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Sean Smith wins second term as La Plata County sheriff

Challengers Charles Hamby and Dean Mize couldn’t beat incumbent

November 6, 2018

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Bayfield voters approve new rules for publishing legal notices

du1-i-syn The owners and staff of the Times had urged Bayfield residents to vote no. In the final round of…

November 6, 2018

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Bayfield voters saying no to library mill levy

With 4,728 votes tallied, 2,369 voters said no, at 50.1 percent, and 2,359 said yes. That was 49.9 percent of…

November 6, 2018

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By slim margin, Brad Blake appears to retain seat as county commissioner

Incumbent leads by 47 votes; official results expected Nov. 14

November 6, 2018

Local News

City tax increase defeated by wide margin

were asked to increase sales and property taxes for infrastructure needs

November 6, 2018

Pine River Times news

Library request to raise mill levy falls 10 votes short

No votes made up 50.11 percent of the 4,728 votes cast, while the yes votes were 49.89 percent of the…

November 6, 2018

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Bayfield voters say NO to pot sales

Unofficial results show 54 percent rejected measure

November 6, 2018

Pine River Times news

Bayfield voters say no to pot sales

Unofficial results show 52 percent rejected measure

November 6, 2018

Local News

Aichele squeaks out unofficial win in La Plata County treasurer’s race

Candidates separated by 185 votes; uncounted ballots could change outcome

November 6, 2018

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Coram wins Colorado Senate seat

Incumbent gets 55 percent of vote

November 6, 2018

Local News

Voter turnout in Montezuma County at least 65 percent

than 2,000 ballots turned in since Monday

November 6, 2018

Local News

Election Day: Here’s what’s happening around La Plata County and Colorado

8 p.m. The first wave of election results are in for La Plata County. Early results show favorable numbers for…

November 6, 2018

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La Plata County Republicans to host watch party in Durango

will meet at Rusty Shovel Saloon in Durango

November 5, 2018

Local News

Midterm Election Day has arrived

deciding on local and state candidates, issues

November 5, 2018

Local News

5 things you should know before Election Day

registered to vote? No problem. Voters have until 7 p.m. Tuesday to cast ballots

November 5, 2018

Local News

Will young people show up this year to vote?

Turnout of all ages in La Plata County is on par with 2014 midterm elections

November 2, 2018

Local News

Early turnout for midterm elections is high in Montezuma County

Participation better than 2014, clerk says

November 2, 2018

Local News

Sheriff candidate raised and spent more than others in three county races

amassed nearly $42,000 in contributions

November 2, 2018

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High turnout seen for midterm elections in Montezuma County

returns in Montezuma County better than 2014

October 31, 2018

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La Plata County voters taking time with lengthy ballot

Turnout rate is slightly slower than 4 years ago

October 26, 2018

Local News

Treasurer candidate Colton Black says bankruptcy a personal matter

Opponents say financial filing raises concern for managing public funds

October 18, 2018

Local News

Ignacio cemetery district requesting mill levy increase

would help maintain graveyards in eastern La Plata County

October 17, 2018

Nation & World

Democrat gains traction in Colorado’s 3rd District congressional race

Democratic candidate for 3rd Congressional District Diane Mitsch Bush, left, and Republican Congressman Scott Tipton, right, speak during the Club…

October 17, 2018

Local News

Spending ramps up in latest campaign finance disclosures

reporting deadline Nov. 2

October 16, 2018