Politics - The Durango Herald

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

La Plata County Republicans find treasurer nominee in Wells Fargo banker Colton Black

La Plata County Republicans hold county assembly

DATE: Mar 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

A guide to La Plata County caucuses

Land-use code, recall concerns, Tipton’s seat may boost attendance at Tuesday’s meetings

DATE: Mar 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Campaign finance reports filed in Gwen Lachelt recall effort

Recall supporters say county commissioner backed by California billionaire; Lachelt denies accusation

DATE: Feb 22, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Grass-roots group forms to change La Plata County’s draft land-use codes

LaPlata Liberty Coalition aims to make county ‘get it right’

DATE: Feb 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Americans for Prosperity pulls back campaign against La Plata County’s land-use code

Spokeswoman reiterates group not involved in recall effort against County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

DATE: Feb 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Petition to recall Gwen Lachelt OK’d setting off timetable to possible vote

La Plata County Clerk and Recorder Tiffany Parker approved the recall petition against county Commissioner Gwen Lachelt on Monday, which gives recall organizers until March 30 to submit 7,50...

DATE: Feb 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Recall effort against Gwen Lachelt faces questions for locating at VFW

Nonprofit involvement in political activity is a gray area

DATE: Feb 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday