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Lots of interest in two local political races in primary

Judging by the number of political signs posted around the county, there’s a lot of interest in the two contested local races in the Republican primary.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Joe Collins, who will retire his seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in January.
Three candidates are challenging for Collins’ seat on the commission, while three candidates are vying to become county coroner.
County Treasurer Karen Arnold, who is…