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House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

House passes Prevent Sexual Abuse in Jails bill

Legislation created, in part, in response to La Plata County Jail commander case

Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Durango City Council closes traffic camera loophole, updates fines

Changes also reveal flawed noise ordinance

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Two Colorado bills aim to accelerate, regulate social media response to alarming posts

Legislation presented in part to reduce gun violence on school campuses

‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

‘No Secret Police’ group gathers enough signatures to advance anti-mask initiative

Durango City Council could adopt proposal banning masked officers or send measure to voters

Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Durango raises fines for illegal parking in disabled spaces

Revised schedule adds escalating penalties for repeat violations

February 19, 2026

Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights

Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations

January 17, 2026

Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026

Durango outlines state legislative priorities for 2026

cameras, housing and homelessness initiatives on city’s radar

January 9, 2026

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump’s pardon

the president pardon those convicted of state crimes? Legal arguments to be made Jan. 14

December 26, 2025

Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services

Humane Society on board with Durango’s plan to take on animal protection services

and nonprofit remain good partners, LPCHS executive director says

October 23, 2025

Colorado law requiring people buying guns to be 21 or older can stand, federal judge rules

Colorado law requiring people buying guns to be 21 or older can stand, federal judge rules

by a U.S. district judge is a win for gun-control advocates

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Fence around billionaire’s San Luis Valley ranch leads to new state law

Legislation gives local governments the authority to prohibit disruptive fences

Third car theft conviction means loss of gun rights under new Colorado law

Third car theft conviction means loss of gun rights under new Colorado law

of crimes under Possession of Weapon by Previous Offender statute expanded with Gov. Polis’ signature

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Elected officials respond to questions about gun bills, TABOR

Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango

Cyclist dies after collision with loose dog on river trail in Durango

Police, animal control seek to address leash law violations

What did the Colorado Legislature do this year? Here are 5 key bills

What did the Colorado Legislature do this year? Here are 5 key bills

Wednesday marked the end of the state’s 2025 regular legislative session

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

Southwest Colorado DA backs social media bill that Polis may veto

‘We want to get predators off the platforms,’ District Attorney Sean Murray says

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

Durango names La Plata County commissioners in second jail lawsuit

says decision to terminate contract is ‘arbitrary and unreasonable’

January 23, 2025

Dozens of new state laws poised to take effect in Colorado

Dozens of new state laws poised to take effect in Colorado

Transparency in ticket sales, towing regulations, biological data privacy among new statutes

The 8 gun bills signed into law this year by Colorado governor

The 8 gun bills signed into law this year by Colorado governor

A handful of other measures didn’t make it across the finish line

Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more

Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more

gives consumers more control over devices they own

Colorado lawmakers pass bill criminalizing cellphone use while driving

Colorado lawmakers pass bill criminalizing cellphone use while driving

Drivers will be able to legally make calls only if they use a hands-free accessory

Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill

Durango students’ advocacy leads to passing of state Narcan bill

Student says more can be done about drug education

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

AG Weiser busts up anesthesia monopoly at Durango, Denver hospitals

Private-equity-owned anesthesia practice enjoyed exclusive contract with Mercy Hospital since 2020

February 27, 2024

Lone Spur Cafe seized by Colorado Department of Revenue for failure to pay taxes

Lone Spur Cafe seized by Colorado Department of Revenue for failure to pay taxes

Business owes over $196,000 in delinquent taxes to the state

August 30, 2023