Join us this month to learn more about candidates on the November ballot. We'll hear from House District 59 candidates Katie Stewart and Clark Craig followed by a Q&A. Then we'll hear from CO Senate District 6 candidates Vivian Smotherman and Cleave Simpson followed by a Q&A.

• Democrat is a fourth generation Durangoan, has deep roots in Southwest Colorado and possesses an understanding of the unique needs and challenges facing our rural areas. She has been on the 9-R School board since 2021. An empathetic listener, Katie has developed a collaborative and situational leadership approach with her work in La Plata County and across Colorado. Katie Stewart

• Republican candidate has been Mayor of Ignacio since 2022. Clark is a graduate of Durango HS and has BS in Mathematics from Northeastern State in OK. He held various leadership positions in oil & gas information technology and production automation for 25 years.Clar…