Election

U.S. judge: Colorado electors must follow popular vote

A Colorado elector holds a signed vote certificate during the electoral vote at the Capitol in Denver,on Dec. 19, 2016.…

April 10, 2018

Local News

Independent from Gunnison to challenge House Rep. Barbara McLachlan

Paul Jones of Gunnison wants to be voice for rural residents

April 3, 2018

Local News

U.S. Rep. Jared Polis incorrectly claims constituents on House floor

Congressman said in-laws contacted him about man facing deportation

April 1, 2018

Living

Colorado’s Ginsburg abandons Democratic gubernatorial race

Ginsburg cited a poor showing in the party’s March 6 non-binding caucuses – roughly 2 percent – in making his…

March 20, 2018

Local News

Cortez Fire Protection District prepares for election

Six running for three open seats

March 9, 2018

Mancos Democrats and Republicans choose delegates at caucuses

Democrats outnumber Republicans almost 5-1

March 6, 2018

Bayfield resident announces bid for Coram’s seat

Democrat aims to challenge Sen. Don Coram

March 6, 2018

Local News

Town board candidates field questions, part 2

11 running for board; two for mayor

March 2, 2018

Colorado’s unaffiliated voters could confound stereotypes in election

Voters confound stereotypes, outnumber Democrats or Republicans

February 28, 2018

Democrats will host candidate for 3rd Congressional District

Candidates for council, commission to attend

February 28, 2018

Local News

League of Women Voters plans candidate forums in Cortez, Dolores and Mancos

26 candidates running for local offices

February 25, 2018

Local News

Candidates announced in Mancos municipal election

Simpson, Brooks seek second terms

January 30, 2018

Local News

Cortez women’s march encourages residents to vote

Power to the Polls rally joins national movement

January 20, 2018

Local News

GOP senator denounces Trump attacks, recalls Stalin rhetoric

In a speech on the Senate floor, Flake, of Arizona, called Trump’s repeated attacks on the media “repulsive” and said…

January 17, 2018

Local News

Former Arizona sheriff, Trump ally Joe Arpaio running for Senate

The 85-year-old longtime lawman said the lack of support for Trump’s agenda in Washington inspired him to make the bid.…

January 9, 2018

Southern Utes candidates compete in runoff election

New chairman and two councilors will be selected Friday

December 12, 2017

Local News

Mancos school district prepares for construction after election win

With funding secure, officials plan school renovation project

November 8, 2017

Local News

Voters reject Montezuma-Cortez schools’ tax

Mancos school district’s $4.95 million bond passes easily

November 7, 2017

Montezuma-Cortez district releases plan for tax spending

Voters must drop off ballots at county office

November 3, 2017

Local News

About 27 percent of Mancos voters mail in ballots

Early turnout is about 27 percent

October 31, 2017

Q-and-A: Montezuma-Cortez Re-1 District School Board candidates

Students head into the Cortez Middle School for the first day of school in 2016.The Journal file Tiffany Cheney is…

October 23, 2017

Local News

DeAnne House wins seat on Ute Mountain council

Seven candidates ran in election; 415 voters turn out

October 13, 2017

Secretary of State Williams holding off on providing voter information

Privacy center has filed for restraining order against commission’s request

July 13, 2017

Johnston offers centric solutions in race for governor

Democrat pushes renewable energy, water rights

July 13, 2017