League of Women Voters of
La Plata County

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Our members are passionate activists. Joining the League of Women Voters is a great way to get involved in your community and play an active role in our democracy.

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The League of Women Voters of La Plata County

“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

2026 Annual Meeting

2026 LWVLP Annual Meeting

Come join us to meet, mingle and connect at the 2026 LWVLP Annual Meeting. Our guest speaker will be Rachel Turiel who will present "Dialogue Without Borders: The Art of Listening Across Political Differences." June 4, 2026 5:30 - 7:30pm Zia Taqueria 2nd Floor 2977 Main Ave. Durango Food &...
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Legislative Wrap-Up with Katie Stewart and Cleave Simpson

Legislative Wrap-Up

Come hear Representative Katie Stewart and Senator Cleave Simpson provide an update on the key issues shaping our community. May 16, 2026 10:00am - Noon Fort Lewis College Nobel Hall #130 1000 Rim Drive Durango
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Think Before You Ink

Think Before You Ink!

LWV CO has created guidelines to help members better understand the petitions currently being circulated for signatures. Take a minute to read up so you don’t accidentally sign something with which you might disagree.

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GET INVOLVED

Ways to Engage

Local Issues

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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Healthcare

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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ABOUT US

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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