Regional News

Electric vehicles aren’t more likely to ignite, but Colorado firefighters are adapting to the challenge of burning batteries

A Tesla supercharging location is seen on Kipling Street, June 3, 2024 in Houston. Charging stations have been hit particularly…

August 29, 2024

Regional News

Property tax compromise passes key legislative hurdle, moves to state Senate

Initiative 50 would cap the total dollars collected statewide in property taxes, by allowing it to increase by no more…

August 28, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, Aug. 22-27

cca Durango Police Department Tuesday 2:05 a.m. A loud alarm was sounding at the Mountain View Plaza Condominiums, 634 East…

August 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado’s special session on property taxes may be a bumpy ride

It’s increasingly uncertain if a deal to cut taxes and prevent a pair of November ballot measures will survive

August 26, 2024

Regional News

GOP chair Dave Williams voted out by party members in meeting he calls ‘illegitimate’

Colorado Republican Party Chair Dave Williams at the 2024 Republican 4th Congressional District Assembly on April 5 at the Colorado…

August 25, 2024

Regional News

Here’s how Colorado’s special session could save homeowners about 2% on property taxes

New homes built in the Railyard Neighborhood in Leadville on Aug. 7. 2023. (Hugh Carey, The Colorado Sun) Colorado lawmakers…

August 25, 2024

Regional News

Colorado awarded $12.6 million federal grant to plug methane-emitting oil and gas wells

A natural-gas well pad sits in front of the Roan Plateau near the Colorado mountain community of Rifle in July…

August 24, 2024

Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 21-22

cca Durango Police Department Thursday 6:26 p.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and harassing people at a Marathon gas…

August 23, 2024

Regional News

These Colorado Democrats got a chance to help VP Harris from the DNC stage while boosting their national credentials

Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colo., seen here on Capitol Hill in Washington, on Dec. 15, 2021, was one of three Colorado…

August 23, 2024

Regional News

Colorado, U.S. Department of Justice sue RealPage over alleged price-fixing scheme to drive up rent

federal lawsuit says RealPage controls as much as 80% of the national market for landlord revenue management software, giving it…

August 23, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, Aug. 20

cca Durango Police Department Tuesday 2:02 p.m. A business requested contact about a burglary in the 900 block of Main…

August 21, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, Aug. 19

cca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 6:48 a.m. Two horses were walking in the middle of the road on…

August 20, 2024

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers again urge IRS not to tax TABOR refunds

Federal agency has twice backed off plans to tax refunds

August 19, 2024

Regional News

At age 20, these Coloradans represent their parties at national conventions

Democrat Reilly Jackson and Republican Weston Imer advance a Gen Z perspective as young delegates

August 19, 2024

Regional News

How scammers target your biggest financial asset – your home

estate agent offers tips on how to avoid falling prey to scams

August 19, 2024

Regional News

Does Colorado’s ‘rolling coal’ law stop drivers from pouring black smoke into the air?

have (illegally) engineered their vehicles to spew a unique brand of exhaust

August 19, 2024

Local News

The Blotter, Aug. 9-15

Durango Fire

August 18, 2024

Regional News

Colorado senators talk national election, highlight priorities for the rest of the session

Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet had key policy goals get caught up in political whirlwind of campaign issues

August 18, 2024

Regional News

Colorado legislators weigh grants for behavioral health services in jails

Committee considers other programs to help divert youth from criminal justice system, provide supportive housing to people deemed incompetent

August 17, 2024

Regional News

Space debris is a danger. Colorado’s congressional delegation wants to do something about it

‘There's 900,000 pieces of junk flying around in low Earth orbit,’ Sen. Hickenlooper says

August 16, 2024

Regional News

Colorado governor calls special session on property taxes

will start Aug. 26 and last at least three days in order to send bill to governor’s desk

August 15, 2024

Regional News

After years of dings, coal-fired powerhouse Tri-State now noted for switch to solar, wind

Co-op umbrella utility is transforming into a renewable-energy giant covering four Western states

August 15, 2024

Regional News

Tim Walz, speaking at $3 million Denver fundraiser, attacks Trump for false AI-crowd claims

Democratic megadonor opens up his mansion to about 150 people for the occasion

August 14, 2024

Regional News

A bylaw amendment could make it more difficult to dislodge Colorado GOP chairman

would make it harder to call a special meeting to vote on whether to remove Dave Williams

August 13, 2024