Ethics

Local News

Bayfield School District families alleged bullying, inadequate special education programming

‘All of us kind of had the same problem, and all of us ended up pulling our kids out,’ parent…

April 26, 2026

Regional News

Colorado legislators deny records request related to luxury Vail retreat with lobbyists

Proposed lawsuit alleges violation, but group leaders say they relied on advice from nonpartisan state legal advisers

February 20, 2026

Local News

‘Documented pattern of harassment’ detailed in ethics report to Durango City Council

advisory board member inundated city with over 3,000 emails, 50 ‘meritless’ allegations, government officials say

January 27, 2026

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics finds three violations by former advisory board member

Complaint includes attempts to shield emails between officials from public view

January 14, 2026

Regional News

In response to ethics complaints, Opportunity Caucus lawmakers deny violating gift ban

Democrats still won’t say where they got money to pay for event with lobbyists

January 12, 2026

Local News

Rep. Katie Stewart among lawmakers under investigation over lobbyist gifts

complaint centers on October retreat with lobbyists in Vail

December 29, 2025

Regional News

Democrats facing ethics complaints for Vail retreat will receive taxpayer-funded legal counsel

A legislative committee approved representation for those accused

November 24, 2025

Regional News

Ethics commission advances complaints alleging 17 Colorado legislators violated state law

Gathering at Vail resort in October at center of allegations

November 19, 2025

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics approaching a decision in 2024 complaint

District court ruling cleared path for review to resume

October 7, 2025

Local News

Durango’s Tourism Advisory Commission adopts bylaws addressing conflicts of interest

College, residents, businesses and tourist attractions represented on board

September 26, 2025

Local News

Judge declines to dismiss city’s lawsuit against Durango watchdog

Trial scheduled to begin Sept. 5 The city of Durango has a 12% vacancy rate in the number of homes…

May 1, 2025

Local News

Durango City Council questions Councilor Bosmans’ use of public funds

Proposed ordinance would require elected officials to disclose private interests when seeking taxpayer money

March 13, 2025

Regional News

Democratic senator resigns from Colorado Legislature amid ethics investigation

Jaquez Lewis allegedly submitted a fabricated letter of support purportedly from a former aid

February 18, 2025

Local News

Durango city councilor faces censure after calling into doubt closed meeting procedures

Charges of ‘lies,’ ‘rants’ and ‘disgusting’ character defamation abound in council chambers

February 6, 2025

Local News

Durango city councilor files motion to dismiss ethics complaint

Dispute grew from local filing a year ago

January 28, 2025

Regional News

Ethics complaint filed against embattled state senator

Jaquez Lewis accused of mistreating her Capitol aides

December 19, 2024

Local News

Durango city attorney to defend councilor in ethics complaint

councilors say Melissa Youssef acted in official capacity, deserves representation

December 5, 2024

Local News

City of Durango to butt heads with resident in court once again

Lawsuit alleges John Simpson intimidated ethics board members

September 12, 2024

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics lacking quorum after two resignations in August

Complaint under review left in limbo for time being

August 30, 2024

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics gives resident watchdog 20 days to respond to allegations

Committee dismisses five complaints against John Simpson, seeks response to five more

June 10, 2024

Regional News

Ethics investigation ordered into state senator who appeared intoxicated at meeting

Sen. Faith Winter has apologized, is seeking treatment

June 5, 2024

Local News

Durango Board of Ethics launches investigation into complaint filed in January

records request reveals multiple potential violations

March 22, 2024

Regional News

Colorado Democratic Party begins steps to remove vice-chair who harassed lawmaker

A court recently granted a protective order to Rep. Leslie Herod over Sheena Kadi’s behavior

March 21, 2024

Local News

Back-and-forths about city business revealed in Simpson-Bosmans emails

accuses councilor and resident of open records violations

December 15, 2023