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4 candidates running for 2 seats on Bayfield School Board

Candidates sound off on proposed improvements, COVID-19 guidelines and critical race theory

September 24, 2021

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Erin Hutchins announces candidacy for La Plata County treasurer

Candidate is currently election administrator at Clerk and Recorder's Office

September 18, 2021

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98% of La Plata County voters cast ballots by mail

and recorder says mail-in voting is more secure than polling places

September 14, 2021

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La Plata County clerk defends local elections process

Tiffany Lee describes how ballots are handled securely amid 2020 election concerns

September 14, 2021

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Seven candidates vying for three open seats on Durango school board

District dealing with diversity, measuring student progress

September 14, 2021

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Ahead of recall vote, Silverton trustees look to set the record straight

Election scheduled for Oct. 12; new candidates can throw names into ring

August 10, 2021

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Colorado Republicans turn to ballot questions when elections fail

Colorado conservatives have seen some success in recent years by bringing and opposing ballot measures, mostly around cutting taxes

August 9, 2021

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Durango school board election will be Nov. 2

Candidates must get 50 valid signatures by Aug. 27 to make ballot

July 13, 2021

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Jack Turner announces second bid for La Plata County commissioner

Candidate moved homes to run in District 1

July 7, 2021

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LPEA election results favor incumbents

1 newcomer, Ted Compton, will represent Durango

June 18, 2021

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LPEA fields three complaints of election violations

Ballots to fill four seats will be counted Thursday

June 17, 2021

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Voters showed desire for status quo in Durango City Council election, observers say

candidates’ ‘baggage’ play a role in results?

April 10, 2021

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Durango votes to increase lodgers tax

Revenue to support tourism, transit, arts

April 6, 2021

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Durango business leaders back lodgers tax support committee

paid for ads, yard signs and legal counsel

April 3, 2021

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Voter turnout low so far in Durango City Council election

‘Third wave’ of ballots expected in final days

April 2, 2021

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Who is opening wallets to back Durango City Council candidates?

Campaign finance reports show who donated, how money was spent

March 31, 2021

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What would Durango’s diversity efforts look like with new councilors?

6 candidates compete in upcoming election

March 27, 2021

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Will Durangoans pass a lodgers tax increase?

pros and cons of seeking more revenue from hotel stays

March 24, 2021

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City Council candidates take stances on lodgers tax, climate change in forum

contenders meet in final group event

March 23, 2021

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Lisa McCorry ends City Council campaign

candidates contend for three seats

March 22, 2021

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Durango groups call lodgers tax a ‘landmark effort’

Behind-the-scenes collaboration gets measure on the ballot

March 21, 2021

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How will Durango City Council candidates address the environment?

Water, wildfire mitigation, recycling among top priorities

March 20, 2021

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Durango City Council candidates push for faster progress on homelessness

contenders weigh in on permanent camp, multiple solutions

March 19, 2021

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City Council candidates discuss Durango’s economic future

Contenders share a few similarities, but also have different plans of attack

March 13, 2021