Local News
Montezuma County Patriots rally in Cortez to condemn election results
Trump supporters echo president’s claims of fraud
Elections
Local News
Southern Ute Tribal Council sees turnover during 2020 elections
Melvin Baker takes position as chairman
Local News
Is La Plata County reliably blue?
Question remains: Are wins for Democrats sustainable in long term?
Local News
Southern Ute Indian Tribe to hold run-off elections
New candidates take lead over incumbents
Local News
Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner
Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes
Local News
Marsha Porter-Norton increases lead for La Plata County commissioner seat
Clerk says race remains too close to call
Local News
Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections
Tax increase to provide needed funding
Nation & World
‘This isn’t over!’: Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat
From Atlanta and Tallahassee to Austin, Bismarck, Boise and Phoenix, crowds ranging in size from a few dozen to a few thousand — some of them openly carrying guns —…
Local News
Colorado’s 11 ballot measures ended up being a split verdict
Fiscal conservatives grabbed wins, but liberal-leaning measures also made it
Regional News
Colorado turnout ranks in top 5 nationwide
Both major parties and unaffiliated voters cast ballots at record-high rates
Local News
What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?
126 votes separate Jack Turner, Marsha Porter-Norton
Local News
3 numbers that explain Lauren Boebert’s victory in 3rd Congressional District
Democrats failed to secure big win in Pueblo County
Local News
New Mexico elects new U.S. senator, House representative
State reports record voter turnout
Local News
Marsha Porter-Norton, Jack Turner race too close to call
Winner will be decided after ‘curing process,’ county clerk says
Local News
Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3
Both candidates touted ability to represent rural residents
Local News
Top prosecutor in San Juan, Archuleta and La Plata counties to serve four more years
Christian Champagne ran unopposed in general election
Local News
Barbara McLachlan wins state House race
Democratic candidate focused on economic recovery during pandemic
Local News
$90 million in new bonds OK’d for Durango schools
Ballot Issue 4A favored by 72% of voters in early voting
Local News
Forest Lakes says ‘yes’ to new district office
Ballot measure includes 25-year, $370,000 loan for new office building
Local News
Voters say ‘yes’ to Los Pinos Fire tax increase
Revenue to pay for EMS, volunteer program and equipment purchases
Local News
Colorado voters weigh in on 11 ballot issues
Early tallies show support for family leave, repeal of Gallagher Amendment
Local News
Local judges will continue to serve after voters say ‘Yes’
Carlson and Norvell will retain positions as district judges
Local News
Lauren Boebert holds lead over Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush
Pueblo likely to be deciding factor in race
Local News
Voter turnout hits 82% in La Plata County
Election Day goes off without a hitch, even as emotions run high
Local News
How The Durango Herald plans to cover the 2020 election
Our goal is to provide news you can trust
Local News
BLOG: Election officials report steady ‘trickle’ of last-minute voters
Durango man cited for impeding Trump caravan, Indivisible worries about a coup, woman casts first ballot as U.S. citizen
Local News
Drop box at Fort Lewis College aims to increase voter turnout
Voter center will be active Monday and Tuesday on campus
Local News
The Herald will not host an open house on election night this year
A large gathering would exceed governor’s order
Local News
Southwest Colorado election officials give vote of confidence in election security
Measures built into process help prevent widespread voter fraud