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Local elections

Presidential primary ballots should start arriving this week in La Plata County

Presidential primary ballots should start arriving this week in La Plata County

Colorado will hold primary election after doing away with caucus system in 2016

February 10, 2020

Why we won’t know which Democratic presidential candidate won Colorado on Super Tuesday

Why we won’t know which Democratic presidential candidate won Colorado on Super Tuesday

Iowa, the process may take days to finalize

February 6, 2020

Cortez City Council race underway

Cortez City Council race underway

placement on ballots determined Monday

February 5, 2020

Tipton’s GOP challenger plans events in Southwest Colorado

Tipton’s GOP challenger plans events in Southwest Colorado

Boebert will be in Cortez on Friday and Saturday

February 4, 2020

Tom Tancredo endorses Tipton challenger in Republican primary

Tom Tancredo endorses Tipton challenger in Republican primary

U.S. representative praises Lauren Boebert’s stance on illegal immigration

January 30, 2020

Dolores marijuana sales will go on April ballot

Dolores marijuana sales will go on April ballot

also will choose board members, decide OHV use

December 27, 2019

Conservative challenger enters race to unseat Rep. Scott Tipton

Conservative challenger enters race to unseat Rep. Scott Tipton

resident Lauren Boebert owns Shooter’s Grill

December 9, 2019

Southern Ute elections too close to call

Southern Ute elections too close to call

Run-off election will take place Dec. 13

November 6, 2019

Newcomers take three seats on Bayfield school board

Newcomers take three seats on Bayfield school board

Incumbent Mike Foutz wins re-election to four-year term

November 6, 2019

Newcomer topples incumbent to join Durango school board

Newcomer topples incumbent to join Durango school board

Kristin Smith wins by wide margin

November 6, 2019

Pine River Library District pops Champagne to celebrate tax increase

Pine River Library District pops Champagne to celebrate tax increase

Approval of 6A saves jobs, increases operating hours

November 6, 2019

A library district is formed in southwest La Plata County

A library district is formed in southwest La Plata County

Question squeaks through in tight race

November 6, 2019

Two incumbents, one newcomer win Ignacio School Board seats

Two incumbents, one newcomer win Ignacio School Board seats

McCaw, Chapman, Little pull away in final tally

November 6, 2019

Voters approve tax increase for Animas Mosquito Control District

Voters approve tax increase for Animas Mosquito Control District

Electors reject removing term limits for board members

November 6, 2019

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

La Plata County commission candidates file first expense report

Porter-Norton out-raises, outspends other contestants in race for commission

November 4, 2019

Ballots should be dropped off before 7 p.m. Tuesday

Ballots should be dropped off before 7 p.m. Tuesday

Plata County to decide school boards, library district and mosquito question

November 2, 2019

Bayfield, Ignacio school districts weigh in on Proposition CC

Bayfield, Ignacio school districts weigh in on Proposition CC

Measure proposes to increase K-12 funding, but it’s not guaranteed going forward

October 24, 2019

Jack Turner, Durango native, announces run for La Plata County commissioner

Jack Turner, Durango native, announces run for La Plata County commissioner

Unaffiliated candidate wants to bridge community divide

October 19, 2019

Ute Mountain Utes elect Heart with strong support

Ute Mountain Utes elect Heart with strong support

Popular leader of Ute Mountain tribe takes helm again

October 15, 2019

Secretary of state touts fight against dark money, expanding voter access

Secretary of state touts fight against dark money, expanding voter access

Griswold holds town hall meeting in Durango

September 28, 2019

Five candidates announce bid for three open seats on Ignacio School Board

Five candidates announce bid for three open seats on Ignacio School Board

is made up with two incumbents, three newcomers

September 8, 2019

Colorado laws enacted to protect, extend voting rights

Colorado laws enacted to protect, extend voting rights

Lewis College to receive voter service and polling center

Montezuma school board discusses proposed mill levy override

Montezuma school board discusses proposed mill levy override

Montezuma-Cortez school board hopes to hone messaging, learn from past failures

Commissioners’ talks on terms in office continue

Commissioners’ talks on terms in office continue

question pondered on extending term limits for commission, district attorney

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