Politics - The Durango Herald

Colorado cities can’t force developers to build affordable housing

Democratic lawmakers want to change that

DATE: Mar 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

N.M. Rep. Deb Haaland confirmed as Interior secretary

First Native American to hold a Cabinet position

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: New Mexico

Gregg Smith ends bid to unseat Republican Lauren Boebert

Democrat feels there are qualified progressive candidates

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sen. Bennet to lead two subcommittees

Colorado Democrat previously was ranking member of both

DATE: Mar 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Polis: All Coloradans will have access to vaccine by mid-April

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis said Friday that Colorado will move into its next phase of coronavirus vaccine distribution on March 19 – two days ahead of schedule – and that he expects the gener...

DATE: Mar 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Behind-the-scenes: Gov. Polis’ ups and downs managing Colorado’s COVID crisis

‘Who would think losing 6,000 people could ever be a win instead of 8,000?’

DATE: Mar 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durangoan will help redraw U.S. House district lines

Some Republicans question unaffiliated status of Lori Schell

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Department of Defense to investigate Space Command headquarters relocation

The Inspector General’s Office of the U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday it will investigate the Trump administration’s decision to relocate the U.S. Space Command headquarters from...

DATE: Feb 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Jared Polis seeks a big, fast coronavirus stimulus package

State lawmakers worry about details

DATE: Feb 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

An expert panel advises Colorado’s governor on coronavirus

But the group often appears left out of big decisions

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Census data for redistricting expected after maps are due

Friday’s announcement is a worst-case scenario for Colorado’s new independent redistricting commissions

DATE: Feb 15, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republicans: Time to trim governor’s emergency powers

GOP pushing measures to give the Legislature more checks on the governor’s emergency powers

DATE: Feb 14, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: DHS girls soccer advancesDemons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

Demons defeat Riverdale Ridge 1-0 in the second round of playoffs

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon