Politics - The Durango Herald

Colorado politics: Top story in 2020 – and what to expect in 2021

Pandemic dominated headlines, but U.S. Senate race also ranked high on list

DATE: Jan 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Top That co-owner charged on suspicion of intimidation, police say

Ryan Bartholomew says he has been harassed for weeks

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Is La Plata County reliably blue?

Question remains: Are wins for Democrats sustainable in long term?

DATE: Dec 6, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

How the Cardboard Cory protest in Colorado helped Democrats defeat Gardner

Activists shaped the political conversation in creating iconic advocacy campaign

DATE: Nov 29, 2020 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Would a Biden administration help people living in church sanctuary?

Mancos immigrant ‘cautiously optimistic’ new administration will bring reform

DATE: Nov 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango school board member resigns

Shere Byrd’s seat likely will be filled in January

DATE: Nov 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

For Montezuma County Patriots, the presidential race isn’t over

Saturday Freedom Rides continue on Main Street

DATE: Nov 16, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘This isn’t over!’: Trump supporters refuse to accept defeat

Chanting “This isn’t over!” and “Stop the steal,” supporters of President Donald Trump protested at state capitols across the country Saturday, refusing to accept defeat and echoing Trump’s ...

DATE: Nov 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Biden wins White House, vowing new direction for divided U.S.

WASHINGTON – Democrat Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump to become the 46th president of the United States on Saturday, positioning himself to lead a nation gripped by the historic pa...

DATE: Nov 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

A new voter turnout record in La Plata County?

Deluge of ballots has county clerk estimating participation at 80%

DATE: Oct 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives founder speaks in Dolores

Montezuma County Republicans fundraiser hosts Boebert, Buck and Stevenson

DATE: Oct 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrats rally the vote at Buckley Park

Party’s ‘Soul of the Nation’ bus tour kicks off in Durango

DATE: Oct 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday