Regional News

Weekly planner for Mar. 13-17

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…

March 13, 2023

Regional News

Dave Williams elected to lead battered Colorado GOP for next two years

Williams succeeds Kristi Burton Brown, who was state party chairwoman for two years

March 11, 2023

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Colorado Democrats unveil effort to shield abortion, transgender patients

would also regulate anti-abortion pregnancy clinics, change health insurance policy around abortions

March 10, 2023

Regional News

Gun waiting period, overdose prevention center bills advance

Republican filibuster fails to stop legislation from moving out of House

March 10, 2023

Regional News

Drug distribution on social media discussed in Colorado AG report

Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at 2022 Candidate Forum, held at the University of Denver, on Oct. 12, 2022. Weiser…

March 10, 2023

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Federal board defers vote to rename Mount Evans at tribal government’s request

A request by a tribal government to have a “consultation” delays the vote to change the controversial name of 14,000-foot…

March 9, 2023

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Colorado oil, gas companies offer $459 million to guarantee wells are plugged eventually

seek to meet new state financial requirements, but some smaller operators hope to put up only a fraction of the…

March 9, 2023

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EPA blames Utah for Colorado ozone pollution

Federal agency won’t approve Utah’s clean air plans until they stop violating “good neighbor” rules

March 8, 2023

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More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

March 7, 2023

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Colorado bill would ban sale, transfer of assault weapons

State Sen. Rhonda Fields shares her experience of losing a son to gun violence during a gun prevention town hall…

March 7, 2023

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Kamala Harris discusses water conservation, climate change during stop in Arvada

president was joined by U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen and climber Sasha DiGiulian

March 7, 2023

Regional News

U.S. agriculture secretary unveils initiatives for small, mid-sized operations

developments mark progress in Biden’s approach to changing food system, Vilsack says

March 7, 2023

Regional News

Election-denying former Colorado clerk guilty of obstruction

GRAND JUNCTION – A former Colorado clerk who has become a hero to election conspiracy theorists was convicted Friday of…

March 6, 2023

Regional News

Rep. Lauren Boebert opens the door to earmarks after calling them ‘wasteful’ in previous years

Previously, all three Colorado Republicans eschewed the use of earmarks, even as the majority of their GOP colleagues used the…

March 6, 2023

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Colorado lawmakers seek suspension of Utah oil train project

Sen. Bennet and Rep. Neguse cite East Palestine derailment in calling for further review of Uinta Basin Railway Project

March 6, 2023

Regional News

How to live next to radioactive waste

activists have been fighting for the cleanup of the Cotter Uranium Mill Superfund site for decades

March 6, 2023

Regional News

Exxon drops algae research, but Colorado labs press on in hunt for green fuel

the petroleum giant funded still see potential in algae as a biofuel

March 6, 2023

Local News

Psychologists will be eligible to prescribe mental health medication

signs House Bill 1071 despite objection from psychiatrists, who are medical doctors

March 4, 2023

Regional News

Weekly planner for March 6-10

0123 calendarcca City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield: www.bayfieldgov.org…

March 3, 2023

Regional News

Colorado governor asks U.S. to change Mount Evans’ name to Mount Blue Sky

request is second-to-last step in the renaming process

March 3, 2023

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife begins clearing zebra mussels from reservoir

Aquatic biologists began spraying to kill the invasive species at Highline Lake State Park

March 3, 2023

Regional News

Colorado bill to add labor protections for public workers advances in the Legislature

Bill 23-111 would give those in public sector the right to discuss workplace issues

March 2, 2023

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers are targeting hospital facility fees

Bill 1215 would ban hospitals from charging facility fees for most outpatient visits

March 1, 2023

Regional News

Colorado representative, senators want $60B to reduce fire risk, restore Western land

Protect the West Act is sponsored by Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper and Rep. Jason Crow

March 1, 2023