Politics

A legacy of bipartisan cooperation

U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative

April 13, 2026

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)…

April 13, 2026

Local News

Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’

federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless

March 30, 2026

Local News

Third No Kings protest in Durango draws thousands

Estimated 3,200 protesters march down Main Avenue

March 28, 2026

Regional News

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

Regional News

Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

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

March 6, 2026

Regional News

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

Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo. leaves the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center during a deposition of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…

February 27, 2026

Regional News

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

Regional News

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

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

Local News

Durango High School students trade class for anti-ICE protest

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

January 31, 2026

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

Local News

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

Local News

Boulder District Attorney visits Durango as ICE tensions escalate

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

January 19, 2026

News

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 13, 2026

Southwest Life

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

Regional News

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

Regional News

Trump claims to have ‘pardoned’ imprisoned Mesa clerk

Tina Peters was convicted of state, not federal, crimes

December 12, 2025

Local News

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

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

December 8, 2025

Nation & World

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

Regional News

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

Business

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 5, 2025

Local News

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

Local News

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