Politics - The Durango Herald

Councilor Bosmans shows interest in second term ahead of Durango elections

Five residents, including two serving councilors, seek candidacy in City Council race

DATE: Jan 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado senators worry about sweeping effects of new immigration bill

Laken Riley Act clears key Senate vote, heads to final vote Monday

DATE: Jan 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition gathering begins for Durango City Council elections

Four residents have already completed candidate affidavits

DATE: Jan 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis touts independence from DC ‘disorder’ in State of the State

Colorado governor addresses joint session as General Assembly begins 2025 lawmaking season

DATE: Jan 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor walks tightrope in approaching Trump

Polis resorts to one of his go-to refrains: ‘We can get good ideas from the left and the right’

DATE: Jan 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

On opening day of Colorado Legislature, some Republicans refuse to approve election results

Two Colorado Springs representatives led effort, echoing movement that began in 2020

DATE: Jan 9, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Republican leaders try to clinch power with bylaw amendments

Proposed changes are ‘detrimental to democracy,’ La Plata County Republican says

DATE: Jan 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

AG Phil Weiser is first big name to declare for 2026 Colorado governor’s race

State’s top elected lawyer announced a big resolution: he’s running

DATE: Jan 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango locks in legislative agenda ahead of new year

City is watching Colorado Legislature on a number of issues

DATE: Dec 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

With budget cuts looming, Colorado governor and lawmakers are far apart on fix

Cutting close to 700 million dollars out of next year's state budget means tough choices for Colorado lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session that begins in January. Gov. Jared Polis p...

DATE: Dec 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County considers scrapping 30-year jail agreement with Durango

City attorney says move would be a ‘disservice’ to community

DATE: Nov 22, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

How will Donald Trump’s presidency affect abortion rights in Colorado?

During the presidential campaign, Trump said he would veto a national abortion ban from Congress because the issue was sent back to the states when Roe v. Wade was overturned

DATE: Nov 16, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News