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Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

The opposition runs the gamut, from concerns about unfairness to people with disabilities to questions about how the change would benefit wealthy candidates

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado land trusts want increased support for easement tax credits to help “double down on conservation”

Keep It Colorado coalition hopes to conserve 3.3 million acres by 2033, but it needs lawmakers to renew and increase the state tax incentive program

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures

Lawmakers are trying to come up with a fix after Proposition HH failed in the November election. But conservatives, liberals and businesses are offering their own solutions

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 28-29

Wednesday 2:45 a.m. A person at the Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge, 350 West Ninth St., was arrested for illegal camping. Tuesday 2:43 p.m. A person by Gate 3 at the Durango Transit Ce...

DATE: Nov 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

Coloradans can start applying for paid family and medical leave through an online portal run by the state’s labor department. Most Colorado workers will be eligible for paid family leave sta...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

Have you ever skied at Steamboat Springs? Have you walked up that tangle of a trail to the jewel-tone waters of Hanging Lake? Have you cheered in the stands of the sheepdog trials in Meeker?...

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Want to test a theory on how to fix the Colorado River’s drought issues? There’s a model for that

A team of California researchers have developed a new way of estimating the economic impacts of water-saving efforts in the enormous basin. They’re turning it into an online site that everyone can use

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

The $1.5 million allocation will bring critical resource to the region

DATE: Nov 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

Colorado’s special legislative session took four days to finish and affected hundreds of millions of dollars of taxes – but only for next year. That means the next debate is already beginnin...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

The Blotter, Nov. 22-27

Monday 2:01 a.m. A person at Speedway, 20453 U.S. Highway 160 in west Durango, was arrested on a warrant. 3:50 a.m. A person found sleeping in a sleeping bag at Gardenswartz Outdoors...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado car sales are rising, despite strikes and interest rates

New car sales are up 5.5% this year, and some dealers are feeling optimistic, as union deals are ratified and supply shortages ease. The Colorado Automobile Dealers Association reported that...

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Joe Biden is coming to Colorado this week

Biden will attend a fundraiser in Denver and visit the world’s largest wind turbine tower manufacturing plant in Pueblo

DATE: Nov 26, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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

Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

Colorado land trusts want increased support for easement tax credits to help “double down on conservation”

Colorado task force charged with finding a long-term property tax solution won’t include people behind 2024 ballot measures

The Blotter, Nov. 28-29

Colorado workers can apply for paid family and medical leave through new online portal

From the Continental Divide to Utah, or somewhere else? Where is the Western Slope in Colorado?

Want to test a theory on how to fix the Colorado River’s drought issues? There’s a model for that

Opioid settlement dollars to fund recovery housing in Southwest Colorado

With the special session done, Colorado’s next tax debate is already starting

The Blotter, Nov. 22-27

Colorado car sales are rising, despite strikes and interest rates

Joe Biden is coming to Colorado this week

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