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Leaders move forward with plan to designate Dolores National Monument; some share doubts

More than 100,000 signatures in favor of the monument delivered to Washington D.C. in April

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Southern Ute tribe lights Ignacio with high-speed internet

Long-awaited broadband infrastructure reduces digital divide, tribal chairman says

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

House Bill 1292 faces an uncertain fate in the Senate

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: Apr 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Tired of broken promises’: Ute leaders call on state to follow through on tribal commitments

Chairmen want sports betting and more support for health care, education and water rights

DATE: Mar 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle

A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis names former Southern Ute tribal chairman to Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

Howard Richards Sr. becomes first Native American to be appointed

DATE: Mar 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

New law means HOAs can’t stop you from hardening your home against wildfires

Gov. Polis says legislation should help residents safeguard their homes and save money on insurance

DATE: Mar 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

Some state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

The request follows state action to limit tax increases

DATE: Nov 30, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis calls special session to address looming spike in property taxes

Legislature is working under tight timeline if it hopes to curb rising cost of living in Colorado

DATE: Nov 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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