Election

Photo: La Plata County residents begin turning in ballots

Erin Hutchins, election administrator with the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office, and Hank Searfus, an election judge, pick…

October 15, 2020

Local News

Rancher, former Bayfield mayor vie for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates tout business-friendly guidelines to boost economic development

October 11, 2020

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La Plata County commissioner candidates talk economic growth, affordable housing at forum

Emphasis placed on making it easy for businesses to start, grow

October 7, 2020

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How would Durango School District 9-R spend $90 million in bonds?

would pay for improved security, building repairs, Miller Middle rebuild and more

October 6, 2020

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Congressional candidate Lauren Boebert stops by Bayfield on campaign trail

Supportive residents weary of do-nothing representatives

September 27, 2020

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Where will the money go if voters approve Durango School District’s bonds?

board hears priorities for $90M request

September 23, 2020

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At a glance: 11 measures on Colorado’s 2020 ballot

rates, abortion limits, wolves among issues to be decided by voters

September 18, 2020

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There are candidates, then there are other variables that will guide this election

COVID-19, racial justice movement, mail-in ballots make Election 2020 unique

September 18, 2020

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Lauren Boebert defends her past during Durango visit

‘I wish more members of Congress had the life experiences that I’ve had’

September 16, 2020

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Misleading election mailer concerns Colorado officials

Plata County clerk and recorder says residents do not need to request mail-in ballot

September 14, 2020

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Colorado sues Postal Service over incorrect mail-in voting information

is latest friction between Colorado and Trump administration

September 12, 2020

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Colorado leads way with mail-in ballots, secretary of state says

service centers will open to meet needs of Ute tribes

September 9, 2020

Regional News

New Mexico Republicans to announce moderate agenda

Republican House Minority Leader James Townsend speaks in March in front of GOP candidates for the state House and Senate…

September 8, 2020

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Will candidates for U.S. Congress meet in a debate?

Bush, Boebert have yet to see each other face to face

September 4, 2020

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U.S. Senate candidates far more partisan in emails Gardner’s, Hickenlooper’s TV ads tend to tout bipartisanship

But Gardner strikes a far more partisan tone in his campaign emails. In one, he contrasts his environmental legislation with…

September 4, 2020

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As gun supply tightens, firearm sales surge in Four Corners

attribute high demand to election, social unrest

August 29, 2020

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‘It’s not only my right, it’s my responsibility to honor those women’

Durango celebrates 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

August 26, 2020

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Local groups to celebrate 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote

Coronavirus-adapted event to feature open-air gallery at Buckley Park

August 20, 2020

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La Plata County clerk perceives no delays with mail-in voting

Ballots expected to be sent out Oct. 9, received no later than Oct. 16

August 18, 2020

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Voter outreach will extend to La Plata County Jail, with COVID precautions

15 to 20 inmates typically vote in elections

August 4, 2020

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Independent La Plata County commission candidates make November ballot

Signatures verified by clerk and recorder

July 30, 2020

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Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Minkler, Turner must each have about 600 valid signers to appear on ballot

July 23, 2020

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Primary ballots arrive in La Plata County mailboxes

clerk says mail-in safest, easiest way to vote

June 12, 2020

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Despite pandemic, La Plata County commissioner candidates raise, spend thousands

crowds not allowed, efforts turn to social media

June 10, 2020