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High altitude water storage, judicial discipline among topics of bills sent to Colorado Legislature

Legislative Council OKs 29 items from interim committees

December 28, 2022

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Coloradans could vote on a $70 million ‘attainable housing’ fee in 2023

measure would be funded by a new fee on real estate sales.

December 22, 2022

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Colorado Education Commissioner stepping down July

Anthes oversaw multiple challenges during her six-year tenure, including the most challenging crisis ever in public education — the pandemic.

December 20, 2022

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Colorado had fifth-highest midterm election voter turnout in U.S.

Numbers were better than national average, according to secretary of state’s office

December 19, 2022

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Weekly planner for Dec. 19-23

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…

December 16, 2022

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The rock-hurling spat that could upend Colorado’s river access rules

Colorado Supreme Court wades into lawsuit arguing Colorado rivers are public property

December 16, 2022

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Colorado’s college students are feeling the pressure as inflation exacerbates food insecurity

According to federal data, grocery prices have risen nearly 12 percent since last year, straining college students' budgets

December 16, 2022

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried gave thousands to Colorado Democratic campaigns in the 2022 elections

jury, regulators claim Bankman-Fried tried to influence elections with donations, including in Colorado

December 14, 2022

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There’s a crappy situation in Colorado’s backcountry: too many pooping hikers

Outdoor recreation groups hope handing out waste-disposal kits will cut down on the problem piling up on Colorado’s public lands

December 14, 2022

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Lauren Boebert’s narrow victory confirmed by mandatory recount

Democrat Adam Frisch conceded on Nov. 18 after it became clear he couldn’t win

December 13, 2022

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Plan calls for 50 northern gray wolves to be released in Colorado over 5 years

Social, political issues will be harder to manage than animals as recovery rolls out on the Western Slope starting in…

December 12, 2022

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Worst Colorado avian flu outbreak kills bald eagles, threatens more wild birds

Millions of chickens have been slaughtered, while rare raptors are also in danger

December 12, 2022

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Race between Boebert, Frisch was most expensive 2022 Colorado congressional contest

money was spent per vote in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District than in any other federal race in the state this…

December 12, 2022

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Weekly planner for Dec. 12-16

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…

December 12, 2022

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Leadership shuffle underway for Colorado political parties

people have entered the race to head Democratic, Republican parties

December 12, 2022

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Just how bad are Colorado’s public toilets? Terrifying, CU Boulder researchers say

Researchers use lasers to light up bacterial plumes emanating from every flush

December 9, 2022

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Baby Hick: Senator John Hickenlooper and wife welcome baby via surrogate

says 10-pound 15-ounce baby is ‘practically perfect’

December 9, 2022

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Colorado, along with other states, to investigate Kroger-Albertsons merger

Attorney General Phil Weiser intends to launch a listening tour to gather feedback

December 9, 2022

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Colorado requires drillers assess impacts of wells. Does it matter?

Environmental groups want regulators to toughen rules, consider impacts of increased drilling activity

December 9, 2022

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Morgan Carroll to step aside as Colorado Democratic Party chairwoman

party has secured more sustained power in the state than ever before

December 9, 2022

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Colorado awarded $5.9 million to figure out how to use $100 million to improve broadband

Digital equity grants are part of massive infrastructure bill passed by Congress

December 8, 2022

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Bid to make Colorado among first for Democratic presidential primary appears to fall short

calls for South Carolina to go first in 2024, followed by Nevada and New Hampshire

December 7, 2022

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Lawsuit challenges Colorado’s signature-match requirement

Plaintiffs claim state’s execution of signature-match requirement for ballots disenfranchises many voters

December 7, 2022

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Colorado releases list of prescription drugs to import from Canada

an application sent to the federal government, the state is asking to bring in 112 drugs at an average savings…

December 6, 2022