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Governor signs bill banning manufacture, limiting sale of many semiautomatic guns

Starting in August 2026, certain semiautomatic firearms that can accept detachable ammunition magazines will be outlawed in Colorado

April 11, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet is officially running for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet greets supporters as he announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference in…

April 11, 2025

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The Blotter, April 9

Durango Thursday 3:20 a.m. A man was banging on someone’s door in the east 800 block of 32nd Street. Police…

April 11, 2025

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What Trump’s ‘emergency’ logging declaration could mean for Colorado’s U.S. Forest land

Order comes on heels of a separate directive to expand American timber production by 25%

April 10, 2025

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Kathleen Sgamma withdraws nomination to lead Bureau of Land Management

No reason given, but a four-year-old memo she wrote criticizing Trump recently came to light

April 10, 2025

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The Blotter, April 8

Durango Police Department Tuesday 7:23 a.m. Someone reported backing a vehicle into a speed limit sign at the intersection of…

April 9, 2025

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The Blotter for April 7

Durango Police Department Monday 8:01 a.m. Someone complained about a problem with speeders near Park Avenue and West Second Avenue.…

April 8, 2025

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Woman found guilty of vehicular homicide for hitting teenager after she passed out while driving

Thousands of riders registered and lined up for the Ride for Magnus ride on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 in Boulder.…

April 8, 2025

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Jena Griswold is running to be Colorado’s next attorney general

Secretary of state called herself the ‘most qualified person in this race’

April 8, 2025

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Colorado artist denies trying to distort Trump in portrait

Portraitist Sarah Boardman says her business has been harmed by president’s comments

April 7, 2025

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Colorado bill would force appointed lawmakers to face voters after one year

More than 1 in 5 state legislators owe their positions to the vacancy process

April 4, 2025

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Colorado’s congressional Republicans ask Polis to veto firearm training bill

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis speaks during a news conference about a bipartisan property tax reduction bill on May 6, 2024,…

April 4, 2025

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Statehouse Democrats move to expand protections for transgender Coloradans

Democrats in legislature introduce two bills that would add protections in schools and courts

April 4, 2025

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Colorado ski coach charged with sexual assault of a minor

The Frisco man was arrested in Taos, New Mexico

April 2, 2025

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Lauren Boebert reintroduces bill seeking to remove wolves from endangered species list

Colorado wolves are fully protected under state law

April 2, 2025

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Colorado residents petition to keep orange color of Flight for Life helicopters

Pink-purple design will be applied to Flight for Life's ambulances and aircraft

April 2, 2025

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Trump DOJ seeks 20-year sentence for Colorado man accused of Tesla arson

U.S. attorney general called the incident part of ‘a wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties’

April 2, 2025

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Colorado measles case reported in unvaccinated adult who traveled internationally

Officials telling people they may have been exposed in Pueblo locations

April 1, 2025

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Lauren Boebert defends Trump administration on Musk, immigration and budget cuts during telephone town hall

Congresswoman is latest Colorado Republican to hold a virtual Q&A with constituents

March 28, 2025

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Why local governments scuttled a push to boost rooftop solar in Colorado

Cities and counties worried software couldn’t handle building code, zoning regulations

March 27, 2025

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Colorado lawmakers finalize budget proposal. Here’s what they cut

Trims would enable state to absorb rising costs of Medicaid and fully fund K-12 for another year

March 27, 2025

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Southern Colorado’s ‘dismal’ snowpack has water managers worried

Can storms make up for a dry winter?

March 26, 2025

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‘Excuse after excuse’ – Colorado lawmakers blast Signal app chat group

So far, only Democrats are calling for resignations

March 26, 2025

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Study suggests proximity to oil and gas wells increases risk of childhood leukemia

Colorado’s energy industry strongly disputes findings

March 25, 2025