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Preservation tax will double for Pine River Cemetery district

With a majority vote of just over 58 percent, residents who live within the district boundaries voted in favor of…

November 5, 2013

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Substantial taxes on marijuana cruise to victory

Brian Vicente, chairman of the Yes on Prop AA campaign, right, and campaign staffer Christie Nima look at vote returns…

November 5, 2013

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School tax soundly defeated

Spending spree isn't enough to sway voters to raise income tax rate

November 5, 2013

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Inspecting the votes

Election judges Vickie Murray, left, and Marilyn Sandstrom conduct a “voter-intention” inspection of ballots Tuesday. Meanwhile, La Plata County Clerk…

November 4, 2013

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Heart sworn in as Ute Mountain Ute chairman

Heartdu1-i-syn Heart begins his second elected term at tribal chairman, and told an audience of 350 he is proud of…

November 2, 2013

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Voter turnout low with days to go

signals ‘big problem’ for school-tax amendment

October 30, 2013

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Expectations high for marijuana tax

Proponents confident despite little fundraising

October 28, 2013

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Would Amendment 66 be a big win for charter schools?

High School sees a boon; others see missed opportunity

October 27, 2013

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Largest tax? A sneaky move? Hardly

Campaign: Proposition AA, marijuana taxes. Claim: The state Legislature “pulled a sneaky move” by proposing “the largest tax measure in…

October 26, 2013

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Pot tax impact on black market can’t be predicted

Campaign: Proposition AA, marijuana taxes. Claim: High taxes in Prop AA will increase the chances of consumers returning to the…

October 26, 2013

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Nuances are crucial with Amendment 66

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: “A sizable portion of this money is going to…

October 22, 2013

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Tax increase should not wake the dead

to decide issue of Bayfield cemetery district

October 20, 2013

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Will well-off districts carry brunt of Amendment 66?

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: Amendment 66 will extract more money from certain taxpayers…

October 19, 2013

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Marijuana, alcohol revenue would square up

will pay higher rate but what state makes likely equal

October 18, 2013

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8 Bayfield school candidates debate at forum

board hopefuls air diverse views

October 15, 2013

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Low-tax claim depends on how you look at it

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income tax increase for public schools. Claim: “When state and local taxes are combined, Colorado ranks…

October 15, 2013

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Bags steal show at forum

Emil Wanatka, president of the board of the Durango Fire Protection District, took up the perplexing issue of providing a…

October 15, 2013

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Judge: School tax issue stays on ballot

is ruled to be fundamental

October 15, 2013

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Clearing the smoke

questions seek to simplify fire district funding

October 14, 2013

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Tax recreational pot?

Revenue would help fund inspections, construction of schools in Colorado

October 13, 2013

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Colo. school funds on par with Miss.?

Campaign: Amendment 66, an income-tax increase for public schools. Claim: Colorado routinely ranks near the bottom of school funding, just…

October 13, 2013

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School funding face-lift

Amendment 66 would rewrite state’s current formula

October 12, 2013

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Blowing in the wind

pros and cons of plastic bags

October 12, 2013

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Is devil in details for ballot measure?

to rule if Amdt. 66 supporters followed rules

October 11, 2013