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Republican Montezuma County Commissioner debate rescheduled for Monday

commissioner candidates to debate at 6 p.m. after last-minute cancellation

May 3, 2026

Rep. Jeff Hurd regains Trump endorsement despite recent disagreements

Scheppelman drops out of CD-3 race, clearing the path for Hurd

March 21, 2026

GOP faces uphill battle to flip Colorado. La Plata County Republicans are hopeful

‘We’re really encouraged,’ said Deborah Shisler, after candidate forum

February 14, 2026

Latino groups denounce Rep. Lauren Boebert’s ‘racist’ Halloween costume

Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert speaks to supporters during an election night watch party on Nov. 5, 2024, in Windsor, Colorado.…

November 6, 2025

State Sen. Cleave Simpson picked to lead Colorado’s Senate Republicans

Republican Sen. Cleave Simpson speaks against proposed gun control measures, March 10, 2023, in the Senate. (Hart Van Denburg/CPR News)…

June 13, 2025

La Plata County GOP member to run against Rep. Jeff Hurd

Scheppelman criticizes Republican congressman for looking down on party’s MAGA wing

June 10, 2025

In brief visit, Rep. Jeff Hurd meets commissioners, protesters in Durango

Congressman has yet to hold an in-person town hall

April 24, 2025

Republican Greg Lopez is running for a third time to be Colorado’s governor

Earlier this year, Lopez finished a short term-stint as a member of Congress

April 18, 2025

Colorado GOP threatens to sue Durango schools

says flags resolution would violate constitutional rights of undefined students

December 29, 2024

Judge reverses course, lifts prohibition on meeting to consider ouster of Colorado GOP chairman

Arapahoe County District Court Judge Thomas Willard Henderson IV rescinded his temporary restraining order

August 7, 2024

La Plata County Republicans will try to oust one of their own over her role in state GOP disunity

Scheppelman is part of far-right party flank that has come under attack by less extreme members

August 1, 2024

Republican infighting intensifies in Colorado as Dave Williams sues

‘Accuracy of information in the current political climate is critical to a functional democracy,’ lawsuit declares

July 19, 2024

14 of the 18 Republican candidates endorsed by Colorado GOP lost their primary races

Party’s unorthodox decision to endorse in primaries divided Republicans

June 26, 2024

Democrat Adam Frisch is running TV ads in 3rd Congressional District GOP primary

Strategy an apparent attempt to shape race and give himself a better chance to win in November

June 19, 2024

Republican congressional candidates face off in Durango

contenders sought to distinguish themselves from one another

June 7, 2024

When Colorado lawmakers return next year, no Dems will have served in the minority

Democrats have controlled both chambers for years

May 15, 2024

Over 40% voter turnout in Southwest Colorado for presidential primaries

La Plata County election official ‘very, very happy’ with turnout

March 6, 2024

Shelli Shaw, vice chair resign from La Plata County GOP leadership

leaders requested resignation, scheduled no-confidence vote for Jan. 29

January 19, 2024

Rep. Boebert heads to District 4 peddling a familiar pitch

“I’m doing everything that I can for the conservative movement to remain a strong voice in Washington, D.C.,” she said…

January 5, 2024

Opponents say little has changed with Rep. Lauren Boebert out of District 3 race

Lawmaker announced Wednesday she will run in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District

December 28, 2023

Although humbled and apologetic, Lauren Boebert is sticking to her guns

‘Closed mouths don’t get fed,’ congresswoman says in interview

October 30, 2023

Protesters picket The Durango Herald

Leaders from La Plata County GOP showed up to protest coverage, bar reporters entry from events

September 12, 2023

Proposed change to Colorado GOP bylaws would make it easier to block unaffiliated primary voters

Closing Republican primaries has been a major objective of the far right

July 11, 2023

Tina Peters sentenced to home detention and fine for obstruction

attorney says an appeal will be immediately filed

April 10, 2023