Local elections - The Durango Herald

What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

DATE: Jan 4, 2026 | CATEGORY: Local News

A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

From wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

DATE: Dec 31, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

DATE: Dec 19, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

DATE: Dec 15, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election

Voter participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains

DATE: Nov 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

La Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

DFPD thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

Ballot measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election

Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day

Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations

DATE: Nov 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character

DATE: Nov 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

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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

About a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday

The Durango Herald’s year in photos 2025

Photos: Chapman Hill fires up the snow guns

Photos: Wreaths Across America at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango

Photos: Durango High School girls basketball plays Piedra Vista High SchoolPanthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Panthers left Durango with 37-29 win on Tuesday night

Photos: Noel Night in downtown Durango

Photos and video: Singing with Santa