Politics - The Durango Herald

State Senate rejects limits on private land seizures

DENVER – A bipartisan group of Colorado senators rejected a proposal Tuesday to limit government seizures of private land for open space. The bill would have prevented counties fr...

DATE: Feb 17, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Silverton trustee beats recall

Bitter political divide likely to linger through spring

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dick White outlines campaign promises

Durango City Councilor wants to tackle sustainability issues

DATE: Feb 10, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

No small-town harmony for Silverton

Bar comments escalate to bitter recall fight

DATE: Feb 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colo. Capitol bickering returns

Bipartisanship quickly fades

DATE: Jan 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Dick White to seek City Council re-election

Informal announcement made on social media

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lew slams door on efforts to lower top individual tax rate

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew dismissed efforts in Congress to overhaul the nation’s tax laws by lowering the top income tax rate paid by individuals, saying Wednesday that Democ...

DATE: Jan 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Political questions swirl around theater shooting prosecutor

George Brauchler touted as future GOP gubernatorial, senatorial candidate

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Sen. Bennet explains wind-energy tax credit

Best scenario would include support for renewables

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Obama gears up to pitch tax plan

‘Middle-class economics’ theme of annual speech

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Romney, Clinton offer signs 2016 will be about economy

CORONADO, Calif. – Not yet in the presidential race, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mitt Romney already are previewing the likely focus of the 2016 campaign, a competition over who’s better able...

DATE: Jan 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Nation & World

Southwest Colorado Republicans react to Hickenlooper’s remarks

DENVER – “Better late than never” is how Southwest Colorado Republicans described their Democratic governor’s State of the State address Thursday. During remarks before a joint se...

DATE: Jan 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local 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