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La Plata County treasurer to seek re-election
Allison Aichele touts efficiencies, customer service
Elections
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La Plata County Sheriff Sean Smith announces bid for re-election
Smith seeks second term to continue what he has started
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La Plata County Commissioner Brad Blake to seek second term
A Democrat has filed to run for the seat against the Republican
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2017: A year about land use, health and play in Dolores
Stories of the year in Dolores centered on land use, health and a playground
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La Plata County adopts $79.4 million budget
Officials struggle to maintain services while revenue declines
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Clyde Church announces bid for La Plata County commissioner
One seat up for grabs in 2018 election
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Election Day 2017: A look at Front Range votes
The ballot drop off station on Bannock Street in downtown Denver was popular Tuesday, Election Day for 2017.Hart Van Denburg/CPR News Denver’s $937 Million, 7-Part Bond Question Passes Denver Mayor…
Regional News
Attorney General Cynthia Coffman joins GOP gubernatorial race
Coffman said in her Wednesday announcement that public education, health care and managing energy development and Colorado’s population growth are among her campaign priorities. Coffman was elected attorney general in…
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Montezuma-Cortez considers cuts after school tax fails
Bus routes, specialty courses and small classes may be at risk
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Montezuma-Cortez considers cuts after school tax fails
Bus routes, specialty courses, small classes may be at risk
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Shere Byrd ekes out win for Durango 9-R board seat
Preliminary results show 26 percent total voter turnout
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Durango school board candidate filed incorrectly with state but will remain on ballot
‘I take accountability, because it was my mistake’
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Voter turnout low in election that could raise taxes in parts of La Plata County
About a week remains to cast ballots; only 15 percent return rate so far
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At election forum, Durango school board candidates, fire district make pitches
November ballot includes tax question, 3 board seats
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Forum to discuss Nov. 7 ballot issues will be held Thursday
School District 9-R board candidates, members to attend
From our Congressman
Larson: No more gerrymandering
Proposals were filed with the Colorado Title Board on Sept. 22 that will end the practice of gerrymandering legislative and congressional districts in Colorado. The League of Women Voters, along…
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Mancos School bond committee plans outreach on ballot question
Volunteers schedule tours, public meetings
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For gubernatorial candidate Victor Mitchell: The free market is the answer
Mitchell Mitchell, 51, a lifelong entrepreneur, touted an array of disruptive free market-reliant changes to areas now largely driven by government directive: education, health care and the environment. His ideas…
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Cary Kennedy, candidate for governor, visits Durango
Democrat wants reform of constitutional limits on growth of state revenue
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League of Women Voters of La Plata County evolving with the times
Local chapter of national group embraces changing demographics
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Democrat Phil Weiser enters race for Colorado attorney general
Weiser Other Democratic candidates currently registered, according to the Colorado Secretary of State’s Office, include Michael Dougherty, Brad Levin, Amy Padden and Joseph Salazar. Weiser, who visited Durango on Thursday,…
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More than 3,000 Coloradans withdraw from voter registry
Most withdrawals came from registered Democrats and unaffiliated voters
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Gubernatorial candidate George Brauchler says infrastructure a key campaign issue
Denver-area DA makes first visit to Durango
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Gubernatorial candidate faces national questions, offers state solutions
Mike Johnston says next governor needs to be a community-builder
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Colorado is fifth most patriotic state in the country
Recent study shows high number of AmeriCorps volunteers, voters
Nation & World
Centrist Emmanuel Macron becomes France’s youngest president
A crowd of Macron supporters roared with delight at the news, jubilantly waving red, white and blue tricolor flags at a victory party outside the Louvre Museum in Paris. Marine…
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La Plata County arm-wrestling champ announces his run for sheriff’s seat
Charles Hamby, a Republican, announces bid for sheriff
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Election Day: Only hours left to deliver ballots, vote
Residents selecting 3 council members, deciding on fluoride
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Ballots due by Tuesday in Durango city election
Voters asked to weigh in on fluoride, City Council