Election

Local News

Disunity persists at La Plata County GOP meeting

Divisions between Hope Scheppelman, party leadership ‘sucked all the oxygen out of the room’

August 7, 2024

Local News

Fundraising for state, La Plata County offices ramps up ahead of November election

three contested races, two incumbents and four newcomers are rustling up donations

August 6, 2024

Local News

Six candidates running for LPEA board of directors, including four in contested elections

Transparency, move away from Tri-State among top issues

August 6, 2024

Regional News

Proponents of 8 proposed Colorado ballot measures fail to turn in signatures

of proposals that failed Monday were being pursued by conservative activists

August 6, 2024

Regional News

Tina Peters trial Day 3: Man at core of identity theft allegations tells his story

Wood said a security badge was made in his name

August 2, 2024

Local News

CD-3 candidate Jeff Hurd among ‘Young Guns’ to receive national funding

Colorado Republican’s campaign gears up for final stretch into November

August 2, 2024

Regional News

Trial begins for former elections clerk accused of tampering with voting machines

Hearings may provide deeper look into efforts by some Trump supporters to investigate stolen election claims

July 31, 2024

Local News

Colorado’s Adam Frisch wants to refocus on CD-3, not presidential race shake-up

Democratic candidate for U.S. House sees his independence as a winning ticket

July 27, 2024

Local News

In Colorado Senate District 6, national party steps in to boost Democratic challenger

Committee views race as one of most competitive in the state, with opportunity for flipping

July 24, 2024

Local News

La Plata County commissioners urge discourse, trust in democratic process

Succinct letter was drafted in response to attempt on Trump’s life

July 23, 2024

Regional News

It’s official: Larry Don Suckla wins GOP primary by 3 votes in District 58 House race

U.S. Postal Service failed to deliver 376 ballots in an area that heavily favored by eventual winner

July 23, 2024

Regional News

Key Colorado Democrats react to Biden withdrawing from presidential run

Gov. Jared Polis, senators endorse Harris as new nominee

July 21, 2024

Regional News

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

FILE – President Joe Biden speaks in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington.…

July 21, 2024

Local News

City of Durango to pursue 2005 sales tax extension this November

Councilors have until September to approve ballot language

July 17, 2024

Local News

Hundreds of ballots never reached voters in Dolores County; race may be decided by three votes

Colorado election official says county clerk appeared to be aware of problem, but did not report it

July 17, 2024

Local News

Hickenlooper on the fence about Biden’s campaign

Despite disagreements, Bennet convinced Democrats will ultimately come together

July 10, 2024

Local News

Bennet: ‘We could lose the whole thing’ if Biden runs

U.S. senator tells CNN his Colorado constituents are concerned

July 10, 2024

Local News

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet expresses concern about Biden staying in race

‘The future of our country is at stake. … America’s standing in the world is at stake’

July 8, 2024

Regional News

Colorado primary election turnout lowest in years

above one quarter of active voters cast ballots June 25

July 3, 2024

Local News

Southwest Colorado statehouse candidates meet in cordial debate

Democratic and Republican candidates running for the Colorado General Assembly talked issues Tuesday

July 2, 2024

Local News

Where did independents land in Tuesday’s primary election?

Plata County’s unaffiliated voters favored Democrats, despite lack of contests

June 29, 2024

Regional News

14 of the 18 Republican candidates endorsed by Colorado GOP lost their primary races

Party’s unorthodox decision to endorse in primaries divided Republicans

June 26, 2024

Local News

Jeff Hurd wins GOP nomination in 3rd Congressional District, will face Frisch in November

Webb, of Durango, did well with La Plata County voters

June 26, 2024

Regional News

Jeff Crank beats Dave Williams in Republican primary

Contest in the 5th District became a battle for the soul of the GOP

June 25, 2024