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Democrats announce candidacy at La Plata County party dinner

Candidates for CU regent, statehouse seats, county commissioner and district attorney announced

DATE: Jan 17, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

A lot of people want to run for office in Colorado this year. Here’s what it takes to actually get on the ballot

Candidates may start gathering petition signatures this week. If they go the caucus and assembly route, they must start gathering support ahead of March

DATE: Jan 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata County GOP Chairwoman Shelli Shaw moving, refuses to step down

Leaders of La Plata County Republican Central Committee asked her to step aside Jan. 2; no-confidence vote scheduled for Jan. 29

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

As lawmakers return to work, cost of living, challenges of governing are top of mind

The Colorado Capitol will be bustling today for the start of the state’s annual legislative session. Lawmakers convene under the backdrop of high national political tensions, international c...

DATE: Jan 10, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Federal judge rejects Tina Peters’ attempt to halt her Mesa County criminal trial

Former county clerk’s trial on 10 counts connected to a breach of Mesa County’s election system set to begin Feb. 7

DATE: Jan 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Dave Williams, chairman of Colorado GOP, announces bid to replace Doug Lamborn in Congress

Williams plans to remain as chairman during his congressional bid. The former state representative tried to oust Lamborn in 2022, but his primary bid fell well short

DATE: Jan 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Boebert and ex-husband are being investigated after alleged altercation in Silt restaurant

Jayson Boebert told The Daily Beast that his ex-wife punched him in the face

DATE: Jan 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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 in an interview

DATE: Jan 5, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

What Colorado’s congressional delegation got done this year – and what’s ahead

The Colorado Sun examines how the bills introduced by the seven Democrats and three Republicans in Colorado’s congressional delegation fared this year

DATE: Dec 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado GOP asks U.S. Supreme Court to overturn ruling blocking Trump from state’s primary ballot

Appeal likely means Trump will be on Colorado’s March 5 ballot; outcome of will have national consequences

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Lauren Boebert will switch congressional districts to improve her chances of winning in 2024

Boebert will run in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District next year instead of the 3rd Congressional District. The 4th District is far more favorable to Republicans.

DATE: Dec 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News