Elections
Local News
County surveyor looks forward
Connolly “As a surveyor, we are suppose to be totally objective,” he said. Connolly, a Democrat, has spent the last 14 years as the county surveyor and 20 running his…
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County assessor running unopposed
Larson Now headed into his eighth term, Larson is responsible for running the county department that evaluates property to determine property taxes owed to local districts. He oversees 16 employees…
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Battle for sheriff riddled with tension between boss, deputy
Schirard battles deputy Smith
Local News
Threats stir sheriff’s race
Schirard told Durango policeman he’d issue summons over ‘lies’
Local News
Clerk and recorder running unopposed
wants electronic voting for overseas residents, military
Local News
Brown, McLachlan have unfinished business
Guns, water, transportation define state House race
Local News
Colo. candidates split on wisdom of voter identification
El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Wayne Williams, the Republican candidate, was brought up on a zoo in the hills of Virginia. His father was the facilities manager and a…
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Drilling, land rules top debate in La Plata County
Roebuck, Blake going for District 1 seat
Policy and Politics
Udall bill will do little to fix Hobby Lobby
That decision was based first on the premise the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, passed by Congress in 1993, extends to closely held corporations and does not simply protect individuals’ rights…
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County primary election concludes today
Colorado’s primary, a largely mail-in election, is scheduled to conclude today, and all ballots are due by 7 p.m. Thus far, Tiffany Lee Parker, La Plata County clerk and recorder,…
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Libertarian: Trim state to core functions
Gubernatorial candidate stops in Durango on tour
Regional News
Up for grabs: Republicans after two seats in U.S. House
becoming contentious in 4th, 5th districts
Local News
La Plata County offering you a new 24/7 ballot drop-box
the primary, you can affiliate with select parties up to and including June 24
Local News
School board candidate stumps in Durango
Neal seeks to thwart federal influence in education
Local News
Ideology vs. duty examined in sheriff’s debate
Smith, Schirard split on gun-control lawsuit, staffing priorities
Local News
Southern Ute hold election today
Voting started at 7 a.m. and will end at 7 p.m. Tribal members can vote at the Sun Ute Community Center at 390 Mouache Drive in Ignacio. Six candidates running…