Election - The Durango Herald

Libertarian Gary Johnson launches presidential bid

SANTA FE, N.M. – Libertarian politician Gary Johnson announced Wednesday that he’ll run for president a second time on promises of reining in the federal government, and with the hope of deb...

DATE: Jan 6, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Last day to register for caucus

Jan. 4 is last day to affiliate with a party

DATE: Jan 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County eyes transition to new voting system

Part of effort to create statewide uniformity

DATE: Dec 31, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

More La Plata County voters stuck in the middle

Unaffiliated group is growing on county election rolls

DATE: Dec 29, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County Democrats woo voters ahead of caucus deadline

Strong grass-roots support for Sanders, money is behind Clinton

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump slams Bill Clinton for ‘terrible record of women abuse’

In his escalating attacks on Hillary Clinton this month, Donald Trump has made one thing clear: He’s not afraid to go, well, anywhere. He has attacked Clinton for lacking his leve...

DATE: Dec 28, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Year-end Review Congress GOP upheaval overshadows legislating

WASHINGTON – For Congress, 2015 was a year of ideological clashes, showdown votes and harsh words. And that was just among Republicans. It was the first year of Barack Obama’s two...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

In final year, Obama seeks to stave off lame-duck status

WASHINGTON – In June, during one of the best stretches of his presidency, Barack Obama strode through a West Wing hallway exclaiming, “Offense! Stay on offense!” It was a rally cr...

DATE: Dec 26, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Fracking foes unveil 11 proposed ballot initiatives

Ban included among items in election package

DATE: Dec 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado redistricting reform effort splits Democrats

Proposed ballot question being rewritten after concerns raised by minority voters

DATE: Dec 22, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sanders apologizes to Clinton, supporters for data breach

Three Democratic contenders for president face off

DATE: Dec 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Bernie Sanders launches Colorado presidential campaign effort

First office will open in Denver next week ahead of March 1 caucus

DATE: Dec 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

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.