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Who will run for Durango City Council? Candidate packets available for pickup starting Thursday

councilors won’t seek reelection to the five-member board

January 10, 2023

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Six La Plata County employees re-sworn into office Tuesday

Commissioner Marsha Porter-Norton takes chair’s gavel once again

January 10, 2023

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Durango mayor says one term in office is enough for her

Barbara Noseworthy touts fixing finances and positive changes in culture as biggest achievements

January 6, 2023

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Are Republicans wasting money in La Plata County?

GOP spent handsomely in the 2022 midterms, but had little to show

January 4, 2023

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Durango City Councilor Kim Baxter won’t seek reelection in April

mayor plans to spend more time with friends and family

December 8, 2022

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GOP candidates for statewide offices outperform Boebert in 3rd District

Research shows the Republican’s gubernatorial candidate was the only one who fared worse

November 29, 2022

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What issues were top of mind for La Plata County voters this election?

Political science professor says threats to democracy and abortion rights activated new electors

November 12, 2022

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La Plata County treasurer Allison Aichele ekes out victory over Erin Hutchins

Incumbent Democrat bested her independent opponent by 320 votes

November 10, 2022

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Uncontested La Plata County candidates cruise to victory

incumbents will serve another four years in public office

November 9, 2022

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Clyde Church secures another term as La Plata County commissioner

Blake came close to victory while Jack Turner had a disappointing night

November 9, 2022

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La Plata County Judge Anne Woods loses retention vote

6th Judicial District Judge Jeffrey Wilson overwhelmingly retained

November 9, 2022

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Durango voters allow city to keep extra lodgers tax revenue

money to benefit housing, transportation, arts and culture projects

November 9, 2022

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McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022

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Residents vote to maintain property tax for Upper Pine River Fire Protection District

7A asked voters to keep the 5.95 mill rate

November 9, 2022

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Voters say democracy at stake as they head to polls on Election Day in Durango

Plata County candidates ‘watching things unfold’

November 8, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidates make final push before Election Day

a three-way race involving an incumbent, former seat-holder and two-time candidate, nobody knows who will win

November 4, 2022

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Early voting in La Plata County on pace to eclipse 2018 turnout

Unaffiliated voters lead the surge, followed by registered Democrats and then Republicans

November 1, 2022

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Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55

lawmaker from Loveland was first elected to the legislature in 2016

October 31, 2022

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Often skipped vote for judges could make all the difference

Plata County voters have the option to retain or dismiss two judges in November

October 20, 2022

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Brad Blake leads pack in latest campaign finance reports for La Plata County commissioner

Turner came in second and Clyde Church was last in most recent reporting period

October 20, 2022

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La Plata County Clerk and Recorder says ballots to begin arriving in mailboxes this week

Residents can register to vote up until 7 p.m. Election Day

October 18, 2022

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Candidates for House Districts 58 and 59 to attend forum in Cortez

Oct. 25 event sponsored by San Juan Basin Farm Bureau

October 17, 2022

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Candidate races expected to drive higher voter turnout this year in La Plata County

Hot-button issues include rising inflation, property taxes and abortion rights

October 14, 2022

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Independent candidate for county commissioner preaches common sense above process

Turner says he’s done his homework and is ready to confront local bureaucracy

October 14, 2022