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Local elections

Coloradans want politicians to do something about cost of living

Coloradans want politicians to do something about cost of living

Residents from every political party, every region and just about every age group are feeling pressure from the economy

Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Polis signs bill that thwarts statewide ranked choice voting

Governor faced pressure to veto the bill after last-minute provisions were added

What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?

What do voters want candidates to focus on this election?

respondents express frustration with polarization and attack politics

Party representatives put election equipment to the test ahead of June 25 primary

Party representatives put election equipment to the test ahead of June 25 primary

Plata County Logic and Accuracy test found machines compliant

Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?

Youths could swing the election. Will they turn out to vote?

young people grow disillusioned with national politics, some turn to local engagement

District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

District Attorney Christian Champagne to resign in mid-March

Governor’s office forms panel to review, recommend replacement in middle of election year

February 13, 2024

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

Election yields low turnout, but important training opportunity

questions, lack of candidates may not have resonated with voters

November 8, 2023

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

Southwest Colorado voters firmly reject Prop. HH

to ‘roll up the sleeves and get to work,’ county commissioner says

November 8, 2023

Montezuma County voters reject tax hike to boost the Cortez Fire Protection District’s budget

Montezuma County voters reject tax hike to boost the Cortez Fire Protection District’s budget

$1 million increase would have helped offset staff raises and with equipment repairs

November 8, 2023

Dolores County approves tax hike to boost the Rico Fire Protection District’s budget

Dolores County approves tax hike to boost the Rico Fire Protection District’s budget

measure is expected to add $35,000 in new funding for the RFPD.

November 8, 2023

After vote recount, Wall is sworn in to third term as a Ute councilman

After vote recount, Wall is sworn in to third term as a Ute councilman

a recount, Wall beats challenger Leland Collins in the October election by six votes

November 4, 2023

For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle

For Boebert’s GOP rivals, it’s a race to the middle

Hurd and Russ Andrews pitch themselves as moderate options

October 30, 2023

Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces

Boebert touts work to GOP voters in SW Colorado, but theater scandal resurfaces

Boebert apologizes again for the September incident, but her Republican rivals aren’t ready to let her off the hook

October 29, 2023

Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

Silverton residents reject push to allow OHVs in town

Residents of the mountain town affirmed a decision made two years ago

October 4, 2023

Silverton to decide on OHVs in town – again

Silverton to decide on OHVs in town – again

Oct. 3 vote will ask residents to decide of OHVs should be let back onto the town’s streets

September 23, 2023

Whiteskunk reelected to Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council

Whiteskunk reelected to Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council

candidates ran for one open seat; 271 voters turned out for election

February 2, 2023

Rotary Club to reveal first Art in the Alleyways project in Cortez

Rotary Club to reveal first Art in the Alleyways project in Cortez

Paintings light up alley at downtown Cortez Cultural Center

December 1, 2022

GOP candidates for statewide offices outperform Boebert in 3rd District

GOP candidates for statewide offices outperform Boebert in 3rd District

Research shows the Republican’s gubernatorial candidate was the only one who fared worse

November 29, 2022

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

McLachlan retains Colorado House District 59

Challenger Shelli Shaw falls behind by 12 points

November 9, 2022

Montezuma County clerk reports busy Election Day as votes come in

Montezuma County clerk reports busy Election Day as votes come in

Montezuma County will vote for sheriff, state and federal offices, and state ballot questions

November 8, 2022

Recount held in election for Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman

Recount held in election for Ute Mountain Ute tribal chairman

Chairman Manuel Heart retains victory; White Mesa candidate also sought recount in separate election

November 8, 2022

How to vote in Montezuma County

How to vote in Montezuma County

It’s too late to apply for a mailed ballot, but voters still have plenty of options

November 2, 2022

Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55

Hugh McKean, top Republican in Colorado House, dies of heart attack at 55

lawmaker from Loveland was first elected to the legislature in 2016

October 31, 2022

Candidates for Montezuma sheriff, Colorado House attend forum in Cortez

Candidates for Montezuma sheriff, Colorado House attend forum in Cortez

Juan Farm Bureau hosts event attended by 60 citizens

October 29, 2022