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100th anniversary of Indigenous voting rights is ‘bittersweet,’ says S. Ute tribal leader
Snyder Act, which established citizenship for Native Americans, signed 100 years ago today
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Regional News
Colorado voters could be blocked from implementing ranked choice voting
If Initiative 310 passes this fall, it would dramatically change the state’s elections in a way that could reduce the power of the major parties. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado may…
Gallery
Photos: A day for boaters
Animas River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park
Sports
Asa Vermette is on his way to being Durango’s next star on two wheels
Vermette has been nearly unbeatable in 2024
Local News
‘Youth of Culture’ event celebrating diversity returns to Durango after four-year absence
Community groups turn out to support La Plata County Youth Services
Local News
Artists reveal ‘Droplets’ mural at Animas River Days
Project involving nine artists was a ‘massive undertaking’ to portray collective vision
Local News
Mystery portrait found at job site north of Durango
Contractor looks to return drawing to family or artist
Regional News
2 years of college covered for Colorado students under new law
Fort Lewis College in February 2021. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Colorado college students can get the first two years of their education covered by the state under…
Regional News
If voters adopt ranked choice voting, Colorado may prevent it from taking effect
Last-minute provisions added to an elections bill would create a major barrier
Local News
Update: U.S. Highway 550 north of Purgatory to remain open during semi recovery
Truck was hauling pipe when it went over edge
Local News
Durango deploys incentives program to support local businesses, essential services
Policy born of need for grocer in Three Springs area
Local News
Summer outlook on Bayfield home market appears promising
Interest rates, inventory improving across the board
Regional News
Western Slope leaders mull tribal ownership of former Indigenous boarding school
‘I don't think any of us feels that this shouldn't go back to the tribes’ Grand Junction council member says
Regional News
Colorado politicians react to Trump guilty verdict
Reactions fall along predictable partisan lines
Local News
Winter snowpack recedes earlier than usual in Southwest Colorado
Rare, sudden and large melt leaves region with only 6% of peak amount
New Mexico
Former Farmington Municipal Schools finance secretary receives 4 years in prison
Tracy Padgett guilty of embezzling more than $62k from district
Local News
Bike Safety Rodeo instills love of safe cycling in next generation
280 students learn stop lights, speed control and railroad tracks at Florida Mesa Elementary School event
Tri-Cities
Public gets inside look at San Juan County jail
Staffing at Detention Center remains a challenge for administrators
Nation & World
Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes
Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally…
Local News
CU Board of Regents candidate withdraws
Kristine Sposato was one of two candidates seeking Republican nomination
Education
Montezuma-Cortez school district receives primarily positive outlook in state teacher survey
Results were down compared with rest of the state
Courts and Crime
Grand Junction man to appear in 22nd Judicial District for fatal stabbing in Cortez
Stabbing took place at Speedway station last year
Regional News
A pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air
A better understanding of sublimation could help water managers make more accurate predictions
New Mexico
Navajo Nation president denies alleged sexual misconduct
Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren addressed the allegations that Vice President Richelle Montoya said he sexually harassed her last year
Regional News
Democrats pitch their strengths in a Boebert matchup during 4th District forum
Trisha Calvarese, Ike McCorkle and John Padora seek nomination in district that strongly leans Republican
Arts and Entertainment
It’s summer. It must be barbershop time
Narrow Gauge Chorus performs Saturday at DHS
Local News
New transportation service coming to La Plata County
‘Over The Top’ will focus on large groups going on weekend trips
Regional News
Wolf deterrent methods aren’t working, ranchers say, after seventh cow is killed
Funding for a range rider hasn’t stopped wolves from killing calves
Local News
La Plata County Public Health to pilot 4-day week
Clinic, vital records, water testing to be available Monday through Thursday
Regional News
Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more
Policy gives consumers more control over devices they own