• Off the Record-Norwood and Wrights Mesa Local Ballot Initiatives

    October 16, 2024

    Mason Osgood KOTO news team hosted an Off the Record live broadcast at the Lone Cone Library on October 15th. Guests joined for a discussion [...]

  • A cougar rests on a large rock, its gaze directed forward. The background is filled with lush green foliage, creating a natural setting. The cougars muscular body is visible, highlighting its strength and grace.

    Proposition 127: Big Cat Hunting

    September 26, 2024

    By Julia Caulfield Photo: Priscilla Du Preez KOTO Community Radio · KOTO Election Special 9-26-24: Proposition 127 Big Cat Hunting Colorado voters will weigh in [...]

  • Norwood Public School District Looks to The Future

    September 25, 2024

    By Mason Osgood This November, the Norwood Public School district is asking voters to help fund their future. Ballot Issue 5B is a mill levy [...]

  • Discussions on Norwood Fire Protection District Mill Levy Heat Up

    September 24, 2024

    By Mason Osgood This November’s election, voters decide on a mill levy increase to fund the Norwood Fire Protection District and their operations in San [...]

  • A document section titled Municipal Ballot Measures includes Town of Telluride Ballot Question 2B: Home Rule Charter Amendment and a question about amending the Telluride Home Rule Charter by deleting certain text.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Question 2B

    November 7, 2023

    Question 2B as it appears on a sample ballot. On Mondays during Election Season, KOTO News has covered this year’s ballot initiatives. With Election Day [...]

  • Ballot measure titled Proposition HH (Statutory) asks if the state should reduce property taxes, expand tax relief, and use state surplus funds for districts. A large red NO is visible over the text.

    HH Proposes Complex Tax Relief Model

    November 2, 2023

    Prop HH as it appears on a sample ballot. Election Day is fast approaching, and many Coloradans are still wondering about Proposition HH, a complex [...]

  • Silhouettes of children play under a tree with falling leaves. Text reads Yes on 4B & 5A with Telluride Schools and Dolores County Schools below. Banner at the bottom says For Ricos School Kids.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Issue 4B

    October 31, 2023

    By Julia Caulfield On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News is covering this year’s Ballot initiatives. This week, we have a [...]

  • A ballot measure titled Telluride Hospital District Ballot Issue 6A proposes increasing district taxes by $4,010,530 in 2024, with annual adjustments based on an additional levy of 3.25 mills.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Proposition 6A

    October 23, 2023

    Ballot Measure 6A as it appears on the 2023 Sample Ballot. On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News will be covering [...]

  • Logo with a blue longhorn silhouette outlined in red. NORWOOD is written in red above, and Mavericks is in blue cursive below the longhorn.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Issue 5B

    October 16, 2023

    By Julia Caulfield On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News will be covering this year’s Ballot initiatives. This week, we have [...]

  • Ballot measure text for Proposition HH regarding property tax reduction using state surplus. Options include YES/FOR and NO/AGAINST, with checkboxes for selection. Red markings overlay the text.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Proposition HH

    October 13, 2023

    Proposition HH as it appears on a Sample Ballot. Many property owners in San Miguel County were shocked earlier this year when they opened their [...]

  • Logo of Telluride R-1 School District features a maroon outline of mountains above the text Telluride R-1 School District in maroon capital letters.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Issue 4A

    October 9, 2023

    By Julia Caulfield On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News will be covering this year’s Ballot initiatives. This week, we have [...]

  • Text image with a heading 10/2 Ballot Measure Profile: Question 2A. Below, a section labeled Municipal Ballot Measures features Town of Telluride Ballot Issue 2A: Authorization to Retain Lodgers Tax Revenues.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Question 2A

    October 3, 2023

    On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News will be covering this year’s Ballot initiatives. This week, we have a profile of [...]

  • Text reads 9/25 Ballot Measure Profile: Proposition ii on a purple background. A cartoon character stands with hands on hips, wearing a green shirt and blue shorts, and smiling confidently.

    Measuring up the Ballot: Proposition ii

    September 25, 2023

    On Mondays in the run-up to the November Election, KOTO News will be covering this year’s Ballot initiatives. Our coverage kicks off today with a [...]