Business States across the wildfire-prone Western U.S. are using AI for early detection Workers observe a tower where Pano AI cameras are installed for detecting wildfires, April 20 in Aurora, Colo. (Brittany Peterson/Associated… May 4, 2026
Regional News Elon Musk’s xAI sues Colorado over AI consumer protection law Lawsuit alleges state consumer-protection law violates the company’s constitutional rights April 13, 2026
Faith From ‘BuddhaBot’ to $1.99 chats with AI Jesus, the faith tech boom is here ‘AI cannot pray for you, because the AI is not alive.’ April 10, 2026
Local News DeFlock Durango proposes ordinance regulating use of automated license plate readers Councilor Shirley Gonzales endorses proposed law April 6, 2026
Durango Fire Protection District Durango police, fire agencies to use drones as first responders Unpiloted aerial vehicles are a boon to emergency operations, agencies say March 26, 2026
Colorado is launching NFT art for its 150th birthday Critics say the idea isn’t timely March 11, 2026
Fort Lewis College installs three Flock cameras on campus Latinx-focused work group opposes the surveillance technology December 9, 2025
AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious This late 1980s photo provided by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research shows computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton in Toronto. (CIFAR… August 29, 2025
Cortez Public Library to introduce new AspenCat catalog system will come into effect in September August 26, 2025
Cellphone data could help wildlife thrive, according to Colorado researchers An uncollared adult female mountain lion is photographed with a motion sensor camera on July 10, 2016. (U.S. National Park… July 4, 2025
The X Games are building AI referees for all sports AI accurately predicted a winner in Aspen in January June 27, 2025
Colorado Senate overrides Jared Polis’ veto of bill regulating social media vote now heads to the House April 25, 2025
Colorado lawmakers move to outlaw sexually exploitative AI images and video ‘Let's be clear, these images are not harmless’ April 25, 2025
Durango modernizes parking meters with pay-by-cellphone feature payment option adds flexibility, avoids fines April 11, 2025
Mobile app used at Purgatory Resort turns one’s phone into a pocket-size safety beacon Locator system becoming key response tool at ski areas December 27, 2024
Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more gives consumers more control over devices they own May 29, 2024
Last coal-fired engine departs Durango train station, marking end of an era Saturday was bittersweet for crews who sent No. 481 on its final ride before it’s converted for oil use March 27, 2024
Fort Lewis College professors dig into nuances of media literacy Instructors discuss how to detect misinformation, disinformation at Durango Public Library February 24, 2024
Colorado law allowing politicians to block people on social media may be harder to use than it seems Legislature’s nonpartisan lawyers warn House Bill 1306 won’t necessarily prevent lawsuits July 3, 2023
Bennet wants a federal agency to regulate artificial intelligence Experts in technology and social media would help guide policies June 23, 2023
Colorado’s Ken Buck wants to keep AI tech away from nation’s nuclear decisions A number of bills have been introduced to deal with emerging technology May 11, 2023
Drone show scheduled for Fourth of July weekend in Durango Fireworks display canceled for third year in a row because of drought conditions June 10, 2022
Artificial intelligence tapped to fight Western wildfires Lockheed Martin Space is working to generate on-the-ground conditions more quickly to predict a fire’s path May 10, 2022
Durango police have a new tool, and it’s already helped catch two suspects $5,000-plus drone has a loud speaker, search light and thermal-imaging camera April 20, 2022