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Local elections

Durango City Council candidate pleaded guilty to crimes in 2007

Durango City Council candidate pleaded guilty to crimes in 2007

Furtney apologizes for removing rancher’s fencing

Durango City Council candidates sound off on affordable housing

Durango City Council candidates sound off on affordable housing

contenders differ over tools to address housing

Youssef runs for re-election with an eye on finances

Youssef runs for re-election with an eye on finances

Incumbent City Council candidate aims to bring continuity

Landscaper, chef makes run for Durango City Council

Landscaper, chef makes run for Durango City Council

McCorry aims to bring working-class perspective

Former tourism director touts experience in Durango City Council race

Former tourism director touts experience in Durango City Council race

Lockwood aims to bring negotiation know-how

Community organizer, activist aims to bring working-class view to City Council

Community organizer, activist aims to bring working-class view to City Council

Harrison Wendt wants bold action

Environmental consultant takes on run for Durango City Council

Environmental consultant takes on run for Durango City Council

Olivier Bosmans prioritizes smart finances

Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum

Durango City Council candidates talk taxes, housing and bump-outs at forum

residents running for three open seats on board

Seven candidates make the ballot for City Council election

Seven candidates make the ballot for City Council election

Campaigns, forums gear up for April contest

February 16, 2021

Independent candidates fail at the polls

Independent candidates fail at the polls

Jones yet to escape campaign-finance violations charge from unaffiliated run in 2018

February 13, 2021

Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner may move districts to run again for La Plata County commissioner

Durango resident lost in 2020 to Marsha Porter-Norton

February 9, 2021

Proposed Durango lodgers tax increase to make April ballot

Proposed Durango lodgers tax increase to make April ballot

Additional revenue would go toward tourism, transit and the arts

February 3, 2021

Nine residents show interest in joining Durango City Council

Nine residents show interest in joining Durango City Council

Potential candidates have until Feb. 9 to enter race

February 3, 2021

Potential candidates express interest in Durango City Council election

Potential candidates express interest in Durango City Council election

of five seats up for grabs

January 18, 2021

Southern Ute Tribal Council sees turnover during 2020 elections

Southern Ute Tribal Council sees turnover during 2020 elections

Baker takes position as chairman

December 31, 2020

Is La Plata County reliably blue?

Is La Plata County reliably blue?

Question remains: Are wins for Democrats sustainable in long term?

December 6, 2020

Southern Ute Indian Tribe to hold run-off elections

Southern Ute Indian Tribe to hold run-off elections

candidates take lead over incumbents

November 15, 2020

Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Marsha Porter-Norton wins seat for La Plata County commissioner

Democratic candidate beats challenger Jack Turner by 166 votes

November 13, 2020

Marsha Porter-Norton increases lead for La Plata County commissioner seat

Marsha Porter-Norton increases lead for La Plata County commissioner seat

says race remains too close to call

November 9, 2020

Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

Los Pinos Fire breathes sigh of relief after elections

increase to provide needed funding

November 8, 2020

Colorado turnout ranks in top 5 nationwide

Colorado turnout ranks in top 5 nationwide

major parties and unaffiliated voters cast ballots at record-high rates

November 6, 2020

What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?

What’s next in La Plata County commissioner race that is too close to call?

126 votes separate Jack Turner, Marsha Porter-Norton

November 4, 2020

Marsha Porter-Norton, Jack Turner race too close to call

Marsha Porter-Norton, Jack Turner race too close to call

will be decided after ‘curing process,’ county clerk says

November 4, 2020

Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3

Matt Salka takes race for La Plata County’s District 3

candidates touted ability to represent rural residents

November 4, 2020