Politics

Local News

Embattled La Plata County GOP member cries foul at attempts to oust her from leadership

board members will try to unseat Hope Scheppelman on Tuesday

August 5, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Republicans will try to oust one of their own over her role in state GOP disunity

Scheppelman is part of far-right party flank that has come under attack by less extreme members

August 1, 2024

Nation & World

Biden passed that torch slowly, hanging on until the wheels finally came off

were telling indications president had been listening all along to drop out of race

July 23, 2024

Regional News

Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run

Gov. Jared Polis, senators endorse Harris as new nominee

July 21, 2024

Regional News

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

FILE – President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington.…

July 21, 2024

Local News

La Plata County residents react to attempted assassination

question security lapses, availability of guns and mental health among young people

July 16, 2024

Local News

Trump supporters take part in ‘freedom ride’ in wake of rally shooting

35 people gathered at the Durango Mall on Sunday, head toward downtown

July 15, 2024

Regional News

Colorado elected officials offer prayers for former President Donald Trump and others after apparent shooting

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign rally, Saturday, July…

July 14, 2024

Regional News

Nearly $6 million was spent on Colorado’s legislative primaries. Here’s how it affected the outcome

10 races where state-level super PACs, some funded by hidden sources, spent to help Democratic candidates viewed as more moderate,…

July 8, 2024

The Durango Herald

Barbara McLachlan’s career in the Colorado Legislature comes to a close

four-term representative reflects on her time in the statehouse

July 7, 2024

Local News

Durango celebrates Independence Day at Rotary Park

Residents thankful for friends and family, also criticize divisive politics

July 4, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Gov. Polis noncommittal on calls for Biden to step aside

Democrat focused on dangers of second Trump presidency amid post-debate concerns about Biden’s candidacy

June 29, 2024

Local News

League of Women Voters’ ‘Undivide Us’ screening sparks authentic dialogue with Durango area residents

70 attend film watch party at public library

June 26, 2024

Regional News

Group tied to Kent Thiry drops $1.1 million into Colorado legislative primaries in final days before election

money from Let Colorado Vote Action targets 13 races and supports more moderate Democratic and Republican candidates in their races…

June 23, 2024

Local News

League of Women Voters to host screenings of ‘Undivide Us’ ahead of June primary elections

explores how Americans can unite despite political differences

June 16, 2024

Local News

Making news versus talking issues: What are Democrats doing this election cycle?

Democratic Chairman Shad Murib says party is refocusing efforts in rural counties

June 12, 2024

Regional News

Colorado voters could be blocked from implementing ranked choice voting

If Initiative 310 passes this fall, it would dramatically change the state’s elections in a way that could reduce the…

June 2, 2024

Local News

Lawmakers address health care, tribal protections during end-of-session review in Durango

Rep. Barbara McLachlan and Sen. Cleave Simpson drop by library for Q&A with residents

May 21, 2024

Regional News

Telluride man sentenced to a year in prison for involvement in Capitol Riot

Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump breach the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. Russell Taylor, a California man who…

May 18, 2024

Business

Colorado lawmakers reject push to prevent local short-term rental rules from applying to backcountry huts, cabins

Bill 213 draws ire of counties

May 10, 2024

Regional News

‘We would lay our arms down:’ Is this the end of the property tax wars, or just another battle?

again, Colorado lawmakers are debating a big plan to reduce property tax rates

April 28, 2024

Local News

3rd Congressional District candidate Jeff Hurd visits Bayfield

Junction attorney stopped by Chavolo’s Mexican Restaurant on Saturday

April 27, 2024

Local News

Durango City Council pushes back on Southern Ute’s claim of illegal land grab

Councilors decline invitation to meet with tribe, deciding to ‘let calmer heads prevail’

April 25, 2024

Regional News

‘Vexatious’ no more, Colorado public records bill loses controversial section

The House chamber two days before lawmakers return for the next legislative session at the state Capitol in Denver, Jan.…

April 23, 2024