Politics - The Durango Herald

Silverton resident takes town trustee to task over Pledge of Allegiance

Sheriff: Resident came close to charges of harassment, menacing

DATE: Apr 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Should Colorado counties be allowed to elect commissioners by district?

Lachelt worries it would pit officeholders against each other

DATE: Apr 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Electoral College reps told to follow popular vote

DENVER – Colorado electors in the Electoral College must cast ballots for the winner of the state’s popular vote, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a case filed by three dissident electors wh...

DATE: Apr 10, 2018 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Forest Lakes election heats up

Challengers vying for board take on old guard in subdivision north of Bayfield

DATE: Apr 5, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Paul Jones of Gunnison wants to be voice for rural residents

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis to correct Congressional Record

Congressman incorrectly claimed constituents on House floor

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican Assembly nominates candidates in Dolores

Incumbents Catlin and Coram easily make primary ballot

DATE: Apr 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Supporters of La Plata County commissioner’s recall fall 1,105 signatures shy of their mark

But they will have 15 days to collect more

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis incorrectly claims constituents on House floor

Congressman said in-laws contacted him about man facing deportation

DATE: Mar 30, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Conservation Colorado spends thousands to fight La Plata County commissioner’s recall

Conservation Colorado this month donated $20,110 to United Against the Recall, a group it formed to fight the recall of La Plata County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt. Campaign finance...

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado recall laws liberal but challenging

No official fraud or misconduct is required to remove elected leaders

DATE: Mar 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Longtime La Plata County rancher announces bid for Congress

Mary Malarsie says Tipton is too strict in adherence to GOP playbook

DATE: Mar 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News