Politics

Headlines

Some Colorado lawmakers wanted to make it harder to get public records. The bill died … again

Measure didn’t make it out of first Senate committee hearing

March 12, 2026 • Ben Markus — Colorado Public Radio

Gov. Jared Polis

Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

During recent debate, senator said governor is ‘allergic’ to building big statewide coalitions

March 6, 2026 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

Rep. Lauren Boebert shares photo of Hillary Clinton during deposition, temporarily halting it

cca WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton’s deposition before members of Congress about the Jeffrey Epstein files was briefly halted Thursday after…

February 27, 2026 • By Stephen Groves — The Associated Press

Headlines

Leading Colorado governor candidates spar over best housing approach

Democrats Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser seek to lead state that ranks among the 10 least affordable

February 24, 2026 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Government

Signatures submitted for anti-trans Colorado ballot measures

Transgender children would be unable to participate in school sports, get gender-affirming surgeries

February 24, 2026 • Lindsay Toomer — Colorado Newsline

New Mexico

Records show Gary King, Deb Haaland used Epstein-linked jet during 2014 campaign

Haaland spokesperson says she never had any interaction with Epstein

February 20, 2026 • Julian Paras and Pat Davis — NM Political Report

Demonstration

Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest

‘Skipping our lessons to teach you one,’ read one sign

January 31, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Colorado 3rd Congressional District representative talks ICE, balance of powers and climate

Rep. Jeff Hurd struck middle-of-the-road tone on state, national issues

January 27, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — 012726

Community

Photos: Brown bag protest held in Durango

More than 300 people lined both sides of Camino del Rio on Tuesday during a brown bag protest at noon…

January 20, 2026 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Election

Boulder District Attorney visits Durango as ICE tensions escalate

Statewide outreach central to Michael Dougherty’s bid for Colorado’s top prosecutor spot

January 20, 2026 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

Colorado Democrats to reintroduce vetoed bill the would ease union formation

Gov. Polis rejected the bill last year after unions and business groups did not reach a compromise in 2025

January 14, 2026 • By Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

Arizona

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego emerges as key Democratic figure in Latino voter outreach

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego has his photo taken while he campaigns with Eileen Higgins during her campaign for mayor of…

December 21, 2025 • By ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON — The Associated Press

Headlines

Conservative podcaster, author of Christian romances added to Mesa County library board

Appointments to nonpartisan seven-member board had some in the public calling ‘foul!’

December 18, 2025 • Nancy Lofholm — The Colorado Sun

Colorado

Trump claims to have ‘pardoned’ imprisoned Mesa clerk

But Tina Peters was convicted of state, not federal, crimes

December 13, 2025 • Chuck Murphy and Bente Birkeland — Colorado Public Radio

Forests and Wilderness

Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’

CORE Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law

December 9, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Immigration

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

A Somali family watches a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump on their phones and on television, in Mogadishu, Somalia,…

December 5, 2025

Colorado state government

Presidential portraits at Colorado Capitol are coming down – at least temporarily

Decision comes after uproar when Trump complained about how he looked in his painting

November 14, 2025 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Advertising

Influencers are trying to cash in on politics, including Colorado’s race for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference, April 11 in Denver’s City…

November 6, 2025 • Andrew Kenney — Colorado Public Radio

Durango Public Library

La Plata County residents discuss political-engagement goals at Courageous Colorado event

Gathering at Durango Public Library covered ranked choice voting, civic education and election funding

October 19, 2025 • Elizabeth Pond — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

Residents celebrate solidarity, warn of authoritarianism at No Kings protests in Durango and Bayfield

Peaceful gatherings for protection of democracy, immigrants, public lands and institutions

October 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Armed Forces

Defense secretary’s speech ‘very useful’ in giving military direction, says retired four-star general in Durango

Pete Hegseth promotes ‘warrior ethos’ at Quantico assembly

October 3, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Contests

Candlelight vigil for Charlie Kirk held in Durango calls for unity, rejects political violence

Conservative commentator held as martyr, right-leaning voices determined to not be silenced

September 23, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango city councilors reject request for public meeting about ICE activity

Instead, a task force may explore immigration issues in private

September 18, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Cortez

Cortez teacher posts ‘vile message’ in reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, district says

Lindi New was named district’s Teacher of the Year for 2025

September 17, 2025 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal