As a mail ballot state, Colorado has been using drop boxes for the return of ballots for years, and one county is allowing residents to watch activity around the boxes whenever they please.

Douglas County is stepping up video surveillance at ballot boxes and adding 24/7 video monitoring beyond the state-required cameras.

The Douglas County Treasurer’s Office announced Wednesday that it will soon open a larger and more accessible location in Lawrence as it closes one of its current locations.

Douglas County, Colorado, has two commissioner seats up for grabs in the upcoming election. The candidates are focused on ...