Colorado state lawmakers to speak at Dolores Public Library Saturday

Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart address members of the public May 17, 2025 during a legislative update at the Montezuma County Annex in Cortez. (Jen Magnuson/Special to The Journal)
Sen. Cleave Simpson and Rep. Katie Stewart to speak on ICE in Durango and the Colorado legislature’s Special Session

Two state lawmakers will visit Dolores on Saturday morning to discuss recent ICE activity in Durango and the Colorado legislature’s special session.

Colorado Sen. Cleave Simpson will join Rep. Katie Stewart at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, at the Dolores Public Library.

May 21, 2025
Colorado Sen. Simpson and Rep. Stewart give legislative update in Cortez

The event, organized by the League of Women Voters of Montezuma County, will include a report from the lawmakers on the recent Colorado special session focused on the state’s financial status.

The officials will also provide an update on recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Durango, according to a newsletter announcement.

Constituents will have an opportunity to ask questions, the announcement says.

Democratic Rep. Stewart was elected to serve District 59 in Colorado’s General Assembly, representing Montezuma, La Plata, San Juan and Archuleta counties.

Republican Sen. Simpson represents District 6, which includes all of the above counties as well as Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Dolores, Mineral, Montrose, Ouray, Rio Grande, Saguache and San Miguel.

The lawmakers previously spoke in Cortez in May at a similar event hosted by the League.