Politics (general)

Local News

Elected officials oppose Rep. Boebert’s actions during U.S. Capitol riot

to U.S. House of Representatives calls for investigation, disciplinary action

January 13, 2021

Nation & World

‘This isn’t over!’: Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat

From Atlanta and Tallahassee to Austin, Bismarck, Boise and Phoenix, crowds ranging in size from a few dozen to a…

November 7, 2020

Food

A Goya boycott has people sharing alternatives for adobo, sazón and more pantry staples

But now, some are seeking out alternatives to the widely available brand after activists called for a boycott of Goya…

July 20, 2020

Local News

Low turnout at La Plata County caucuses Saturday

Democrats, Republicans say Colorado’s first presidential primary may be to blame

March 7, 2020

Local News

Has La Plata County shed its purple skin?

data from midterms indicate county taking blue turn

January 12, 2019

Local News

Walker Stapleton stumps in Durango on final lap before Election Day

Gubernatorial candidate promotes bright future under his leadership

November 1, 2018

Local News

Attorney general candidate says opponent lacks necessary experience

Brauchler says the law, not party politics, will guide his decision-making

August 7, 2018

Local News

Diane Mitsch Bush opposes opening federal land to livestock grazing

Opponent Rep. Scott Tipton supports idea at congressional hearing

July 18, 2018

From our Congressman

Brooks: Sen. Jeff Flake plants a flag

David Brooksdu1-i-syn For most of us, it’s relatively easy to pass the test. Our jobs are not on the line…

August 2, 2017

Local News

Withdrawal from climate accord draws mixed reactions in Colorado

Critics say leadership on emission crackdown will have to come from the ground up

June 2, 2017

Local News

Letter calls for ethics investigation of Sen. Don Coram

lawmaker passed legislation he financially benefits from

May 24, 2017

Regional News

Sen. Cory Gardner talks to constituents via conference call

Senator fields questions on pot, health care and mine waste

March 1, 2017

Local News

Events to coincide with Women’s Unity March planned in Cortez, Dolores

The Montezuma Alliance for Unity at its most recent planning meeting for the Cortez Women’s March for Unity.Barbara Stagg/For The…

January 19, 2017

Local News

Inauguration Day will bring celebrations, activism to Durango

‘DeploraBall,’ protests and classes come with presidential inauguration

January 12, 2017

Local News

Republicans adjust to leadership turnover in state Legislature

Leaders optimistic about meeting goals with Senate majority

January 1, 2017

Local News

D.C. protesters want Trump to acknowledge concerns

Students take to streets in nation’s capital

November 11, 2016

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

Cory Gardner introduces bill to strip Clinton’s security clearance

Democrats say bill is for political gain

July 7, 2016

Local News

Michael Bennet joins U.S. House gun vote protest

Democrats’ sit-in halts business in U.S. House

June 22, 2016

Local News

Keyser makes campaign stop in Durango

Keyser Keyser, a Republican, is facing four opponents in the June 28 primary that will decide the race against U.S.…

June 14, 2016

Arts and Entertainment

‘Breaking Bad’ actors lend help in New Mexico race

Actor Bryan Cranston is helping a fellow “Breaking Bad” actor in his bid for a New Mexico county commissioner’s seat.Victoria…

May 31, 2016

Nation & World

Brazil’s road ahead filled with challenges

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff speaks on Thursday after leaving Planalto presidential palace in Brasilia, Brazil, after the Senate voted to…

May 15, 2016

Local News

Fort Lewis College tuition slated to increase for in-state students

Nonresident tuition will remain flat

May 10, 2016

Nation & World

Surprise Clinton supporter: Charles Koch

Billionaire conservative donor says Dem front-runner might be better than Trump or Cruz

April 24, 2016