Politics - The Durango Herald

Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Paul Jones of Gunnison wants to be voice for rural residents

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis to correct Congressional Record

Congressman incorrectly claimed constituents on House floor

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican Assembly nominates candidates in Dolores

Incumbents Catlin and Coram easily make primary ballot

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall fall 1,105 signatures shy of their mark

But they will have 15 days to collect more

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis incorrectly claims constituents on House floor

Congressman said in-laws contacted him about man facing deportation

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conservation Colorado spends thousands to fight La Plata County commissioner’s recall

Conservation Colorado this month donated $20,110 to United Against the Recall, a group it formed to fight the recall of La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt. Campaign finance...

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado recall laws liberal but challenging

No official fraud or misconduct is required to remove elected leaders

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime La Plata County rancher announces bid for Congress

Mary Malarsie says Tipton is too strict in adherence to GOP playbook

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Republicans find treasurer nominee in Wells Fargo banker Colton Black

La Plata County Republicans hold county assembly

DATE: Mar 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

A guide to La Plata County caucuses

Land-use code, recall concerns, Tipton’s seat may boost attendance at Tuesday’s meetings

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Campaign finance reports filed in Gwen Lachelt recall effort

Recall supporters say county commissioner backed by California billionaire; Lachelt denies accusation

DATE: Feb 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grass-roots group forms to change La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

LaPlata Liberty Coalition aims to make county ‘get it right’

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon