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Nebraska law will advance proposed Colorado canal project

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts speaks Feb. 26, 2021, during a news conference at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, Neb.…

April 18, 2022

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Colorado earns top marks for voting and election confidence

ranks state among best in nation ahead of midterms

April 18, 2022

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Efforts underway on Western Slope to quell political extremism and restore civility

Hundreds have signed a pledge to continue disagreeing, but to do so politely and with the public good as the…

April 18, 2022

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Weekly planner for April 18-22

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…

April 17, 2022

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Navajo same-sex marriage bill voted down at first of several hearings

Lengthy debate forecasts challenges the measure will face in coming weeks

April 16, 2022

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Colorado’s attorney general wades into murky dispute that could upend access to rivers, streams

Official wants state Supreme Court to intervene in a case, warning of ‘monumental consequences’

April 15, 2022

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Colorado Legislature sends amended $36 billion budget to Gov. Polis

Committee keeps funding boost for youth programs, rejects 3% raise for state troopers

April 15, 2022

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Judge: Colorado shooting suspect incompetent to stand trial

Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, the man accused of killing multiple people at a Colorado supermarket in March 2021, is led…

April 15, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:57 a.m. A man tried to cash invalid lottery tickets at Speedway, 602 Camino…

April 15, 2022

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Racial discrimination, excessive force, retaliation alleged at ICE detention center

complaint could spark an investigation or cause Aurora facility to shut down

April 14, 2022

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Judge orders new vote in primary bid involving Colorado lawmaker, candidate with felony conviction

Ineligible delegate cast vote for newcomer, preventing incumbent from making ballot

April 14, 2022

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The Blotter

Blotter lightscca Durango Police Department Monday 9:10 a.m. Someone was threatening someone with mace at the Durango Public Library, 1900…

April 14, 2022

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Democrats plan to suspend Colorado’s new gas fee – until two months after the November election

Bill 1351 is the cornerstone of Gov. Jared Polis’ efforts to slash cost of living

April 13, 2022

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Knowingly having more than 1 gram of fentanyl would be a felony under change to Colorado bill

Bill 1326 is entangled in election-year politics

April 13, 2022

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Women take power in Colorado

has a comparatively high percentage of women serving in municipal and legislative office

April 13, 2022

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EPA proposes to list Denver area air quality as ‘severe’

The Denver skyline is illuminated as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains on Dec. 3, 2021. The U.S. Environmental…

April 12, 2022

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Record high calls are stressing Colorado’s EMS, mountain firefighters

chiefs struggle to hire firefighters, recruit volunteers because of high cost of living

April 12, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers pass bill making Juneteenth state holiday

The Colorado Capitol in Denver. (Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun)Olivia Sun, The Colorado Sun DENVER – Colorado lawmakers have passed…

April 11, 2022

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Firefighters battle small wildfire along river in Pueblo

PUEBLO – Firefighters in Pueblo were battling a wildfire on Sunday that charred about 20 acres of a grassy, wooded…

April 11, 2022

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Republicans’ lawsuit to block unaffiliated voter participation in primaries is dismissed

Federal judge likens plaintiffs to Don Quixote, ‘self-appointed heroes’

April 11, 2022

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Weekly planner for April 11-15

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…

April 10, 2022

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Juvenile lifer seeks reprieve amid broader push for leniency

Carmen Briones holds up photos of her husband, Riley Briones Jr., who is serving life in prison, on Feb. 22…

April 9, 2022

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LGBTQ references stripped from Colorado academic standards update

Changes come after months of backlash from conservative groups

April 8, 2022

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Daylight saving or standard time? Just pick one, these Colorado lawmakers say

that would ‘lock the clock’ are being debated at the state Legislature

April 8, 2022