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Prop. HH could change the future of TABOR and school funding

Gov. Jared Polis has downplayed idea that the measure will grow government funding for schools

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How to remove PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from tap water without breaking the bank

National watchdog group recommends filters after federal agency finds the toxins in 45% of home faucets

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 10:56 a.m. A person on the river trail near the East side Gardenswartz Memorial Bridge, 350 W. Ninth St., was arrested on a warrant. 11:36 a.m. A...

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

3 decomposed bodies found near remote campsite in western Colorado

A hiker made the grim discovery Sunday northeast of Gunnison

DATE: Jul 13, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Republicans call for special session to address bail ruling, high property taxes

The last special session was called in 2020 to address economic consequences of COVID-19

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Wednesday 12:48 a.m. A person in the 3000 block of East Second Avenue was arrested. 1:11 a.m. A person in the 3000 block of East Second Avenue was arrested ...

DATE: Jul 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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Durango Police Department Monday 6:21 p.m. A person under the Gardenswartz Bridge, 350 W. Ninth St., was arrested on suspicion of a drug violation. Sunday 12:20 a.m. A person in the ...

DATE: Jul 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado has 100s more wild horses than the feds say it should. So volunteers are hitting them with fertility darts

The long-term goal is to control the mustang population on the state’s four herd-management areas with fertility control

DATE: Jul 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday