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Colorado lawmakers’ $42,000 average salary influences who drafts and votes on bills

A Colorado Sun analysis of lawmaker salaries as compiled by the National Council of State Legislatures

DATE: Jun 12, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New fees, design rules lead to fewer bump-outs this spring in downtown Durango

A ‘pedlet’ in 700 block of Main Avenue is a new take on program

DATE: Apr 5, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Back Off Our Benefits’ campaign travels through Durango

Progressive movement attempts to preserve federal programs through cross-country tour

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

City of Aztec Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board announces vacancies

The city of Aztec is seeking to fill two vacancies on the Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board. The current vacancies are both dedicated members who are owners or operators of lodgings subject to th...

DATE: Mar 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Tribe to Durango: Don’t forget about us, your neighbors

Meeting was first time tribal and city councils have come together since February 2020

DATE: Mar 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

More than 80% of local governments have opted out of Colorado’s new paid family, medical leave

Many said they have similar or better programs in place for their workers

DATE: Mar 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango city councilor faces scrutiny from fellow councilors over his conduct

Olivier Bosmans accused of misconduct and posting misleading information

DATE: Feb 18, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County needs 16 volunteers for boards and commissions

Interested in undesirable plants? Or cemetery oversight?

DATE: Feb 17, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Volunteers ‘offended’ Durango plans to do away with certain boards and commissions

Reorganization aims to reduce costs and cut down on staff, council work hours

DATE: Feb 9, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Free reusable bags available at various locations in Durango

Revenue collected from plastic and paper bag fees to fund waste-reduction efforts

DATE: Feb 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

USPS woes are reaching ‘crisis levels’ in several Colorado communities

Communities from Silverthorne to Castle Rock are grappling with missing mail, long lines and slow delivery

DATE: Feb 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘We know’: Postal Service acknowledges mail problems in Colorado mountain towns

Some Colorado towns prepare to sue to make the post office prioritize mail over last-mile deliveries for Amazon

DATE: Feb 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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