“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”

– Louis D. Brandeis

"Please, vote. You indelibly underscore your citizenship, and most important, our kinship with each other when you do."

– Ken Burns

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

– Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The ballot is stronger than the bullet."

– Abraham Lincoln

"Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country and this world."

– Sharon Salzberg

League of Women Voters of La Plata County

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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Back to League meeting topics

Annual Back to League Meeting – “Action is the Antidote for Anxiety” (10/04/25)

Feeling overwhelmed by today’s political climate? You’re not alone. The constant stream of troubling news can leave us paralyzed by anxiety. Join us Saturday, October 4th | 3-5pm | Durango Public Library to learn how you can take action & take back your power!

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DSD school board candidate forum

School Board Candidates Form (10/12/25)

Jon the League of Women Voters at the VFW Hall, 1550 Main Ave. on Oct. 12th from 3:30 - 5:15pm to meet this year's candidates Erika Brown, Jody Trampp and Rick Petersen; Pearl Stegner, Tamra Fenberg and Andrea Parmenter. A recording of the event will be available afterwards on this Website....
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November 2025 ballot measures

Colorado’s 2025 Ballot Issues for the November 4th, 2025 Election (10/28/25)

Join Siggy Palmer and Martha Mason from LWV-LP for a discussion of the ballot measures that will be on the November ballot, to be mailed out next month. We will explain the questions and examine the pros and cons of each, excluding the county-wide school board elections. We’ll cover the State of...
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What We’re Tracking and Working on Locally.

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State Issues

What We’re Tracking on a Statewide Level.

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National Issues

What We’re Tracking on a National Level.

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Voter Education

At LWV, we believe that a well-informed voter is a powerful voter!

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Health Care

We are committed to helping La Plata County residents collaborate in the development of solutions they need to obtain the best possible healthcare available.

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Climate Crisis

Follow current events and news on climate change and solutions to the climate crisis.

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Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to protect and expand voting rights and ensure everyone is represented in our democracy. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy, education, and litigation, at the local, state, and national levels.

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