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Local elections

Pine River Library asking voters to approve property tax increase

Pine River Library asking voters to approve property tax increase

levy would almost double revenue

October 15, 2018

Upper Pine Fire Protection District wants to be free of Gallagher Amendment restrictions

Upper Pine Fire Protection District wants to be free of Gallagher Amendment restrictions

vote would allow fire district to adjust mill levy

October 15, 2018

Bayfield voters to consider legalized pot sales in town

Bayfield voters to consider legalized pot sales in town

Proponents point to increased tax revenue, opponents worry about greater drug use

October 15, 2018

State candidates answer questions in Cortez forum

State candidates answer questions in Cortez forum

for House and Senate are contested

October 14, 2018

Ute Mountain Utes elect two out of 16 candidates

Ute Mountain Utes elect two out of 16 candidates

choose new candidate, experienced leader

October 13, 2018

Four Corners 9/12 Tea Party hears from commissioner candidates

Four Corners 9/12 Tea Party hears from commissioner candidates

include state rights, personal liberties and federal overreach

October 12, 2018

In La Plata County treasurer’s race, candidates spar over how office is run

In La Plata County treasurer’s race, candidates spar over how office is run

Incumbent Allison Aichele challenged by local banker Colton Black

October 12, 2018

Unopposed candidates in La Plata County outline accomplishments, goals

Unopposed candidates in La Plata County outline accomplishments, goals

elected offices are uncontested this November

October 11, 2018

Dolores school board recall fails; McCoy retains seat

Dolores school board recall fails; McCoy retains seat

loses with just 42 percent of vote

October 9, 2018

Winner of commissioner race will face shrinking budget, tough land-use issues

Winner of commissioner race will face shrinking budget, tough land-use issues

Candidates align on issues, with some different approaches

October 9, 2018

Q&A: Candidates in Dolores school board recall election present views

Q&A: Candidates in Dolores school board recall election present views

of recall effort also submits comments

October 4, 2018

Q&A: Candidates in Dolores school board recall election

Q&A: Candidates in Dolores school board recall election

of recall effort also submits comments

October 3, 2018

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

La Plata County Clerk’s Office aces emergency training

earlier this month drew nearly all Colorado counties

September 30, 2018

Candidates square off in Bayfield

Candidates square off in Bayfield

voters learn about marijuana sales, library district mill levy

September 27, 2018

What do you want to ask county and state candidates?

What do you want to ask county and state candidates?

questions for the Herald to ask; answers will be part of upcoming election stories

September 26, 2018

Secretary of State Wayne Williams says his record qualifies his candidacy

Secretary of State Wayne Williams says his record qualifies his candidacy

Candidate says bipartisan work has improved voting in Colorado

September 18, 2018

Complaint against Treasurer Allison Aichele’s campaign finances dismissed

Complaint against Treasurer Allison Aichele’s campaign finances dismissed

Secretary of State’s Office finds no intentional wrongdoing

September 18, 2018

Sheriff’s candidates spar about turnover, morale, homelessness

Sheriff’s candidates spar about turnover, morale, homelessness

forum brings together candidates in contested La Plata County races

September 17, 2018

Mistake nullifies Dolores school board appointment

Mistake nullifies Dolores school board appointment

Improper executive session cited; recall election Oct. 9

September 13, 2018

Treasurer Allison Aichele has 10 days to explain mistakes in 2014 campaign finance filings

Treasurer Allison Aichele has 10 days to explain mistakes in 2014 campaign finance filings

orders further investigation after opponent filed complaint

August 14, 2018

Treasurer candidate files campaign finance complaint against opponent

Treasurer candidate files campaign finance complaint against opponent

Black says Allison Aichele has more than $20,000 unaccounted for in contributions

Dolores school board president resigns

Dolores school board president resigns

effort against Vangi McCoy moves forward

President Dee Prock resigns from Dolores school board

President Dee Prock resigns from Dolores school board

effort against Vangi McCoy moves forward

Montezuma County commissioners revise, broaden tax plan

Montezuma County commissioners revise, broaden tax plan

Internet-only tax dropped for 1% tax on most products