State Sen. Cleave Simpson

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

Colorado state government

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 • Bente Birkeland — Colorado Public Radio

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart attend Bayfield Legislative Lowdown

Elected officials respond to questions about gun bills, TABOR

May 17, 2025 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Colorado Legislature

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

April 17, 2025 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Sen. Cleave Simpson wins reelection in Senate District 6

Colorado Legislature

Sen. Cleave Simpson wins reelection in Senate District 6

Republican incumbent secured a 10% margin of victory over Democrat Vivian Smotherman

November 6, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Colorado Legislature

Cleave Simpson, Senate District 6 incumbent, leans into local control

Republican is fielding a challenge from Vivian Smotherman in critical race

October 17, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Bill would reauthorize Colorado’s Indian boarding school research program

Colorado Legislature

Bill would reauthorize Colorado’s Indian boarding school research program

Historical society would receive $1 million in funding to conduct research and tribal consultations

April 13, 2024 • Lauren Antonoff Hart — Colorado Public Radio

La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

Durango Fire Protection District

La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

regional leaders voice conflicted feelings and serious concerns

October 15, 2023 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer