State elections

Larson: No more gerrymandering

Proposals were filed with the Colorado Title Board on Sept. 22 that will end the practice of gerrymandering legislative and…

October 7, 2017

Local News

For gubernatorial candidate Victor Mitchell: The free market is the answer

Mitchell Mitchell, 51, a lifelong entrepreneur, touted an array of disruptive free market-reliant changes to areas now largely driven by…

September 20, 2017

Local News

Cary Kennedy, candidate for governor, visits Durango

Democrat wants reform of constitutional limits on growth of state revenue

September 15, 2017

Local News

Democrat Phil Weiser enters race for Colorado attorney general

Weiser Other Democratic candidates currently registered, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, include Michael Dougherty, Brad Levin, Amy…

August 17, 2017

Local News

Gubernatorial candidate George Brauchler says infrastructure a key campaign issue

Denver-area DA makes first visit to Durango

July 11, 2017

Local News

Gubernatorial candidate faces national questions, offers state solutions

Johnston says next governor needs to be a community-builder

July 10, 2017

Local News

Gubernatorial candidate Mike Johnston visits Durango

Democrat Mike Johnston outlines vision

January 18, 2017

Regional News

Election 2016 the Latest: Colorado OKs medically assisted suicide

8:55 p.m. Democratic U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado has won re-election to a second full term, defeating Republican challenger…

November 8, 2016

Editorials

‘Yes’ on Amdts. T and U

Amendment T would remove an unnecessary reference to slavery in the state Constitution. Amendment U would eliminate an esoteric tax…

October 10, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 70: raising the minimum wage

If passed, Amendment 70 will increase the Colorado minimum wage from the current $8.31 per hour to $12 per hour…

October 10, 2016

Editorials

‘Yes’ to 107, 108: Reinstate primary and let all vote

Both measures would change state law. Both were initiated by proponents who gathered the required number of signatures. Proposition 107…

October 10, 2016

From our Congressman

Pro & Con: Amendment 71: Changing the state Constitution

On Nov. 8, Colorado citizens will have the opportunity to decide whether they support the “Raise the Bar” initiative, Amendment…

October 10, 2016

Local News

ColoradoCare taxes would extend beyond payroll levies

Investment, real estate, some business income would be hit

October 2, 2016

Local News

Big money pours into Colorado ballot issue campaigns

Proponents of life-ending medication for the terminally ill report $4.5 million

September 7, 2016

$Anti-fracking measures fail to make November ballot$

Local News

Anti-fracking measures fail to make November ballot

Proponents fall under threshold for valid signatures

August 29, 2016

Local News

Push underway to remove ‘slavery’ from state law

effort would strike archaic constitutional language

August 23, 2016

Regional News

Voters to decide if state should triple cigarette tax

An initiative certified Monday for the November ballot would raise the state tax from 84 cents to $2.59 per pack…

August 22, 2016

Local News

Colorado House District 59 race draws big bucks, statewide attention

Rep. J. Paul Brown vs. challenger Barbara McLachlan in most expensive state House contest

August 10, 2016

Local News

Colorado aid-in-dying proponents submit signatures

Organizers believe they have enough to qualify for ballot

August 4, 2016

Regional News

Turning back on Trump

brothers’ network focuses on Senate

July 31, 2016

Local News

Colorado voters could face a crowded ballot this fall

Numerous groups are hitting the streets of Colorado in an effort to place their issues before voters this November. Issues…

July 10, 2016

Business

November vote big for oil, gas firms

hitters expected to jump in state fight on proposed oil, gas ballot initiatives

June 14, 2016

Local News

Grocery store alcohol battle turns to governor

Coalition asks Hickenlooper to sign compromise bill

May 24, 2016