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Montezuma County seeks way to open Mesa Verde road

Federal shutdown, snow close road

January 21, 2019

McLachlan bests independent challenger in state House race

56 percent of voters back incumbent in district-wide returns

November 7, 2018

Democratic Rep. Jared Polis wins Colorado governor’s race

to fight for health care, renewable energy, publicly funded preschool

November 6, 2018

Will Gov. John Hickenlooper run for president?

The guv has been notoriously cagey about his presidential aspirations. We asked him 10 different ways if he plans to…

October 29, 2018

Democrats rally in Durango

stop was one of many candidates made across the state

October 28, 2018

Hickenlooper: We transformed the way we think about the state

Governor says he united diverse interests

October 21, 2018

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Hickenlooper’s office labels ethics complaint a political stunt

Gubernatorial spokeswoman Jacque Montgomery responded to claims by a nonprofit group led by a former political adversary of Hickenlooper’s that…

October 12, 2018

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Rancher vs. engineer battle in state Senate District 6

Unger would shift Legislature to left if he upends incumbent Don Coram

October 8, 2018

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Rep. Scott Tipton says he focuses on district, not tweets

congressman credits tax cuts for economic growth

September 25, 2018

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Montezuma County candidates attend third forum

Citizens get third chance to quiz county candidates

September 20, 2018

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Hickenlooper forms leadership PAC for potential presidential run

Term-limited Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper asks a question of his staff before delivering his final State of the State address…

September 17, 2018

Candidates for governor clash on plans for rural Colorado

Stapleton releases plan; Polis asks, what took so long?

September 11, 2018

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Attorney general candidate: Sue when you must, but first look for solutions

Weiserdu1-i-syn At the same time, he said the primary job of the attorney general is to represent the people of…

August 15, 2018

Secretary of state challenger focuses on voting rights

Griswold criticizes incumbent for compromising voter data, cooperating with President Trump

July 29, 2018

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Supporters, opponents of abortion rights prep for U.S. Supreme Court fight

Durango lawyer says Roe’s fate ‘up in the constitutional air’

July 14, 2018

Jared Polis talks health care in Durango

Democrat wants larger insurance pools to reduce costs

July 5, 2018

Democrats, GOP launch governor’s race

day after primary, Rep. Jared Polis, Walker Stapleton get their jabs in

June 27, 2018

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Polis, Stapleton to face off for Colorado governor’s seat

Democrat Diane Mitsch Bush will challenge Scott Tipton for Congress

June 26, 2018

Gov. John Hickenlooper’s legacy of water

he leaves office, water officials offer mixed feelings about his accomplishments

June 25, 2018

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Three Democrats looking to ‘topple’ Rep. Scott Tipton debate in Durango

candidate calls for impeachment of Trump

June 5, 2018

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More than $50,000 spent fighting attempt to recall Gwen Lachelt

Petitioners reported about $5,000 in monetary contributions

May 25, 2018

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Newly elected mayor, board members take office

enacts fire ban, considers applications for town attorney

April 26, 2018

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Santa Fe mayor’s water use is high amid extreme drought

campaigned on water conservation

April 24, 2018

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Romney must compete in primary for Senate seat

Romney remains the heavy favorite overall to replace long-serving Sen. Orrin Hatch in November and said he was ready to…

April 23, 2018