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Anti-fracking measures fail to make November ballot
Proponents fall under threshold for valid signatures
Elections
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Election forum to focus on economic growth, ballot measures
Bank of Colorado and the Durango Area Association of Realtors are hosting the event, which will include updates on several ballot initiatives including the Durango-La Plata County Airport, county roads…
Nation & World
In a strange presidential race, Libertarian Gary Johnson likes his chances
U.S. election so nuts ‘I just might win’
Local News
Durango School District OKs tax increase question for election
Approval would bring in $17M for district
Local News
Push underway to remove ‘slavery’ from state law
Ballot effort would strike archaic constitutional language
Regional News
Voters to decide if state should triple cigarette tax
An initiative certified Monday for the November ballot would raise the state tax from 84 cents to $2.59 per pack starting Jan. 1. That’s nearly a dollar more than the…
Nation & World
GOP pushes attacks on Clinton’s emails
Republicans to query firms running private server
Nation & World
Clinton’s campaign manager defends foreign money
Critics call Clinton Foundation a venue for ‘pay to play’
Regional News
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner decides to back Trump
Gardnerdu1-i-syn Gardner first said he supports Trump on Friday during a fundraiser for GOP Senate nominee Darryl Glenn in Colorado Springs. “I’m voting Republican up and down the ticket,” Gardner…
Local News
Ken Salazar tapped to lead Clinton transition team
Former Colorado senator could position himself for cabinet role
Nation & World
Analysis: Has Donald Trump hit bottom?
Unless he changes course, he’s bound to lose election
Local News
Colorado House District 59 race draws big bucks, statewide attention
Rep. J. Paul Brown vs. challenger Barbara McLachlan in most expensive state House contest
Local News
Two judges recommended for retention in 6th Judicial District
Wilson, Herringer receive favorable reviews in judicial evaluations
Local News
Committees raise funds for airport, road and bridge initiatives
Incumbent commissioners show more cash than challengers
Nation & World
Trump conflict overshadows attacks on Clinton
Campaign admits tension over Ryan endorsement
Local News
Colorado aid-in-dying proponents submit signatures
Organizers believe they have enough to qualify for ballot
Local News
Supporters organize for 9-R tax increase ballot measure
Funds would be used for programming, facilities, staff training
Local News
Montezuma County’s commissioners’ internet proposal may miss deadline
County attorney John Baxter informed the commissioners during their regular Monday meeting on July 25 that the state department has requested a county draft resolution by Sunday, July 31, that…
Local News
Colorado represented at Democratic convention in Philadelphia
Centennial State in the spotlight for Hillary Clinton’s historic moment
Nation & World
Clinton promises steady hand in dangerous world
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, right, is joined by Democratic vice presidential candidate, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., after her speech during the final day of the Democratic National Convention in…
Local News
Colorado backs Sanders, but with sense of party loyalty
Delegates appear ready to follow Sanders’ show of unity and support victorious Clinton
Nation & World
Kaine liberal appeal muted by energy ties, abortion concerns
Energy companies have donated thousands of dollars to his campaigns
Nation & World
Trump: America’s in crisis – and he’ll fix it ‘fast’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, speaks during the final day of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday.Carolyn Kaster/Associated Press Confidently addressing the finale of his party’s less-than-smooth national…