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President Joe Biden to visit Colorado on Monday, spotlighting clean energy investments

President Joe Biden will be in Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert’s backyard on Monday to spotlight clean energy investments made by his administration. The Investing in America tour is expected...

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Property taxes are set to rise big time next year – will your local government do anything about it?

Local governments in Colorado are set to cash in next year. With property values skyrocketing, counties, cities, schools and others could collect millions of dollars more in property taxes. ...

DATE: Oct 15, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Annular solar eclipse attracts travelers to Mesa Verde National Park

‘Ring of fire’ leaves spectators awe-struck

DATE: Oct 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado loses bid to build a federally funded regional hydrogen hub

Colorado’s vision for a hydrogen-powered future isn’t getting part of a coveted $7 billion pool of federal funding. President Joe Biden is expected to announce federal grants for seven hub p...

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 12

Durango Police Department Thursday 8:19 a.m. A car versus pedestrian crash near the intersection of East Eighth Street and Main Avenue resulted in an arrest. 9:46 a.m. A two-car head...

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado is peddling $2.5 million to communities launching their own e-bike rebates

The state will match local funding for popular electric bike discounts speeding off the shelves in Denver and other big cities

DATE: Oct 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s Republican Congress members are not all on board with Steve Scalise for House Speaker

Colorado House Republicans did not unite around their caucus's nominee for speaker, Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise during a closed door caucus meeting Wednesday afternoon. Scalise won a secret...

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 11

Durango Police Department Wednesday 10:40 a.m. A person at Walgreens, 28 Town Plaza, was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. 3:05 p.m. A person near the intersection of West Eighth...

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Manager of Durango dispensary sees benefits to banking act

U.S. Senate committee passed bill last week for cannabis business banking access

DATE: Oct 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s vibrant fall foliage offers more than visual splendor and an economic boost. It’s an indicator of water conditions.

With Colorado’s annual display of fall colors continuing into mid-October, experts breakdown color-change science and what it reveals about Colorado’s water challenges

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 12:24 p.m. A hit and run occurred in the 500 block of Wilson Gulch Drive. 1:29 p.m. A four-vehicle crash near the intersection of Sawyer Drive and So...

DATE: Oct 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposition II: State would keep tobacco, nicotine tax revenue it raises to fund preschool

The ballot measure would let Colorado keep nearly $24 million in existing tax revenue to pay for expanded preschool access. If it fails, tobacco and nicotine taxes would be cut.

DATE: Oct 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News