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Colorado Senate debate on sale of semiautomatic guns delayed amid negotiations with Polis

The sponsors are working on amending the bill to alleviate the governor’s concerns and bring him fully on board

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado is likely to create ‘do not sell’ registry to prevent suicides by firearm

The measure, Senate Bill 34, would make Colorado the fifth state to set up a so-called do not sell registry

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado colleges defend DEI amid fear and uncertainty over Trump’s order

Schools remain undeterred, seek to debunk mischaracterizations around diversity efforts

DATE: Feb 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council approves conceptual plan for 29 modular townhomes

Development to target homebuyers earning 80 to 120% area median income

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A makeover for La Plata County Fairgrounds

New master plan details $27 million worth of upgrades to historic property

DATE: Feb 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sheriff’s blotter

Thursday, Jan. 16 11:35 a.m. A person was pulled over near the intersection of Colorado Highways 184 and 145 in Dolores after allegedly swerving over the middle line. He was not intoxicated...

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mancos school district shares ‘conceptual plan’ for housing project

Project would provide affordable housing for district employees

DATE: Feb 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Jurors unable to reach unanimous decision in Durango arson case

Judge declares mistrial; prosecutors unsure if they will retry Bradley Clark

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

It’s been a dry winter. Drought plans can help producers curb negative impacts

There’s free assistance for producers interested in creating a plan

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado gun ban bill loses Democratic backer

Sen. Marc Snyder says he won’t vote ‘yes’ on the bill

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

New Mexico courtroom devolves into brawl as 3 people rush defendant in homicide case

ALBUQUERQUE – A hearing in a New Mexico courtroom devolved into chaos when three people rushed the defendant in a homicide case, setting off a brawl with flying fists and kicks. Courtroom v...

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: AP New Mexico

Under the (new) lights of Chapman Hill

With a new lift, rope tow and expanded terrain, skiers say Durango’s in-town ski area is better than ever

DATE: Feb 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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