Political campaigns

Local News

Who is opening wallets to back Durango City Council candidates?

Campaign finance reports show who donated, how money was spent

March 31, 2021

Local News

Biden flag destroyed, home shot at north of Durango

Sheriff’s Office says BB gun damaged window

October 9, 2020

Local News

Durango neighbors disagree, civilly. Can the rest of us?

Competing yard signs pock neighborhoods, but some end up stolen or vandalized

October 2, 2020

Local News

Democratic U.S. Senate hopefuls start long campaign season in Durango

women, four men bid for Republican Sen. Cory Gardner’s seat

September 8, 2019

Regional News

Bennet to stay in race despite not qualifying for debate

Bennet isn’t among the 10 candidates with sufficient polling and donor support to participate in the Sept. 12 debate in…

September 1, 2019

Local News

Political committees formed to push, oppose Durango tax question

being asked to approve a half-cent sales tax rise in April

February 15, 2019

Local News

Barbara McLachlan supporter files complaint against independent Paul Jones

Political spending leads to campaign-finance violation charge

October 30, 2018

Local News

Walker Stapleton runs private-sector-focused campaign for Colorado governor

Candidate vows to work closely with businesses to solve problems

September 25, 2018

Local News

State Senate candidates Coram, Unger differ on ballot issues

of government action often divide candidates

September 24, 2018

Regional News

What was learned about the unaffiliated factor in Colorado’s primary election?

Analysts say party-less voter participation offered challenges and opportunities

July 27, 2018

Local News

La Plata County, state candidates file financial disclosures

seeking office document their fundraising, expenditures

July 27, 2018

Regional News

Polis, Stapleton to face off for governor’s seat

Bush to challenge Tipton

June 26, 2018

Local News

La Plata County treasurer faces $66,500 fine for late financial disclosures

date back to Allison Aichele’s 2014 campaign

June 25, 2018

Local News

La Plata County candidates file financial reports

raised, spent ramps up as November election approaches

June 6, 2018

Local News

Democrats vying for county treasurer to debate Thursday

Walsworthdu1-i-syn The public is invited to attend the debate, which will be hosted by the League of Women Voters. Ballots…

June 4, 2018

Local News

Republican candidate for House District 59 won’t appear on primary ballot

Brinkerhoff was registered with wrong political party when nominated

May 31, 2018

Local News

State House and Senate candidates file financial reports

filing date is June 4

May 22, 2018

Local News

Conservation Colorado spends thousands to fight La Plata County commissioner’s recall

The latest campaign finance reports show Conservation Colorado is continuing its effort to defeat the recall of La Plata County…

March 29, 2018

Policy and Politics Digest

They say all politics is local. Then export it.

The result, as Mann depressingly points out, is that government does not get much done — at least at the…

October 30, 2016

Local News

Durangoans pose questions for Mike Pence

Several wondered how he can in good conscience support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, while others wanted to know his…

October 18, 2016

Local News

Proponents of minimum wage hike attacked over workers’ pay

Amended filing states paid campaign workers got at least $12 an hour

August 24, 2016

Books

Bernie Sanders has book deal; will reflect on campaign

Just days after ending his campaign and endorsing Hillary Clinton for president, Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.,is preparing to take his…

July 14, 2016

Nation & World

NAFTA a sore spot for some Democrats on Clinton in Michigan

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump wait for the candidate to walk the line after speaking to a rally…

July 9, 2016

Nation & World

Obama campaign machine revving up to elect Clinton

President Barack Obama makes phone calls Oct. 14, 2012, to volunteers at a Obama campaign office in Williamsburg, Va. The…

July 3, 2016