elections

Unofficial results from the Cortez municipal election show five candidates elected to City Council, with voters approving three of four charter questions.

KSJD asked Cortez City Council candidates to name their top priority if elected. Here’s how candidates say they would approach their first year in office.

Ballots are coming in for Cortez’s municipal election, with officials expecting turnout to increase before the April 7 deadline.

A Colorado appeals court upheld Tina Peters’ election interference conviction but ordered a new sentencing hearing, citing concerns that her original sentence may have been influenced by her public statements.

Cortez voters are being asked to decide four ballot questions in addition to choosing candidates for five open seats in the April 7 municipal election. City manager Drew Sanders explained the questions at a forum Thursday before a handful of people.

Republican candidate for Montezuma County Commissioner Rodney Cox discusses fiscal priorities, taxes, and growth as he runs for Montezuma County commissioner after petitioning onto the ballot.

Ballots are being mailed for the April 7 Cortez municipal election. Voters will choose city council members and decide four charter amendment questions.

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.