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Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026

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GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

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Latino groups denounce Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ‘racist’ Halloween costume

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks to supporters during an election night watch party on Nov. 5, 2024, in Windsor, Colorado.…

November 6, 2025

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State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson speaks against proposed gun control measures, March 10, 2023, in the Senate. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)…

June 13, 2025

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La Plata County GOP member to run against Rep. Jeff Hurd

Scheppelman criticizes Republican congressman for looking down on party’s MAGA wing

June 10, 2025

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In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

April 23, 2025

Regional News

Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress

April 18, 2025

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New chairs of La Plata County political parties chart courses after 2024

Lehto, a Democrat, and Vanessa Ruggles, a Republican, took the helm of their respective parties in February

March 30, 2025

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Colorado Republican leaders try to clinch power with bylaw amendments

Proposed changes are ‘detrimental to democracy,’ La Plata County Republican says

January 8, 2025

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Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

December 29, 2024

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Democrat Matt Salka won reelection – but not among voters in his district

Republicans in La Plata County want to change the way commissioners are elected

December 3, 2024

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La Plata County GOP ties teacher’s alleged sex crimes to schools’ DEI efforts

Durango school district urges conversations rather than sensationalized claims

November 15, 2024

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What do Tuesday’s election results say about voters in La Plata County?

Democratic candidates in big-ticket races performed better than those locally

November 10, 2024

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Durango-area Republicans take to road to show support for party

Illegal immigration, economy big issues for right wing voters in November election

October 13, 2024

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Judge invalidates vote to remove Colorado GOP Chairman Dave Williams

all but guarantees he will retain his position through the November election

September 27, 2024

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At age 20, these Coloradans represent their parties at national conventions

Democrat Reilly Jackson and Republican Weston Imer advance a Gen Z perspective as young delegates

August 19, 2024

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Senate District 6 candidates denounce ‘fearmongering’ GOP fundraising email

‘I think they’ve hurt me,’ Sen. Simpson said of attacks on opponent’s transgender identity

August 15, 2024

Regional News

A bylaw amendment could make it more difficult to dislodge Colorado GOP chairman

would make it harder to call a special meeting to vote on whether to remove Dave Williams

August 13, 2024

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Judge reverses course, lifts prohibition on meeting to consider ouster of Colorado GOP chairman

Arapahoe County District Court Judge Thomas Willard Henderson IV rescinded his temporary restraining order

August 7, 2024

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Disunity persists at La Plata County GOP meeting

Divisions between Hope Scheppelman, party leadership ‘sucked all the oxygen out of the room’

August 7, 2024

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Embattled La Plata County GOP member cries foul at attempts to oust her from leadership

board members will try to unseat Hope Scheppelman on Tuesday

August 5, 2024

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La Plata County Republicans will try to oust one of their own over her role in state GOP disunity

Scheppelman is part of far-right party flank that has come under attack by less extreme members

August 1, 2024

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Judge blocks state GOP from meeting Saturday to potentially oust party chair

comes as multiple Republican nominees for Congress signed a letter demanding Dave Williams resign or be removed

July 27, 2024

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Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

‘Accuracy of information in the current political climate is critical to a functional democracy,’ lawsuit declares

July 19, 2024