Politics

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Former U.S. Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell remembered as stalwart Colorado representative

April 13, 2026

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)…

April 13, 2026

Football, politics and protest: Super Bowl comes at a tinderbox moment in the US

Bad Bunny arrives at the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan…

February 4, 2026

Protesters rally against Trump at Farmington Museum

Indivisible San Juan plans to intensify their efforts

May 5, 2025

Trump DOJ seeks 20-year sentence for Colorado man accused of Tesla arson

U.S. attorney general called the incident part of ‘a wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties’

April 2, 2025

Authorities investigate damaging fire at New Mexico’s GOP headquarters

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — Federal authorities are investigating a fire early Sunday that damaged the entryway to the headquarters…

March 30, 2025

Trump returns to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions

‘From this moment on, America’s decline is over’

January 20, 2025

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

FILE – President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington.…

July 21, 2024

Biden wants to pass baton to Harris. Here’s how that might work

Unanswered questions about logistics, money and political fallout lie ahead

July 21, 2024

Sine die hard with a vengeance

Senate sends bill asking for $100M in wildfire relief and $3M for treatment to governor, then adjourns

July 19, 2024

House lawmakers introduce one bill at special session, bypassing crime agenda

Bill would fund assisted outpatient pilot programs, provide grants and loans for wildfire response

July 19, 2024

Trump supporters take part in ‘freedom ride’ in wake of rally shooting

About 35 people gathered at the Durango Mall on Sunday, head toward downtown

July 15, 2024

Fort Lewis College professors dig into nuances of media literacy

Instructors discuss how to detect misinformation, disinformation at Durango Public Library

February 24, 2024

Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces

Boebert apologizes again for the September incident, but her Republican rivals aren’t ready to let her off the hook

October 29, 2023

‘We stand with the victims’: The Navajo Nation has a sweeping new victim’s rights law

Navajo Victim’s rights Act of 2023 gives victims of violent assaults protection and support

October 9, 2023

Tribal-driven energy grant invites communities to choose

Collaborative $4 million tribal energy sovereignty grant defers decision-making to tribal colleges

October 2, 2023

Women workers could bear economic brunt as federal child care funding ends

New Mexico allocated $77 million for a program to fund raises for about 16,000 child care workers

October 2, 2023

Loggers ask lawmakers to help their industry to eliminate wildfire threats

State legislators blame U.S. Forest Service for poor land management

September 25, 2023

Despite 2020 reform, state agency denies legal duty to publish settlements

The General Services Department said delay was from a ‘clerical error’ but did not elaborate

September 22, 2023

How ethics, finance complaint filed against Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto will proceed

State agency hasn’t released information on complaint yet and might never, depending on investigation results

September 15, 2023

Could New Mexico ban Trump from the ballot?

A lawsuit in Colorado seeks to bar Trump from appearing on the ballot in future elections. New Mexico set a…

September 15, 2023

Federal judge backs pause on New Mexico public firearm restrictions with legal precedent

Plaintiffs fight for constitutional rights, while defense attorney says governor won’t back away from stance that gun violence is an…

September 14, 2023

Groups say New Mexico is failing on its climate goals

A pump jack is pictured near Aztec, NM. (Hannah Grover/NM Political Report) Two recent reports find that New Mexico is…

September 13, 2023

New Mexico AG grants limited authority to attorneys defending public health order

Federal judge to hear first arguments Wednesday afternoon; Governor calls for ‘immediate and swift action’ as others call for action…

September 13, 2023