Colorado cities still not allowed to authorize ‘overdose prevention centers’

House Bill’s failure comes amid a string of defeats for state’s progressive Democrats

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday 12:31 p.m. A person at Buckley Park, 1250 Main Ave., was arrested on suspicion of possessing an open container. 1:08 p.m. A person in the 1900 bloc...

Colorado rent control bill fails in committee

One of the panel’s Democrats joined Republicans to kill legislation: ‘This one’s really hard for me’

Unlimited candidate fundraising, spending in municipal elections could be a thing of the past

Bill sponsors want to level the playing field

Colorado could ban sale of gas-powered mowers and blowers beginning in 2025

Such a move would be a way to get real ozone cuts by 2026, when EPA demands kick in

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Monday 11:06 a.m. A person in the electrical room of the River Roost Apartments, 801 Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of burglary. 3:13 p.m. A driv...

Colorado falls to 43rd in national highway ranking

Transportation leaders have complained for years that the state’s highway system is woefully underfunded

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Sunday 1:56 a.m. Two men in the 1100 block of Main Avenue were arrested for disorderly conduct. Saturday 12:04 a.m. A person at Durango Transit Center, 250 ...

Weekly planner for April 24 – 28

Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 8 a.m. A person sleeping close to the road in the 800 block of Roosa Avenue was arrested on a warrant. 10:44 a.m. A person near the intersection of...

Potholes beware: CDOT plans to amp up spending for emergency fixes

Some of Colorado’s roads and highways are in rough shape after a very snowy winter

Colorado Democrats want to protect residents from the next spike in energy bills

Legislation would limit investments in natural gas, ensure ratepayers don’t pay for corporate advocacy