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The key to winning CD-3 lies with unaffiliated voters, says Democratic candidate Adam Frisch

Economics, education, inflation and beating Boebert subjects of Democratic meeting in Mancos

September 17, 2022

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History Live revisits Bayfield’s racist past in lesson on town’s 1920s Ku Klux Klan chapter

Attendees at Pine River Library compare 20th century KKK rhetoric to modern politics

September 10, 2022

Regional News

Colorado judge throws out recount challenge by indicted clerk Tina Peters

Challenge came too late to be considered, judge says

September 6, 2022

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Big-money groups remain on the sidelines as eyes turn toward Colorado’s U.S. Senate race

Spending typically is a sign that a race is competitive. So far, the race between Michael Bennet and Joe O’Dea…

September 5, 2022

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In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

August 19, 2022

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Unaffiliated candidates submit petitions for La Plata County ballot

Turner, Tiffany Lee and Erin Hutchins look to secure their places in November races

July 15, 2022

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Unaffiliated voters heavily favor Republican races in 2022 La Plata County primaries

Democrats eye U.S. Supreme Court decisions as a motivator toward November

July 7, 2022

Regional News

Lauren Boebert easily beats primary challenger Don Coram; Frisch takes lead for Democrats

promised to be a drama-free, get-it-done replacement

June 29, 2022

Regional News

Heidi Ganahl beats Greg Lopez in Republican primary for Colorado governor

Republican candidate for governor Heidi Ganahl speaks during the GOP assembly at the Broadmoor World Arena on Saturday in Colorado…

June 28, 2022

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Highlights from the debate between the two Republicans running for U.S. Senate

wouldn’t commit to accepting the primary election results; O’Dea says he wouldn’t repeal Obamacare

June 21, 2022

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Primary turnout in La Plata County outpaces 2018

for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, statewide and national offices bring out voters

June 21, 2022

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‘The most we’ve ever seen’: Election messaging drives complaints, ethical questions

Anonymous mailers, Democratic meddling, delayed reporting among issues cited in state and federal Republican primary contests

June 21, 2022

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Griswold, Peters spend on advertising ahead of Colorado’s June primary

Griswold could compete against Peters in the general election

June 16, 2022

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Democrats running in 3rd Congressional District primary discuss guns at Durango forum

3 Democrats pitch their ideas about safety during event at library

June 12, 2022

Regional News

6 big areas where the two Republicans running for U.S. Senate in Colorado disagree

and O’Dea disagree on abortion, climate change and how to beat Bennet in November

June 2, 2022

Local News

Gloves come off in first debate between congressional candidates Don Coram and Lauren Boebert

Republican primary opponents offered voters a glimpse of their different approaches to legislating

May 27, 2022

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State Sen. Don Coram and U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert to debate Thursday in Ignacio

Republican candidates will meet as they campaign for Congressional District 3

May 25, 2022

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State Rep. Barbara McLachlan looks back on 2022 legislative session

on education, Fort Lewis marked accomplishments while climate change legislation faltered

May 21, 2022

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Campaign sign placed in front of Durango-area church raises questions

of Christ on Florida Mesa is tax-exempt, but rules apply when it comes to politicking

May 14, 2022

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Durango reacts to draft decision that would overturn Roe v. Wade

express despair and elation, but acknowledge ruling would have limited impact in Southwest Colorado

May 4, 2022

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Coloradans can expect a wave of anonymous political texts as 2022 campaign revs up

require people, groups behind political text messages disclose who they are, but that seldom happens

May 2, 2022

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Colorado’s Crow travels with Pelosi to Kyiv for meeting with Zelenskyy

said he came to Ukraine with three areas of focus: ‘weapons, weapons and weapons’

May 1, 2022

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La Plata County commissioner candidate told he can’t gather signatures on 9-R school grounds

Superintendent to review and update policies related to political activities

April 28, 2022

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Colorado Rep. Matt Gray won’t run for reelection after DUI arrest

Democratic Party will convene a vacancy committee to select a candidate for Broomfield-area seat

April 27, 2022