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Colorado lawmakers scale back legislation to limit local control over renewable energy projects

A solar array in Brush, run by Pivot and Xcel Energy, became operational in early 2020. (Olivia Sun/The Colorado Sun…

April 28, 2024

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‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?

Once again, Colorado lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates

April 28, 2024

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The Blotter, April 25-26

Durango Police Department Friday 12:02 a.m. Someone was running a backpack blower in the north City Market parking lot, 3130…

April 27, 2024

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Local author to publish novel centered around grief in 2025

The novel has been in the works for 10 years

April 27, 2024

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The Blotter, April 24-25

Durango Police Department Thursday 1:20 a.m. Someone reported a loud party at the Silver Peaks Condominiums, 1100 Goeglein Gulch Road.…

April 26, 2024

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The Blotter, April 19-23

Durango Police Department Tuesday 12:04 p.m. A man had drug paraphernalia and needles strewed on a table at Wendy’s, 1840…

April 25, 2024

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The Blotter, April 22

Durango Police Department Monday 12:27 p.m. Police arrested a drunken man near Ninth Street and Camino del Rio. 12:37 p.m.…

April 23, 2024

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‘Vexatious’ no more, Colorado public records bill loses controversial section

The House chamber two days before lawmakers return for the next legislative session at the state Capitol in Denver, Jan.…

April 23, 2024

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‘Fake electors’ banned under new Colorado law

Colorado Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan B. Coats, left, swears in one of Colorado’s nine Democratic presidential electors before he…

April 23, 2024

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The Blotter, April 18

Durango Police Department Thursday 4:52 p.m. A sofa was stolen from a parking lot at Priority Sales and Rental, 802…

April 20, 2024

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Ballot proposal to protect furnaces and gas stoves in Colorado is dead – for now

Political group did not file petitions by April 18 deadline to put measure on ballot

April 19, 2024

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Postal Service moving ahead with plans to overhaul Grand Junction mail

Regional processing center to become a local processing center

April 19, 2024

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Colorado’s reintroduced wolves have killed four more cattle in Grand County

This marks the largest cluster of livestock losses since reintroduction in December

April 18, 2024

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Famed ‘Ride The Rockies’ bike event canceled due to low registration

It is unclear if the event will return

April 18, 2024

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The Blotter, April 16-17

Durango Police Department Wednesday 9:01 a.m. A man stole two boxes of doughnuts from Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at…

April 18, 2024

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The Blotter, April 11-16

Durango Police Department Tuesday 11:05 a.m. A man was orally assaulting staff at north City Market, 3130 Main Ave. Police…

April 18, 2024

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Community Connections appoints Scott Smith as CEO of Our Own Lives

Smithcca Community Connections, a longtime service provider for people with disabilities, announced the establishment of a new nonprofit organization, Our…

April 17, 2024

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Looking for energy rebates? A new Google-built calculator may help Colorado residents

Rewire America aims to put homeowners and contractors in touch with lucrative rebates and credits

April 17, 2024

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A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

Is there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures?

April 16, 2024

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It’s been a ‘lucky’ season for Colorado backcountry avalanches… so far

More than 100 people have been caught in slides, but only two recorded deaths

April 16, 2024

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Colorado House passes bill banning sale of so-called assault weapons

House Bill 1292 faces an uncertain fate in the Senate

April 15, 2024

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World’s longest track of dinosaur footprints near Ouray is now public land

U.S. Forest Service purchased several parcels containing 134 fossilized tracks

April 15, 2024

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Ban on assault weapons clears Colorado House

The House chamber two days before lawmakers return for the next legislative session at the state Capitol in Denver on…

April 14, 2024

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Colorado’s $40.6B budget is nearing final passage. Here’s what’s in it

Spending plan invests heavily in state workers, health care services, K-12 and higher education

April 13, 2024