New Mexico Lawyer, NM resident John Eastman among those Trump pardoned for 2020 election subversion Attorney John Eastman, the architect of a legal strategy aimed at keeping former President Donald Trump in power, talks to… November 15, 2025
Religion Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the mayoral election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Many are… November 9, 2025
Local News La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains November 8, 2025
New Mexico Statewide turnout rises for local elections Fe, Taos, elect new mayors, while Albuquerque heads to a runoff election November 7, 2025
Associated Press Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Nov.… November 5, 2025
Local News Two incumbents, one newcomer clinch wins in Bayfield school board race Parnell, Turner and Maestas to serve four-year terms November 5, 2025
Local News Two incumbents victorious in Ignacio school board race Baker and James Bulwan to serve four-year terms November 5, 2025
Local News Bayfield sales tax hike defeated measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation November 5, 2025
Local News Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide November 5, 2025
Local News La Plata County’s 1% sales tax increase passes measure 1A to raise an estimated $18 million annually November 5, 2025
The Durango Herald La Plata County voters receive crash course in this year’s ballot measures of Women Voters hosts discussion, information session November 1, 2025
Local News 22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night October 31, 2025
Regional News Colorado woman found guilty of voter fraud for casting ballots for late ex-husband and son FILE – A voter places a ballot in a drop box outside the Denver Elections Division headquarters, Nov. 8, 2022,… October 24, 2025
Local News Three candidates running for two open seats on Ignacio school board incumbents, one newcomer compete in at-large races October 14, 2025
Local News Two November ballot measures will determine fate of Colorado Healthy School Meals for All schools cite program’s positive impact October 10, 2025
The Durango Herald Republican to challenge Katie Stewart for Colorado House District 59 seat 35 years in La Plata County, Naomi Riess is ready to take her community involvement to the next level September 26, 2025
Local News Durango fire ballot proposal gets council’s preliminary OK Council reserves space on November ballot July 17, 2025
Local News Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet July 1, 2025
Local News LPEA election results announced at co-op’s annual meeting Newcomers Dusty Mars and Brad Blake to serve first term; incumbents Joe Lewandowski and John Witchel return for third May 21, 2025
Regional News Colorado attorney general says Trump administration cannot free Tina Peters referred to former elections clerk as a hostage being held for political reasons May 15, 2025
Regional News These bills on elections and democracy passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025 Gov. Jared Polis already signed Colorado’s Voting Rights Act into law May 14, 2025
Local News Nine candidates vie for La Plata Electric Association board seats hopefuls take questions at virtual forum ahead of May 21 election April 15, 2025
Local News Photo: Durango voters weigh in on City Council, half-cent sales tax Stephen Roseman casts his ballot Tuesday at Durango City Hall. Voters are weighing in on three open Durango City Council… April 1, 2025
Local News New chairs of La Plata County political parties chart courses after 2024 Lehto, a Democrat, and Vanessa Ruggles, a Republican, took the helm of their respective parties in February March 30, 2025