District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

Appointment process began weeks before La Plata County commissioner formally resigned

Church announced resignation June 21; possible replacements were already teed up

July 1, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

La Plata County Commissioner Clyde Church resigns

Vacancy committee to meet July 1 to appoint replacement

June 23, 2025 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County commissioners approve new districts

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

La Plata County commissioners approve new districts

Changes do not affect representation or voting, only candidate eligibility

June 13, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County seeks comment on new commissioner districts

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

La Plata County seeks comment on new commissioner districts

drafts include small changes to districts 1 and 3

April 19, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?

Democratic Party

What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?

Political science professor says threats to democracy and abortion rights activated new electors

November 12, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Clyde Church secures another term as La Plata County commissioner

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

Clyde Church secures another term as La Plata County commissioner

Blake came close to victory while Jack Turner had a disappointing night

November 9, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

La Plata County commissioner candidates make final push before Election Day

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

La Plata County commissioner candidates make final push before Election Day

a three-way race involving an incumbent, former seat-holder and two-time candidate, nobody knows who will win

November 4, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner

Campaign finance

Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner

Turner came in second and Clyde Church was last in most recent reporting period

October 20, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Candidate races expected to drive higher voter turnout this year in La Plata County

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

Candidate races expected to drive higher voter turnout this year in La Plata County

Hot-button issues include rising inflation, property taxes and abortion rights

October 14, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner seeks to decrease regulations

District 1 County Commissioner Bobby Lieb

Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner seeks to decrease regulations

Blake sees unfinished business from previous term

October 11, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Unaffiliated candidate Jack Turner a wildcard in La Plata County commissioner race

Democratic Party

Unaffiliated candidate Jack Turner a wildcard in La Plata County commissioner race

independent candidate pull more votes from Democratic or Republican voters?

July 15, 2022 • Aedan Hannon — Herald Staff Writer

Primary election ballots to be mailed Monday in La Plata County

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Primary election ballots to be mailed Monday in La Plata County

Official predicts high voter turnout thanks to state and congressional races

June 2, 2022 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer