Election

Colorado GOP requires presidential candidates pay up to $40,000 to appear on the state’s 2024 primary ballot

Democratic and Republican parties in other states also force presidential candidates to pony up to appear on their primary ballots,…

October 25, 2023

Regional News

Colorado counties take steps to safeguard elections processes in the face of misinformation and threats

Ballot tabulator Becky Brandl readies ballots to go through a scanner and tabulation machine to count votes at the Jefferson…

October 23, 2023

Local News

Bayfield asks voters for 1-cent sales tax increase

Question goes to ballot Nov. 7, funding would be directed to parks

October 20, 2023

Local News

Ballots to hit mailboxes in La Plata County later this week

assortment of tax questions and school board candidates go before voters Nov. 7

October 17, 2023

Local News

Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

Residents of the mountain town affirmed a decision made two years ago

October 4, 2023

Local News

La Plata County commissioners appoint treasurer to replace Allison Aichele

‘Moni’ Grushkin selected from a group of five candidates

September 19, 2023

Local News

Poor turnout leads to Durango school board election cancellation

Current board members Kristin Smith and Katie Stewart will retain positions

September 10, 2023

Regional News

Colorado GOP goes all in on trying to block unaffiliated voters from its primaries

party files lawsuit and is considering a bylaw amendment to opt out of primaries

August 2, 2023

Local News

State Sen. Cleave Simpson announces bid for reelection

District 6 encompasses 14 counties in Southwest Colorado

July 27, 2023

Regional News

Grand Junction mayor becomes latest Democrat to launch a bid to unseat Lauren Boebert

Stout will face a primary with Adam Frisch, who nearly unseated incumbent in 2022

July 27, 2023

Regional News

Lauren Boebert trails Adam Frisch in fundraising, campaign cash

3rd Congressional District contest expected to be one of nation’s most closely watched

July 17, 2023

Local News

La Plata County hosts Colorado clerks conference

an age of election denialism, setting standards ‘very important’

June 29, 2023

Local News

Democratic candidate Adam Frisch meets with residents on listening tour through CD3

Challenger reaffirms priorities while criticizing U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert

June 10, 2023

Local News

David Luschen wins La Plata Electric Association District 4 race

amendment handily approved by members with 3,973 votes in favor

June 9, 2023

AP New Mexico

Ex-GOP candidate indicted in connection with shootings at lawmakers’ homes

Solomon Peña was defeated in his bid midterm election bid for New Mexico House of Representatives

June 1, 2023

Regional News

Lawsuit against Colorado over signature verification process allowed to proceed

Complaint argues mail-in ballot system disenfranchises voters

May 5, 2023

Regional News

Man who threatened Colorado election official gets probation

Judge: Authorities had no choice but to view his threat as credible

April 18, 2023

Local News

LPEA cancels three uncontested races; one remains competitive

members will receive ballots with a proposed bylaw amendment

April 14, 2023

Local News

Dave Woodruff claims victory in Durango City Council election recount

councilors will be sworn in April 18

April 13, 2023

Regional News

Tina Peters sentenced to home detention and fine for obstruction

attorney says an appeal will be immediately filed

April 10, 2023

Local News

Recount may be needed in too-close-to-call Durango City Council race

Harrison Wendt to pursue voter outreach during ballot curing process

April 5, 2023

Local News

Gilda Yazzie wins seat on Durango City Council; race too close to call for second open seat

six votes separate Dave Woodruff and Harrison Wendt

April 4, 2023

Local News

Voter turnout ticks up as Durango City Council race crosses finish line

candidates are running for two open seats

April 3, 2023

Local News

Durango City Council candidates talk homelessness, board dynamics, qualifications

running for two open seats; ballots are due April 4

March 9, 2023