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Durango asks court to weigh in on anti-mask initiative

officials cite legal uncertainty, potential federal consequences if ordinance passes

April 27, 2026

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Meet the candidates running for La Plata Electric Association board of directors

Affordability, transparency and reliable power top concerns ahead of election

April 24, 2026

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Elizabeth Philbrick to run for La Plata County commissioner

‘There's quite a bit of room for improvement available at all tiers of the government,’ she says

January 22, 2026

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What to watch in 2026 for La Plata County

Elections, court trials, fights for social justice and ambitious redevelopments to shape the year

January 5, 2026

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A look at the stories that defined 2025 in La Plata County

wildfires to torrential rains, local happenings to national politics: Here’s what defined community conversations

December 31, 2025

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Applications open Sunday for 2026 LPEA board election

Deadline to apply is March 21; four seats are open

December 19, 2025

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La Plata County clerk plans to seek fifth term in 2026

Tiffany Lee cites election integrity, experience in reelection bid

December 15, 2025

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La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election

participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains

November 8, 2025

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Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails

Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town

November 5, 2025

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Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase

thanks voters for putting their trust in the department

November 5, 2025

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Bayfield sales tax hike defeated

measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation

November 5, 2025

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Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire

Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County

November 5, 2025

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Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election

Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide

November 5, 2025

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Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day

Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations

November 5, 2025

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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns

Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character

November 1, 2025

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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots

anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night

October 31, 2025

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You had questions about La Plata County ballot measures. We dug up some answers

will decide host of tax hikes, school board candidates Nov. 4

October 26, 2025

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Durango school board candidate deletes blog before seeking election

Stegner wrote extensively about DEI and flag policies before scrubbing website

October 14, 2025

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Durango school board candidates discuss flags, funding and politics at forum

of Women Voters held event last weekend at VFW

October 14, 2025

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Four candidates seek three open seats on Bayfield school board

incumbents challenge two newcomers in at-large race

October 14, 2025

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Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase

and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed

October 11, 2025

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Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot

1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage

October 10, 2025

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La Plata County ballots are in the mail

and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’

October 10, 2025

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What do you want to know about upcoming ballot initiatives in La Plata County?

face several tax questions this November

October 7, 2025