Politics - The Durango Herald

Cary Kennedy, candidate for governor, visits Durango

Democrat wants reform of constitutional limits on growth of state revenue

DATE: Sep 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump, top Democrats agree to work on deal to save ‘dreamers’ from deportation

WASHINGTON – Democratic leaders announced late Wednesday that they agreed with President Donald Trump to pursue a legislative deal that would protect hundreds of thousands of young undocumen...

DATE: Sep 14, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Pete Domenici, former GOP senator from N.M., has died

ALBUQUERQUE – Former New Mexico Sen. Pete V. Domenici, a Republican who became a power broker in the Senate for his work on the federal budget and energy policy over more than 30 years, died...

DATE: Sep 13, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango couple donates books to educate the public on health care

The Healing of America available at Maria’s Bookshop

DATE: Sep 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado won’t charge elector who wouldn’t vote for Clinton

Colorado’s top prosecutor won’t prosecute an elector who refused to vote for Hillary Clinton even though state law required him to. Attorney General Cynthia Coffman on Monday anno...

DATE: Aug 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Gubernatorial candidate outlines vision for renewable energy, inclusive economy

Democrat Jared Polis brings business, congressional experience to race

DATE: Aug 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Kid Rock hints at potential U.S. Senate run in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. – Kid Rock for U.S. Senate? The musician from suburban Detroit is teasing his potential 2018 candidacy, though it is news to Michigan Republicans. Kid Ro...

DATE: Jul 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Music

No retirement talk from Dianne Feinstein

Calif.lawmaker oldest senator

DATE: Jun 18, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis announces run for Colorado governor

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Jared Polis is joining a crowded field in the race for Colorado governor. The Democrat from Boulder said Sunday that he wants to see the state use 100 percent r...

DATE: Jun 12, 2017 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lawmakers weigh in on FBI investigation

Tipton, Gardner, Bennet offer differing views on Comey testimony

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump dodges tapes question, denies seeking Comey ‘loyalty’

WASHINGTON – Punching back a day after his fired FBI director’s damaging testimony, President Donald Trump accused James Comey of lying to Congress and said he was “100 percent” willing to t...

DATE: Jun 10, 2017 | CATEGORY: Nation & World