State Sen. Ellen Roberts

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Fort Lewis College wants more local say on its board

Meredith Mapel, president of Durango Coca-Cola, appointed by Gov. Polis

January 26, 2020

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Former state Sen. Ellen Roberts tapped for Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees

for president, declining enrollment among challenges

December 22, 2017

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Republicans adjust to leadership turnover in state Legislature

Leaders optimistic about meeting goals with Senate majority

January 1, 2017

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Southwest Colorado legislators prepare for upcoming session

vacancy calls some roles into question

December 31, 2016

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Some legislators carry concealed arms

Theyll be packing heat. For years, the presence of concealed guns in the state Capitol supposedly a gun-free zone…

October 29, 2016

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Proposition 106: Medical aid-in-dying offers some control to terminally ill

Proposition 106 is known as “medical aid-in-dying,” and will make it possible for mentally capable individuals who have less than…

October 16, 2016

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Ellen Roberts resigns from state Senate

Durango lawmaker to focus on family after 10 years in Legislature

October 16, 2016

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Lawmakers accused of interfering with initiative process

Roberts stands firm against colleagues influencing voter information

September 18, 2016

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S.W. Colorado lawmakers reflect on wins, losses

Water, wildfires and Gold King Mine spill tops the list for local legislators

May 19, 2016

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Hickenlooper signs bill in Durango

Legislation allows partnerships across state lines

May 16, 2016

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S.W. Colorado lawmakers reflect on wins, losses

Water, wildfires and Gold King Mine spill tops the list

May 13, 2016

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Trail of dead bills blamed on partisanship at Colorado Legislature

Roads, primary, fee restructure died late

May 13, 2016

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Rain barrels cleared to catch roof runoff

Governor signs bill bringing two-year effort to a close

May 12, 2016

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GOP lawmakers in Southwest Colorado split over Trump

Reps. Coram, Brown back billionaire; state Sen. Roberts yet to back presumptive nominee

May 4, 2016

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Alamosa Republican supports hospital fee restructuring

Changes would generate $730M in next fiscal year for state

March 29, 2016

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Coloradans need to determine budget priorities, legislators say in Durango

Audience at Legislative Lowdown told about ‘need to have a grown-up conversation’

March 5, 2016

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Durango senator works compromise on Public Lands Day bill

quells partisan gridlock over federal management

March 1, 2016

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Colorado state senator from Durango pushes for wildfire mitigation

Gov. Hickenlooper zeroed out fire-reduction funding in budget proposal for upcoming year

February 20, 2016

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Effort to make it easier to deliver death sentence fails in Colorado

Roberts joins Democrats in opposition

February 10, 2016

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Rain barrel proposal drizzles down on Colorado Legislature

legislation attempt would allow Coloradans to collect water from roofs

January 17, 2016

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Boulder Democrat opens Colorado Legislature with warning

Hullinghorst: Ideologues will try to rob women of choice to make private medical decisions

January 13, 2016

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Lawmakers from Southwest Colorado prepare for legislative session

King Mine, health care, wildfires, water on agenda

January 2, 2016

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Mass shootings lead to gun control talks

is the climate right for state legislation?

December 2, 2015

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Sen. Ellen Roberts tours Dolores schools affected by her votes in Legislature

Dolores Re-4 Schools Superintendent Scott Cooper said superintendents across the state are offering tours of schools to give legislators a…

November 26, 2015