Regional News

A study answers the question: Has legal pot in Colorado made other drug problems worse?

A study from the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota uses long-term data on twins to assess the…

February 1, 2023

Regional News

California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal

Plan would result in about 2 million acre-feet of cuts in Lower Basin, with smaller reductions in Upper Basin

February 1, 2023

Regional News

USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands

Outdoor recreation sector grew at three times the rate of the larger U.S. economy last year

January 31, 2023

Regional News

Colorado clerks hope they’ve turned a corner on election disinformation

At their annual conference, election officials vow to win over doubters

January 30, 2023

Regional News

Emails reveal tensions in Colorado River talks

In emails obtained by The Associated Press, one water manager said, ‘We're all headed to a very dark place.’

January 30, 2023

Regional News

Budget writers fine Colorado Mesa University for exceeding tuition cap

Legislature told the state’s colleges and universities they couldn’t raise tuition for any in-state undergraduate students by more than 2%

January 30, 2023

Regional News

Weekly planner for Jan. 30- Feb. 3

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or…

January 30, 2023

Regional News

Fee exceptions for journalists proposed for Colorado public records law

Cost for retrieval could exceed $38 an hour next year

January 27, 2023

Regional News

What is meth contamination and how do you clean it?

Meth residue was detected in the Boulder Public Library and several other public spaces, prompting all of them to close…

January 27, 2023

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers look to AI to detect wildfires earlier

Proposal would create a $2 million pilot program to station cameras on mountaintops in high-risk locations

January 26, 2023

Regional News

Polis administration opposes new climate targets in Democratic-backed bill

Colorado Senate bill also includes permitting reforms, incentives for electric lawn equipment

January 26, 2023

Regional News

Heat pumps are having a moment in Colorado, but do they really work in the bitter cold?

Developed in 1857, tech improvements are making heat pumps a viable element in the contemporary transition to cleaner, more energy…

January 26, 2023

Regional News

‘Catastrophe’ would befall economy with national default, warn Colorado Democrats

Republicans faulted for politicizing a historically bipartisan process

January 25, 2023

Regional News

Nearly 25% of Colorado’s state lawmakers have landed a statehouse seat by vacancy committee

There will be 24 lawmakers this year who secured a statehouse seat through a vacancy appointment

January 25, 2023

Regional News

Juvenile violent crime is rising in Colorado

Researchers are looking into the link between violent crime and teenagers spending more time virtually connected but physically alone

January 25, 2023

Regional News

As gas car sales drop, how many electric vehicles did Colorado buy in 2022?

Overall market is down, but the state adopts cleaner electrics and hybrids at a pace that makes leaders happy

January 24, 2023

Regional News

Emails offer inside glimpse of Colorado GOP showdown over embattled county leader

Back-and-forth exchange highlights tension between Burton Brown, Tonkins

January 24, 2023

Regional News

Net-zero federal lab set to open in Colorado in 2026 thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

A new, all-electric Food and Drug Administration lab will be funded through $79 million from the Inflation Reduction Act.

January 24, 2023

Regional News

Frustration grows over slow progress at Colorado’s gun violence prevention office

Office will offer first mini-grants 18 months after formation

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado may end age-discriminating work questions

Senate Bill 58 would put an end to asking applicants’ age

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado middle and high schoolers could begin receiving annual mental health checks

If a student needs additional resources, they would be referred to state-run program offering free therapy sessions

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Colorado regulators out of patience with oil well cleanup

K.P. Kauffman Co. says it will be in better financial condition if it sells northeastern Colorado wells to a company…

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Why the ground under Colorado solar panels is ripe for growing food

A Republican lawmaker joins Democrat-led push for solar agriculture

January 23, 2023

Regional News

Weekly planner for Jan. 23-27

0123 calendarcca Information and agendas about local meetings: City of Durango: www.durangogov.org or call 375-5000. La Plata County: www.co.laplata.co.us or…

January 23, 2023