Local News Upper Pine fire district breaks ground on station, urgent care clinic Voter-approved tax initiatives, federal funding help launch Bayfield project April 15, 2026
Local News A legacy of bipartisan cooperation U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative April 13, 2026
Gallery 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 Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd March 21, 2026
Local News Meet Amy Huff, Rep. Jeff Hurd’s representative to Southwest Colorado Longtime Durango resident communicates constituents’ needs and feedback to congressman March 5, 2026
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd avoids subject of losing Trump’s endorsement President throws support behind challenger, upset by congressman’s tariff vote February 27, 2026
Local News U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd votes against Trump’s tariff policies Republicans defy president – despite threats February 12, 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 Rep. Jeff Hurd ‘disappointed’ after House fails to override Trump veto Arkansas Valley Conduit project would have brought clean drinking water to rural Colorado January 8, 2026
Local News Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor December 22, 2025
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd’s bill to update snowpack measurement technology clears House Legislation would make measuring, predicting snowpack more accurate December 12, 2025
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd joins bipartisan ranks to introduce health care bill Act would extend premium tax credits for two years December 3, 2025
Local News Colorado Rep. Jeff Hurd passes first bill in Congress Legislation focuses on supporting hunters, improving wetland health October 25, 2025
Local News Hickenlooper, Bennet stand firm in opposing Republican funding measure Rep. Jeff Hurd accuses Democrats of choosing ‘politics over common sense’ October 1, 2025
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd one of four Republicans to block censure of Ilhan Omar for Charlie Kirk comments Congressman defends First Amendment rights during telephone town hall September 19, 2025
Local News ‘I’ll side with my district every single time’: U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd hosts meeting Conversation covered everything from public land sales to wolves June 25, 2025
Local News Medicaid cuts ‘cruel and unnecessary,’ La Plata County commissioner says Commissioners pass resolution opposing proposed restrictions to public health insurance program June 24, 2025
Local News Rep. Jeff Hurd’s footprint in Washington at six months Freshman representative has consistently voted with his party, given mixed messages on Trump’s policies June 24, 2025
Local News La Plata County GOP member to run against Rep. Jeff Hurd Scheppelman criticizes Republican congressman for looking down on party’s MAGA wing June 10, 2025
Regional News ‘It pisses me off’ – Colorado’s Congressional delegation waiting for answers on air traffic control outage Lawmakers agree its an unsafe situation that needs addressing May 22, 2025
Local News In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall April 23, 2025
Local News House passes bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote Plata County clerk concerned about implementation, disenfranchisement April 14, 2025
Local News U.S. Rep. Jeff Hurd signs onto bill attempting to rein in Trump’s authority on tariffs Freshman representative becomes second House Republican to challenge tariff legitimacy April 7, 2025