President Joseph Biden

Denver man among 39 granted pardons by Biden

Johnnie Williams of Denver received the pardon from President Joe Biden on Thursday for a conviction on an unspecified nonviolent…

December 14, 2024 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Dolores

Colorado lawmakers work to protect Dolores River Canyon by end of year

Republicans oppose Biden designating area a national monument

December 7, 2024 • Maria Tedesco — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado Democrats speak out against presidential pardon of Hunter Biden

Governor, senator say move sets a bad precedent

December 4, 2024 • Maria Tedesco — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

President Biden to apologize for 150-year Indian boarding school policy

Russell Eagle Bear, with the Rosebud Sioux Reservation Tribal Council, talks to U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during a meeting…

October 25, 2024 • By Graham Lee Brewer — Associated Press

Government

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 • Calvin Woodward, Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves and Zeke Miller — The Associated Press

Local News

La Plata County residents react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

question Democrats’ chances of winning, the two-party system and Biden’s legacy

July 23, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

Colorado

Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run

Gov. Jared Polis, senators endorse Harris as new nominee

July 21, 2024 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Election

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 • AP

Donald Trump

La Plata County residents react to attempted assassination

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

July 16, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

Donald Trump

In La Plata County, voters may resonate with policy-driven campaigning after assassination attempt

Political science professor predicts messages of unity likely to be welcome among voters in Southwest Colorado

July 16, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Election

Hickenlooper on the fence about Biden’s campaign

Despite disagreements, Bennet convinced Democrats will ultimately come together

July 11, 2024 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Election

Bennet: ‘We could lose the whole thing’ if Biden runs

U.S. senator tells CNN his Colorado constituents are concerned

July 10, 2024 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Donald Trump

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet expresses concern about Biden staying in race

‘The future of our country is at stake. … America’s standing in the world is at stake’

July 9, 2024 • Kathryn Squyres — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Indigenous activist Leonard Peltier denied parole for 1975 killings of 2 FBI agents

Clemency request is pending before President Joe Biden

July 3, 2024 • By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH — Associated Press

Colorado

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 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Headlines

After poor debate performance, Colorado Democrats focus on Biden’s record

Democrats argue voters should consider president’s policy positions

June 29, 2024 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

Headlines

Biden’s immigration order draws mixed reception from Coloradans in Congress

prevents migrants who cross border illegally from being eligible for asylum

June 6, 2024 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

Dolores

Leaders move forward with plan to designate Dolores National Monument; some share doubts

than 100,000 signatures in favor of the monument delivered to Washington D.C. in April

May 1, 2024 • Bailey Duran — Special to The Journal

Electricity production and distribution

La Plata Electric Association secures $13.4 million federal funding for solar project

Co-op one of five organizations to receive first-round funds from $1 billion Inflation Reduction Act program

March 8, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Donald Trump

Joe Biden frames presidential run at State of the Union

President draws contrast between himself and Trump while touting bill initiatives for economy

March 8, 2024 • Eliza DuBose — Herald Staff Writer

Democratic Party

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

March 6, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Donald Trump

La Plata County voters wade into first election of 2024

list of candidates from both parties likely to yield predictable results

March 5, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Colorado

None of the above? Some Colorado Democrats eye ‘noncommitted’ option

Concerns about Biden’s age and handling of war in Gaza prompt hope for alternative at national convention

February 20, 2024 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Local News

Mancos Conservation District to receive $2.48 million federal grant

grant, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is a ‘game-changer’ for the small district

November 29, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer