GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful ‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum February 14, 2026
Durango’s Gametime incident explained: Two boys ditch day care for Wendy’s restaurant received written warnings for failing to supervise children January 8, 2026
Hissing gas well near Hesperus finally gets Colorado’s attention Department of Natural Resources expected to visit site this month December 3, 2025
Presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol are coming down – at least temporarily Decision comes after uproar when Trump complained about how he looked in his painting November 14, 2025
Judge dismisses Colorado tribes’ online betting case. For tribe, another broken agreement Federal judge decides off-reservation online bets still fall under Colorado laws October 27, 2025
Candidate for Colorado governor stands on a platform built on rural discontent Speaking at Cortez auction barn, former Marine Chaz Evanson touts a constitutionally conservative vision August 26, 2025
State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson speaks against proposed gun control measures, March 10, 2023, in the Senate. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)… June 13, 2025
Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences May 30, 2025
Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress April 18, 2025
Republicans in Colorado’s legislature want Trump AG to stop new gun control law Republicans announced effort Wednesday to get Pam Bondi to review constitutionality of gun-control measure April 17, 2025
Governor signs bill halting expansion of hard liquor sales in grocery and big-box stores Bill 33 was brought as a way to protect small businesses that sell alcohol from further economic decline April 12, 2025
Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet greets supporters as he announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference in… April 11, 2025
Rep. Lauren Boebert wants wolves off the endangered species list won’t end Colorado’s wolf program February 7, 2025
Report details how Colorado agencies can better support non-English speakers FILE – The gold dome of the State Capitol is shown on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in downtown Denver. A… December 22, 2024
Colorado’s budget deficit now forecast to be smaller than $1B originally predicted budget hole will be more like $750 million December 20, 2024
Lawmakers address health care, tribal protections during end-of-session review in Durango Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Sen. Cleave Simpson drop by library for Q&A with residents May 21, 2024
After strong year in ag, rising costs and new legislation cause concern for area cattlemen Patcheck named Cattleman of the Year at annual banquet April 30, 2024
Colorado lawmakers set to debate $40.6 billion state budget ‘Clearly, the headline in this year’s long bill is the investment in education’ March 28, 2024
Colorado launches a $450 e-bike rebate for everyone. So why aren’t many bike shops participating? Program requires retailers to float costs of discounts for up to a year March 28, 2024
Colorado Democratic Party begins steps to remove vice-chair who harassed lawmaker A court recently granted a protective order to Rep. Leslie Herod over Sheena Kadi’s behavior March 21, 2024
After getting dinged for lack of transparency, state lawmakers setting up new rules for themselves Legislative leaders say they’re trying to clarify the line between informal conversations and official business. February 19, 2024
These youths have some ideas on how to make their lives easier. Colorado lawmakers are considering their bills Students on the Colorado Youth Advisory Council listen to remote testimony from legislators on their draft bills. (Jenny Brundin/CPR News)… October 27, 2023
Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies September 29, 2023
Jim Dyer, former Southwest Colorado legislator, dies at 85 ‘The people that didn’t love Jim were so partisan they couldn’t see daylight’ May 19, 2023