Ad
Bente Birkeland
Position: Staff reporter

If artificial intelligence is going to get involved in elections, Colorado lawmakers want voters to know

Colorado could be the next state to set guardrails on how artificial intelligence is used in political campaigns and election communications, as the world adapts to new technologies that can...

DATE: Jan 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

As lawmakers return to work, cost of living, challenges of governing are top of mind

The Colorado Capitol will be bustling today for the start of the state’s annual legislative session. Lawmakers convene under the backdrop of high national political tensions, international c...

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Funeral home scandals prompt new calls for regulation in Colorado

‘It is clear that the public is harmed by the general lack of regulation’

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado counties take steps to safeguard elections processes in the face of misinformation and threats

Under pressure from the forces of election misinformation and increased intimidation of election workers, clerks in Colorado’s two largest counties – Denver and El Paso – are rethinking how ...

DATE: Oct 23, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gun rights advocates have lost Colorado’s elections – but they may win the legal war

Just a decade ago, gun control debates at the state Capitol have come with high drama – long days of passionate testimony and loud protests. But this year, as the statehouse's majority Democ...

DATE: Sep 20, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado GOP files lawsuit to close its primary elections

Lawsuit also seeks to ease opt-out procedures that require three-fifths majority

DATE: Aug 1, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Red Room of Doom’ put brakes on some progressive priorities in Colorado Legislature

Democrats controlled the House and Senate, but they don’t claim to have a ‘super majority’

DATE: May 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Disability rights activists have ambitious goals for Colorado, from outdoor recreation to the halls of government

Supporters say it’s the most ambitious slate of proposals in recent history

DATE: Mar 21, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado clerks hope they’ve turned a corner on election disinformation

At their annual conference, election officials vow to win over doubters

DATE: Jan 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A diverse slate of Colorado GOP candidates hopes to prove the party is more than ‘old white men’

Republicans focused on recruiting more people of color to run in state legislative races

DATE: Sep 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

In final hours of legislative session, GOP state lawmakers dig in on delay tactics

Representatives are asking for bills to be read out loud, in their entirety

DATE: May 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New Colorado law bans open carry firearms near voting locations

Vote Without Fear Act was a priority election bill for Democrats

DATE: Mar 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ballantine Communications, Inc.
Durango Herald Durango Herald Store The Journal The Tri-City Record
DGO Directory Plus BCI Media Services
Events Four Corners Expos Browse Local Jobs Careers With Us
Contact Us
News tip/feedback Letter to the Editor Submit Local Brief FAQs About/History
Report a paper delivery issue/suspend delivery Advertise with Us Staff/Contact
Find Us
E-Edition
RSS Alexa

Choose from several print and digital subscription packages

Get The Herald

Sign up for our daily email newsletter or to receive breaking news delivered to your inbox:

© 2025 Durango Herald | Ballantine Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy