Local elections - The Durango Herald

Parnell, Turner win in close race for Bayfield school board

Candidate who came up short says she wanted to put her concerns in front of voters

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Brunson, Baker, Bulwan elected to Ignacio school board

Candidate said district faces more challenges with COVID-19 pandemic

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Voters tap Brown, Petersen and Parmenter to lead Durango School District

Campaign touched on themes of COVID-19 policies, critical race theory, separation of church and state

DATE: Nov 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Top election official in La Plata County explains what happens to ballots after they are dropped off

Several layers of judges oversee process, from transporting ballots to verifying signatures

DATE: Oct 31, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

What you need to know heading into Tuesday’s election

Candidates make final push, drop-off boxes are awaiting, voter turnout hits 24%

DATE: Oct 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lawsuit says Durango school board member held onto seat months after moving out of district

Four plaintiffs accuse 9-R board of being complicit and denying voters an election

DATE: Oct 28, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Durango school board candidate gives sermon mentioning ‘separation of church and state,’ or lack thereof

Richard ‘Dean’ Hill also says children come with owner’s manual: The Bible

DATE: Oct 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield school board candidates call for accountability, more communication

Topics include teacher shortage, budget shortfall and serving students with special needs

DATE: Oct 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

State policy experts discuss Colorado ballot issues

Groups explain this year’s amendment and two propositions

DATE: Oct 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ignacio school board candidates asked about hot-button issues, how to improve academics

Three candidates are competing for two open seats; a fourth person is uncontested

DATE: Oct 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton voters reject recall efforts, prohibit OHVs in town

Mayor Shane Fuhrman and two trustees retain their seats

DATE: Oct 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton OHV, recall election results expected Wednesday

Electors deciding whether to recall mayor, two board members

DATE: Oct 12, 2021 | CATEGORY:

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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