elections

Rebecca Busic, a candidate for Montezuma County commissioner, discusses housing, childcare, economic development, and county budget challenges in an interview with KSJD.

Cortez city council candidate Travis Shepherd says improving transparency and addressing affordable housing will be priorities if elected.

The Democratic and Republican parties in Colorado are holding precinct caucuses between March 3 and March 7. These are small, neighborhood-level meetings where party members gather in-person or on zoom.

Rep. Jeff Hurd answered questions on energy, immigration, voting laws and Colorado River water policy during a tele-town hall with thousands of constituents.

Over-collected revenues from a sales tax for the Cortez Recreation Center cannot legally be used to fund parks in the city of Cortez. Officials explained that several times during Tuesday’s meeting of the city council.

City officials plan public "Ballot Question Breakdown" sessions to help voters understand four City Charter amendments on the April 7 ballot. Ballots will be mailed March 16 for the election, which also includes five City Council seats.

Republican candidate Gerald Whited shares his background, policy priorities, and vision for Montezuma County in an interview with KSJD News. He discusses public safety, revenue stability, infrastructure, and community engagement.

Cortez City Council candidate Charles P. Borchini Jr. responds to concerns about his business name as municipal elections move forward across Montezuma County.

The Montezuma County commissioners are considering letting voters decide whether to extend term limits on certain county offices.

Republican candidate Diane Fox-Spratlen discusses public safety, county finances, transparency, and local control in KSJD’s ongoing interview series with candidates for Montezuma County Commissioner.