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The Blotter, Oct. 30-31

Tuesday 3:47 a.m. A woman who allegedly stole a bottle of wine from Speedway, 602 Camino del Rio, was arrested for shoplifting. 3:09 a.m. Three unhoused people allegedly found “diggi...

Jared Polis vows to veto bill authorizing sites where people could use illicit drugs and be revived if they overdose

The governor’s opposition effectively means the so-called overdose prevention centers won’t be allowed in Colorado until at least after his term ends in January 2027

Domestic violence deaths in Colorado are at an all-time high for the second year in a row, according to a new report

The number of domestic violence deaths in Colorado reached an all-time high in 2022 – the second year in a row the state hit a new peak, according to a new analysis by the Colorado Attorney ...

Police officers who responded to Jan. 6 riot testify at first day of trial in lawsuit aiming to block Trump from Colorado’s primary ballot

U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, also testified in Denver District Court in a case that is part of a national effort to block the former president form running for reelection

Man found dead at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park had multiple bombs, semi-automatic weapons on him

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a heavily armed man found dead Saturday morning at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park in Glenwood Springs. Authorities hav...

The Blotter, Oct. 27-30

Durango Police Department Monday 12:56 a.m. A person in the 2400 block of West Second Avenue was arrested for failure to comply. 12:36 a.m. A man who was allegedly drunk and refusing...

Higher Purpose Homes close to having capital for modular factory in Mancos

Modular building company seeks state funding to provide affordable housing solutions

Camp Hale national monument turns a year old as a plan to honor Utes, 10th Mountain vets takes shape

Initial plans for the state’s newest national monument at Camp Hale include celebrating the history of Utes, World War II soldiers and outdoor recreation atop Tennessee Pass

What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.

The city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill

Weekly planner for Oct. 30-Nov. 3

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...

Eldora ski patrollers are the latest to join a growing effort to unionize the resort industry

The number of unionized workers in the resort industry has nearly doubled as patrollers, lift mechanics organize in 10 Western communities where the cost of living is skyrocketing

The spirit of Manitou Springs is alive with the Emma Crawford Coffin Races

In late October, coffins on wheels take over the main drag of Manitou Springs. Impersonators of Emma Crawford, a Manitou resident in the late 1800s whose remains famously slid down Red Mount...