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State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

Republican state senators have selected Sen. Cleave Simpson of Alamosa to replace former Sen. Paul Lundeen as their new Minority Leader. Lundeen resigned his office earlier this week to take...

DATE: Jun 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County GOP member to run against Rep. Jeff Hurd

Hope Scheppelman criticizes Republican congressman for looking down on party’s MAGA wing

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress

DATE: Apr 18, 2025 | CATEGORY: Regional News

New chairs of La Plata County political parties chart courses after 2024

Teal Lehto, a Democrat, and Vanessa Ruggles, a Republican, took the helm of their respective parties in February

DATE: Mar 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Republican leaders try to clinch power with bylaw amendments

Proposed changes are ‘detrimental to democracy,’ La Plata County Republican says

DATE: Jan 7, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

Email says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

DATE: Dec 29, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Democrat Matt Salka won reelection – but not among voters in his district

Republicans in La Plata County want to change the way commissioners are elected

DATE: Dec 3, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County GOP ties teacher’s alleged sex crimes to schools’ DEI efforts

Durango school district urges conversations rather than sensationalized claims

DATE: Nov 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What do Tuesday’s election results say about voters in La Plata County?

Democratic candidates in big-ticket races performed better than those locally

DATE: Nov 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango-area Republicans take to road to show support for party

Illegal immigration, economy big issues for right wing voters in November election

DATE: Oct 12, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Judge invalidates vote to remove Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams

Ruling all but guarantees he will retain his position through the November election

DATE: Sep 27, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

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Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

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.