Regional News - The Durango Herald

The Blotter, Dec. 27-30

Durango Police Department Monday 6:03 p.m. Police were investigating a hit-and-run crash in the Mac’s Liquor parking lot, 3124 Main Ave. 6:14 p.m. Someone stole cigarettes from Walgr...

DATE: Dec 31, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Despite strong bipartisan support, bill to protect kids online fails to advance in Congress

Legislation would have required social media companies to create stronger controls

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado leaders react to death of former President Jimmy Carter

Sen. John Hickenlooper said Carter was ‘as good as it gets’

DATE: Dec 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Committee forming to research Colorado’s boarding schools

History Colorado will include survivors to steer effort

DATE: Dec 28, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ranchers at odds with Colorado governor over wolf reintroduction

Tone at a recent conference turned adversarial

DATE: Dec 24, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Report details how Colorado agencies can better support non-English speakers

State government programs are making strides toward better access for non-English-speaking Coloradans, a new report found, but more resources and coordination across agencies may be needed t...

DATE: Dec 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado clemencies include a public defender and many community volunteers

Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency to more than two dozen people on the Friday before Christmas week. The criminal convictions span decades, with some having occurred 40 years ago. Polis appl...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado budget picture still tight, but slightly improved in forecast

Colorado’s budget picture has slightly improved, according to figures from the December revenue forecast that show a nearly $250 million revenue increase. The nonpartisan Legislative Council...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Congress passes bill to increase outdoor recreation opportunities

As the House struggled to fund the government past Friday, the Senate did pass the Explore Act Thursday afternoon, sending the outdoor recreation package on for President Joe Biden’s signatu...

DATE: Dec 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News