Gov. Jared Polis - The Durango Herald

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis notes funding concerns with bill banning American Indian mascots

Deadline to stop using derogatory, offensive representations is June 1

DATE: Jul 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County calls for audit of state division over ethics concern

Commissioners say lack of transparency, favoritism at play

DATE: Jun 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis signs three gun control bills inspired by Boulder King Soopers shooting

New laws make this legislative session significant in terms of firearm regulations

DATE: Jun 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Measure from Colorado Democrats aims to drive down waste

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

State will select 25 students at random between ages of 12 and 17

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new way to measure political divide in Colorado: Coronavirus vaccination rates

Across the state, blue counties are getting vaccinated at higher rates than red ones

DATE: Jun 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Governor to issue more pardons now that Coloradans can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana

In October, Polis pardoned more than 2,700 people convicted of possessing up to 1 ounce of cannabis

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado offers up to $1,600 to unemployed people who find full-time work

Bonus meant to help small businesses that can’t find enough employees

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango eases face covering restrictions

Health officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers have massive to-do list with only a month left

About 250 pieces of legislation are active or unresolved, with more being introduced by the day

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Photos: Durango High School football takes on Heritage High School in state playoffsDemons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Demons lost to Eagles, 45-36, in 4A quarterfinals at home on Saturday

Photos: Fort Lewis College men’s basketball at home

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s hoops wins home opener

Photos: Durango High School football wins in second round of state playoffs

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s soccer hosts RMAC tournament gameSkyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Skyhawks defeated Regis to move on to RMAC tournament semifinals

Photos: Bayfield High School volleyball hosts regionalWolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver

Wolverines win on Saturday, move on to state in Denver