Election - The Durango Herald

Susana Martinez leads New Mexico governor’s race

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Republican Gov. Susana Martinez opened up an early lead Tuesday over Democratic challenger Gary King in New Mexico’s race for governor. The first-term incumben...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Exit poll: Party leaders a drag on both sides

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican and Democratic candidates alike had to overcome voters’ displeasure with their party leaders Tuesday as glum Americans expressed little faith that either side co...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Biden: Democrats lose seats, hold Senate majority

WASHINGTON – Vice President Joe Biden predicted Tuesday that Democrats will lose seats in the Senate but retain a 52-48 majority. Biden said in a radio interview that he foresees ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

GOP retains control of House, expands majority

WASHINGTON – Republicans claimed a commanding majority in the House on Tuesday, pushing their dominance to near-historic levels as they dispatched the last white Democrats in the South and m...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Republicans capture control of Congress

WASHINGTON – Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House Tuesday night in elections certain to comp...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Discontented voters hand Senate to Republicans

WASHINGTON – Rising discontent with President Barack Obama produced a Republican-controlled Senate on Tuesday that will join the House in confronting the White House on energy, the environme...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Obama: Dems Senate challenge worst since 1950s

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama compared the political landscape for the midterm election Tuesday to the 1958 elections during the presidency of Republican Dwight Eisenhower when his par...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Voters holding their noses, hoping for change

Coast to coast, voters cast ballots with an audible harrumph on Tuesday – many of them unhappy with their choices and doubtful things will get better no matter who wins. There’s E...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Midterm elections carry high stakes for economy

Debt-fight truce may come to an end

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Business

Oregon, DC voters OK use of pot

NEW YORK – Voters in Oregon and the District of Columbia approved ballot measures Tuesday allowing the use of marijuana by adults, elating legalization activists who hope to extend their win...

DATE: Nov 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Four ballot issues stir the pot

It’s not just a race for elected offices. Four ballot issues – two propositions and two state constitutional amendments – had emotions running high. As of 9:30 p.m., La Plata Coun...

DATE: Nov 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

New GOP-run Senate faces same gridlock

© 2014, The Washington Post WASHINGTON – Now that power has changed hands in the Senate, there are two scenarios for what is likely to get done in Washington over the next couple ...

DATE: Nov 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening