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Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run

Gov. Jared Polis, senators endorse Harris as new nominee

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised do...

DATE: Jul 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Health insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster

Health insurance rates on the individual market may rise 5.5% next year. That's a bit below average compared with prior years. The state's insurance division has released a preliminary look ...

DATE: Jul 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk

The oft-delayed criminal trial of Tina Peters is scheduled to start later this month

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Are sweet treats the most controversial part of state’s new psychedelic mushroom program?

Advocates for child safety ask if making psilocybin more palatable is the right move

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

‘Accuracy of information in the current political climate is critical to a functional democracy,’ lawsuit declares

DATE: Jul 19, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Motorcyclists will soon be allowed to ‘filter’ through gridlock traffic in Colorado

Law enforcement explains different between 'lane filtering' and 'lane splitting’

DATE: Jul 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

At the RNC, Colorado delegates enjoy camaraderie, share optimism for November

‘It's wonderful to see Republicans getting along and behind one message’

DATE: Jul 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert looks to replace Haaland at Interior Department if Trump wins

Colorado congresswoman makes interest in secretary job known during interview at Republican National Convention

DATE: Jul 18, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Democrat Adam Frisch shifts campaign message to abortion in CD3 race

Candidate thinks women’s reproductive rights a winning issue in Republican-leaning district

DATE: Jul 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

How Colorado’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are feeling about Joe Biden

None of the state’s delegates polled said they plan on abandoning Biden

DATE: Jul 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado elected officials offer prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after apparent shooting

Colorado’s elected officials and political candidates are offering prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after a shooting at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania Saturday evening....

DATE: Jul 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Photos: Hozhoni Days at Fort Lewis CollegeTribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Tribal members come together for two days of celebrating their Indigenous heritage

Durango High School girls basketball wins bigDHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday

DHS girls basketball defeat Montrose in Sweet 16 game at DHS on Wednesday

Photos: Horsing around

Photos: Winter storm leaves over a foot of snow

Photos: FLC hoops at WhalenSkyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa

Skyhawks women’s and men’s basketball teams lose to Colorado Mesa

Photos: Fashion at its bestSnowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

Snowdown Fashion Do’s and Don’ts

Photos: Snowdown on SaturdaySnowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf

Snowdown’s Canine Fashion Show and Outlaw Josie Pete’s Golf

Photos: Snowdown Rock-em-Sock-em Snowbots pillow fights

Snowdown Light Parade can boast another successful yearLights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

Bright lights, screaming fire trucks and children bundled up so thoroughly it seemed like an army of Michelin men had taken over downtown Durango. Yep. It’s the much anticipated Snowdown light parade, this year distinguished by a crowd of onlookers peppered with scrabble tiles, Clue characters and playing cards.

Locals flocked to Main Avenue on Friday to get a look (and maybe a Smartie or two) at the floats parading through town on various, creatively decorated vehicles. There were some obvious standouts at this year’s board game-themed parade. After a fire truck’s opening sirens came the Purgatory car, toting a brightly lit ski bum moonlighting as a DJ, likely giving the women of Durango some unpleasant déjà vu. Best dressed had to go to the Colorado Department of Transportation’s bulldozer, wearing the most believable Hungry Hungry Hippos costume seen yet. Biggest crowd pleaser? The dancers boogieing to Chappell Roan’s “HOT TO GO!” while the crowd sang and wiggled along. But what got the biggest rise out of the onlookers was the white plumes of motorcycle exhaust, courtesy of the Harley-Davidson club. The smell of burning octane was a convincing enough reason for people to briefly unclutch the rails and step away from their coveted positions at the front of the fence. Last but not least, another machine spewing its interior into the crowd: a foam cannon, the first one to make an appearance in the history of Snowdown. Much better received than exhaust, it extracted gleeful screams from kids and adults alike. jbowman@durangoherald.com

Lights flashed, fire trucks wailed and a foam cannon spewed suds

Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

Health insurance rates are expected to go up in 2025 – but the state says reinsurance program is keeping prices from going up faster

All sides set, again, in criminal trial of former Grand Junction county clerk

Are sweet treats the most controversial part of state’s new psychedelic mushroom program?

Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

Motorcyclists will soon be allowed to ‘filter’ through gridlock traffic in Colorado

At the RNC, Colorado delegates enjoy camaraderie, share optimism for November

Boebert looks to replace Haaland at Interior Department if Trump wins

Democrat Adam Frisch shifts campaign message to abortion in CD3 race

How Colorado’s delegates to the Democratic National Convention are feeling about Joe Biden

Colorado elected officials offer prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after apparent shooting

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