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Experts brace for what the 2023 snow season holds in store

Precipitation and snowpack are above average, but meteorologists are cautiously optimistic about predictions

DATE: Jan 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Billion-dollar climate disasters rise with drought in Colorado, the American West

NOAA report details growing total of weather and climate chaos biting deep into U.S. economy

DATE: Jan 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Are Durango shoppers adjusting to reusable bags?

Residents offer tips, suggestions for remembering sacks and keeping them clean

DATE: Jan 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Avian flu wreaks more havoc in Colorado egg layers and wild birds

Worst-ever outbreak leads to slaughter of 6 million-plus chickens and has killed enough eagles and other raptors to raise wildlife fears

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

With historic control, Democratic state lawmakers have gun reform and climate change top of mind this session

Colorado move further to the left on social and environmental issues

DATE: Jan 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

What was the social impact of Gold King?

Environmentally, the spill was negligible. But seeing a mustard-yellow river spurred action to clean up mines

DATE: Jan 8, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Here are all the new EV and e-bike tax credits heading Colorado’s way

Denver relaunches e-bike vouchers; Polis proposes new car-buying credits to promote clean electrification

DATE: Jan 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Gov. Polis submits budget amendment, seeks money for property tax relief

Affordable housing, clean energy tax breaks also on the table

DATE: Jan 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado may create last-resort wildfire insurance as risk climbs

Some Colorado homeowners are telling state regulators and lawmakers that they can’t secure coverage for their homes because of rising wildfire risk

DATE: Dec 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

This Colorado scientist fled the Marshall fire, then returned to study how it happened

In 2021, the devastating Marshall fire showed wildfire can strike Colorado in almost any place or season. Scientists now hope to glean lessons from it for communities across the West.

DATE: Dec 29, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Colorado solar industry says federal investment lowers tariff threat

Inflation Reduction Act will boost U.S. makers of solar panels, easing worries that Commerce Department tariffs will choke off building stock

DATE: Dec 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado shoppers will be charged 10 cents per plastic and paper bag starting Jan. 1

People in federal or state food assistance programs don’t pay fees as long as they can prove enrollment in one of those programs

DATE: Dec 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.