Regional News

The Blotter, June 4-6

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Thursday 2:56 a.m. Someone in a silver Infinity was speeding in excess of 100 mph…

June 6, 2024

Regional News

Biden’s immigration order draws mixed reception from Coloradans in Congress

Move prevents migrants who cross border illegally from being eligible for asylum

June 6, 2024

Local News

Record-breaking heat wave brings mid-90s weather to Durango

Thursday and Friday are forecast to be hottest on record

June 6, 2024

Regional News

Ethics investigation ordered into state senator who appeared intoxicated at meeting

Sen. Faith Winter has apologized, is seeking treatment

June 5, 2024

Regional News

Undocumented immigrants to get Colorado driver’s licenses more quickly

New law removes a two-year waiting requirement

June 5, 2024

Regional News

Lauren Boebert has massive lead in Republican primary, poll shows

40% of those polled said they would vote for the congresswoman on June 25

June 5, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, May 31-June 4

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Monday 9:30 a.m. Someone wanted to talk to a deputy about a threatening note found…

June 4, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Supreme Court poked a hole in ski resorts’ liability protections. What’s next?

Companies hinted they may need to get rid of recreational options for children

June 3, 2024

Regional News

One man dead, one missing after a rafting accident in Upper Colorado River

Searchers say neither the 56-year-old man who drowned nor the missing 61-year-old man were wearing PFDs in the second fatal…

June 2, 2024

Regional News

Colorado voters could be blocked from implementing ranked choice voting

If Initiative 310 passes this fall, it would dramatically change the state’s elections in a way that could reduce the…

June 2, 2024

Regional News

If voters adopt ranked choice voting, Colorado may prevent it from taking effect

Last-minute provisions added to an elections bill would create a major barrier

June 1, 2024

Regional News

Western Slope leaders mull tribal ownership of former Indigenous boarding school

‘I don't think any of us feels that this shouldn't go back to the tribes’ Grand Junction council member says

May 31, 2024

Regional News

Colorado politicians react to Trump guilty verdict

Reactions fall along predictable partisan lines

May 31, 2024

Regional News

A pioneering study tells us how snow disappears into thin air

A better understanding of sublimation could help water managers make more accurate predictions

May 30, 2024

Regional News

Democrats pitch their strengths in a Boebert matchup during 4th District forum

Trisha Calvarese, Ike McCorkle and John Padora seek nomination in district that strongly leans Republican

May 30, 2024

Regional News

Wolf deterrent methods aren’t working, ranchers say, after seventh cow is killed

Funding for a range rider hasn’t stopped wolves from killing calves

May 30, 2024

Regional News

Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more

Policy gives consumers more control over devices they own

May 29, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, May 24-27

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Sunday 10:46 a.m. A man reported that his neighbor was locked out of her residence…

May 28, 2024

Regional News

Lightning strike kills Colorado rancher and 34 head of cattle

Incident stunned small, tightknit community where most everybody knows everybody

May 27, 2024

Regional News

‘Shame on Polis’: Why the Colorado labor movement is so mad at the governor

Polis vetoed six bills last week, three of which were priorities for state union leaders

May 27, 2024

Regional News

Colorado State University’s corpse flower bloomed

While the sight is pretty, the smell is not

May 27, 2024

Regional News

Polis signs bills regulating funeral homes after discovery of 190 rotting bodies

Fremont County coroner Randy Keller, left, and other authorities unload materials that will be used to put up tents at…

May 26, 2024

Regional News

‘People like to make an example’: Wolf advocate says lobbying accusations are part of political war

Colorado wildlife officials tranquilized a pair of wolves and fitted them with tracking collars near North Park in February. (Courtesy…

May 25, 2024

Regional News

The Blotter, May 23

Durango Police Department Thursday 2:32 p.m. A drunken man was acting belligerent in the 1400 block of East Second Ave.…

May 25, 2024