Local elections

Local News

What happens when voters doubt election security in La Plata County?

and Recorder Tiffany Lee meets skeptics with transparency

November 3, 2024

Local News

Waited to vote until the last minute? Here’s what you need to know

half of La Plata County’s active voters have cast ballots

November 3, 2024

Regional News

Proposition KK: What voters should know about Colorado’s proposed excise tax on guns, ammunition

Referred to the ballot by the state legislature, Colorado’s Proposition KK would impose a new 6.5% excise tax on guns…

November 2, 2024

Local News

Election 2024 voter guide: What you need to know about the candidates and ballot measures

Harry Leland drops off his ballot on Tuesday outside the La Plata County Clerk and Recorder’s Office in Bodo Park.…

November 2, 2024

Local News

Quick guide to Colorado’s 14 statewide ballot measures

can weigh in on abortion rights, school choice and trophy hunting

November 1, 2024

Local News

Durango couple unnerved after campaign signs stolen, torn up outside home

have received seven reports of stolen or vandalized campaign signs in two weeks

October 31, 2024

Regional News

Colorado accidentally put voting system passwords online

did not pose immediate threat to upcoming election

October 31, 2024

Local News

Wife of La Plata County commissioner candidate catches flack for costume

Black removed photos from social media showing her dressed as Pocahontas

October 29, 2024

Regional News

How does abortion translate? Ballot measures are a challenge for interpreters

or technical terms can be challenging, especially when it comes to Indigenous languages

October 29, 2024

Local News

Colorado election clerks working to calm public concerns

County ballot fraud rattles some voters, but experts say signature verification process worked

October 29, 2024

Opinion

Our View: Endorsements for General Election 2024

Election information Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5th. Ballots are due by 7 p.m. at any one of the following…

October 27, 2024

Local News

State PAC spends $150K in House District 59 for Katie Stewart

Colorado Way Forward has backing from unions, environmental groups and outside corporate interests

October 25, 2024

Local News

How CD-3 candidates are fundraising this quarter

Frisch raised more money with most individual contributions outside Colorado

October 25, 2024

Local News

Vivian Smotherman, Senate District 6 candidate, considers TABOR and balance of local control

Democrat is challenging Sen. Cleave Simpson in critical race

October 17, 2024

Local News

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

October 17, 2024

Local News

La Plata County political party leaders oppose ranked choice voting

Prop. 131 would apply to state, congressional elections in Colorado

October 17, 2024

Regional News

Proposition JJ: Colorado would be allowed to keep all sports betting tax revenue it collects

can currently keep up to $29 million; measure would remove that cap

October 17, 2024

Regional News

Amendment 80: Placing a right to school choice in Colorado’s constitution

Measure would solidify parents’ right to send their kids to any public, charter, private or home schooling program

October 17, 2024

Regional News

Amendment 79: An attempt to preserve abortion access in Colorado’s constitution

Amendment would prevent Legislature from limiting access

October 17, 2024

Local News

Tell us what you would like candidates to talk about as they compete for your vote

the 2024 Voter Voices survey

October 16, 2024

Regional News

Amendment J: Removing Colorado’s constitutional prohibition on same-sex marriage

Measure would strike a phrase in the state constitution

October 16, 2024

Regional News

Amendment H: Creating a new board to investigate and discipline judges in Colorado

Proposal comes amid an alleged cover-up scandal

October 15, 2024

Local News

House District 59 candidate Clark Craig wants to improve cost of living

Ignacio mayor says regulation is harming development; supports states’ rights on abortion

October 15, 2024

Regional News

Amendment G: Should more disabled veterans qualify for Colorado’s homestead property tax break?

Measure would offer the state’s homestead property tax exemption to more veterans with disabilities

October 14, 2024