water quality in the lab at Ute Water Conservancy District in Grand Junction. The district began…

July 2, 2021

Local News

City of Durango announces Fourth of July schedule of events

Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with a series of events Sunday in Durango:…

July 1, 2021

Regional News

Colorado court expands access to internal police probes

FORT COLLINS – Colorado’s Supreme Court has ruled that people requesting copies of completed law enforcement internal investigations under state…

June 30, 2021

Southwest Life

Timber harvest project given green light by Dolores Ranger District

approval pending; work on 22,000-acre project would begin in 2023

June 30, 2021

Regional News

The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 12:18 a.m. Four men were involved in a physical altercation in the 800 block…

June 30, 2021

Regional News

Man pleads guilty in Ponzi scheme that defrauded athletes

DENVER – A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to defrauding investors, including multiple professional athletes, of millions of dollars in…

June 29, 2021