State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

It remains unclear when the heavily traveled route may reopen

DATE: Aug 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado man pleads guilty to role in US Capitol riot

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado man has pleaded guilty to his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol building that disrupted the certification of the presidential election.

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado investigates posting of election system passwords

DENVER (AP) — Colorado state officials are investigating a county election office after passwords for its voting systems were posted online, the Secretary of State announced Monday.

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado husband accused of killing wife appears in court

SALIDA – Investigators on Monday provided glimpses of a troubled marriage between a Colorado woman who vanished on Mother’s Day 2020 and her husband, who is charged in her death after pleadi...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado lawyers who filed election lawsuit must pay rivals’ fees

DENVER – A federal magistrate on Wednesday levied penalties against two Colorado attorneys for filing a class-action lawsuit that alleged the 2020 presidential election was stolen from Donal...

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for Aug. 9-13

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...

DATE: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Glenwood Canyon closure will be a pain point for Colorado’s economy

Thousands of trucks delivering goods rely on corridor daily

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The mudslides that closed I-70 also muddied Hanging Lake’s crystal clear water

Hanging Lake’s pristine waters were spared from major damage last year when the Grizzly Creek fire engulfed the area surrounding the popular tourist destination, leaving only minor damage to...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Tuesday memorial set for former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm

DENVER – A public memorial service is planned next week for former Colorado Gov. Richard “Dick” Lamm, who died on July 29 at age 85. Lamm’s widow, Dottie Lamm, said in a statement the servic...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Tuesday La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 10:33 a.m. A fake ID was investigated at Durango-La Plata County Airport. 1:59 p.m. A vehicle w...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Best bets this weekend in and around Durango

Best bets this weekend include Durango Paddleboarding Meetup and San Juan County, New Mexico, Fair. Women of Colorado will host a paddleboarding meetup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at La...

DATE: Aug 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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