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Sen. Cory Gardner decries ‘hypocrisy’ in Pompeo hearing

14 Democrats voted for former congressman to lead CIA

April 22, 2018

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Third Democratic candidate makes ballot in contest for Tipton’s seat

Menconi’s petition validated

April 17, 2018

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MSPERA will host MB McAfee at Cortez Elks Lodge

Montezuma County commissioner candidate MB McAfee and CSPERA representative Jody Blackmer will be at the MSPERA meeting on Tuesday, at…

April 15, 2018

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Assemblies pick Colorado candidates for gubernatorial primaries

Democrats Kennedy and Polis, Republicans Stapleton and Lopez win

April 14, 2018

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U.S. judge: Colorado electors must follow popular vote

A Colorado elector holds a signed vote certificate during the electoral vote at the Capitol in Denver,on Dec. 19, 2016.…

April 10, 2018

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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis to correct Congressional Record

Congressman incorrectly claimed constituents on House floor

April 3, 2018

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Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Jones of Gunnison wants to be voice for rural residents

April 3, 2018

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U.S. Rep. Jared Polis incorrectly claims constituents on House floor

Congressman said in-laws contacted him about man facing deportation

April 1, 2018

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Republican Assembly nominates candidates in Dolores

Incumbents Catlin and Coram easily make primary ballot

March 31, 2018

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Lawmakers Coram and Catlin discuss guns, water and internet

Residents listen, ask questions of Catlin, Coram in Dolores

March 27, 2018

Annika Lewis at the United Nations

student ends trip to Commission on the Status of Women

March 22, 2018

March for Our Lives to be held in Cortez on Saturday

student group to join national event

March 21, 2018

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M-CHS plans walkout on anniversary of Florida school shootings

Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 said the high school will have a supervised walkout on Wednesday in honor of the 17…

March 13, 2018

Mancos Democrats and Republicans choose delegates at caucuses

Democrats outnumber Republicans almost 5-1

March 6, 2018

Democrats’ open house

Karl Hanlon, a candidate for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, speaks to a crowd of around 50 at the Montezuma County…

March 5, 2018

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Analysis: Five types of gun laws the Founding Fathers supported

Framers of the Second Amendment wanted an armed, but regulated, population

March 5, 2018

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Americans for Prosperity pulls back campaign against La Plata County’s land-use code

Spokeswoman reiterates group not involved in recall effort against County Commissioner Gwen Lachelt

February 20, 2018

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With budget agreement in place, Gardner looks to focus on immigration

lawmaker anxious to move past legislative spending battles

February 9, 2018

Candidates for Dolores Town Board and mayor announced

also releases interim town manager finalists

February 7, 2018

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Former U.S. Rep. Tancredo abandons bid for Colorado governor

he wants to help chances for a Republican win

January 30, 2018

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Change is in the air at Dolores Town Hall

board, manager, and playground in future

January 23, 2018

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GOP senator denounces Trump attacks, recalls Stalin rhetoric

In a speech on the Senate floor, Flake, of Arizona, called Trump’s repeated attacks on the media “repulsive” and said…

January 17, 2018

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McAfee announces campaign for Montezuma County commission

Democrat is familiar with issues, wants plan for future

January 11, 2018

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Catlin brings ‘momentum’ to House 58 seat

Republican water expert represents local views

January 11, 2018