redistricting

  • Locations: News Published

    BOCC runs the gamut

    BOCC runs the gamut thumbnail The second state senate map prepared by the Colorado Independent Redistricting Commission staff.

    The regular county commissioner board meeting on Oct. 4 began with a couple of public comments from “citizens not on the agenda.” One of whom was Dave Hillbrand with White River Trail Runners ATV/UTV Club. Hillbrand requested that the commissioners hold a meeting regarding the use of off-highway-vehicles… read more →

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    Stars, stripes and traffic lights

    Stars, stripes and traffic lights thumbnail The intersection of Hwy 82 and CR 154 looking west on Hwy 82. Photo by James Steindler.

    Weekly observers may have been surprised to see that on Sept. 13 the Garfield County commissioners convened their regular meeting within the county’s third district, at Silt Town Hall.
    First, the commissioners “ratified” the decision to send a letter to the Colorado Congressional Redistricting Committee regarding their dismay at… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - Sept. 16, 2021

    RFSD board election
    This letter is in support of Kenny Teitler for Roaring Fork School District School Board District A.
    Being a former teacher, Kenny knows what it takes to keep quality teachers in the classroom. He knows that teachers need time with students and time to create… read more →

  • Locations: Letters Published

    Letters - July 29, 2021

    Re: redistricting

    Thank you, Sopris Sun, for all the articles on Colorado’s redistricting process and the public hearing that will be held at the Third Street Center this Saturday at 11 a.m.

    While the details of the redistricting process may seem complicated, the main purpose is simple:… read more →

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    Redistricting public hearing comes to Carbondale

    Redistricting public hearing comes to Carbondale thumbnail

    The Colorado Independent Redistricting Commissions (CIRC) will be hosting a public hearing in Carbondale on Saturday, July 31, at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at the Third Street Center. The hearing allows community members to learn more about the redistricting process and to have input during a… read more →

  • Locations: Columns, News Published

    Colorado redistricting process is underway

    Colorado redistricting process is underway thumbnail Jacqueline Argueta Nevarez

    By Jacqueline Argueta Nevarez

    Voces Unidas de las Montañas

    En español

    It is likely that you have been hearing more about Colorado’s redistricting process in the past few months. The once a decade redistricting process, which determines the boundaries for both congressional and state legislative… read more →

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    Solar in, redistricting out

    Solar in, redistricting out thumbnail Pictured above is the 22-acre site of the approved solar array. Photo by James Steindler.

    The commissioners began the meeting discussing the redistricting of Colorado House District 57 (HD-57). HD-57 Representative Perry Will was present at the meeting.

    Commissioner Tom Jankovsky kicked off the conversation by making his concerns clear. The preliminary redistricting maps “carve out” a section of Garfield County from HD-57,… read more →