Politics - The Durango Herald

Colorado’s having a congressional vacancy election. How does that work?

Ronald Reagan was president and Michael Jackson’s song “Billie Jean” was at the top of the charts the last time Colorado held a special election for a vacant Congressional seat. The year was...

DATE: Mar 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango City Council adopts resolution limiting discussion

Councilors vote 3-1 to limit public comments at meetings to city business

DATE: Mar 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lauren Boebert won’t pursue special election nomination to replace Ken Buck after his abrupt resignation

Boebert is still running, however, in the Republican primary to be the GOP nominee for the November election in the 4th Congressional District

DATE: Mar 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

City of Durango contacts federal representatives for potential forum on Israel-Hamas war

Coalition says gesture would be more effective with official support on issue from councilors

DATE: Mar 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Rep. Ken Buck to leave office early

Republican Congressman Ken Buck is leaving office early. He made the announcement via email Tuesday. “It has been an honor to serve the people of Colorado's 4th District in Congress for the ...

DATE: Mar 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Small attendance but big ideas at La Plata County Republican caucus in Durango

Local candidate vying for Lauren Boebert’s seat in CD3 speaks at VFW Post 4031

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Effort to limit comments at Durango City Council meetings met with resistance

‘Do you think these people won’t vote you out?’ asks Palestinian Solidarity Coalition member

DATE: Mar 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango City Council considers resolution to keep public discourse at meetings on-topic

Hate speech, requests for Israel-Hamas cease-fire prompt proposal for formal policy

DATE: Mar 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Will votes for Trump count in Colorado’s upcoming presidential primary?

Fremont County Clerk Justin Grantham says he has been asked “every day” whether a vote for GOP candidate Donald Trump will be counted on Super Tuesday. “We are in a limbo situation where we ...

DATE: Mar 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s medical aid-in-dying residency requirement won’t be lifted

Senate BIll 68 was also changed to shrink the waiting period for people seeking medical aid in dying to seven days from 15. As introduced, the legislation would have reduced the waiting period to 48 hours

DATE: Mar 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News