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Sign the Prop 195 Petition Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the last day to sign the petition for Proposition 195! Our area (SD35) is behind on the number of signatures needed for this to be on the ballot. There is a person at Safeway in Walsenburg collecting signatures. This proposition reduces our tax rate, changing from a predetermined percent for all to a sliding scale based on income. The proposed rates give most citizens a tax break and only increase taxes on income over $300,000. It will also bring in more revenue
19 hours ago


Vic Meyer Event and Phone Banking
Please find attached information for a meet and greet in Otero County for Vic Meyers, candidate for HD 47. The event is Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 7-8 pm at Otero College, Room 137 McBride Hall in La Junta. Vic needs a good turnout at this event so please consider attending this event. Also, we are asking fellow Dems to call Otero County Dems to inform/remind them of this event. Vic's team has lists of Otero Dems available for folks to call. This is a way to support o
Jul 23


Aguilar Street Festival
The Las Animas and Huerfano Dems will have a booth at Aguilar Days. The Aguilar Street Festival & Car Show (also known as Aguilar Days) in Aguilar, Colorado, takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, running from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Aguilar Town Park and downtown Main Street. This free community event features a downtown parade, a judged car and truck show, and a foam party. Festival Schedule & Highlights Parade: Downtown parade with line-up starting at 9:30 AM. Car Sh
Jul 23


Help Aspen Acre Fire Victims
A letter from our State Chair, Shad Murib. As you may know, the Aspen Acres Fire has devastated southern Colorado and is one of the largest fires we've ever seen. People have been displaced, evacuations continue, homes have been lost, and the fire has impacted over 91,000 acres. I'm sharing the note below from Jarod Miner, our Pueblo Dems co-secretary and Southern Colorado Labor Council Vice President, detailing how you can support their membership and first responders. A
Jul 9
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