Local elections - The Durango Herald

Democrats outperform Republicans in La Plata County

Buried underneath the wave of Republican victories that swept Colorado and the nation Tuesday night, La Plata County voters went blue in the biggest races, suggesting the area’s tilt toward ...

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ballots still being counted in Gunnison, but Brown’s up 292 votes

Race tight with votes to be counted

DATE: Nov 5, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Morrissey defeats Lieb for county treasurer

Democrat’s aggressive campaign pays off

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guaranteed victories for unopposed

Four candidates on this year’s ballot coasted through the election with guaranteed wins. Running unopposed, all they had to do was wait for the official word Tuesday night. Sen. E...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bayfield residents reject tax hike

Bayfield voters narrowly rejected a ballot issue that would have boosted the town’s sales tax to 3 percent from 2 percent, according to final unofficial ballot returns. The numbe...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tipton defeats Tapia

Republican U.S. Rep. Scott Tipton easily defeated Democratic challenger Abel Tapia Tuesday. Tipton received 58.8 percent or 152,415 votes, while Tapia won 35 percent or 90,873 vo...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Blake garners slim lead

Blake, Roebuck separated by only 144 votes

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Carlson, Minot retained as district, county judges

Both freshman 6th Judicial District Judge Suzanne F. Carlson and veteran La Plata County Judge Martha Tinsley Minot retained their seats in Tuesday’s election. In the final report...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Jann Smith elected as county coroner

Janis “Jann” Smith won the La Plata County coroner’s race, a position she has held for two years after being appointed by La Plata County commissioners when Dr. Carol Huser stepped down. ...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smith wins sheriff’s race

Dem focused race on the future

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gardner helps GOP, unseats incumbent Udall

DENVER – U.S. Rep. Cory Gardner defeated incumbent Democrat Mark Udall on Tuesday night in one of the closest-watched races in the nation. Results from the secretary of state’s o...

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Guv race too close to call

Boulder, Denver yet to report

DATE: Nov 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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...