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Dems buck attempt to delay renewable power standard

DENVER – Democrats on Wednesday turned back an attempt to delay a renewable energy mandate they passed last year. Republicans have charged that the mandate is part of a “war on ru...

DATE: Jan 29, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawmakers OK with more pay for elected officials

In La Plata County, increase would add 20% to salaries

DATE: Jan 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Amazon tax’ goes to Colorado court

Some out-of-state retailers are able to sell tax-free goods

DATE: Jan 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roberts advances plan

Process to elect commissioners would change

DATE: Jan 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

High desert turf wars

Southwest water experts back legislation that targets lawns to save farms

DATE: Jan 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Roberts wants emergency radios fixed

Fire chiefs: Upgrade top priority

DATE: Jan 24, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit overturns political-funds law

State must treat minor and major candidates equally

DATE: Jan 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Wildfire-prevention ideas don’t find love in Denver

Building codes, fees, mandates prove unpopular

DATE: Jan 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dems kill effort to limit aid to towns that ban fracking

Bill would have cut off revenues from drilling tax to some Front Range towns

DATE: Jan 22, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Senate approves same-sex tax bill

DENVER – Gay and lesbian married couples would be able to file joint state taxes under a bill the Colorado Senate approved Wednesday over the opposition of social conservatives. T...

DATE: Jan 21, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Push for sales tax increase dropped

Group decided ‘this isn’t the time’ to aid transportation

DATE: Jan 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado launches bid for 2016 GOP convention

DENVER – Colorado Republicans launched an effort Friday to return their state to the world stage by bringing their party’s 2016 national convention to Denver. If they succeed, it ...

DATE: Jan 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening