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Top prosecutor in San Juan, Archuleta and La Plata counties to serve four more years

Christian Champagne ran unopposed in general election

November 4, 2020

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$90 million in new bonds OK’d for Durango schools

Issue 4A favored by 72% of voters in early voting

November 4, 2020

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Forest Lakes says ‘yes’ to new district office

measure includes 25-year, $370,000 loan for new office building

November 4, 2020

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Voters say ‘yes’ to Los Pinos Fire tax increase

Revenue to pay for EMS, volunteer program and equipment purchases

November 4, 2020

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Local judges will continue to serve after voters say ‘Yes’

Carlson and Norvell will retain positions as district judges

November 3, 2020

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Voter turnout hits 82% in La Plata County

Election Day goes off without a hitch, even as emotions run high

November 3, 2020

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How The Durango Herald plans to cover the 2020 election

goal is to provide news you can trust

November 3, 2020

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BLOG: Election officials report steady ‘trickle’ of last-minute voters

Durango man cited for impeding Trump caravan, Indivisible worries about a coup, woman casts first ballot as U.S. citizen

November 3, 2020

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Drop box at Fort Lewis College aims to increase voter turnout

center will be active Monday and Tuesday on campus

November 3, 2020

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The Herald will not host an open house on election night this year

A large gathering would exceed governor’s order

November 2, 2020

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Colorado election official says ballots had to be mailed Monday

Otherwise, voters should use drop box or voting centers

October 26, 2020

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And they’re off! Thousands of La Plata County voters cast ballots

Registered Democrats take early lead in returns

October 17, 2020

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When filling out ballots, don’t forget judges are up for retention

judges face votes in 6th Judicial District

October 17, 2020

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Tens of thousands spent on race for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates say pandemic affects how they spend campaign money

October 15, 2020

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Business, jobs and housing top priorities in La Plata County District 2 commission race

Candidates tout ability to work with residents across political spectrum

October 11, 2020

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Rancher, former Bayfield mayor vie for La Plata County commissioner

Candidates tout business-friendly guidelines to boost economic development

October 11, 2020

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La Plata County commissioner candidates talk economic growth, affordable housing at forum

Emphasis placed on making it easy for businesses to start, grow

October 7, 2020

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How would Durango School District 9-R spend $90 million in bonds?

would pay for improved security, building repairs, Miller Middle rebuild and more

October 6, 2020

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There are candidates, then there are other variables that will guide this election

COVID-19, racial justice movement, mail-in ballots make Election 2020 unique

September 18, 2020

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Rise of the unaffiliated in La Plata County

first time, no Republican is running for county commissioner

August 22, 2020

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La Plata County clerk perceives no delays with mail-in voting

Ballots expected to be sent out Oct. 9, received no later than Oct. 16

August 18, 2020

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Voter outreach will extend to La Plata County Jail, with COVID precautions

15 to 20 inmates typically vote in elections

August 4, 2020

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Independent La Plata County commission candidates make November ballot

Signatures verified by clerk and recorder

July 30, 2020

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Independent La Plata County commission candidates turn in signatures

Minkler, Turner must each have about 600 valid signers to appear on ballot

July 23, 2020