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Colorado shooting suspect makes 2nd court appearance

DENVER – A 22-year old man accused of fatally shooting 10 people in March at a Colorado supermarket made his second court appearance Tuesday and a judge scheduled a September hearing to rev...

Firefighter critically injured battling New Mexico wildfire

SANTA FE – A wildland firefighter was critically injured while fighting a wildfire on private land in southwestern New Mexico near the U.S.-Mexico border, state officials said Tuesday. The f...

Colorado bill would limit ketamine use by paramedics, police

DENVER – A Colorado bill aims to limit the use of ketamine in law enforcement encounters, almost two years after the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was injected with the drug while...

As University of Colorado president departs, students call for a change in direction

Activist students want someone who listens to varied perspectives

Budget, housing, jobs, health top Colorado fed relief plans

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Democrats outlined their priorities Monday for $3.8 billion in federal virus relief destined for the state under the Biden administration’s American Rescue Plan, and budgetary support, workforce development, affordable housing and mental health top their agenda.

Colorado Supreme Court says voters already paved way for school districts to raise taxes

Voters in 174 districts have agreed to ignore spending caps set by Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights

Colorado Dems focus on jobs, housing and infrastructure with $3.8B in federal aid

Majority of money – $2 billion – will be allocated before June 12

Embracing death: End-of-life doulas growing in popularity

Ashley Scott wants people to feel safe, comfortable

Weekly planner for May 24-28

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:...

Denver police officer resigns after gun used in homicide

DENVER – A police sergeant in Denver has resigned nearly a year after his longtime friend used the officer’s personal gun in a fatal shooting. The Denver Post reports that Sgt. Dan Po...

Colorado far from meeting emissions reduction goals, report says

Law mandates reduction in greenhouse gases

The Blotter

Durango Police Department Thursday 9:02 a.m. Scaffolding equipment was stolen in the 600 block of East Sixth Avenue. 10:32 a.m. Locks were cut in the 10 block of Carol Drive. ...