Local News
Dolores votes in five candidates, mayor
Lopez unopposed as mayor; Ince, 23, edges out Mueller in a tight race of write-ins
Elections
Nation & World
Trump and Cruz making final pitches to Wisconsin voters
After Tuesday, there’s a two-week lull before the next important voting, in New York. Trump is facing pressure on multiple fronts following a difficult week marked by his controversial comments,…
Regional News
The growing clout of the Hispanic vote
Latinos make up 21 percent of the West’s electorate, and Election-Day turnout is on the rise
Nation & World
Trump calls on Kasich to quit race: ‘He’s taking my votes’
Republican presidential candidate Ohio Gov. John Kasich speaks during his town hall talk Saturday at the Armory in Janesville, Wis.Angela Major/The Janesville Gazette via AP Working to recover his edge…
Nation & World
Kasich offers idea to save Social Security
Trump, Cruz battle for Wisconsin delegates
Nation & World
Clinton’s frustration grows as primary race drags on
Candidate expected race to be over by now
Nation & World
Trump’s abortion flub shows risks of ‘winging it’ on policy
Mike Morrill takes a selfie with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a rally Wednesday at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton, Wis.William Glasheen/The Post-Crescent via AP “What should…
Local News
New mayor in love with Dolores
Lopez He responded to a questionnaire about his plans. Why did you run for town mayor? I love this small town. I want to be able to give back to…
Nation & World
Trump, Ryan increasingly at odds over future of the GOP
Those goals put Trump and Ryan increasingly at odds over both tone and substance as the businessman barrels toward the GOP presidential nomination. While Ryan is appealing for political civility…
Nation & World
Sanders wins 3 states; Clinton retains big delegate lead
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a campaign stop Saturday in Madison, Wis.Andy Manis/Associated Press While results in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii barely dented Hillary Clinton’s significant delegate…
Nation & World
Sanders wins primary caucuses in Alaska and Washington
The Vermont senator was trying to build his enduring support among liberal activists into a three-state sweep that could help him narrow a gap of 300 delegates won in primaries…
Nation & World
The Republican Party had the worst week in Washington
Even Speaker Ryan can’t put a positive spin on presidential race
Local News
Lyle McKnight announces bid for La Plata County commissioner
Candidate aims to curtail spending and oppose tax hikes
Nation & World
Trump demands GOP embrace him as Dems unleash new attacks
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump enters the ballroom during a tour of the Old Post Office Pavilion, soon to be a Trump International Hotel on Monday in Washington.Alex Brandon/Associated Press…
Nation & World
Trump and Cruz tap their inner fishermen to reel in voting bloc
Leonard Romero, left, speaks with Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz at Fresh Start Church on Sunday in Peoria, Ariz.Courtney Pedroza/The Arizona Republic via AP “He’s not the typical picture of…
Nation & World
Anti-Trump protesters block traffic in Arizona, march in New York
Rally in Fountain Hills goes on as scheduled
Nation & World
Trump’s grammar in speeches ‘just below 6th grade level,’ study finds
George W. Bush’s speeches were at a 5th-grade level
Nation & World
Clinton defeats Sanders in Florida, Ohio and North Carolina
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton attends a rally Tuesday in West Palm Beach, Fla. Clinton won Florida, Ohio and North Carolina Tuesday, with close contests in Illinois and Missouri.Lynne Sladky/Associated…
Nation & World
Trump tops Rubio in Florida, falls to Kasich in Ohio
Senator from Florida drops out of race
Local News
County Republicans support commissioner candidates
Presidential politics enters local fray
Nation & World
2016 race barrels toward potentially decisive primary day
The biggest prizes are Florida and Ohio, states with a long history of making or breaking White House aspirations. Missouri, Illinois and North Carolina also offer a crucial cache of…
Nation & World
GOP Convention: Stock up on popcorn this could get interesting
Election wonks hungry for thrills of potential floor fight at gathering
Nation & World
GOP hopeful Donald Trump stands by his campaign rhetoric
“We’re not provoking. We want peace. … We don’t want trouble,” he told a large crowd Sunday in Bloomington, Illinois. Protests sparingly interrupted his remarks, less than 48 hours after…
Local News
Champagne, Lammons to face off in Democratic primary for 6th District DA
La Plata County Dems select delegates for Sanders, Clinton
Nation & World
Obama’s brutal assessment of the rise of Trump
President says GOP sowed seeds years ago
Local News
Kayla Patterson to vie for La Plata County commissioner
Westendorff’s District 3 seat challenged
Nation & World
Who’s an outsider? GOP establishment fears loss of standing
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump signs a campaign button during a rally in Concord, N.C., on Monday.Gerry Broome/Associated Press Now, with Donald Trump and Ted Cruz rising to the top…
Local News
DA candidates look to county assemblies for answers
Caucus process draws fire from both Lammons and Champagne