Local elections

La Plata County Colorado

La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point

Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success

September 15, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango School District 9-R

Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board

eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district

September 11, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase

Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says

September 8, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Ballot initiatives

County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November

Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines

August 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Ballot initiatives

Durango fire ballot proposal gets council’s preliminary OK

Council reserves space on November ballot

July 17, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Three new members appointed to Fort Lewis Mesa fire board

Aas, Brandon Brown and Ryan Preator sworn in at Tuesday’s meeting

June 19, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Alternative energy

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 22, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District

Voters opt for change in Fort Lewis Mesa fire board election

chair unseated; three newcomers vow to raise standards

May 8, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Two incumbents, one newcomer win election to Durango fire board

Samantha Gallagher and Tina McCallum were reelected; David Stokes will serve his first term

May 8, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Get to know candidates running for Durango fire district board

contenders vying for three open seats; voting to occur May 6

May 2, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango Fire Protection District holding board elections for first time in over a decade

candidates running for three open seats; voting will be held May 6

May 1, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary

Fire board election sparks debate over budget, transparency in western La Plata County

candidates vie for three open seats; voting to be held May 6

April 26, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Breen

Fort Lewis Mesa Fire Protection District has six candidates seeking three open seats

the candidates event to be held Sunday at Breen Community Building

April 22, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Newly elected Durango city councilors take office

Mayor’s gavel passed to Gilda Yazzie

April 16, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Illegal immigrants

House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement

April 14, 2025 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Community

‘Super voters’ led way in low-turnout Durango election

Plata County clerk ‘disappointed’ by level of voter participation

April 6, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango voters back half-cent sales tax extension

Question 2A will fund municipal buildings, as well as parks, open space and trails

April 2, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Candidates

Kip Koso, Shirley Gonzales and Jessika Buell win election to Durango City Council

Half-cent sales tax passes with strong voter support

April 2, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Candidates

21% of voters cast ballots ahead of Durango election

Registered electors have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to return ballots

March 28, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer