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La Plata County Republicans energized at caucuses

Voters’ priorities include county land-use code, education, state and national issues

March 3, 2022

Regional News

Don Coram brushes off ‘super woke’ insult: ‘I have no idea what that means’

73-year-old Montrose native has a background in farming and mining

January 11, 2022

Regional News

Some failed Colorado congressional candidates still have campaign money. Here’s why.

Republican Cory Gardner and Democrat Mike Johnston both have more than $1 million left over

December 29, 2021

Local News

Colorado gubernatorial candidate Heidi Ganahl aims to connect with rural residents

Republican challenger asks Gov. Jared Polis to limit his campaign spending

November 19, 2021

Local News

Rep. McLachlan to focus on one-time money, education and water during next session

Colorado legislators will decide how to spend CARES Act and American Rescue Plan funding in 2022

November 18, 2021

Local News

Redistricting maps would give Durango a new state senator

Simpson, a Republican from Alamosa, would replace Don Coram

November 5, 2021

Local News

Redistricting reshapes Southwest Colorado’s Senate District 6

maps would add six new counties to Durango’s state Senate district

November 5, 2021

Nation & World

Ex-Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper enters presidential race

Former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, left, attended a campaign house party, in Manchester, N.H., on Feb. 13. Hickenlooper is running…

March 4, 2019

Local News

Rep. Marc Catlin easily defeats Cagin for Colorado House 58 seat

Incumbent wins 63 percent of vote

November 9, 2018

Local News

Race for Montezuma County commissioner goes down to the wire

vote count expected Wednesday morning

November 7, 2018

Regional News

Stapleton, Polis meet in Colorado gubernatorial debate

Stapleton again criticized Polis’ plans for a universal health care system, saying it will drastically boost taxes. “You won’t be…

October 13, 2018

Local News

Walker Stapleton runs private-sector-focused campaign for Colorado governor

Candidate vows to work closely with businesses to solve problems

September 25, 2018

Regional News

Candidates for governor clash on plans for rural Colorado

Stapleton releases plan; Polis asks, what took so long?

September 11, 2018

Regional News

Governor candidates see dangers in each other’s health proposals

Republican gubernatorial candidate Walker Stapleton, left, and Democratic candidate Jared Polis.du1-i-syn Both candidates say it’s a top priority to expand…

August 26, 2018

Pine River Times news

Treasurer candidate says negative campaign balance issue fixed

Allison Aichele says she spent more than $23,000 on own campaign

June 14, 2018

Local News

Treasurer candidate says negative campaign balance issue fixed

Allison Aichele says she spent more than $23,000 on own campaign

June 13, 2018

Regional News

Ex-US Rep. Tancredo makes third bid for governor

Colorado Politics reported Tuesday that Tancredo will officially launch his third bid for governor on Wednesday. A five-term former congressman…

October 31, 2017

Local News

Gubernatorial candidate faces national questions, offers state solutions

Johnston says next governor needs to be a community-builder

July 10, 2017

Policy and Politics Digest

They say all politics is local. Then export it.

The result, as Mann depressingly points out, is that government does not get much done — at least at the…

October 30, 2016

Nation & World

Fiery Trump, sober Clinton at odds over Orlando attack

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands with Michael Pissos of Fairview Park, Ohio, who wears a shirt with many portraits…

June 13, 2016

Nation & World

At ‘campaign crossroads,’ rivals defend anti-Trump pact

Trump, the Republican front-runner, lashed out at what he called collusion by desperate rivals, intensifying his attacks on the GOP…

April 25, 2016

Nation & World

Trump, Clinton bet on New York to end campaign turbulence

Former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords plants a kiss on the cheek of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at a Women…

April 18, 2016

Nation & World

Hosting Clinton fundraisers, Clooney decries political cash

Clooney hosted two weekend fundraisers in California on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Donations for attendees at an…

April 17, 2016

Nation & World

Trump and Cruz making final pitches to Wisconsin voters

After Tuesday, there’s a two-week lull before the next important voting, in New York. Trump is facing pressure on multiple…

April 4, 2016