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Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidates face off in first televised debate
Bennet, Weiser answer questions on jobs, water, affordability and Trump pushback
Elections
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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative
officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes
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Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors
Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election
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Colorado attorney general candidate vows to work against Trump’s ‘wrecking ball’
federal litigator says battle is between powerful and powerless
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La Plata County clerk warns SAVE Act could hinder voting access
Proposed legislation would require proof of citizenship, strict ID rules
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Elizabeth Philbrick to run for La Plata County commissioner
‘There's quite a bit of room for improvement available at all tiers of the government,’ she says
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Boulder District Attorney visits Durango as ICE tensions escalate
Statewide outreach central to Michael Dougherty’s bid for Colorado’s top prosecutor spot
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Colorado attorney general candidate Michael Dougherty talks ICE, constitutional rights
Residents raised questions about how to protest and how local law enforcement should respond to immigration operations
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Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum
Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’
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What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County
Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year
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A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County
wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations
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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election
Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open
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La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026
Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid
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Democratic state senator launches bid as ‘insurgent progressive’ to unseat Hickenlooper
Gonzales said ‘go-along-to-get-along, poll-tested incrementalist politics have not made Coloradans’ lives better’
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Griswold argues feds have no right to Colorado voter data
A voter drops off a ballot on Election Day, Nov. 4 in Denver’s Central Park neighborhood. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News) Colorado’s top election official said the state will not comply…
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Phil Weiser talks education plan in governor’s race
‘Colorado Blueprint’ addresses schooling, jobs and mental health
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Michael Bennet rolls out new education policy in race for governor
Candidate wants to expand apprenticeships, work experience opportunities
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La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election
participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains
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Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails
Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town
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Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase
thanks voters for putting their trust in the department
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Bayfield sales tax hike defeated
measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation
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Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire
Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County
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Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election
Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide
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Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day
Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations
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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns
Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character
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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots
anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night
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You had questions about La Plata County ballot measures. We dug up some answers
will decide host of tax hikes, school board candidates Nov. 4
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Durango school board candidate deletes blog before seeking election
Stegner wrote extensively about DEI and flag policies before scrubbing website
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Durango school board candidates discuss flags, funding and politics at forum
of Women Voters held event last weekend at VFW
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Four candidates seek three open seats on Bayfield school board
incumbents challenge two newcomers in at-large race