Technology (general)

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