Politics - The Durango Herald

State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

District 6 encompasses 14 counties in Southwest Colorado

DATE: Jul 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Demon’ email from Colorado GOP ‘narrow-minded,’ LGBTQ Republicans say

Email from Dave Williams-led state party attacked LGBTQ community as ‘groomers’

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Secretary won’t say whether Trump can access Colorado ballot

Calls mount for states to bar former president from presidential ballot on 14th Amendment grounds

DATE: Jul 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Nonprofit calls for shift from political extremism

Interest meeting held with La Plata County residents about grassroots effort called ‘Restore the Balance’

DATE: Jun 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

DATE: Jun 10, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

First lady Jill Biden makes Denver stop to discuss education and the workforce

Tour will cover administration’s economic policies

DATE: Apr 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Back Off Our Benefits’ campaign travels through Durango

Progressive movement attempts to preserve federal programs through cross-country tour

DATE: Apr 3, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dave Williams elected to lead battered Colorado GOP for next two years

Williams succeeds Kristi Burton Brown, who was state party chairwoman for two years

DATE: Mar 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

‘Boy Meets World’ star Ben Savage enters U.S. House race

LOS ANGELES – Actor Ben Savage, who starred as a child in the ABC teen sitcom “Boy Meets World,” is running for a U.S. House seat in California, marking his latest attempt to make the jump f...

DATE: Mar 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

State officials: Affordable housing a perplexing problem

Pricey studio apartments are not a viable solution to blue collar workers, Colorado representative says at forum

DATE: Mar 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

GOP ‘election integrity’ bill backed by conspiracy theorists defeated by Colorado Democrats

House Bill 23-1170 would required elections officials to count votes using a ‘distributed ledger’

DATE: Feb 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Adam Frisch will run again to unseat Lauren Boebert in 2024

Race is likely to be one of nation’s most closely watched 2024 congressional contests

DATE: Feb 14, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening