Election

Local News

Young voters in Durango motivated by slew of issues and ‘sense of urgency’

College political science club encouraging engagement in local government

February 25, 2024

Regional News

None of the above? Some Colorado Democrats eye ‘noncommitted’ option

Concerns about Biden’s age and handling of war in Gaza prompt hope for alternative at national convention

February 19, 2024

Local News

La Plata County voters to receive presidential primary ballots this week

Colorado’s presidential primary to be held March 5

February 12, 2024

Local News

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

January 19, 2024

Local News

Giving voters an option, Vivian Smotherman enters Senate District 6 race

Candidate says she would bring diverse experience to seat held by Sen. Cleave Simpson

January 18, 2024

Local News

Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner

Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced

January 17, 2024

Local News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan.…

January 11, 2024

Local News

Rep. Boebert heads to District 4 peddling a familiar pitch

“I’m doing everything that I can for the conservative movement to remain a strong voice in Washington, D.C.,” she said…

January 5, 2024

Local News

La Plata County Republican Party Chair Shelli Shaw refuses to certify November election results

Groundless election conspiracies are still abundant in 2023

December 1, 2023

Regional News

Kent Thiry’s proposal to overhaul Colorado’s election system has Democrats and Republicans skeptical

opposition runs the gamut, from concerns about unfairness to people with disabilities to questions about how the change would benefit…

November 30, 2023

Local News

Molly Orendorff declared winner in Bayfield school board race

Newcomer beat out incumbent by just 24 votes

November 10, 2023

Local News

Two winners named in Bayfield school board election; a third remains too close to call

candidates were running for three open seats

November 8, 2023

Local News

Two incumbents and newcomer win seats on Ignacio school board

was called late Tuesday night

November 8, 2023

Local News

Late surge of voters boosts turnout in Southwest Colorado

44% of all ballots cast showed up on Election Day in La Plata County

November 8, 2023

Local News

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

November 8, 2023

Local News

Newcomer leads Ignacio school board election

Melton takes highest percentage of votes entering final tally

November 8, 2023

Local News

Bayfield voters reject sales tax increase

1% increase would have funded town parks; mayor ‘not surprised’ at the outcome

November 8, 2023

Local News

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

to ‘roll up the sleeves and get to work,’ county commissioner says

November 8, 2023

Regional News

Colorado Secretary of State says voter turnout could exceed 2019, 2021 numbers

Griswold said variables such as particular ballot issues (i.e., Prop HH) may resonate with voters and can dictate turnout

November 7, 2023

Local News

What to expect in Colorado’s ballot measure election

Don’t look for results until the polls close, state secretary says

November 7, 2023

Regional News

Colorado secretary of state’s robocall reminding millions of voters to cast their ballots cost $50,000

call comes after Jena Griswold faced criticism last year when her office spent more than $1 million to run a…

November 4, 2023

Local News

La Plata County Treasurer Moni Grushkin sworn in

Outgoing Treasurer Allison Aichele gave notice of resignation in July

November 4, 2023

Local News

For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle

Hurd and Russ Andrews pitch themselves as moderate options

October 30, 2023

Local News

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