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Michael Bennet rolls out new education policy in race for governor
Candidate wants to expand apprenticeships, work experience opportunities
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La Plata County saw record turnout in off-year election
Voter participation hit 47%, reflects wave of civic engagement; mirrors national Democratic gains
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Bayfield lodgers tax proposal fails
La Plata County will continue collecting funds on behalf of town
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Voters approve Durango Fire Protection District property tax increase
DFPD thanks voters for putting their trust in the department
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Bayfield sales tax hike defeated
Ballot measure 2B would have raised money for parks and recreation
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Voters approve 1% sales tax increase for Upper Pine fire
Measure cruises to victory with 57% of vote total in La Plata County
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Incumbents cruise to victory in Durango School District board election
Petersen, Brown and Parmenter win in landslide
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Schools, taxes drive La Plata County voters on election day
Turnout on track to surpass clerk and recorder’s expectations
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Durango School Board candidate’s criminal history sparks concerns
Jody Trampp acknowledges past but says online claims misrepresent his record and character
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22% of La Plata County voters have returned ballots
Clerk anticipates turnout to nearly double by end of election night
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You had questions about La Plata County ballot measures. We dug up some answers
Voters will decide host of tax hikes, school board candidates Nov. 4
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Durango school board candidate deletes blog before seeking election
Pearl Stegner wrote extensively about DEI and flag policies before scrubbing website
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Durango school board candidates discuss flags, funding and politics at forum
League of Women Voters held event last weekend at VFW
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Four candidates seek three open seats on Bayfield school board
Two incumbents challenge two newcomers in at-large race
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Durango fire district responds to opposition over proposed property tax increase
Pro and con statements published ahead of ballots being mailed
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Upper Pine fire seeks sales tax increase on November ballot
1% bump would help with costs, paying firefighters livable wage
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La Plata County ballots are in the mail
Clerk and recorder predicts 40% turnout for Nov. 4 election: ‘But I might be surprised’
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What do you want to know about upcoming ballot initiatives in La Plata County?
Voters face several tax questions this November
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La Plata County officials discuss need for new revenue stream amid unsustainable shortfall
1% sales tax increase to appear on November ballot
The Durango Herald
La Plata County voters to weigh mix of sales, property tax hikes this November
From Durango to Bayfield, residents face several measures aimed at closing funding gaps and expanding services
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Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics
Phil Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs
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La Plata County Road and Bridge funding reaching breaking point
Despite shrinking budget, staff members say employees have ensured department’s success
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Six candidates vie for three open seats on Durango school board
All eligible voters can cast ballots in each director district
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Durango Fire Protection District makes case for mill levy increase
Increased property tax is best way to pay for new station, chief says
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County will ask voters to approve 1% sales tax hike in November
Commissioners say new funding is needed as gas revenue declines
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Boulder district attorney visits Durango on campaign trail for Colorado’s top prosecutor job
Candidate urges residents to ‘hold him accountable’ on legislative promises
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Durango fire ballot proposal gets council’s preliminary OK
City Council reserves space on November ballot
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Congressional candidate removes video after criticism from Southern Utes
Hope Scheppelman says she did not intend to imply formal endorsement from tribe
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Congressional candidate in hot water with Southern Utes over social media post
Tribe rebukes Hope Scheppelman for Instagram video
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Phil Weiser undeterred by polling gap in governor’s race
Attorney general says he’ll keep fighting Trump-era overreach despite trailing Bennet