Local elections

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General election ballots mailed Friday to nearly 43,000 La Plata County voters

addition to presidential election, residents can weigh in on local races and state ballot measures

October 11, 2024

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State House District 59 forum tackles affordable housing, workforce development

candidates serve in public sector and have deep roots in Southwest Colorado

September 27, 2024

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La Plata County commissioner candidates discuss land use at forum

Salka, Paul Black agree on basic premise of issues, differ in approach to resolutions

September 10, 2024

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Fundraising for state, La Plata County offices ramps up ahead of November election

three contested races, two incumbents and four newcomers are rustling up donations

August 6, 2024

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Six candidates running for LPEA board of directors, including four in contested elections

Transparency, move away from Tri-State among top issues

August 6, 2024

Regional News

14 of the 18 Republican candidates endorsed by Colorado GOP lost their primary races

Party’s unorthodox decision to endorse in primaries divided Republicans

June 26, 2024

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Jeff Hurd wins GOP nomination in 3rd Congressional District, will face Frisch in November

Webb, of Durango, did well with La Plata County voters

June 26, 2024

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Turnout low in La Plata County as Tuesday’s primary election nears

Ballots can no longer be mailed and should be returned using drop boxes

June 21, 2024

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Durango City Council favors extension of 2005 sales tax without increase for new city hall

costs of living taking enough of a toll on residents without extra burden, officials say

June 18, 2024

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Republican candidate for La Plata County commissioner outraising Democratic incumbent

round of finance reports were filed last week

June 12, 2024

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Coloradans want politicians to do something about cost of living

Residents from every political party, every region and just about every age group are feeling pressure from the economy

June 10, 2024

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Durango considers sales tax measures to fund city hall, police station

option preserves current tax rate, another proposes slight increase

June 8, 2024

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Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Governor faced pressure to veto the bill after last-minute provisions were added

June 8, 2024

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What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?

respondents express frustration with polarization and attack politics

June 5, 2024

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Ballots to hit mailboxes this week in La Plata County

Primary voters can weigh in on Lauren Boebert’s replacement, board of education

June 4, 2024

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Party representatives put election equipment to the test ahead of June 25 primary

Plata County Logic and Accuracy test found machines compliant

May 21, 2024

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Bayfield rancher tosses hat into ring for La Plata County commissioner race

Removing roadblocks to building businesses, homes a priority for Paul Black

April 23, 2024

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Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?

young people grow disillusioned with national politics, some turn to local engagement

April 22, 2024

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Silverton annexes affordable housing properties in time for election

Mountain and its 50 residents are now officially a part of the historic town

April 2, 2024

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LPEA election postponed after inconsistency found in bylaws

Co-op failed to follow noticing timeline established in state law

March 20, 2024

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La Plata County Republicans nominate one candidate for commissioner

GOP candidates will appear in second commissioner race, other county races

March 16, 2024

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La Plata County Democrats hold caucus and assembly on Saturday

6th Judicial District Attorney candidate Sean Murray beats competition for majority of delegates ahead of June primary

March 9, 2024

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District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year

February 13, 2024

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La Plata County voters to receive presidential primary ballots this week

Colorado’s presidential primary to be held March 5

February 12, 2024