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Colorado lawmakers postpone hearing on short-term rental tax measure

A for rent sign stands outside a single-family home Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski Property…

February 16, 2024

Bill to protect the use of students’ chosen names in Colorado schools brings heated debate to state Capitol

Colorado State Rep. Brianna Titone makes a point before Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signs legislation that forces manufacturers to provide…

February 16, 2024

Local union files labor practice charges against Kroger and Albertsons over ‘no poaching agreement’

A customer removes her purchases at a Kroger grocery store in Flowood, Miss., in 2019. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press file)Rogelio…

February 16, 2024

Bipartisan conservation poll shows increasing concern over environmental issues in Western States

Rocky Mountain hazy layers in he late afternoon sun, seen looking west along Interstate 70 from Buffalo Herd Overlook, Sept.…

February 16, 2024

Camp Amache is now officially part of the National Park system

The Camp Amache site near Granada in southeast Colorado. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Almost two years after…

February 16, 2024

Brett Robsion arrested on outstanding warrant and alleged theft

Robsion has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement over the past few months

February 15, 2024

Suspect in Cortez Street shooting will get plea hearing in March

Suspect surrendered to police in October

February 15, 2024

Montezuma-Cortez theater program to host Utah Shakespeare Festival’s ‘Hamlet’

Tickets are available for the Feb. 22 performance

February 15, 2024

State of Colorado Property Tax Deferral Program enrollment opens in Dolores County

Program gives tax deferment to homeowners who are negatively impacted by property tax increases

February 15, 2024

Dolores school board discusses attendance and hears from debate society

Attendance has drastically improved over the last few months

February 15, 2024

Former Mancos band teacher Janey Silver inducted into CHSAA Hall of Fame

Silver led the Mancos band to three state championships during her tenure

February 15, 2024

Duo accused of drug trafficking scheduled to appear in court later this month

Robert Lawrence Cross, Corinthia Morningstar Begay allegedly found with 62 grams of meth, heroin and other narcotics in December

February 14, 2024

Cortez man suspected of robbing 20 individuals in one night

Cody Tavra was arrested at his home in Cortez

February 14, 2024

Colorado Attorney General files lawsuit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger

Shoppers leave a City Market store in Cañon City in 2023. (Matt Bloom/CPR News file)Matt Bloom/CPR News Attorney General Phil…

February 14, 2024

Guns would be banned in variety of places in Colorado under new Democratic bill

Handguns are for sale at Rocky Mountain Pawn and Gun Shop in Durango. (Durango Herald file)du1-i-syn Colorado gun owners would…

February 14, 2024

State health department to fine Lightner Creek Mobile Home Park owner over sewage

19 years after first violation, Darlene Mann to face financial consequences for pollution

February 14, 2024

Bulldogs defend turf, win league on Senior Night

Dove Creek Class of 2024 continues legacy of dominance

February 13, 2024

Honk and wave: Cortez to send off MCHS wrestlers to state

The send off will take place as the wrestlers head to Denver

February 13, 2024

District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year

February 13, 2024

Durango police investigate suspicious white powder spread around buildings

Courthouse and police station were closed Tuesday morning

February 13, 2024

Colorado Democrats push for ban on new oil and gas drilling in the state

Sen. Jaquez Lewis says she will push for total ban by 2030 and requiring oil and gas companies to pay…

February 13, 2024

Fort Lewis College students shed light on skier safety after one falls into a tree well at Purgatory Resort

Resort reminds skiers to understand the dangers of skiing in trees or ungroomed terrain

February 13, 2024

Stricter ban on cellphone use while driving advances at the Colorado legislature

It is already illegal to text message while driving in Colorado, but a proposed law would also prohibit taking calls…

February 13, 2024

Durango man dies while skiing at Purgatory Resort

Unknown if man hit tree or suffered some other medical emergency

February 12, 2024