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What state Legislature passed during special session and how it will affect your wallet

Democratic majority cut property taxes, expanded social welfare programs

November 21, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 20-21

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November 21, 2023

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Gov. Polis pardons four turkeys for Colorado’s new Thanksgiving tradition

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis officially pardons four turkeys, including Gus, foreground, at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023,…

November 21, 2023

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New federal grants will help Colorado groups address environmental injustices across the state

Kitila Beyan holds up anchotes, a potato-like vegetable, that he grew in the Horse Barn Community Garden operated by Denver…

November 21, 2023

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2024 ballot measure would make Colorado’s primaries open, enact ranked-choice voting for general elections

Thiry, the wealthy former CEO of DaVita, is behind the initiative, which would also do away with Colorado’s caucus and…

November 20, 2023

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Showers provide snow in higher elevations of Southwest Colorado

experiences snowfall, while Durango receives much needed moisture

November 20, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 17-20

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November 20, 2023

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How did property taxes become a political emergency in Colorado? 40 years of history and one wild market

Homes in Castle Rock, Colorado, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. (Jeremy Sparig, for CPR News)Jeremy Sparig Since then, the home’s value…

November 19, 2023

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Drama, tempers and maneuvering as Colorado lawmakers race to offer property tax relief

Colorado Senate GOP caucus tried to use a parliamentary objection to extend the session until at least Tuesday

November 18, 2023

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Legislation would provide benefits for rural health care and education

Amendments and requests proposed by U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert would provide increased funding for rural health and educational services.

November 17, 2023

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On first day of special session, Democrats and Republicans offer dueling property tax plans

An overhead view of the Colorado Senate chambers. (Associated Press file) What’s known as SB23B-001 would take some of the…

November 17, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 16

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November 17, 2023

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Autism care providers say Colorado’s Medicaid program is contributing to closures, burnout and financial stress

Nicole Da Lima Leitao sits at a table suited for the young patients served by the BehaviorSpan autism early intervention…

November 17, 2023

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Tina Peters files federal lawsuit to block criminal investigations, prosecutions against her

Peters, a Republican who ran unsuccessfully for Colorado secretary of state last year, was indicted on 10 counts by a…

November 16, 2023

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What Colorado lawmakers could do in their special session on property taxes (and more)

Desks in the House chamber at the Colorado State Capitol are clean and empty on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, awaiting…

November 16, 2023

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Support for Proposition HH began eroding the moment the Colorado property tax relief plan was introduced

weak foundation was reflected in how voters rejected Proposition HH, a 10-year property tax relief and state spending overhaul, by…

November 16, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 15-16

Durango Police Department Thursday 1:29 a.m. A person at the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave., was arrested for trespassing. Wednesday…

November 16, 2023

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A small hydroelectric plant with big water rights is the center of a proposal to keep Colorado River water in the state

A coalition of anglers, growers and water districts in the region say preserving the water right would aid them long…

November 16, 2023

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Headed into her last session, Barbara McLachlan has lots to do

four-term state representative says she will retire from public life

November 15, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 14-15

Durango Police Department Wednesday 2:22 a.m. A woman found near a side entrance to the Strater Hotel, 699 Main Ave.,…

November 15, 2023

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Why a judge decided to keep Colorado’s three-day gun law in effect as lawsuit continues

Guns for sale at Lakewood's Bristlecone Shooting Range, Sept. 6, 2016. (Chloe Aiello/Denverite) The three-day waiting period is required by…

November 15, 2023

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Nation and region’s climate worsening, but can still be improved, says new federal assessment

A helicopter picks up mulch to spread in Poudre Canyon, about 50 miles west of Fort Collins, to try to…

November 15, 2023

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Judge denies effort to block enforcement of Colorado’s 3-day wait on gun purchases

law was challenged by Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, a hard-line gun rights group in the state

November 14, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 9-14

Durango Police Department

November 14, 2023