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Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.

January 24, 2023

A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day

A look behind at Colorado’s decentralized system of coroners who investigate death every day

some counties, coroners are voted in, while in others, they're appointed. Not all are forensic pathologists themselves.

January 16, 2023

Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol

Colorado governor commutes 4 inmates’ sentences, pardons 20 people, including state trooper who guarded Capitol

former trooper, Jay Hemphill, was sentenced to a year of probation after he pointed a gun at a woman near…

December 23, 2022

Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment

Cortez council considers new audiovisual equipment

causes some to hesitate, question need

Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access

Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access

Gov. Polis of Colorado among participants in virtual meeting

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

Commissioners to vote on exiting managed camp contract

concerns, La Plata County advised not to buy property along Highway 160

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

San Juan National Forest inches forward on maintenance projects

American Outdoors Act money will help improve roads, trails and recreation sites

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

La Plata County officials return from fentanyl summit with new insights

Trainings designed to help law enforcement, prosecutors collaborate

GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit

GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit

Ganahl, Greg Lopez blast Colorado Democrats’ policies ahead of June 28 primary

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Rep. Lauren Boebert criticizes Forest Service chief for pausing prescribed burns

Federal agency says decision will have minimal impact

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Colorado governor visits Durango High School and Fort Lewis College

Polis signs bills having to do with education, American Indian research effort

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

La Plata County signs agreement to expand broadband

COVID-19 money will support the development of fiber along Colorado Highway 151 to Ignacio

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

La Plata County holds large-scale drill to prepare for eventual wildfire

Multiday simulation includes mock evacuations of hospital, subdivisions

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

State Rep. McLachlan sponsors bill to allow local law enforcement to live across state lines

22-1371 would remove the Colorado residency requirement for officers

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

Three bills aim to improve communication, access to grants for Southwest Colorado’s tribes

Sen. Kerry Donovan hopes to shift state’s relationship with sovereign nations

Women take power in Colorado

Women take power in Colorado

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

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

Cortez touts progress with audit after embezzlement, backlogged records

Cortez touts progress with audit after embezzlement, backlogged records

completes 2018 audit this month, the second in less than a year

League of Women Voters to host Cortez City Council candidate forum Thursday

League of Women Voters to host Cortez City Council candidate forum Thursday

people are running for four open seats

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Bipartisan bill would extend Colorado and San Juan River conservation programs

Legislation would help protect four threatened and endangered fish species

February 18, 2022

Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending

Two Colorado Republican candidates will limit their campaign spending

Voluntary spending caps allow gubernatorial and secretary of state candidates to sidestep limits on receiving donations

December 6, 2021