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Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Maes says he’s not dropping out of the race, despite calls from top Republicans for him to do so. Maes debated Democrat John Hickenlooper and former congressman Tom Tancredo who are also running for Governor, at the studios of Colorado Public Television in Denver just before the long weekend. It was their first debate and the candidates discussed everything from immigration to transportation to what books they’re currently reading. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
In Garfield County, two candidates have crossed party lines and are meeting in the middle to try to defeat incumbent Sheriff Lou Valario. KDNK’s Marilyn Gleason brings the story.
Former Aspen mayoral candidate Marilyn Marks turned election reform advocate recently filed requests to six counties to view ballot images. Marks has argued that people should have the ability to independently verify election results, while the city of Aspen has said it could jeopardize voter privacy. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson spoke with Marilyn Marks.
Lawmakers are finalizing the wording for the November election ballot. Voters will see nine questions this fall. As KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports, much of the discussion on Wednesday centered on three amendments that cut taxes, fees and ban the state government from borrowing money.
Members of a new river dispute task force hope to broker peace between landowners and rafters who float through stretches of private property. The issue came to a head during the last legislative session when a private developer near Crested Butte told two rafting companies they could no longer float along the Taylor river past his ranch. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
Andrew Romanoff and Michael Bennet tried to make peace just days after a bitter primary race. The candidates gathered on the state capitol steps last week for what was billed as a unity rally. As KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee flew in especially for the event.
Last week, we heard about the complicated three-way race for the local state house seat. But the drama around the election itself is only half the story -- today we take a look at the candidates themselves. With Colorado in a dire financial state, one of the biggest issues the new legislature will be working on is spending and the budget, especially since state services will likely be cut in the near future. KDNK’s Mathew Katz reports.
Voters throughout the state and Roaring Fork Valley shaped the ballots for November's election last night. KDNK's Mathew Katz and Conrad Wilson have this look at last night's results.
It’s primary day across the state, with big races at all levels of government. One of the most contentious races here in Garfield County is the Republican nomination for the sheriff’s office. The election pits two-term Sheriff Lou Vallario against challenger Doug Winters. KDNK’s Mathew Katz has more.
Election officials expect a healthy turnout for the state's primary election today. Both parties have candidates locked in increasingly heated primaries for the U.S. senate and Governor's race. But as KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports, the candidates themselves are only one part of the story.
Tomorrow is primary day across the state, and there a bunch of contentious races at every level of government. We’ll be looking at all sorts of political races this week, but we’ll start off with the race for the governor’s office. And many think that there’s one man who doesn’t have to worry too much about tomorrow’s primary results: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper. KDNK’s Mathew Katz has more.
John Hickenlooper came to town on Sunday. The mayor of Denver and presumptive Democratic candidate for governor spent an hour at Sopris Park in Carbondale to meet voters. KDNK's Mathew Katz was there.
In the last City of Aspen election, a lawsuit emerged challenging access to ballot images. Now those trying to get access to the ballot images here in Colorado say they want to reform the process, arguing the ballots are the property of the people, not the government. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson reports.
Former Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo has formally announced his entry into the Colorado Governor’s race. Tancredo is leaving the party to run as a third party candidate on the American Constitution Party ticket. He’s said he has no choice but to step in because he believes the two scandal-ridden Republicans currently vying for the seat can’t win this fall. But as KDNK’s Bente Birkeland reports, many in the GOP are miffed over the move.
Republican Gubernatorial hopeful Scott McInnis is apologizing for lifting words and ideas in several articles he wrote about water. McInnis has been under fire after a Denver Post story highlighted the plagiarism. And some Democrats are now calling for him to drop out of the Governor’s race while Republicans have largely remained silent. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more from the state capitol.
Environmentalists and conservationists are calling for the resignation of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. Until now, many of the groups and individuals that signed the letter have cheered Salazar’s efforts to more tightly regulate the energy industry. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson reports.
The Carbondale Fire District is holding elections today. The five member board runs a 2.7 million dollar budget and is responsible for emergency services in three counties. KDNK’s Conrad Wilson brings this preview.
Denver mayor John Hickenlooper has entered the race to become Colorado's next Governor. The Democrat is filling the void left in the wake of Governor Bill Ritter's decision not to seek a second term. KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.
Governor Bill Ritter ended all speculation and rumors by announcing Wednesday that he would NOT seek a second term as Colorado's governor. The news first surfaced last night after a Washington-DC political blog broke the story. In the hours since, Colorado's political community has been reeling. From Rocky Mountain Community Radio Station KUNC, Kirk Siegler reports from Denver.
Legislative leaders from both parties are uniting behind efforts to regulate the state's booming medical marijuana industry. Just last month a new dispensary opened here in Carbondale and another is on the way, adding to at least a dozen throughout the Valley. Although the details are still being hashed out behind the scenes, lawmakers say weeding out fraud and abuse is the top priority. KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.
Garfield County District Attorney Martin Beeson announced Thursday he'll suspend his campaign for Colorado's Third Congressional District. KDNK's Conrad Wilson has the story.
Bark beetles continue to be a problem in Colorado and the Western US. On Monday, Senator Mark Udall announced legislation that he hopes will slow the bark beetle epidemic. KDNK's Conrad Wilson reports.
The Governor's race is just under a year away but some clear election themes are emerging. Among them is energy development and the role natural gas plays in the state's economy. Governor Bill Ritter has long championed wind and solar power, but lately he's also been touting natural gas as a clean burning fuel and key part of his new energy economy.
It's Election Day! After one of the biggest elections in recent history last November, this one is all about local issues. And many say it's the local issues that matter most. KDNK's Conrad Wilson has this Election Day preview.
State Democrats knew there would be a fight from Republicans during next year's senate race. The one thing that they weren't counting on was competition from their own party. This week former speaker of the house Andrew Romanoff entered a crowded senate race to challenge incumbent Michael Bennet in the Democratic primary. KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports from Denver.
The Obama Administration named the head of Colorado's Department of Natural Resources to be the new Agriculture Undersecretary in charge of the U.S. Forest Service. Harris Sherman says he got the news on Thursday. KDNK's Bente Birkeland reports from the state capitol.
Democrats made significant strides in the Western United States in recent elections. But now Republicans are mounting for a come back. KDNK's Conrad Wilson spoke about Republicans in the West with Linda Feldmann, a political reporter for The Christian Science Monitor.
Democratic leaders and party activists kicked off a two day meeting in Denver to highlight Western values and grassroots organizing. The crowd heard from actor Robert Redford, senate majority leader Harry Reid of Nevada and energy mogul T. Boone Pickens. KDNK's Bente Birkeland has more.
National Democratic leaders, activists and conservationists are descending on Colorado this week to examine Western politics and a political roadmap for the future. Speakers include U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and actor Robert Redford among others. Bente Birkeland has the story.
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