State Sen. Ellen Roberts

Education

Fort Lewis College wants more local say on its board

Meredith Mapel, president of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed by Gov. Polis

January 26, 2020 • Jonathan Romeo — Staff reporter

Colorado State House of Representatives

Republicans adjust to leadership turnover in state Legislature

Leaders optimistic about meeting goals with Senate majority

January 1, 2017 • Luke Perkins

Local News

Southwest Colorado legislators prepare for upcoming session

vacancy calls some roles into question

January 1, 2017 • Luke Perkins

Colorado State House of Representatives

Some legislators carry concealed arms

Theyll be packing heat. For years, the presence of concealed guns in the state Capitol supposedly a gun-free zone…

October 29, 2016 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Editorials

Proposition 106: Medical aid-in-dying offers some control to terminally ill

Proposition 106 is known as “medical aid-in-dying,” and will make it possible for mentally capable individuals who have less than…

October 16, 2016 • Herald Staff Writer

Colorado State Senate

Ellen Roberts resigns from state Senate

Durango lawmaker to focus on family after 10 years in Legislature

October 16, 2016 • Peter Marcus — Staff reporter

Ballot initiatives

Lawmakers accused of interfering with initiative process

Roberts stands firm against colleagues influencing voter information

September 18, 2016 • Peter Marcus — Staff reporter

Colorado State House of Representatives

Students prefer Web counseling for privacy

Council also says drug education should be more fact-based

April 17, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Sen. Roberts stands alone on ballot

Democrats fail to find a ‘qualified candidate’

April 14, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Our water is hot topic

Governor sets Dec. deadline for H20 strategy

February 13, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Anxiety builds over state water plan

Governor fuels familiar discussion

January 30, 2014 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Conservation

Sen. Ellen Roberts earns recognition for conservation

for her work to protect Colorado’s natural resources

December 21, 2013 • Dale Rodebaugh — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Rocky Mountain open; why not Mesa Verde?

Legislators to petition for state’s other parks

October 14, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State House of Representatives

Radio system troubles top safety issues, Roberts says

Firefighters sometimes need 2 or 3 communicators

September 22, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Sen. Ellen Roberts breaks foot after slipping

The Durango Republican has two stories about how it happened. “In my mind, I was barrel racing. The reality is,…

July 19, 2013 • Herald Staff Writer

Environmental politics

Conservation group gives McLachlan 86% favorable rate

Roberts highest GOP on group’s scorecard

June 24, 2013 • Dale Rodebaugh — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

2014 elections: Who’s in, who’s on the fence

may not gain foothold in Colorado

May 18, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Roberts finds more GOP allies

Sen. Ellen Roberts, R-Durango, talks to fellow Republican Sen. Mark Scheffel of Parker during debate about marijuana regulation Monday in…

May 10, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Where does GOP go from here?

Republicans: Listening, swaying voters are keys

April 19, 2013 • Ann Butler — Staff reporter

Frontpage Lead

Senate votes ‘yes’ for expansion of Medicaid to poor

Under Senate Bill 200, adults making 133 percent of the federal poverty level $15,282 for a single person …

April 14, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter

Colorado State Senate

Renewable-energy bill clears Colo. Senate

Republicans worry about impact it will have on rural consumers

April 14, 2013 • Joe Hanel — Staff reporter