Regional News - The Durango Herald

Two Colorado House Democrats sue their caucus, Republicans alleging open meetings violations

Legal action is a rare intraparty spat spilling into public view and the courts

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Proposed change to Colorado GOP bylaws would make it easier to block unaffiliated primary voters

Closing Republican primaries has been a major objective of the far right

DATE: Jul 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Thursday 1:14 p.m. A crash involving a city trash truck and a UPS truck in the 700 block of Tech Center Drive resulted in a citation. 7:54 p.m. A driver hi...

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

They all want a say in new federal land management rules

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Weekly planner for July 10 – 14

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 call 382-6210. Town of Bayfield...

DATE: Jul 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:29 p.m. A person with a small campfire in the Walmart parking lot, 1155 South Camino del Rio, was arrested on suspicion of possessing an open contai...

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Penalty for stealing a car is no longer linked to how much the car is worth

New state law focuses on behavior of offender rather than value of vehicle

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Shining lasers at airplanes is now even more illegal in Colorado

A new state law gives local police more power to stop laser-wielding scofflaws

DATE: Jul 6, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Tuesday 8:11 a.m. A person in the west 300 block of Ninth Street was arrested on suspicion of a restraining order violation. 11 a.m. A man requesting medica...

DATE: Jul 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Ute tribes fear effects of U.S. Supreme Court ruling in water rights case

Leaders say outcome weakens U.S. government obligation to keep promises made in treaties

DATE: Jul 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Public workers who exercise free speech will be protected under new Colorado law

Employees can file claim of illegal retaliation with state agency

DATE: Jul 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Sunday 12:16 a.m. A person in the 900 block of Main Avenue was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. 1:49 p.m. Two men outside of Advanced E...

DATE: Jul 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News